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Twelve Years of Data
For more than twelve years, scam victims and volunteers reported the phone numbers, email addresses, names, and profiles that scammers used against them on AnyScam.com. That work now lives here, as the SCARS Institute AnyScam Database, rebuilt to make it easier to search, safer to use, and open to new reports.
Before you trust someone you met online, search for their phone number, email address, name, or profile link. You’ll see whether it has been reported to SCARS Institute, how often, and when. You can also read real messages that scammers have sent, with victims’ details removed, so you can learn to recognize their words before they reach you.
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AnyScam Scam Stats
Phone numbers, by country
United States or Canada67.2%
Ghana6.2%
Nigeria5.8%
United Kingdom5.1%
Philippines1.4%
Malaysia1.1%
South Africa1.0%
Ivory Coast0.8%
India0.8%
France0.7%
All others9.9%
Profiles, by platform
Facebook95.6%
Instagram2.8%
Google+0.8%
Other website0.3%
X (Twitter)0.2%
LinkedIn0.1%
Telegram0.0%
TikTok0.0%
YouTube0.0%
OkCupid0.0%
All others0.1%
Profiles, by the kind of persona
Fake persona: a man46.4%
Fake persona: military18.5%
Fake persona: a woman15.5%
Fake profile13.9%
Real scammer profile3.6%
Real person: a man1.4%
Real person: a woman0.5%
Social media page0.3%
Social media group0.0%
Percentages of reports made to SCARS Institute. Where scammers said they were is often false; identified locations come from investigations.
AnyScam Scam Database Message Examples
Real messages sent by scammers, as reported to SCARS Institute. Victims' names and contact details are removed.
Messages from a scammer · 2023
Good day
I need to ask you
Proceed to this link to talk with perfect women instantly
Delete your email address from alerts list right here
I need to ask you
Proceed to this link to talk with perfect women instantly
Delete your email address from alerts list right here
Messages from a scammer · 2023
saluto!
I wish to chat;-)
Do U wish to see me?
I'm slapup Lady)
now I am look up pleasing male!
I can reply to You my photo!
this is email box for reply: ---REDACTED--- ,
Thank you in advance
I wish to chat;-)
Do U wish to see me?
I'm slapup Lady)
now I am look up pleasing male!
I can reply to You my photo!
this is email box for reply: ---REDACTED--- ,
Thank you in advance
A scammer’s profile text · 2023
is with Sur Lawrence and
28 others
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8 December 2022
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if 100k is no small for you follow me I will teach you the new Pos hacking in 5 mn successful this updated is not free if you are interested Dm me and send me your Acct number 💵💵
Dm ---REDACTED--- message on WhatsApp 📲
28 others
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8 December 2022
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if 100k is no small for you follow me I will teach you the new Pos hacking in 5 mn successful this updated is not free if you are interested Dm me and send me your Acct number 💵💵
Dm ---REDACTED--- message on WhatsApp 📲
Messages from a scammer · 2023
Dm for Opay Adder, Palmpay Adder and SPORTYBET ADDER
Message on WhatsApp ---REDACTED---
Free Apk and activation,50/50 after cash out
Trustworthy and honest people only
Message on WhatsApp ---REDACTED---
Free Apk and activation,50/50 after cash out
Trustworthy and honest people only
Messages from a scammer · 2023
My personal interest in the man ordained for my life is one of Godly characters possessing the fruit of Gods spirit. He must have integrity, wisdom and a knowledge of Gods word.
He's not walking in perfection, but, he is perfecting his walk, in all areas of his life spiritually, emotionally and physically. He understands his purpose, direction and identity in Christ. His family oriented.
He has values and virtues that reveal Gods transforming power in his life. He's sensitive and sincere, attentive and understanding of a woman's need to be emotionally nurtured and spiritually covered. He should have a knowledge of his role and responsibilities as husband and head of his home.
It is always good to meet in a neutral place like a coffee shop or a place with music in the background so you can chat.
Ideas for a perfect date could be a romantic dinner followed by a stroll in the moonlight, hav…
He's not walking in perfection, but, he is perfecting his walk, in all areas of his life spiritually, emotionally and physically. He understands his purpose, direction and identity in Christ. His family oriented.
He has values and virtues that reveal Gods transforming power in his life. He's sensitive and sincere, attentive and understanding of a woman's need to be emotionally nurtured and spiritually covered. He should have a knowledge of his role and responsibilities as husband and head of his home.
It is always good to meet in a neutral place like a coffee shop or a place with music in the background so you can chat.
Ideas for a perfect date could be a romantic dinner followed by a stroll in the moonlight, hav…
Read the whole message
My personal interest in the man ordained for my life is one of Godly characters possessing the fruit of Gods spirit. He must have integrity, wisdom and a knowledge of Gods word.
He's not walking in perfection, but, he is perfecting his walk, in all areas of his life spiritually, emotionally and physically. He understands his purpose, direction and identity in Christ. His family oriented.
He has values and virtues that reveal Gods transforming power in his life. He's sensitive and sincere, attentive and understanding of a woman's need to be emotionally nurtured and spiritually covered. He should have a knowledge of his role and responsibilities as husband and head of his home.
It is always good to meet in a neutral place like a coffee shop or a place with music in the background so you can chat.
Ideas for a perfect date could be a romantic dinner followed by a stroll in the moonlight, have a night of bowling and go to a pub afterwards.
Planning together an event or activity's you both w
He's not walking in perfection, but, he is perfecting his walk, in all areas of his life spiritually, emotionally and physically. He understands his purpose, direction and identity in Christ. His family oriented.
He has values and virtues that reveal Gods transforming power in his life. He's sensitive and sincere, attentive and understanding of a woman's need to be emotionally nurtured and spiritually covered. He should have a knowledge of his role and responsibilities as husband and head of his home.
It is always good to meet in a neutral place like a coffee shop or a place with music in the background so you can chat.
Ideas for a perfect date could be a romantic dinner followed by a stroll in the moonlight, have a night of bowling and go to a pub afterwards.
Planning together an event or activity's you both w
A scammer’s profile text · 2023
Trabaja en Chevron corportion staft
Vive en SÃdney
De Londres
Viudo
Vive en SÃdney
De Londres
Viudo
Messages from a scammer · 2023
Cariño, ya te envié la caja a tu dirección, por favor, se me olvidó decirte que incluà mi dinero ($ ---REDACTED---) DÓLARES DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, que guardé en la caja de seguridad de mi cabina. Mi plan era usar este dinero para comprar Metal. aceite en bidones de indonesia y suministro a una empresa en indonesia con la que ya tenia contrato. Cariño, como Director de Operaciones de este Barco, tengo que cuidar de este barco hasta que todos los BIENES/PRODUCTOS estén completamente descargados. Por favor, tome nota, trate de mantener esto como un secreto entre usted y yo con la empresa que sabe que es un documento importante y un problema de dinero.
Cariño, ¿cuál es la situación ahora?
Cariño, no puedo hacer llamadas, escucho que la señal es muy mala.
por favor, ayúdame incluso con la masa que tienes que pedir prestada, te juro que prometo devolverte el dinero
Ok mi amor por favor te rueg…
Cariño, ¿cuál es la situación ahora?
Cariño, no puedo hacer llamadas, escucho que la señal es muy mala.
por favor, ayúdame incluso con la masa que tienes que pedir prestada, te juro que prometo devolverte el dinero
Ok mi amor por favor te rueg…
Read the whole message
Cariño, ya te envié la caja a tu dirección, por favor, se me olvidó decirte que incluà mi dinero ($ ---REDACTED---) DÓLARES DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, que guardé en la caja de seguridad de mi cabina. Mi plan era usar este dinero para comprar Metal. aceite en bidones de indonesia y suministro a una empresa en indonesia con la que ya tenia contrato. Cariño, como Director de Operaciones de este Barco, tengo que cuidar de este barco hasta que todos los BIENES/PRODUCTOS estén completamente descargados. Por favor, tome nota, trate de mantener esto como un secreto entre usted y yo con la empresa que sabe que es un documento importante y un problema de dinero.
Cariño, ¿cuál es la situación ahora?
Cariño, no puedo hacer llamadas, escucho que la señal es muy mala.
por favor, ayúdame incluso con la masa que tienes que pedir prestada, te juro que prometo devolverte el dinero
Ok mi amor por favor te ruego que procedas con el pago por favor
Mi amor por favor tenemos que encontrar la manera de resolver esto te lo ruego en el nombre de dios
Mi amor ahora no puedo acceder a mi cuenta
Cariño, ¿cuál es la situación ahora?
Cariño, no puedo hacer llamadas, escucho que la señal es muy mala.
por favor, ayúdame incluso con la masa que tienes que pedir prestada, te juro que prometo devolverte el dinero
Ok mi amor por favor te ruego que procedas con el pago por favor
Mi amor por favor tenemos que encontrar la manera de resolver esto te lo ruego en el nombre de dios
Mi amor ahora no puedo acceder a mi cuenta
Scam email · 2023
Dear Winner,
This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2022/2023 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Check of
$1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.
Name: MR. DAVID JOHNSON ...
Email: ---REDACTED---
Contact him by providing him with your details info and secret pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23.
Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of you…
This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2022/2023 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Check of
$1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.
Name: MR. DAVID JOHNSON ...
Email: ---REDACTED---
Contact him by providing him with your details info and secret pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23.
Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of you…
Read the whole message
Dear Winner,
This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2022/2023 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Check of
$1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.
Name: MR. DAVID JOHNSON ...
Email: ---REDACTED---
Contact him by providing him with your details info and secret pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23.
Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
Mrs. Rachael Adams.
This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2022/2023 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Check of
$1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.
Name: MR. DAVID JOHNSON ...
Email: ---REDACTED---
Contact him by providing him with your details info and secret pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23.
Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
Mrs. Rachael Adams.
Messages from a scammer · 2023
Travis Carpenter - Chat @ Spike 1x4tu6
On January 27, 2023 at 15:48 GMT, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:
It's kind that we are in touch now to know more about each other. Well, I am an E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG) as a Computer Technician. I also act as a platoon sergeant in the absence of the Sergeant First Class. I work in the junior management of the military. I live in California San Francisco but I am currently on assignment in the US Peacekeeping Division in Baghdad, Iraq Baghdad. I joined the army at the age of 20 and will retire after this mission, so I have much time to spend with my near future partner shortly. What do you do for a living?
Travis Carpenter - Chat @ Spike 1x4tmm
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From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:54 AM
I am very glad and happy hearing from you here again. Hope we can chat and learn more about each other as …
On January 27, 2023 at 15:48 GMT, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:
It's kind that we are in touch now to know more about each other. Well, I am an E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG) as a Computer Technician. I also act as a platoon sergeant in the absence of the Sergeant First Class. I work in the junior management of the military. I live in California San Francisco but I am currently on assignment in the US Peacekeeping Division in Baghdad, Iraq Baghdad. I joined the army at the age of 20 and will retire after this mission, so I have much time to spend with my near future partner shortly. What do you do for a living?
Travis Carpenter - Chat @ Spike 1x4tmm
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From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:54 AM
I am very glad and happy hearing from you here again. Hope we can chat and learn more about each other as …
Read the whole message
Travis Carpenter - Chat @ Spike 1x4tu6
On January 27, 2023 at 15:48 GMT, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:
It's kind that we are in touch now to know more about each other. Well, I am an E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG) as a Computer Technician. I also act as a platoon sergeant in the absence of the Sergeant First Class. I work in the junior management of the military. I live in California San Francisco but I am currently on assignment in the US Peacekeeping Division in Baghdad, Iraq Baghdad. I joined the army at the age of 20 and will retire after this mission, so I have much time to spend with my near future partner shortly. What do you do for a living?
Travis Carpenter - Chat @ Spike 1x4tmm
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From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:54 AM
I am very glad and happy hearing from you here again. Hope we can chat and learn more about each other as well. Do you mind exchanging a couple of pictures now.
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From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:07 AM
Hello Sir. I’m Travis btw, we met on Manhunt.
I’m checking whether I got the right email address.
On January 27, 2023 at 15:48 GMT, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:
It's kind that we are in touch now to know more about each other. Well, I am an E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG) as a Computer Technician. I also act as a platoon sergeant in the absence of the Sergeant First Class. I work in the junior management of the military. I live in California San Francisco but I am currently on assignment in the US Peacekeeping Division in Baghdad, Iraq Baghdad. I joined the army at the age of 20 and will retire after this mission, so I have much time to spend with my near future partner shortly. What do you do for a living?
Travis Carpenter - Chat @ Spike 1x4tmm
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From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:54 AM
I am very glad and happy hearing from you here again. Hope we can chat and learn more about each other as well. Do you mind exchanging a couple of pictures now.
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From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:07 AM
Hello Sir. I’m Travis btw, we met on Manhunt.
I’m checking whether I got the right email address.
A scammer’s profile text · 2023
Pretending to live in Tokyo, he forced the investment. His uncle says he's a financial analyst
