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The SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams
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.
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
DEALS WITH ALL HACKING💻
NO FREE HACK ❌& VERIFICATION AIl SOCIAL MED ETC-RECOVERY
MACBOOK-ICLOUD-WHATSAPP SPY
CREDIT CARD- PUBG UNBAN - BTC MINING
NO FREE HACK ❌& VERIFICATION AIl SOCIAL MED ETC-RECOVERY
MACBOOK-ICLOUD-WHATSAPP SPY
CREDIT CARD- PUBG UNBAN - BTC MINING
Messages from a scammer · 2022
---ADDRESS REDACTED--- South Indianapolis
Indiana 46264
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Details I need sent my instagram database
Indiana 46264
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Details I need sent my instagram database
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
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Scam email · 2022
Sent me a friend request. I caught on he was trying to scam me. When I told him I was recovering from a brain tumor he seemed nicer I guess now I know why.
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
A random fact love is
Feelings are mutual
All 1 ask is that you
Be completely honest
with me
This was the first message he sent.
I'm glad to meet you here.
You're cute. I'm looking for a serious and long-term
relationship here. How about you?
Feelings are mutual
All 1 ask is that you
Be completely honest
with me
This was the first message he sent.
I'm glad to meet you here.
You're cute. I'm looking for a serious and long-term
relationship here. How about you?
Messages from a scammer · 2022
I'm glad to meet you here.
You're cute. I'm looking for a serious and long-term
relationship here. How about you?
I just made a small trade, babe. This is a day trade via cryptocurrency with a gain of $9,949.
I don't recommend you invest too much in the first time, try using 1K, so you can get about $180 each time.
Then you go to the mobile store and download it, and I will show you step by step patiently how to do it.
Now I'll teach you some simple investment returns and you'll quickly
earn some savings that you can put in
your bank account and use later to buy a favorite house
babe, is it stressful for you to increase your principal by 30K-50K? If there is any difficulty you have to tell me, I will help you.
babe, so how much do you think you increase your principal. My suggestion
is that you start with 50K so that you get the most out of it and you get more compounded earnings…
You're cute. I'm looking for a serious and long-term
relationship here. How about you?
I just made a small trade, babe. This is a day trade via cryptocurrency with a gain of $9,949.
I don't recommend you invest too much in the first time, try using 1K, so you can get about $180 each time.
Then you go to the mobile store and download it, and I will show you step by step patiently how to do it.
Now I'll teach you some simple investment returns and you'll quickly
earn some savings that you can put in
your bank account and use later to buy a favorite house
babe, is it stressful for you to increase your principal by 30K-50K? If there is any difficulty you have to tell me, I will help you.
babe, so how much do you think you increase your principal. My suggestion
is that you start with 50K so that you get the most out of it and you get more compounded earnings…
Read the whole message
I'm glad to meet you here.
You're cute. I'm looking for a serious and long-term
relationship here. How about you?
I just made a small trade, babe. This is a day trade via cryptocurrency with a gain of $9,949.
I don't recommend you invest too much in the first time, try using 1K, so you can get about $180 each time.
Then you go to the mobile store and download it, and I will show you step by step patiently how to do it.
Now I'll teach you some simple investment returns and you'll quickly
earn some savings that you can put in
your bank account and use later to buy a favorite house
babe, is it stressful for you to increase your principal by 30K-50K? If there is any difficulty you have to tell me, I will help you.
babe, so how much do you think you increase your principal. My suggestion
is that you start with 50K so that you get the most out of it and you get more compounded earnings, trust me I will
use this great opportunity for you to make more extra income
I applied for 4 loans at the same time before, I don't know why you can't, even if you haven't even to try.
Are your funds already in the account?
Or, is that money no longer going to be wanted?
Maybe the funds will be frozen today. What's the point?
You still doubt that you still don't listen
to me, so suit yourself! Do what you
want. I don't want to be in charge of anything.
Now stop talking and good luck! Since
you don't care, I don't care about
anything anymore, you can do
whatever you like in the future, it
doesn't matter if you meet or not for me.
I won't send you any more messages
in the future, and you shouldn't send
me any more messages either.
You paid a deposit that is also your
own money, those are not mine, and I do not need you to give me any money.
You're cute. I'm looking for a serious and long-term
relationship here. How about you?
I just made a small trade, babe. This is a day trade via cryptocurrency with a gain of $9,949.
I don't recommend you invest too much in the first time, try using 1K, so you can get about $180 each time.
Then you go to the mobile store and download it, and I will show you step by step patiently how to do it.
Now I'll teach you some simple investment returns and you'll quickly
earn some savings that you can put in
your bank account and use later to buy a favorite house
babe, is it stressful for you to increase your principal by 30K-50K? If there is any difficulty you have to tell me, I will help you.
babe, so how much do you think you increase your principal. My suggestion
is that you start with 50K so that you get the most out of it and you get more compounded earnings, trust me I will
use this great opportunity for you to make more extra income
I applied for 4 loans at the same time before, I don't know why you can't, even if you haven't even to try.
Are your funds already in the account?
Or, is that money no longer going to be wanted?
Maybe the funds will be frozen today. What's the point?
You still doubt that you still don't listen
to me, so suit yourself! Do what you
want. I don't want to be in charge of anything.
Now stop talking and good luck! Since
you don't care, I don't care about
anything anymore, you can do
whatever you like in the future, it
doesn't matter if you meet or not for me.
I won't send you any more messages
in the future, and you shouldn't send
me any more messages either.
You paid a deposit that is also your
own money, those are not mine, and I do not need you to give me any money.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
Nachrichten und Anrufe sind Ende-zu-Ende-verschlüsselt. Niemand außerhalb dieses Chats kann sie lesen oder anhören, nicht einmal WhatsApp. Tippe, um mehr zu erfahren.
04.10.22, 11:20 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Es ist aus zwischen uns hab jemanden anderen kennen gelernt 💔💔
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: Geh und hol die Karte, okay. Ich möchte nur, dass du weißt, dass ich dir wirklich helfen möchte
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
04.10.22, 11:44 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Und warum warst du gestern nicht für mich da ich habe dich gebraucht dringend
04.10.22, 11:48 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dich auch geliebt
04.10.22, 11:48 - Patrick: Liebling, ich habe an dich gedacht, weil du mir nicht vertraust, ich will nur zu dir kommen
04.10.22, 11:49 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Dann komm einfach
04.10.22, 11:49 - Patrick: aber ich glaube du vertraust mir nicht bitte du musst einfach helfen 🥰
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04.10.22, 11:20 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Es ist aus zwischen uns hab jemanden anderen kennen gelernt 💔💔
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: Geh und hol die Karte, okay. Ich möchte nur, dass du weißt, dass ich dir wirklich helfen möchte
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
04.10.22, 11:44 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Und warum warst du gestern nicht für mich da ich habe dich gebraucht dringend
04.10.22, 11:48 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dich auch geliebt
04.10.22, 11:48 - Patrick: Liebling, ich habe an dich gedacht, weil du mir nicht vertraust, ich will nur zu dir kommen
04.10.22, 11:49 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Dann komm einfach
04.10.22, 11:49 - Patrick: aber ich glaube du vertraust mir nicht bitte du musst einfach helfen 🥰
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Read the whole message
Nachrichten und Anrufe sind Ende-zu-Ende-verschlüsselt. Niemand außerhalb dieses Chats kann sie lesen oder anhören, nicht einmal WhatsApp. Tippe, um mehr zu erfahren.
04.10.22, 11:20 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Es ist aus zwischen uns hab jemanden anderen kennen gelernt 💔💔
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: Geh und hol die Karte, okay. Ich möchte nur, dass du weißt, dass ich dir wirklich helfen möchte
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
04.10.22, 11:44 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Und warum warst du gestern nicht für mich da ich habe dich gebraucht dringend
04.10.22, 11:48 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dich auch geliebt
04.10.22, 11:48 - Patrick: Liebling, ich habe an dich gedacht, weil du mir nicht vertraust, ich will nur zu dir kommen
04.10.22, 11:49 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Dann komm einfach
04.10.22, 11:49 - Patrick: aber ich glaube du vertraust mir nicht bitte du musst einfach helfen 🥰
04.10.22, 11:50 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dir immer vertraut du bist derjenige der mir nicht vertraut
04.10.22, 11:50 - Patrick: Ja, vielen Dank, meine Liebe
04.10.22, 11:51 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dich gebraucht als es mir schlecht ging wo warst du
04.10.22, 11:52 - Patrick: Schatz, ich vertraue dir, bitte geh jetzt zu der Karte, damit ich den Flug buchen kann ✈️ ok
04.10.22, 11:54 - Patrick: Schatz, ich denke nur an dich
04.10.22, 11:54 - Patrick: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰
04.10.22, 11:56 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Wenn du mich liebst schaffst du das ohne mich ich habe keine Geld mehr 😔😔
04.10.22, 12:04 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Wirklich liebst dann findest du den Weg zu mir
04.10.22, 12:25 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: 😭😭😭😭😭
04.10.22, 13:01 - Patrick: du musst nur geduldig sein ich werde zu dir kommen du weißt ich muss jetzt arbeiten ich liebe dich so sehr ich kann dich nicht enttäuschen bitte glaub mir ich werde immer zu dir kommen wo immer du bist ich möchte dass du die mutter bist Meine Tochter Lisa und ich werden der Vater deiner Tochter sein, bitte tu mir nicht weh. Ich liebe dich so sehr. Ich kann alles tun, was du willst, damit du mir glaubst, dass ich d
04.10.22, 11:20 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Es ist aus zwischen uns hab jemanden anderen kennen gelernt 💔💔
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: Geh und hol die Karte, okay. Ich möchte nur, dass du weißt, dass ich dir wirklich helfen möchte
04.10.22, 11:38 - Patrick: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
04.10.22, 11:44 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Und warum warst du gestern nicht für mich da ich habe dich gebraucht dringend
04.10.22, 11:48 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dich auch geliebt
04.10.22, 11:48 - Patrick: Liebling, ich habe an dich gedacht, weil du mir nicht vertraust, ich will nur zu dir kommen
04.10.22, 11:49 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Dann komm einfach
04.10.22, 11:49 - Patrick: aber ich glaube du vertraust mir nicht bitte du musst einfach helfen 🥰
04.10.22, 11:50 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dir immer vertraut du bist derjenige der mir nicht vertraut
04.10.22, 11:50 - Patrick: Ja, vielen Dank, meine Liebe
04.10.22, 11:51 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ich habe dich gebraucht als es mir schlecht ging wo warst du
04.10.22, 11:52 - Patrick: Schatz, ich vertraue dir, bitte geh jetzt zu der Karte, damit ich den Flug buchen kann ✈️ ok
04.10.22, 11:54 - Patrick: Schatz, ich denke nur an dich
04.10.22, 11:54 - Patrick: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰
04.10.22, 11:56 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Wenn du mich liebst schaffst du das ohne mich ich habe keine Geld mehr 😔😔
04.10.22, 12:04 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Wirklich liebst dann findest du den Weg zu mir
04.10.22, 12:25 - ---VICTIM REDACTED---: 😭😭😭😭😭
04.10.22, 13:01 - Patrick: du musst nur geduldig sein ich werde zu dir kommen du weißt ich muss jetzt arbeiten ich liebe dich so sehr ich kann dich nicht enttäuschen bitte glaub mir ich werde immer zu dir kommen wo immer du bist ich möchte dass du die mutter bist Meine Tochter Lisa und ich werden der Vater deiner Tochter sein, bitte tu mir nicht weh. Ich liebe dich so sehr. Ich kann alles tun, was du willst, damit du mir glaubst, dass ich d
Messages from a scammer · 2022
Lovelyfee Pongasi
He need a medical . And i going to my friend now
oct 13, 2022 6:56:54pm
Lovelyfee Pongasi
He accident on a car . And the car is going nowhere , my father have a damage on here knee.
oct 13, 2022 6:56:38pm
Lovelyfee Pongasi
I need to find a medicine for here
oct 13, 2022 6:55:52pm
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Lovelyfee Pongasi
Babe btw idont have load its no balance now . Because we always vc hihi
oct 13, 2022 9:54:11am
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Lovelyfee Pongasi
We can celebrate christmass together.
oct 09, 2022 9:25:32am
Lovelyfee Pongasi
December what?
oct 09, 2022 9:25:16am
Lovelyfee Pongasi
When u here babe im not going to manila but if u here. We can buy a motorbike to my service at work at home.
oct 09, 2022 9:24:58am
He need a medical . And i going to my friend now
oct 13, 2022 6:56:54pm
Lovelyfee Pongasi
He accident on a car . And the car is going nowhere , my father have a damage on here knee.
oct 13, 2022 6:56:38pm
Lovelyfee Pongasi
I need to find a medicine for here
oct 13, 2022 6:55:52pm
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Lovelyfee Pongasi
Babe btw idont have load its no balance now . Because we always vc hihi
oct 13, 2022 9:54:11am
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Lovelyfee Pongasi
We can celebrate christmass together.
oct 09, 2022 9:25:32am
Lovelyfee Pongasi
December what?
oct 09, 2022 9:25:16am
Lovelyfee Pongasi
When u here babe im not going to manila but if u here. We can buy a motorbike to my service at work at home.
oct 09, 2022 9:24:58am
Messages from a scammer · 2022
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This is what he emailed when I started questioning.
Well if you want to is okay
Just know I love you with my bullish love and blackmail
Love you
Well I guess that was a good bye from you
I love you anyway
Bye as well
In The Stars
Benson Boone
Thank you keep this as a memory love you
❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔
I love you ❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥺
This is what he emailed when I started questioning.
Well if you want to is okay
Just know I love you with my bullish love and blackmail
Love you
Well I guess that was a good bye from you
I love you anyway
Bye as well
In The Stars
Benson Boone
Thank you keep this as a memory love you
❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔
I love you ❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥺
