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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.
Scam email · 2022
Intro
hello, friends I am Alina Lopez and this is my official page anyone that join is welcome... thanks
hello, friends I am Alina Lopez and this is my official page anyone that join is welcome... thanks
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
Just wanted ya’ll to know his current story. Though , he’s probably going to change up his story/game cause I called him out on all of it. He’s smartened up a little in the past 3 yrs and his other pictures are no longer on any American versions of the 2 FB accounts. I will post pics that I’ve gotten from him and his 2 FB accounts. BTW I was looking for a place to share this story and report his antics and I used Google Lens which brought me to this page… good tool for future use :0) At least one of the pics is shutter stock .
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
Tom Green, the entertainer, was impersonated. I do not know for sure who the scammer is at this point but I did find someone following me on TicTok with an additional at least 50 fake Facebook profiles, one of which is in my city of Jacksonville, Florida.
I am victim of online financial fraud by way of relationship fraud. Criminal impersonating Tom Green.
I found a person following me on TicTok (I've never posted anything). He looks just like man that showed up on my Nextdoor the day I changed number. To me anyway. Facial features (ignoring scar - can be photoshopped).
Took $243,677.45 of my own money and had me mule $68K at end of relationship. $312,186.83 total transactions (95 transactions) between 4/22/2021 and 8/30/2022. All sent via Bitcoin. All communications via WhatsApp. I have some reason to believe he/they are in Canada. Hopefully not here.
Relationship started via YouT…
I am victim of online financial fraud by way of relationship fraud. Criminal impersonating Tom Green.
I found a person following me on TicTok (I've never posted anything). He looks just like man that showed up on my Nextdoor the day I changed number. To me anyway. Facial features (ignoring scar - can be photoshopped).
Took $243,677.45 of my own money and had me mule $68K at end of relationship. $312,186.83 total transactions (95 transactions) between 4/22/2021 and 8/30/2022. All sent via Bitcoin. All communications via WhatsApp. I have some reason to believe he/they are in Canada. Hopefully not here.
Relationship started via YouT…
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Tom Green, the entertainer, was impersonated. I do not know for sure who the scammer is at this point but I did find someone following me on TicTok with an additional at least 50 fake Facebook profiles, one of which is in my city of Jacksonville, Florida.
I am victim of online financial fraud by way of relationship fraud. Criminal impersonating Tom Green.
I found a person following me on TicTok (I've never posted anything). He looks just like man that showed up on my Nextdoor the day I changed number. To me anyway. Facial features (ignoring scar - can be photoshopped).
Took $243,677.45 of my own money and had me mule $68K at end of relationship. $312,186.83 total transactions (95 transactions) between 4/22/2021 and 8/30/2022. All sent via Bitcoin. All communications via WhatsApp. I have some reason to believe he/they are in Canada. Hopefully not here.
Relationship started via YouTube. I commented on Tom's video & he responded with cell number to text him. Soon after WhatsApp.
I am victim of online financial fraud by way of relationship fraud. Criminal impersonating Tom Green.
I found a person following me on TicTok (I've never posted anything). He looks just like man that showed up on my Nextdoor the day I changed number. To me anyway. Facial features (ignoring scar - can be photoshopped).
Took $243,677.45 of my own money and had me mule $68K at end of relationship. $312,186.83 total transactions (95 transactions) between 4/22/2021 and 8/30/2022. All sent via Bitcoin. All communications via WhatsApp. I have some reason to believe he/they are in Canada. Hopefully not here.
Relationship started via YouTube. I commented on Tom's video & he responded with cell number to text him. Soon after WhatsApp.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
Way too much for this here and too personal. I can provide snippets, please contact me.
I cannot attach pictures..the buttons aren't working. I'm on the updated version of Chrome on MacBook Pro. Can I email them?
I cannot attach pictures..the buttons aren't working. I'm on the updated version of Chrome on MacBook Pro. Can I email them?
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
She usually enters contact pages, she falls in love with men, I visit her, I introduce myself to her whole family. But he has a partner and three children. Hide everything on Facebook, just let you see what interests To her, he asks for money to make a passport (100€). Maybe she asks for a meeting, she will sleep with you and she will tell you that you are her husband waiting to get married asks for money and tries to get what she can.A friend of hers from her contacts warned me of her scam, argued with her and blocked me in a washap or changed sim card. I talk to her always by washap and messengers of Facebook. She may be cheating on more men, she changes her phone number very often. In two years of our relationship changed 3 times.
This year after the pandemic I wanted to travel to the Philippines but luckily I discovered it before
This year after the pandemic I wanted to travel to the Philippines but luckily I discovered it before
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
[10/10, 15:38] Sandra: Ever since you walked into my life, dreams envy my reality, My life without your love is like a body without a soul.
[10/10, 15:42] Sandra: Sweetheart don't be offended okay would you make my surprise possible as you said the other time...??
[10/10, 15:56] Sandra: One look into your eyes and I'm hooked,One smile from you and I melt,One feel of your warmth and I get the chills,One touch of you and you're all I think about..
[10/10, 15:42] Sandra: Sweetheart don't be offended okay would you make my surprise possible as you said the other time...??
[10/10, 15:56] Sandra: One look into your eyes and I'm hooked,One smile from you and I melt,One feel of your warmth and I get the chills,One touch of you and you're all I think about..
Messages from a scammer · 2022
Sweetheart on your cellphone just go to Google play store and tpye Google chat it would appear then you click on it to download it is the same as this she does not have access to it okay trust me...
Scam email · 2022
My Dear Beloved in Christ,
Greetings to you and your family. Please consider this message as a blessing not only to you but also to others as well. It is my pleasure to write to you here after considering your profile. I found your contact from my late husband's phone book business directory, I decided to contact you regarding the donation I want to donate to the charity through you, hence my condition cannot permit me to do anything again. I am Mrs. Margaret Lee, a widow to late Mr. Wisely Lee of Hong Kong, I am 69 years old. My late Husband was a Director with the Construction Company here before he got killed by unknown gun people, but before his death, he Deposited the Sum of $ 3.5 Million with one of the Banks here with my name and I am suffering from pancreatic cancer. My condition is really getting bad and it is quite obvious that I won’t live more than two months according to …
Greetings to you and your family. Please consider this message as a blessing not only to you but also to others as well. It is my pleasure to write to you here after considering your profile. I found your contact from my late husband's phone book business directory, I decided to contact you regarding the donation I want to donate to the charity through you, hence my condition cannot permit me to do anything again. I am Mrs. Margaret Lee, a widow to late Mr. Wisely Lee of Hong Kong, I am 69 years old. My late Husband was a Director with the Construction Company here before he got killed by unknown gun people, but before his death, he Deposited the Sum of $ 3.5 Million with one of the Banks here with my name and I am suffering from pancreatic cancer. My condition is really getting bad and it is quite obvious that I won’t live more than two months according to …
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My Dear Beloved in Christ,
Greetings to you and your family. Please consider this message as a blessing not only to you but also to others as well. It is my pleasure to write to you here after considering your profile. I found your contact from my late husband's phone book business directory, I decided to contact you regarding the donation I want to donate to the charity through you, hence my condition cannot permit me to do anything again. I am Mrs. Margaret Lee, a widow to late Mr. Wisely Lee of Hong Kong, I am 69 years old. My late Husband was a Director with the Construction Company here before he got killed by unknown gun people, but before his death, he Deposited the Sum of $ 3.5 Million with one of the Banks here with my name and I am suffering from pancreatic cancer. My condition is really getting bad and it is quite obvious that I won’t live more than two months according to my doctors, and i have no Child who is going to take care of this Huge amount of a, I am willing to donate this sum of $ *3.5Million* for you to help widows and the less privileged ones in the rural and urban areas and to carry out the charity works in your Country and around the World on my behalf, if you can help take care of this project. You will be entitled to have 30% of this fund and 70% you will donate to charity. Please, I am waiting for your urgent response to this WhatsApp number *---REDACTED---*, or directly to my email at *---REDACTED---* should in case I am not online on WhatsApp to enable me to connect you with the financial institution where this fund is been deposited immediately before my next surgery. Contact me asap on this number *---REDACTED---* If you are willing to assist me with this divine project and you can video call me if you wish to see me right now in the hospital.
I am waiting for your Urgent Response.
Remain blessed.
Yours in Christ.
Mrs. Margaret Lee.
Greetings to you and your family. Please consider this message as a blessing not only to you but also to others as well. It is my pleasure to write to you here after considering your profile. I found your contact from my late husband's phone book business directory, I decided to contact you regarding the donation I want to donate to the charity through you, hence my condition cannot permit me to do anything again. I am Mrs. Margaret Lee, a widow to late Mr. Wisely Lee of Hong Kong, I am 69 years old. My late Husband was a Director with the Construction Company here before he got killed by unknown gun people, but before his death, he Deposited the Sum of $ 3.5 Million with one of the Banks here with my name and I am suffering from pancreatic cancer. My condition is really getting bad and it is quite obvious that I won’t live more than two months according to my doctors, and i have no Child who is going to take care of this Huge amount of a, I am willing to donate this sum of $ *3.5Million* for you to help widows and the less privileged ones in the rural and urban areas and to carry out the charity works in your Country and around the World on my behalf, if you can help take care of this project. You will be entitled to have 30% of this fund and 70% you will donate to charity. Please, I am waiting for your urgent response to this WhatsApp number *---REDACTED---*, or directly to my email at *---REDACTED---* should in case I am not online on WhatsApp to enable me to connect you with the financial institution where this fund is been deposited immediately before my next surgery. Contact me asap on this number *---REDACTED---* If you are willing to assist me with this divine project and you can video call me if you wish to see me right now in the hospital.
I am waiting for your Urgent Response.
Remain blessed.
Yours in Christ.
Mrs. Margaret Lee.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
04.10.22, 11:08 - 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 …
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 …
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04.10.22, 11:08 - 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 gl
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 gl
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
danke, dass du ehrlich zu mir bist
Ich bin jetzt hier, wie geht es dir heute?
Ich bin jetzt hier, wie geht es dir heute?
