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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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Please keep in mind that a listing is a report, not proof. Scammers steal real people’s names and photos, and phone numbers pass from one owner to the next, so an innocent person can appear here. If something listed here belongs to you and is listed in error, use the removal request form at the bottom of this page, and we’ll review it. And if nothing turns up in your search, that doesn’t mean someone is safe: scammers change their numbers, addresses, and names constantly.
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AnyScam Scam Database Search
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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 · 2022
Where is my gift cardThe gift card i told you to buy for me....Food stuffs
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
Coucou Bonsoir comment allez vous désolé pour le dérangement .Cest toujours un peu bizarre d’écris a une personne qu’on ne connaît pas , mais j’ai regarder votre profil et quelque chose a retenu mon attention . Excuser moi pour le faite que je vienne vous importuner sur votre profil , je ne pouvais m’empêcher de vous laisser un petit message pour marquer mon passage . Comme on le dit , les plus belle sont celle qu’on considère anonyme en outre , je veux profiter de ce pâtit message étant donner que j’y suis pour essayer de faire ample connaissance avec vous si toutefois cela ne vous dérange pas ...j’en serai ravi . Alors j’attend une demande en ami ou un message sur messenger en privé de votre part merci bisous 😘
Scam email · 2022
I am Mr Thomas Morris. My wife is Kathleen, we are the mega winners of $228.9 million dollars from the Power-ball Lottery company in Minnesota, We have a donation gift of 7 million dollars for you from our Power-ball Lottery Winnings. To support your family and also fight against COVID-19 and other deadly diseases in your community.
If you are interested, please reply back for more details. Email;
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WATCH US ON YOU-TUBE CHANNEL:
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We hope to hear from you soon.
Best Regards
Thomas & Kathleen Morris.
Direct Email: ---REDACTED---
If you are interested, please reply back for more details. Email;
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WATCH US ON YOU-TUBE CHANNEL:
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We hope to hear from you soon.
Best Regards
Thomas & Kathleen Morris.
Direct Email: ---REDACTED---
Scam email · 2022
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Messages from a scammer · 2022
For the second time, I tried to transfer 6,000 dollars, but it was locked and released, but I refused because 20 million won was required to be paid, and they asked me to continue.
He asked me to borrow it, so I clearly expressed that money is not available, and I went to the police station for counseling.
Below are some of the messages we exchanged.
"Please I know it might be a bad record to get a loan,bit for the sake of my money please do it
You will take back the money as soon as you make the payment and the account is unblocked " And so on...
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"HELLO SIR,
I'm writing on behalf of my friend Juwon
I'm writing due to his inability to access his bank account , I am here to open an international account on his behalf so his earnings can be paid into the account .
I want to know the process of opening the account.
THANKS
E-mail
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He gave me…
He asked me to borrow it, so I clearly expressed that money is not available, and I went to the police station for counseling.
Below are some of the messages we exchanged.
"Please I know it might be a bad record to get a loan,bit for the sake of my money please do it
You will take back the money as soon as you make the payment and the account is unblocked " And so on...
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"HELLO SIR,
I'm writing on behalf of my friend Juwon
I'm writing due to his inability to access his bank account , I am here to open an international account on his behalf so his earnings can be paid into the account .
I want to know the process of opening the account.
THANKS
---REDACTED---"
He gave me…
Read the whole message
For the second time, I tried to transfer 6,000 dollars, but it was locked and released, but I refused because 20 million won was required to be paid, and they asked me to continue.
He asked me to borrow it, so I clearly expressed that money is not available, and I went to the police station for counseling.
Below are some of the messages we exchanged.
"Please I know it might be a bad record to get a loan,bit for the sake of my money please do it
You will take back the money as soon as you make the payment and the account is unblocked " And so on...
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"HELLO SIR,
I'm writing on behalf of my friend Juwon
I'm writing due to his inability to access his bank account , I am here to open an international account on his behalf so his earnings can be paid into the account .
I want to know the process of opening the account.
THANKS
E-mail
---REDACTED---"
He gave me the email content and email address and asked me to open an overseas account to receive the money.
He asked me to borrow it, so I clearly expressed that money is not available, and I went to the police station for counseling.
Below are some of the messages we exchanged.
"Please I know it might be a bad record to get a loan,bit for the sake of my money please do it
You will take back the money as soon as you make the payment and the account is unblocked " And so on...
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"HELLO SIR,
I'm writing on behalf of my friend Juwon
I'm writing due to his inability to access his bank account , I am here to open an international account on his behalf so his earnings can be paid into the account .
I want to know the process of opening the account.
THANKS
---REDACTED---"
He gave me the email content and email address and asked me to open an overseas account to receive the money.
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
this Nigerians scammer , they trying to scam peoples by romance story
---REDACTED--- , his name is "oldapo yaytu" ,he claimed that he is girl, called Sandra
the amount they are trying to steal are transfer to Eco bank Nigeria Osun state
---REDACTED--- , his name is "oldapo yaytu" ,he claimed that he is girl, called Sandra
the amount they are trying to steal are transfer to Eco bank Nigeria Osun state
Messages from a scammer · 2022
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A scammer’s profile text · 2022
I believe in God Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
My name is Peter I am new here . I am looking for a long term relationship
My name is Peter I am new here . I am looking for a long term relationship
Messages from a scammer · 2022
14/08/2022 10:14 - : Are you going to work today?
14/08/2022 10:15 - Hppn Klaus: Sounds delicious
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I'm waiting for the helicopter that will be taking me to my work place dear, I will be spending 35-40 days in the rig and my dear if we don't get to talk now, we won't be able to talk until my contract is over, phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed over there in the rig but it's okay, I totally understand you're on pyjamas
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I hope i can at least hear your voice before leaving
14/08/2022 10:18 - : Wow, do you work for Cia or FBI? 😂
14/08/2022 10:20 - Hppn Klaus: 😂 no dear , I work in an oil and gas rig, I'm a project engineering manager remember
14/08/2022 10:20 - : 😂
14/08/2022 10:21 - : I wish to see you in video
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Great, smiles
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Give me a minute, the sec…
14/08/2022 10:15 - Hppn Klaus: Sounds delicious
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I'm waiting for the helicopter that will be taking me to my work place dear, I will be spending 35-40 days in the rig and my dear if we don't get to talk now, we won't be able to talk until my contract is over, phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed over there in the rig but it's okay, I totally understand you're on pyjamas
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I hope i can at least hear your voice before leaving
14/08/2022 10:18 - : Wow, do you work for Cia or FBI? 😂
14/08/2022 10:20 - Hppn Klaus: 😂 no dear , I work in an oil and gas rig, I'm a project engineering manager remember
14/08/2022 10:20 - : 😂
14/08/2022 10:21 - : I wish to see you in video
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Great, smiles
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Give me a minute, the sec…
Read the whole message
14/08/2022 10:14 - : Are you going to work today?
14/08/2022 10:15 - Hppn Klaus: Sounds delicious
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I'm waiting for the helicopter that will be taking me to my work place dear, I will be spending 35-40 days in the rig and my dear if we don't get to talk now, we won't be able to talk until my contract is over, phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed over there in the rig but it's okay, I totally understand you're on pyjamas
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I hope i can at least hear your voice before leaving
14/08/2022 10:18 - : Wow, do you work for Cia or FBI? 😂
14/08/2022 10:20 - Hppn Klaus: 😂 no dear , I work in an oil and gas rig, I'm a project engineering manager remember
14/08/2022 10:20 - : 😂
14/08/2022 10:21 - : I wish to see you in video
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Great, smiles
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Give me a minute, the security man just came to my room
14/08/2022 10:28 - : Ok, call me in video after. I am on my 50, who cares, it is time to do a new thing: to meet someone 1st time in pijamas and with no makeup 🤭
14/08/2022 11:15 - Hppn Klaus: Smiles, you are a very beautiful and open minded person, I like it
14/08/2022 11:16 - Hppn Klaus: Sorry I took so long, my ride is here already and we are preparing to leave for the rig, like to see your face before leaving my beautiful
14/08/2022 11:17 - Hppn Klaus: Even though you're on pyjamas, haha
14/08/2022 11:20 - Hppn Klaus: Sorry I had to end the call my dear, my attention is needed urgently
14/08/2022 11:21 - Hppn Klaus: You look so beautiful 🤩🥰
14/08/2022 11:21 - : Don't lie haha
14/08/2022 11:22 - : Ok, have a nice work season
14/08/2022 11:23 - Hppn Klaus: I'm not lying, lol. You're indeed beautiful, we will talk better once I'm able to settle down in the rig
14/08/2022 11:23 - Hppn Klaus: Sending you lots of kisses 😘
14/08/2022 11:23 - : Bye! Take care 😘
14/08/2022 21:45 - Hppn Klaus: Hello , I hope you had a lovely
14/08/2022 10:15 - Hppn Klaus: Sounds delicious
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I'm waiting for the helicopter that will be taking me to my work place dear, I will be spending 35-40 days in the rig and my dear if we don't get to talk now, we won't be able to talk until my contract is over, phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed over there in the rig but it's okay, I totally understand you're on pyjamas
14/08/2022 10:17 - Hppn Klaus: I hope i can at least hear your voice before leaving
14/08/2022 10:18 - : Wow, do you work for Cia or FBI? 😂
14/08/2022 10:20 - Hppn Klaus: 😂 no dear , I work in an oil and gas rig, I'm a project engineering manager remember
14/08/2022 10:20 - : 😂
14/08/2022 10:21 - : I wish to see you in video
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Great, smiles
14/08/2022 10:23 - Hppn Klaus: Give me a minute, the security man just came to my room
14/08/2022 10:28 - : Ok, call me in video after. I am on my 50, who cares, it is time to do a new thing: to meet someone 1st time in pijamas and with no makeup 🤭
14/08/2022 11:15 - Hppn Klaus: Smiles, you are a very beautiful and open minded person, I like it
14/08/2022 11:16 - Hppn Klaus: Sorry I took so long, my ride is here already and we are preparing to leave for the rig, like to see your face before leaving my beautiful
14/08/2022 11:17 - Hppn Klaus: Even though you're on pyjamas, haha
14/08/2022 11:20 - Hppn Klaus: Sorry I had to end the call my dear, my attention is needed urgently
14/08/2022 11:21 - Hppn Klaus: You look so beautiful 🤩🥰
14/08/2022 11:21 - : Don't lie haha
14/08/2022 11:22 - : Ok, have a nice work season
14/08/2022 11:23 - Hppn Klaus: I'm not lying, lol. You're indeed beautiful, we will talk better once I'm able to settle down in the rig
14/08/2022 11:23 - Hppn Klaus: Sending you lots of kisses 😘
14/08/2022 11:23 - : Bye! Take care 😘
14/08/2022 21:45 - Hppn Klaus: Hello , I hope you had a lovely
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
[8/15, 3:06 PM] Gerard Very New Number: fool I'm not in Cyprus
I'm in Nigeria right now
[8/15, 3:06 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: Okay
[8/15, 3:06 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: Are you real man or lady boy?
[8/15, 3:09 PM] Gerard Very New Number: I will post in Thailand group
[8/15, 3:10 PM] Gerard Very New Number: Come to Nigeria
[8/15, 3:25 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: If you post everything all that will catch yourself
[8/15, 3:25 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: All you did I have reporting
[8/15, 3:26 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: What do you need from me ????
[8/15, 3:26 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: All I told you is delete my pictures
I'm in Nigeria right now
[8/15, 3:06 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: Okay
[8/15, 3:06 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: Are you real man or lady boy?
[8/15, 3:09 PM] Gerard Very New Number: I will post in Thailand group
[8/15, 3:10 PM] Gerard Very New Number: Come to Nigeria
[8/15, 3:25 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: If you post everything all that will catch yourself
[8/15, 3:25 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: All you did I have reporting
[8/15, 3:26 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: What do you need from me ????
[8/15, 3:26 PM] Lin❤Chompu❤Piya: All I told you is delete my pictures
