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AnyScam™ Scam Search & Reporting

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.

Help Protect Others

If a scammer contacted you, report their profile link, email address, or phone number. SCARS Institute staff review every report before it appears in the database.

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.

AnyScam Scam Quick Reporting

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AnyScam Scam Database Search

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

He claims he is from Lagos Nigeria, I have a picture of him at Golden
Tulip Warri Airport Hotel.

He was using the name Christopher Ryan; using email ---REDACTED--- when he scammed me.

Messages from a scammer · 2022

[03/31, 10:06] Vipsport Libbey: Hi, nice to meet you, introduce myself I am Libbey, a senior mentor at Vipsport. Are you looking for a part time or financial job with a steady income?
[03/31, 11:19] Vipsport Libbey: Please tell me your age and job, I need to know if you are suitable for this job.
[03/31, 11:22] Vipsport Libbey: There are a lot of unemployed people in South Africa right now, and the jobs we provide have helped a lot of unemployed people
[03/31, 11:22] Vipsport Libbey: We offer a large number of part-time jobs for a long time. For new users, we offer a free trial fund of $100. Just follow my operation and earn commission and withdraw cash to your bank card today. Are you interested?
[03/31, 11:28] Vipsport Libbey: Oh no, you misunderstood, let me introduce to you, after registering an account, the platform will give you a $100 experience fee, and you can withdraw all the p…
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[03/31, 10:06] Vipsport Libbey: Hi, nice to meet you, introduce myself I am Libbey, a senior mentor at Vipsport. Are you looking for a part time or financial job with a steady income?
[03/31, 11:19] Vipsport Libbey: Please tell me your age and job, I need to know if you are suitable for this job.
[03/31, 11:22] Vipsport Libbey: There are a lot of unemployed people in South Africa right now, and the jobs we provide have helped a lot of unemployed people
[03/31, 11:22] Vipsport Libbey: We offer a large number of part-time jobs for a long time. For new users, we offer a free trial fund of $100. Just follow my operation and earn commission and withdraw cash to your bank card today. Are you interested?
[03/31, 11:28] Vipsport Libbey: Oh no, you misunderstood, let me introduce to you, after registering an account, the platform will give you a $100 experience fee, and you can withdraw all the profits you get from using the $100 experience fee here to your private account
[03/31, 11:28] Vipsport Libbey: Not that you need to pay $100 now
[03/31, 11:39] Vipsport Libbey: If I explain it to you, it must be difficult for you to understand, I will teach you how to do it so that it is easier for you to learn, right?
[03/31, 11:40] Vipsport Libbey: ---LINK REDACTED---
Invitation code: 860002
Please register your work account, $100 trial fund will be automatically added to your account balance.
[03/31, 11:40] Vipsport Libbey: Click the link to register a work account, I will teach you to complete the work tasks and get 100% profit
[03/31, 11:41] Vipsport Libbey: let me know when you're done
[03/31, 12:24] Vipsport Libbey: The registration is successful and you can now log in
[03/31, 12:24] Vipsport Libbey: Username: ChantelleG7
[03/31, 12:25] Vipsport Libbey: PW: Cg740117
[03/31, 12:28] Vipsport Libbey: Did you successfully log in?
[03/31, 13:06] Vipsport Libbey: Congratulations, you successfully registered a work account, I will teach you to com

Messages from a scammer · 2022

I wanted western union but I can't go that far to cash the money. So I'll have to find another means.
Bonnie
You can send it through same means I trade
Bonnie
I trade with crypto and I can show you how to do that where you're sitted
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
Seated*
Okay
Bonnie
Go to your appstore and download TRUSTWALLET
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
Then let me know
You can just check the value of 400 euro to dollars then use that amount to buy crypto and send. Then I'll handle the rest from here i guess
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
But if it'll be too stressful for you please don't go through it
Yeah
You sent
witch cryto
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
You want to buy now honey?
Bitcoin
Can I see a screenshot of where you are honey so I can know how best to assist you
It's there already
Bonnie
Just continue
Bonnie
That's your wallet
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
You buy into yours first
Okay honey
Bonnie
Bonnie…
Read the whole message
I wanted western union but I can't go that far to cash the money. So I'll have to find another means.
Bonnie
You can send it through same means I trade
Bonnie
I trade with crypto and I can show you how to do that where you're sitted
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
Seated*
Okay
Bonnie
Go to your appstore and download TRUSTWALLET
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
Then let me know
You can just check the value of 400 euro to dollars then use that amount to buy crypto and send. Then I'll handle the rest from here i guess
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
But if it'll be too stressful for you please don't go through it
Yeah
You sent
witch cryto
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
You want to buy now honey?
Bitcoin
Can I see a screenshot of where you are honey so I can know how best to assist you
It's there already
Bonnie
Just continue
Bonnie
That's your wallet
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
You buy into yours first
Okay honey
Bonnie
Bonnie Yui Moore
How's it going
You sent
There wanting my ID pict

Messages from a scammer · 2022

I use to tell anyone who come to my instergram that my old account was hacked if they see anyone using my picture they should know that's not me.

A little injury when I wanna hide for bullet I got they injury in my hand but I'm fine now.

A scammer’s profile text · 2022

Instagram account, there is little if any text, just photos. This looks like a hijacked IG account of whoever's photos they are.

Messages from a scammer · 2022

Unfortunately the scammer blocked me when I called them out. "She" was still in the process of gaining my trust, although they slipped once by asking for some help with some hundreds... I think they mixed up their chats.

I feel bad for the very attractive girl whose Instagram was hacked. If anyone knows her, let her know what is happening.

Messages from a scammer · 2022

Hello hon omg sorry hon i went to town and phone is low battery

I just got back from town hon

I LOVE YOU

Call me hon when you get home OK

I LOVE YOU

Messages from a scammer · 2022

Small talk, mostly. Two soft attempts ate getting info: Once asking for my bank name, the second asking to sign up for id.me.

Messages from a scammer · 2022

---VICTIM REDACTED---, [6/5/2022 12:19 PM]
when I was talking to "Melinda"? did you create the answers yourself or did you get them from the Ann Angel website

---VICTIM REDACTED---, [6/5/2022 12:20 PM]
[In reply to Hajara Haruna]
I'll bet you I will love them.

Hajara Haruna, [6/5/2022 1:23 PM]
[In reply to ---VICTIM REDACTED---]
What answers are you talking about honey.

---VICTIM REDACTED---, [6/5/2022 1:23 PM]
[In reply to ---VICTIM REDACTED---]
One of the reasons that I ask this is because I was wondering if you were interested in trying anal sex or other ideas that you might have

Hajara Haruna, [6/5/2022 1:24 PM]
Yes that answer was right from my mind and would love doing that with you.

A scammer’s profile text · 2022

He is using his page to do identity theft on people he wants you to show him your passport or driver's license.

AnyScam Scam Database Removal Request

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