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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 · 2022
This scammer communicated with an elderly Aunt using an Oil Rig scam, she then wired monies to money mules at his direction totaling more than $230,000. He is working with a well organized group to perpetuate this scams and defraud elderly women out of money.
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
USA Army Soldier who Works at US army base in Damascus, Syria
Messages from a scammer · 2022
I would be face timing with you if I had a cell phone..I need you to buy and send me a cell phone.
Open a bitcoin account for me. I need to transfer my bonus.
Can you send me $300 dollars my mom has cancer
Open a bitcoin account for me. I need to transfer my bonus.
Can you send me $300 dollars my mom has cancer
Messages from a scammer · 2022
In 2015 . I just got a leave because Mira was sick..I am not yet retired babe
That’s a damm untrue story..I never retired ...Not yet
No I didn’t .. she was my fiancé
Babe..That’s Mira’s mom
My ex ..
Do you know I was once arrested because an impersonator stole $8k from a married lady
I did not because of my freedom but because she was agonizing and needed that money
I was out before I helped her with that ..after I made her believe I’m not her lover
That shit happened about 5years ago
That was an apartment my uncle rented for me as I was having a hard time when I was on a tour in Los Angeles county military
I’ve reported my face as a face they use and that’s not me doing all the evil they do
Was it because I asked for a loan from you
I will love to see you on the first day ..But if it isn’t possible...I will come with Mira to Florida the next day
Philly international airport..
Just make …
That’s a damm untrue story..I never retired ...Not yet
No I didn’t .. she was my fiancé
Babe..That’s Mira’s mom
My ex ..
Do you know I was once arrested because an impersonator stole $8k from a married lady
I did not because of my freedom but because she was agonizing and needed that money
I was out before I helped her with that ..after I made her believe I’m not her lover
That shit happened about 5years ago
That was an apartment my uncle rented for me as I was having a hard time when I was on a tour in Los Angeles county military
I’ve reported my face as a face they use and that’s not me doing all the evil they do
Was it because I asked for a loan from you
I will love to see you on the first day ..But if it isn’t possible...I will come with Mira to Florida the next day
Philly international airport..
Just make …
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In 2015 . I just got a leave because Mira was sick..I am not yet retired babe
That’s a damm untrue story..I never retired ...Not yet
No I didn’t .. she was my fiancé
Babe..That’s Mira’s mom
My ex ..
Do you know I was once arrested because an impersonator stole $8k from a married lady
I did not because of my freedom but because she was agonizing and needed that money
I was out before I helped her with that ..after I made her believe I’m not her lover
That shit happened about 5years ago
That was an apartment my uncle rented for me as I was having a hard time when I was on a tour in Los Angeles county military
I’ve reported my face as a face they use and that’s not me doing all the evil they do
Was it because I asked for a loan from you
I will love to see you on the first day ..But if it isn’t possible...I will come with Mira to Florida the next day
Philly international airport..
Just make sure you come pick me from the airport..❤️❤️❤️❤️
You’re my fucking life
Babe..You know this is one of the reasons I took that risk to video call you
I’m not here playing with you ..What We have is real and I love you unconditionally
I did bear that name in the past...that’s what my dad’s relatives call me ..Bonilla is my middle name
I know how this may seem ..I’ve never lied to you and I will never
I’m not an illusion. You know that I love you. confía en mí, he informado esto al crimen cibernético hace años
I’ve suffered a lot in the hands of them . women Message me saying they have been talking to me and saying I told them I love them ..but heck No ..that’s not me. Babe I’m back ..All these videos are years old..When I and Mira’s mom we’re together..we did got attacked in the house we lived then ..Not exactly new that I’ve always been impersonated by fake folks ..I report them when ever I come across their page .
I have to go to Tartus..maybe I can get a server that works ..
The cost of the missing amours is $2700..I’ve raised most of it and I need $970 to comp
That’s a damm untrue story..I never retired ...Not yet
No I didn’t .. she was my fiancé
Babe..That’s Mira’s mom
My ex ..
Do you know I was once arrested because an impersonator stole $8k from a married lady
I did not because of my freedom but because she was agonizing and needed that money
I was out before I helped her with that ..after I made her believe I’m not her lover
That shit happened about 5years ago
That was an apartment my uncle rented for me as I was having a hard time when I was on a tour in Los Angeles county military
I’ve reported my face as a face they use and that’s not me doing all the evil they do
Was it because I asked for a loan from you
I will love to see you on the first day ..But if it isn’t possible...I will come with Mira to Florida the next day
Philly international airport..
Just make sure you come pick me from the airport..❤️❤️❤️❤️
You’re my fucking life
Babe..You know this is one of the reasons I took that risk to video call you
I’m not here playing with you ..What We have is real and I love you unconditionally
I did bear that name in the past...that’s what my dad’s relatives call me ..Bonilla is my middle name
I know how this may seem ..I’ve never lied to you and I will never
I’m not an illusion. You know that I love you. confía en mí, he informado esto al crimen cibernético hace años
I’ve suffered a lot in the hands of them . women Message me saying they have been talking to me and saying I told them I love them ..but heck No ..that’s not me. Babe I’m back ..All these videos are years old..When I and Mira’s mom we’re together..we did got attacked in the house we lived then ..Not exactly new that I’ve always been impersonated by fake folks ..I report them when ever I come across their page .
I have to go to Tartus..maybe I can get a server that works ..
The cost of the missing amours is $2700..I’ve raised most of it and I need $970 to comp
Messages from a scammer · 2022
Soy ciudadano estadounidense, también soy teniente coronel del ejército de los EE. UU., de Los Ángeles, California, actualmente estoy trabajando en Siria en la asignación de fuerzas de paz de la ONU y para proteger a Siria Ciudadano de las manos del terrorista ISIS.
Me asignaron mi deber y terminaré mi tarea pronto, mi esposa murió en un accidente automovilístico hace unos años, aunque ella tuvo un hijo para mí y solo tengo a mi hija como familia. He estado de servicio aquí durante 2 años y mi deber asignado pronto terminará.Seguí mi corazón para escribirte después de revisar tu perfil porque creo firmemente que la mejor manera de encontrar el amor verdadero es siguiendo una vez al corazón. Creo en el amor verdadero y todo lo que necesito en mi vida es un amor verdadero, nada más. Apenas digo "te amo", pero cada vez que se lo digo a una mujer, lo digo en serio. es por eso que elegí vivir…
Me asignaron mi deber y terminaré mi tarea pronto, mi esposa murió en un accidente automovilístico hace unos años, aunque ella tuvo un hijo para mí y solo tengo a mi hija como familia. He estado de servicio aquí durante 2 años y mi deber asignado pronto terminará.Seguí mi corazón para escribirte después de revisar tu perfil porque creo firmemente que la mejor manera de encontrar el amor verdadero es siguiendo una vez al corazón. Creo en el amor verdadero y todo lo que necesito en mi vida es un amor verdadero, nada más. Apenas digo "te amo", pero cada vez que se lo digo a una mujer, lo digo en serio. es por eso que elegí vivir…
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Soy ciudadano estadounidense, también soy teniente coronel del ejército de los EE. UU., de Los Ángeles, California, actualmente estoy trabajando en Siria en la asignación de fuerzas de paz de la ONU y para proteger a Siria Ciudadano de las manos del terrorista ISIS.
Me asignaron mi deber y terminaré mi tarea pronto, mi esposa murió en un accidente automovilístico hace unos años, aunque ella tuvo un hijo para mí y solo tengo a mi hija como familia. He estado de servicio aquí durante 2 años y mi deber asignado pronto terminará.Seguí mi corazón para escribirte después de revisar tu perfil porque creo firmemente que la mejor manera de encontrar el amor verdadero es siguiendo una vez al corazón. Creo en el amor verdadero y todo lo que necesito en mi vida es un amor verdadero, nada más. Apenas digo "te amo", pero cada vez que se lo digo a una mujer, lo digo en serio. es por eso que elegí vivir bien para evitar que mi pecado rebotara en el futuro.
Me asignaron mi deber y terminaré mi tarea pronto, mi esposa murió en un accidente automovilístico hace unos años, aunque ella tuvo un hijo para mí y solo tengo a mi hija como familia. He estado de servicio aquí durante 2 años y mi deber asignado pronto terminará.Seguí mi corazón para escribirte después de revisar tu perfil porque creo firmemente que la mejor manera de encontrar el amor verdadero es siguiendo una vez al corazón. Creo en el amor verdadero y todo lo que necesito en mi vida es un amor verdadero, nada más. Apenas digo "te amo", pero cada vez que se lo digo a una mujer, lo digo en serio. es por eso que elegí vivir bien para evitar que mi pecado rebotara en el futuro.
Scam email · 2022
Hello am very happy to receive this message from you i apologize for my late reply
Yes my dad has told me allot about you and you are very nice i am very happy to know that My Dad has finally meet the woman he has been wanting to be with and he is always happy whenever we chat always talking about you i hope to see you soon..
Yes my dad has told me allot about you and you are very nice i am very happy to know that My Dad has finally meet the woman he has been wanting to be with and he is always happy whenever we chat always talking about you i hope to see you soon..
Scam email · 2022
Your Kind Attention:
Good morning, I am a private investigator and have been contracted by a financial institution to ascertain your relationship to an individual who died sometime ago.
He died intestate and left behind an estate worth millions, we have reasons to believe that you may be related to the deceased.
For further information, please contact the Assessor with your full names for confirmation.
Sincere Regards,
Keith J. Nicols
Good morning, I am a private investigator and have been contracted by a financial institution to ascertain your relationship to an individual who died sometime ago.
He died intestate and left behind an estate worth millions, we have reasons to believe that you may be related to the deceased.
For further information, please contact the Assessor with your full names for confirmation.
Sincere Regards,
Keith J. Nicols
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
Me localizó enviandome una solucitud de amistad en facebook. Su nombre de perfil era Changpu Davidson pero al mes canceló la cuenta con lo cual no tengo nada. Recuerdo que se la abrió en Abril de 2020 y tan sólo tenía como fecha de nacimiento 23-05 y que era Americano. Publicó un artículo sobre médicos trabajando en paises en guerra.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
12/7/20 22:02:25] David: ---REDACTED---
[12/7/20 22:07:14] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:07:50] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What do you want me to do with this letter?
[12/7/20 22:08:44] David: thats the letter you have to send to the company
[12/7/20 22:08:50] David: and thats the email
[12/7/20 22:09:20] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok so I have to fill with my name
[12/7/20 22:09:50] David: yes
[12/7/20 22:09:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: On the top
[12/7/20 22:10:21] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Does need my signature also
[12/7/20 22:10:29] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: ?
[12/7/20 22:10:46] David: just send that to them first
[12/7/20 22:10:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:13:55] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok I have made copy paste to my e mail and I will finish when I arrive home
[12/7/20 22:14:58] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: If you want I can add your email
[12/7/20 22:15:26] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: …
[12/7/20 22:07:14] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:07:50] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What do you want me to do with this letter?
[12/7/20 22:08:44] David: thats the letter you have to send to the company
[12/7/20 22:08:50] David: and thats the email
[12/7/20 22:09:20] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok so I have to fill with my name
[12/7/20 22:09:50] David: yes
[12/7/20 22:09:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: On the top
[12/7/20 22:10:21] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Does need my signature also
[12/7/20 22:10:29] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: ?
[12/7/20 22:10:46] David: just send that to them first
[12/7/20 22:10:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:13:55] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok I have made copy paste to my e mail and I will finish when I arrive home
[12/7/20 22:14:58] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: If you want I can add your email
[12/7/20 22:15:26] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: …
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12/7/20 22:02:25] David: ---REDACTED---
[12/7/20 22:07:14] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:07:50] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What do you want me to do with this letter?
[12/7/20 22:08:44] David: thats the letter you have to send to the company
[12/7/20 22:08:50] David: and thats the email
[12/7/20 22:09:20] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok so I have to fill with my name
[12/7/20 22:09:50] David: yes
[12/7/20 22:09:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: On the top
[12/7/20 22:10:21] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Does need my signature also
[12/7/20 22:10:29] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: ?
[12/7/20 22:10:46] David: just send that to them first
[12/7/20 22:10:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:13:55] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok I have made copy paste to my e mail and I will finish when I arrive home
[12/7/20 22:14:58] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: If you want I can add your email
[12/7/20 22:15:26] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: So you are going to receive the info at the same time like me
[12/7/20 22:15:53] David: They will reply you
[12/7/20 22:16:29] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Yes I know but just if you want to have the info at the same time
[12/7/20 22:27:33] David: Honey you know i trust you
[12/7/20 22:27:55] David: I believe you can handle it, whatever they send you let me know
[12/7/20 22:07:14] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:07:50] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What do you want me to do with this letter?
[12/7/20 22:08:44] David: thats the letter you have to send to the company
[12/7/20 22:08:50] David: and thats the email
[12/7/20 22:09:20] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok so I have to fill with my name
[12/7/20 22:09:50] David: yes
[12/7/20 22:09:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: On the top
[12/7/20 22:10:21] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Does need my signature also
[12/7/20 22:10:29] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: ?
[12/7/20 22:10:46] David: just send that to them first
[12/7/20 22:10:57] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok
[12/7/20 22:13:55] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Ok I have made copy paste to my e mail and I will finish when I arrive home
[12/7/20 22:14:58] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: If you want I can add your email
[12/7/20 22:15:26] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: So you are going to receive the info at the same time like me
[12/7/20 22:15:53] David: They will reply you
[12/7/20 22:16:29] ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Yes I know but just if you want to have the info at the same time
[12/7/20 22:27:33] David: Honey you know i trust you
[12/7/20 22:27:55] David: I believe you can handle it, whatever they send you let me know
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
Konto in POF wurde bereits gelöscht hatten über Whatsapp geschrieben
