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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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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.
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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
I can fixed my phone with 30 and get little groceries with 20
I promise baby
I understand baby but I’m trying to make you happy baby trust me
I understand what you feel baby I’m just letting you I will definitely make things up to you
I promise baby
I understand baby but I’m trying to make you happy baby trust me
I understand what you feel baby I’m just letting you I will definitely make things up to you
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
But
I have a request honey and you need to grant it for me honey . I will
be so much excited if you can get me the latest Iphone honey 13
I have a request honey and you need to grant it for me honey . I will
be so much excited if you can get me the latest Iphone honey 13
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
He removed profile from Zoosk
Profile had lived in same town I did but later said lived in town that was 30 min from me. He had on profile divorced, no children.
Profile had lived in same town I did but later said lived in town that was 30 min from me. He had on profile divorced, no children.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
MY BEAUTIFUL AND MAGNIFICENT LOVER 💥😘😘😘
I have never in my life met someone more Beautiful in her body and soul, enjoyable, loving,
and comforting as you. Since the very first day that set my eyes on your
profile I knew there was something very special about you. I had no
idea then that I would fall in love, but now that I have, I am so grateful. I am grateful for us to have wandered into one another's world so softly and unexpectedly. Nature took its course on our hearts and joined them in a way never imaginable.
My Irreplaceable Joy 💞, I want you to know that from the very depths of my heart, I love you.
And I love everything that creates you, from your Hair - that I want to play with more often... to your Forehead - that I would
kiss while you sleep; from your Eyes - that sparkle when you smile
(just for me)... to your Nose - that I will rub my nose
against; from your Lips - that I j…
I have never in my life met someone more Beautiful in her body and soul, enjoyable, loving,
and comforting as you. Since the very first day that set my eyes on your
profile I knew there was something very special about you. I had no
idea then that I would fall in love, but now that I have, I am so grateful. I am grateful for us to have wandered into one another's world so softly and unexpectedly. Nature took its course on our hearts and joined them in a way never imaginable.
My Irreplaceable Joy 💞, I want you to know that from the very depths of my heart, I love you.
And I love everything that creates you, from your Hair - that I want to play with more often... to your Forehead - that I would
kiss while you sleep; from your Eyes - that sparkle when you smile
(just for me)... to your Nose - that I will rub my nose
against; from your Lips - that I j…
Read the whole message
MY BEAUTIFUL AND MAGNIFICENT LOVER 💥😘😘😘
I have never in my life met someone more Beautiful in her body and soul, enjoyable, loving,
and comforting as you. Since the very first day that set my eyes on your
profile I knew there was something very special about you. I had no
idea then that I would fall in love, but now that I have, I am so grateful. I am grateful for us to have wandered into one another's world so softly and unexpectedly. Nature took its course on our hearts and joined them in a way never imaginable.
My Irreplaceable Joy 💞, I want you to know that from the very depths of my heart, I love you.
And I love everything that creates you, from your Hair - that I want to play with more often... to your Forehead - that I would
kiss while you sleep; from your Eyes - that sparkle when you smile
(just for me)... to your Nose - that I will rub my nose
against; from your Lips - that I just know were made perfectly to fit
against mine... to your Chin - that I would love to place my finger
under to pull you close for a kiss; down your neck and to your heart -
that on my own, I claim as mine, and down past every inch of every
part of your existence.
I wish more than anything that you and I will grow together, love
together, learn together, support each-other and laugh together and forever live in happiness. I sincerely feel that between the two of us, we have the kind of love that some people never get a chance to experience. I promise to love you as much as I can, as best as I can, and for as long as the world continues to exist. And no matter
What, it's very important to me for you to know that you are an
IRREPLACEABLE Soul that will always be a part of Me. I cherish and adore you my lover 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💋💋😍😍🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️🥰😍💋😍😍🥰❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I have never in my life met someone more Beautiful in her body and soul, enjoyable, loving,
and comforting as you. Since the very first day that set my eyes on your
profile I knew there was something very special about you. I had no
idea then that I would fall in love, but now that I have, I am so grateful. I am grateful for us to have wandered into one another's world so softly and unexpectedly. Nature took its course on our hearts and joined them in a way never imaginable.
My Irreplaceable Joy 💞, I want you to know that from the very depths of my heart, I love you.
And I love everything that creates you, from your Hair - that I want to play with more often... to your Forehead - that I would
kiss while you sleep; from your Eyes - that sparkle when you smile
(just for me)... to your Nose - that I will rub my nose
against; from your Lips - that I just know were made perfectly to fit
against mine... to your Chin - that I would love to place my finger
under to pull you close for a kiss; down your neck and to your heart -
that on my own, I claim as mine, and down past every inch of every
part of your existence.
I wish more than anything that you and I will grow together, love
together, learn together, support each-other and laugh together and forever live in happiness. I sincerely feel that between the two of us, we have the kind of love that some people never get a chance to experience. I promise to love you as much as I can, as best as I can, and for as long as the world continues to exist. And no matter
What, it's very important to me for you to know that you are an
IRREPLACEABLE Soul that will always be a part of Me. I cherish and adore you my lover 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💋💋😍😍🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️🥰😍💋😍😍🥰❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
Pierre,51
Ich suche jemanden, der Spaß macht, spontan ist und mich zum Lachen bringen kann. Wenn du ein Lächeln auf meinem Gesicht bewahren kannst, wirst du immer gewinnen. Ich bin eine freundlicher Person miz einem großen Herzen. Ich bin ehrlich zu einem Fehler und nur daran interessiert, mit ehrlichen Menschen zusammen zu sein.
Ich suche jemanden, der Spaß macht, spontan ist und mich zum Lachen bringen kann. Wenn du ein Lächeln auf meinem Gesicht bewahren kannst, wirst du immer gewinnen. Ich bin eine freundlicher Person miz einem großen Herzen. Ich bin ehrlich zu einem Fehler und nur daran interessiert, mit ehrlichen Menschen zusammen zu sein.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
Facebook-Dating lässt kein Kopieren der geschriebenen Nachrichten zu -
Whatsapp geht nur als Text-Datei (*.txt)
Whatsapp geht nur als Text-Datei (*.txt)
Messages from a scammer · 2022
Let's chat on Hangouts!
Hello
Pretty lady
??
Hello! you have to remember you are 8h ahead of me on the clock
Since I went to bed at close to 3am after installing gmail,☺ I do need some sleep.
Since it snowned most of the day yesterday I have some shoveling duty to do but first I'll have a coffee
make some fire
So I could assume it is 7pm or 19:00 where you are. so you shouldn't be in bed just yet!
In an hour or so I'll have to get started on my chores for the day before going to work. It's Monday. Weekend is over
Do my yoga while I wait for the signal that you're there.
It's 7:35 pm over there
That was nice of you to get the Google Hangouts app installed
I commend you for that
I hope you are doing well pretty lady
wow there you are
Yes
I'm here
doing great it is a bit milder, some south winds today. Charlotte the dogue will be happy itsnow. That means we will play outside for at least an…
Hello
Pretty lady
??
Hello! you have to remember you are 8h ahead of me on the clock
Since I went to bed at close to 3am after installing gmail,☺ I do need some sleep.
Since it snowned most of the day yesterday I have some shoveling duty to do but first I'll have a coffee
make some fire
So I could assume it is 7pm or 19:00 where you are. so you shouldn't be in bed just yet!
In an hour or so I'll have to get started on my chores for the day before going to work. It's Monday. Weekend is over
Do my yoga while I wait for the signal that you're there.
It's 7:35 pm over there
That was nice of you to get the Google Hangouts app installed
I commend you for that
I hope you are doing well pretty lady
wow there you are
Yes
I'm here
doing great it is a bit milder, some south winds today. Charlotte the dogue will be happy itsnow. That means we will play outside for at least an…
Read the whole message
Let's chat on Hangouts!
Hello
Pretty lady
??
Hello! you have to remember you are 8h ahead of me on the clock
Since I went to bed at close to 3am after installing gmail,☺ I do need some sleep.
Since it snowned most of the day yesterday I have some shoveling duty to do but first I'll have a coffee
make some fire
So I could assume it is 7pm or 19:00 where you are. so you shouldn't be in bed just yet!
In an hour or so I'll have to get started on my chores for the day before going to work. It's Monday. Weekend is over
Do my yoga while I wait for the signal that you're there.
It's 7:35 pm over there
That was nice of you to get the Google Hangouts app installed
I commend you for that
I hope you are doing well pretty lady
wow there you are
Yes
I'm here
doing great it is a bit milder, some south winds today. Charlotte the dogue will be happy itsnow. That means we will play outside for at least an hour
What are you up to?
I'll go get my coffe. always pleasant to have coffe with a friend!😏
Wow that's nice
Well, I'm doing so well
I would Sign out from my shift soon
What time are you going to office
I have to leave the house at 3, in 3 hours since it is almost noon here now!. But like I said I have to prepare my lunch get ready by 2 and of course shovel snow
You do 12h shifts?
Put away the washed dishes, lol. Ordinary life. I'm curious for you to tell me How you spend your days!
What time is there
Yes I do 12h
I'm on duty 12h everyday
Sometimes night shift too
Makes for long days. Doesn't leave much room to do anything else since you do need 8h sleep somewhere. that leavees only 4 hours for leisure and other chores like shine your boots, lol
I know you told me you are on peace keeping force but explain to me what that means. What specific do you have to do. I know you can't tell me certain specifics but what do you need to do while on duty.
exemple, like mounting guard at the gate or patrol in the city or country
Hey we can connect by video
Hello
Pretty lady
??
Hello! you have to remember you are 8h ahead of me on the clock
Since I went to bed at close to 3am after installing gmail,☺ I do need some sleep.
Since it snowned most of the day yesterday I have some shoveling duty to do but first I'll have a coffee
make some fire
So I could assume it is 7pm or 19:00 where you are. so you shouldn't be in bed just yet!
In an hour or so I'll have to get started on my chores for the day before going to work. It's Monday. Weekend is over
Do my yoga while I wait for the signal that you're there.
It's 7:35 pm over there
That was nice of you to get the Google Hangouts app installed
I commend you for that
I hope you are doing well pretty lady
wow there you are
Yes
I'm here
doing great it is a bit milder, some south winds today. Charlotte the dogue will be happy itsnow. That means we will play outside for at least an hour
What are you up to?
I'll go get my coffe. always pleasant to have coffe with a friend!😏
Wow that's nice
Well, I'm doing so well
I would Sign out from my shift soon
What time are you going to office
I have to leave the house at 3, in 3 hours since it is almost noon here now!. But like I said I have to prepare my lunch get ready by 2 and of course shovel snow
You do 12h shifts?
Put away the washed dishes, lol. Ordinary life. I'm curious for you to tell me How you spend your days!
What time is there
Yes I do 12h
I'm on duty 12h everyday
Sometimes night shift too
Makes for long days. Doesn't leave much room to do anything else since you do need 8h sleep somewhere. that leavees only 4 hours for leisure and other chores like shine your boots, lol
I know you told me you are on peace keeping force but explain to me what that means. What specific do you have to do. I know you can't tell me certain specifics but what do you need to do while on duty.
exemple, like mounting guard at the gate or patrol in the city or country
Hey we can connect by video
Scam email · 2022
The organization it's an international non-governmental organization that's here to reach out to the community all round the world from USA by giving back to the community and supporting the vulnerable homeless life out there at anywhere, so we do humanitarian aid work with all children and adults as well. We provides recreation activity program for the kids and we provide the kids, adult's food nutrition program and clothing them and providing medical health assistance and support their educational programs and more.
Are you in or not?
I'm scared of your suspense 🥺🥺🤔
Are you in or not?
I'm scared of your suspense 🥺🥺🤔
Scam email · 2022
Sending me a ridiculous video of a singer because you refuse to show your true indentity What am i supposed to think? saying you love me cant live without me will convince me to send you money i dont have? I have encountered many men like you asking for money You should be ashamed of what you are doing to me and maybe other women.Im sure you are on another dating site looking for prey
ok
you think I'm a crook i gave you proof of me and you cant help me .You can email my boss and talk to him
ok
you think I'm a crook i gave you proof of me and you cant help me .You can email my boss and talk to him
Scam email · 2022
And I have your pictures to post too, and texts and all this for not getting money
