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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
I got the details. Please send as friends and family on PayPal. Send 305 euros, including fee, then send a screenshot of the successful payment immediately. Do this right away. Details will come after this announcement. Send in euros. Give me a screenshot as soon as it's done.
Scam email · 2022
No we both communicated on phone telling her why I haven't sent my charity funds to them because you and I got into agitations about this and she now asked me what was the major issues I told her it was because I told you I'll blackmail you with your nude pictures that's how she knows I wasn't with her I'm so far from her.
And I want to raise permanent housing,drugs, health care and the children's needs to maintain the homeless shelters resident as well
And I want to raise permanent housing,drugs, health care and the children's needs to maintain the homeless shelters resident as well
Scam email · 2022
No we both communicated on the phone and told them why I haven't sent them my charity money because you and I got upset about this and she now asked me what were the biggest problems I told her it was because I said I'm going to blackmail you with your nudes that's how she knows I wasn't with her I'm so far away from her. And I want to raise permanent housing, drugs, health care, and the need for children to keep the homeless shelters as well.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
[2/4, 7:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Please I want you to do me a small favour
[2/4, 7:48 PM] Bright George Harry: I forgot one of my file box and my contract documents is inside and I want miss Gina to send me the box through DHL express so I can receive it as soon as possible b
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:51 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: J…
[2/4, 7:48 PM] Bright George Harry: I forgot one of my file box and my contract documents is inside and I want miss Gina to send me the box through DHL express so I can receive it as soon as possible b
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:51 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: J…
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[2/4, 7:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Please I want you to do me a small favour
[2/4, 7:48 PM] Bright George Harry: I forgot one of my file box and my contract documents is inside and I want miss Gina to send me the box through DHL express so I can receive it as soon as possible b
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:51 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: Just a favour
[2/4, 8:04 PM] Bright George Harry: In the airport
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: I sent you my ticket right
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: Japan airlines
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ha ha ha
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ask your cousin to loan you I will pay her Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: That is what I expected from you
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Because my box don't have a problem
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Be serious for onces
[2/4, 8:23 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/5, 4:37 AM] Bright George Harry: Please what time are you going to transfer to Gina to the 5,200 ?
[2/5, 4:38 AM] Bright George Harry: I expect my box by Tuesday Ok
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: What treatment
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Not responsible
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Animal
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Stupid
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Scammer
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bri
[2/4, 7:48 PM] Bright George Harry: I forgot one of my file box and my contract documents is inside and I want miss Gina to send me the box through DHL express so I can receive it as soon as possible b
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:51 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: Just a favour
[2/4, 8:04 PM] Bright George Harry: In the airport
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: I sent you my ticket right
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: Japan airlines
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ha ha ha
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ask your cousin to loan you I will pay her Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: That is what I expected from you
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Because my box don't have a problem
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Be serious for onces
[2/4, 8:23 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/5, 4:37 AM] Bright George Harry: Please what time are you going to transfer to Gina to the 5,200 ?
[2/5, 4:38 AM] Bright George Harry: I expect my box by Tuesday Ok
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: What treatment
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Not responsible
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Animal
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Stupid
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Scammer
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bri
Messages from a scammer · 2022
[2/4, 7:48 PM] Bright George Harry: I forgot one of my file box and my contract documents is inside and I want miss Gina to send me the box through DHL express so I can receive it as soon as possible b
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: Just a favour
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: I sent you my ticket right
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: Japan…
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: Just a favour
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: I sent you my ticket right
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: Japan…
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[2/4, 7:48 PM] Bright George Harry: I forgot one of my file box and my contract documents is inside and I want miss Gina to send me the box through DHL express so I can receive it as soon as possible b
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: Just a favour
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: I sent you my ticket right
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: Japan airlines
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ha ha ha
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ask your cousin to loan you I will pay her Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: That is what I expected from you
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Because my box don't have a problem
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Be serious for onces
[2/4, 8:23 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/5, 4:37 AM] Bright George Harry: Please what time are you going to transfer to Gina to the 5,200 ?
[2/5, 4:38 AM] Bright George Harry: I expect my box by Tuesday Ok
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: What treatment
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Not responsible
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Animal
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Stupid
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Scammer
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Criminals
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: I know your type
[2/5, 3:47 PM] Bright George Harry: Short fat 🐷🐖
[2/4, 7:50 PM] Bright George Harry: But she told me the asked her 5,200 peso to send it so I want is you can help me transfer miss Gina Santos in her Gcash tomorrow 5,200 I will refund you by 28 February when I am back to the Philippines Ok
[2/4, 7:52 PM] Bright George Harry: Miss Gina is the lady working in DHL express
[2/4, 7:53 PM] Bright George Harry: Please help me with anyone because the file is very important to me and is needed here
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: I will give you by 28 February when I arrived Manila ok please
[2/4, 7:54 PM] Bright George Harry: Just a favour
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: I sent you my ticket right
[2/4, 8:06 PM] Bright George Harry: Japan airlines
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ha ha ha
[2/4, 8:16 PM] Bright George Harry: Ask your cousin to loan you I will pay her Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: That is what I expected from you
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Because my box don't have a problem
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/4, 8:17 PM] Bright George Harry: Be serious for onces
[2/4, 8:23 PM] Bright George Harry: Ok
[2/5, 4:37 AM] Bright George Harry: Please what time are you going to transfer to Gina to the 5,200 ?
[2/5, 4:38 AM] Bright George Harry: I expect my box by Tuesday Ok
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:43 PM] Bright George Harry: What treatment
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: You are crazy
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Not responsible
[2/5, 3:45 PM] Bright George Harry: Animal
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Stupid
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Scammer
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: Criminals
[2/5, 3:46 PM] Bright George Harry: I know your type
[2/5, 3:47 PM] Bright George Harry: Short fat 🐷🐖
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
He is from Germany, air pilot of Cargolux, 39 years old and single. He said he will get to work at ANA Japan. He asked me to receive his luggage, which included his documents and credential.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
This is to inform you that your details and information has been reconfirmed and your luggage will be delivered by SpeedLinks Courier Service (SCS)
All deliveries are insured against theft for $ 1,000.00. Additional insurance is available by request at a rate of $ 1,500.00 per acceptance of higher declared value is subject to risk assessment, you will have to pay a freight before we proceed the shipment
HERE IS OUR FREIGHT FEE OPTIONS
(1) Express delivery service 24 hours; $ 5,600.00 USD
(2) 73 hours delivery service; $ 4,850.00 USD
(3) 168 hours delivery service; $ 3,470.00 USD
You are required to choose the best option to fit and get back to us, this will enable us to furnish you with our payment details.
2022/01/28 5:31、---VICTIM REDACTED--- のメール:
Make the payment on the Bank details below:
Bank Name: Sony Bank.
Bank Code: 0035
Branch #: 001
Account…
All deliveries are insured against theft for $ 1,000.00. Additional insurance is available by request at a rate of $ 1,500.00 per acceptance of higher declared value is subject to risk assessment, you will have to pay a freight before we proceed the shipment
HERE IS OUR FREIGHT FEE OPTIONS
(1) Express delivery service 24 hours; $ 5,600.00 USD
(2) 73 hours delivery service; $ 4,850.00 USD
(3) 168 hours delivery service; $ 3,470.00 USD
You are required to choose the best option to fit and get back to us, this will enable us to furnish you with our payment details.
2022/01/28 5:31、---VICTIM REDACTED--- のメール:
Make the payment on the Bank details below:
Bank Name: Sony Bank.
Bank Code: 0035
Branch #: 001
Account…
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This is to inform you that your details and information has been reconfirmed and your luggage will be delivered by SpeedLinks Courier Service (SCS)
All deliveries are insured against theft for $ 1,000.00. Additional insurance is available by request at a rate of $ 1,500.00 per acceptance of higher declared value is subject to risk assessment, you will have to pay a freight before we proceed the shipment
HERE IS OUR FREIGHT FEE OPTIONS
(1) Express delivery service 24 hours; $ 5,600.00 USD
(2) 73 hours delivery service; $ 4,850.00 USD
(3) 168 hours delivery service; $ 3,470.00 USD
You are required to choose the best option to fit and get back to us, this will enable us to furnish you with our payment details.
2022/01/28 5:31、---VICTIM REDACTED--- のメール:
Make the payment on the Bank details below:
Bank Name: Sony Bank.
Bank Code: 0035
Branch #: 001
Account #: ---REDACTED--- Account Name: バロリス チューモエン
After making payment, kindly send the receipt of your payment for confirmation and approval from us.
All deliveries are insured against theft for $ 1,000.00. Additional insurance is available by request at a rate of $ 1,500.00 per acceptance of higher declared value is subject to risk assessment, you will have to pay a freight before we proceed the shipment
HERE IS OUR FREIGHT FEE OPTIONS
(1) Express delivery service 24 hours; $ 5,600.00 USD
(2) 73 hours delivery service; $ 4,850.00 USD
(3) 168 hours delivery service; $ 3,470.00 USD
You are required to choose the best option to fit and get back to us, this will enable us to furnish you with our payment details.
2022/01/28 5:31、---VICTIM REDACTED--- のメール:
Make the payment on the Bank details below:
Bank Name: Sony Bank.
Bank Code: 0035
Branch #: 001
Account #: ---REDACTED--- Account Name: バロリス チューモエン
After making payment, kindly send the receipt of your payment for confirmation and approval from us.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
I guess you don't want any indict and slander at your home of resident.
Messages from a scammer · 2022
I am sending this email to inform you that your consignment boxes were deposited here in our office by Fastlink and logistics courier company with your name ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED--- by Lucas Anderson lopez regards to the Box with weighed 50kg ,the statutory official duty clearance.i have decided to contact you via Email to make it clear to you that there are some charges you have to pay before the delivery,And to be frankly with you.
1,Official duty Clearance : 1,000
2, United Nation security Seal : 2,000
3, Paper works : 1,600
Totaling is, 4,600 Swedish krona
NOTE: Luggagies are not allow to stay long in our office
As soon as the funds is confirmed , we assure you IMMEDIATE delivery of this box with the assurance that items will be intact . We sincerely apologize for the delayed responds and the inconveniences this might caused. But you will have to understa…
1,Official duty Clearance : 1,000
2, United Nation security Seal : 2,000
3, Paper works : 1,600
Totaling is, 4,600 Swedish krona
NOTE: Luggagies are not allow to stay long in our office
As soon as the funds is confirmed , we assure you IMMEDIATE delivery of this box with the assurance that items will be intact . We sincerely apologize for the delayed responds and the inconveniences this might caused. But you will have to understa…
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I am sending this email to inform you that your consignment boxes were deposited here in our office by Fastlink and logistics courier company with your name ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED--- by Lucas Anderson lopez regards to the Box with weighed 50kg ,the statutory official duty clearance.i have decided to contact you via Email to make it clear to you that there are some charges you have to pay before the delivery,And to be frankly with you.
1,Official duty Clearance : 1,000
2, United Nation security Seal : 2,000
3, Paper works : 1,600
Totaling is, 4,600 Swedish krona
NOTE: Luggagies are not allow to stay long in our office
As soon as the funds is confirmed , we assure you IMMEDIATE delivery of this box with the assurance that items will be intact . We sincerely apologize for the delayed responds and the inconveniences this might caused. But you will have to understands that all protocols are bounds to be observed .
Please you are officially instructed to message back for account details
1,Official duty Clearance : 1,000
2, United Nation security Seal : 2,000
3, Paper works : 1,600
Totaling is, 4,600 Swedish krona
NOTE: Luggagies are not allow to stay long in our office
As soon as the funds is confirmed , we assure you IMMEDIATE delivery of this box with the assurance that items will be intact . We sincerely apologize for the delayed responds and the inconveniences this might caused. But you will have to understands that all protocols are bounds to be observed .
Please you are officially instructed to message back for account details
A scammer’s profile text · 2022
A pet breeder from Albany, NY transferred to Trenton, NJ. Claimed his name is Phil Carter, address ---ADDRESS REDACTED---, Trenton, NJ 07501, phone number ---REDACTED---. Facebook page with different address which is ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- Trenton, NJ 08611, email address ---REDACTED---.
