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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 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 · 2021
Dear Sir,
Did you receive my previous email to you as regards my proposal?
Kindly respond to my confidential email: ---REDACTED---.
Clarence Tam
---REDACTED---
Did you receive my previous email to you as regards my proposal?
Kindly respond to my confidential email: ---REDACTED---.
Clarence Tam
---REDACTED---
Messages from a scammer · 2021
i have the entire 2 days worth of communication. Too much to communicate here. The important part of why I am reporting is below:
Austen: Hon, I need you to get me something while coming or you can get it online. I need it for my Apple device
8/22/21, 4:37 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Get you something?
8/22/21, 4:38 PM - Austen: Yeah hon
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What? Why can't you get it yourself?
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - Austen: Why are you been harsh on me?
8/22/21, 4:40 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm not. I was just asking why you need me to get you something for your apple device?
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - Austen: Because I’ve tried to get it and I can’t
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I don't understand that. Why aren't you able to?
8/22/21, 4:42 PM - Austen: Because it’s not ava…
Austen: Hon, I need you to get me something while coming or you can get it online. I need it for my Apple device
8/22/21, 4:37 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Get you something?
8/22/21, 4:38 PM - Austen: Yeah hon
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What? Why can't you get it yourself?
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - Austen: Why are you been harsh on me?
8/22/21, 4:40 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm not. I was just asking why you need me to get you something for your apple device?
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - Austen: Because I’ve tried to get it and I can’t
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I don't understand that. Why aren't you able to?
8/22/21, 4:42 PM - Austen: Because it’s not ava…
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i have the entire 2 days worth of communication. Too much to communicate here. The important part of why I am reporting is below:
Austen: Hon, I need you to get me something while coming or you can get it online. I need it for my Apple device
8/22/21, 4:37 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Get you something?
8/22/21, 4:38 PM - Austen: Yeah hon
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What? Why can't you get it yourself?
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - Austen: Why are you been harsh on me?
8/22/21, 4:40 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm not. I was just asking why you need me to get you something for your apple device?
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - Austen: Because I’ve tried to get it and I can’t
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I don't understand that. Why aren't you able to?
8/22/21, 4:42 PM - Austen: Because it’s not available in the base and for security purposes, I can’t drive out
8/22/21, 4:43 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: But you could order online just as easy as I could. You don't have to drive anywhere anymore. The joy of online shopping 😀
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - Austen: No access to online shopping
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What? Really?
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - Austen: Yes hon
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What do you need?
8/22/21, 4:45 PM - Austen: It’s Apple Card
8/22/21, 4:45 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: And how am I supposed to get it to you?
8/22/21, 4:46 PM - Austen: Do you wanna get it online or at the store?
8/22/21, 4:47 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Either way
8/22/21, 4:47 PM - Austen: You can snap it easily
8/22/21, 4:47 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What is snap it
8/22/21, 4:48 PM - Austen:
8/22/21, 4:48 PM - Austen: That’s how it looks like
8/22/21, 4:51 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm working 3 jobs to support myself and your asking me to get you something?
8/22/21, 4:52 PM - Austen: I’d do the same for you ---VICTIM REDACTED---
8/22/21, 4:54 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm sorry but I don't have the money to buy something for your phone. I just got groceries so my son can eat. Maybe your mom can do it for you. I don't know you well enough to ask you
Austen: Hon, I need you to get me something while coming or you can get it online. I need it for my Apple device
8/22/21, 4:37 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Get you something?
8/22/21, 4:38 PM - Austen: Yeah hon
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What? Why can't you get it yourself?
8/22/21, 4:39 PM - Austen: Why are you been harsh on me?
8/22/21, 4:40 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm not. I was just asking why you need me to get you something for your apple device?
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - Austen: Because I’ve tried to get it and I can’t
8/22/21, 4:41 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I don't understand that. Why aren't you able to?
8/22/21, 4:42 PM - Austen: Because it’s not available in the base and for security purposes, I can’t drive out
8/22/21, 4:43 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: But you could order online just as easy as I could. You don't have to drive anywhere anymore. The joy of online shopping 😀
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - Austen: No access to online shopping
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What? Really?
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - Austen: Yes hon
8/22/21, 4:44 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What do you need?
8/22/21, 4:45 PM - Austen: It’s Apple Card
8/22/21, 4:45 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: And how am I supposed to get it to you?
8/22/21, 4:46 PM - Austen: Do you wanna get it online or at the store?
8/22/21, 4:47 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: Either way
8/22/21, 4:47 PM - Austen: You can snap it easily
8/22/21, 4:47 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: What is snap it
8/22/21, 4:48 PM - Austen:
8/22/21, 4:48 PM - Austen: That’s how it looks like
8/22/21, 4:51 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm working 3 jobs to support myself and your asking me to get you something?
8/22/21, 4:52 PM - Austen: I’d do the same for you ---VICTIM REDACTED---
8/22/21, 4:54 PM - ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---: I'm sorry but I don't have the money to buy something for your phone. I just got groceries so my son can eat. Maybe your mom can do it for you. I don't know you well enough to ask you
Messages from a scammer · 2021
I want you to help me look for a beautiful house and a car for me to buy. I will send you the money when you confirm the price okay
Messages from a scammer · 2021
Dear Customer, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---
We have confirmed you as the Receiver Of The Package Coming Kabul Afghanistan To U.S.A From S.GT Lucas Antonio and all your data has been sent to our system, you must be informed that your package has been set up for delivery and your delivery protocol has been activated.
Sender's Name : S.GT Alvin Donald
Recipient Name: MY INFROMATION
Recipient address: MY INFORMATION
Phone Number: MY INFORMATION
You should note that your package is on hold because delivery rates have not yet been paid. However, its crawling facility will not be activated until the packet has been processed. The delivery costs $ 3,850. It is advisable to note that once the deposit is made and confirmed, your package will arrive at your location within 24 hours - 72 hours upon receipt of payment.
Please note that the fee is applicable to the requirements of…
We have confirmed you as the Receiver Of The Package Coming Kabul Afghanistan To U.S.A From S.GT Lucas Antonio and all your data has been sent to our system, you must be informed that your package has been set up for delivery and your delivery protocol has been activated.
Sender's Name : S.GT Alvin Donald
Recipient Name: MY INFROMATION
Recipient address: MY INFORMATION
Phone Number: MY INFORMATION
You should note that your package is on hold because delivery rates have not yet been paid. However, its crawling facility will not be activated until the packet has been processed. The delivery costs $ 3,850. It is advisable to note that once the deposit is made and confirmed, your package will arrive at your location within 24 hours - 72 hours upon receipt of payment.
Please note that the fee is applicable to the requirements of…
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Dear Customer, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---
We have confirmed you as the Receiver Of The Package Coming Kabul Afghanistan To U.S.A From S.GT Lucas Antonio and all your data has been sent to our system, you must be informed that your package has been set up for delivery and your delivery protocol has been activated.
Sender's Name : S.GT Alvin Donald
Recipient Name: MY INFROMATION
Recipient address: MY INFORMATION
Phone Number: MY INFORMATION
You should note that your package is on hold because delivery rates have not yet been paid. However, its crawling facility will not be activated until the packet has been processed. The delivery costs $ 3,850. It is advisable to note that once the deposit is made and confirmed, your package will arrive at your location within 24 hours - 72 hours upon receipt of payment.
Please note that the fee is applicable to the requirements of your country of origin and the cost of immunity for the delivery of your package. This was stipulated by the International Anti-Terrorism Unit (IATU) following the incident of September 11 and December 25, 2009, which states that any part or consignment that will not be scanned or searched by the airport authorities may have immunity covering documents that meet this The effects are safe for delivery.
It is advisable to contact back for the payment method.
Thank you for choosing mainlinecouriers.net
Greetings,
David Felix
Delivery officer
EMAIL 2
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Dear Esteem Customer, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Below is the payment details which you have to make the payment
METHOD OF PAYMENT: WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH DEPOSIT OR YOU CAN BUY AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD OR APPLE GIFT CARD $500 EACH
CHOOSE YOUR METHOD OF PAYMENT WISELY
DETAILS OF PAYMENT TO OUR AGENT.
We have confirmed you as the Receiver Of The Package Coming Kabul Afghanistan To U.S.A From S.GT Lucas Antonio and all your data has been sent to our system, you must be informed that your package has been set up for delivery and your delivery protocol has been activated.
Sender's Name : S.GT Alvin Donald
Recipient Name: MY INFROMATION
Recipient address: MY INFORMATION
Phone Number: MY INFORMATION
You should note that your package is on hold because delivery rates have not yet been paid. However, its crawling facility will not be activated until the packet has been processed. The delivery costs $ 3,850. It is advisable to note that once the deposit is made and confirmed, your package will arrive at your location within 24 hours - 72 hours upon receipt of payment.
Please note that the fee is applicable to the requirements of your country of origin and the cost of immunity for the delivery of your package. This was stipulated by the International Anti-Terrorism Unit (IATU) following the incident of September 11 and December 25, 2009, which states that any part or consignment that will not be scanned or searched by the airport authorities may have immunity covering documents that meet this The effects are safe for delivery.
It is advisable to contact back for the payment method.
Thank you for choosing mainlinecouriers.net
Greetings,
David Felix
Delivery officer
EMAIL 2
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Dear Esteem Customer, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Below is the payment details which you have to make the payment
METHOD OF PAYMENT: WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH DEPOSIT OR YOU CAN BUY AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD OR APPLE GIFT CARD $500 EACH
CHOOSE YOUR METHOD OF PAYMENT WISELY
DETAILS OF PAYMENT TO OUR AGENT.
Messages from a scammer · 2021
You see, there’s something I learnt from a flowing water 💧.
I asked myself referring to the water, why don’t you just turn back and stop flowing whenever something obstructive appears on you.?
And it replied: I can’t stop my happiness purposes because of an obstruction,
rather I either wave it away or I find another way to continue my Happiness purpose.
And it concluded saying
Don’t let what comes to you or what you get to meet on your life journey stop you from flowing into your life purpose.
I really hope you understood this. I am at the prime of understanding you
Which I have.
You feel I only seek for more in life
I have been with people who wanted more and we both wanted more but it sometimes ended up being a fun interactions
So I decided never to tell or control what I seek any more, I only allow them exist. Listen
In life you don’t own control over the nature
I asked myself referring to the water, why don’t you just turn back and stop flowing whenever something obstructive appears on you.?
And it replied: I can’t stop my happiness purposes because of an obstruction,
rather I either wave it away or I find another way to continue my Happiness purpose.
And it concluded saying
Don’t let what comes to you or what you get to meet on your life journey stop you from flowing into your life purpose.
I really hope you understood this. I am at the prime of understanding you
Which I have.
You feel I only seek for more in life
I have been with people who wanted more and we both wanted more but it sometimes ended up being a fun interactions
So I decided never to tell or control what I seek any more, I only allow them exist. Listen
In life you don’t own control over the nature
A scammer’s profile text · 2021
Ntxawm Xyooj is just a fake name. Scammer's real name is Yer ---VICTIM REDACTED---.
A scammer’s profile text · 2021
Yer Xiong alias Ntxawm Xyooj birthday ---REDACTED--- from Xieng Khouang, Laos meets and/or solicitate older USA men online from Facebook (---LINK REDACTED--- and Whatsappl for online romance and for an opportunity for them to sponsor her and her two children to come to USA. She then defraud and/or scam men for money and men would wire transfer money to her via MoneyGram and Western Union. Since she currently has Laos passport, she plan to apply for VISAs for her and her children come to the USA.
A scammer’s profile text · 2021
He is a United Airlines pilot who has traveled around the world for a contract and says he is currently in Dubai.And sometimes he says he works with the U.S. Air Force.
A scammer’s profile text · 2021
Richard Arroyo is on Instagram. He works with a Thomason Baldwin. Richard wants to be very romantic on Instagram and then moves it to the Whatsapp. He states he is sending packages and need duty fees of $1000.00 paid gift card his mom is in the hospital. He also tried to get a steam card. Richard is nice but this Thomason is very brash.
A scammer’s profile text · 2021
What I want to discuss with you is my life so if you assure me of your trust I will tell you details and with it you can be very sure of my confidence in you as my wife because I want us to face life together as husband and wife
My love, due to the war here in Somalia, my love, i will like to send down my millitary documents and my belongings to you and some money so that you will keep it safe till the day i come over to your country and spend the rest of my life with you
My next message to you will be very important, and you need to be serious with me because I have trusted you because of the power of love that we share
The is a red Cross agent who bring food and drugs to our base I want to entrust him my box to register
Provide this details:
1. Names:
2. Phone Number that will be use to contact you when the delivery officer arrive in your country for delivery  and your
3. House Addre…
My love, due to the war here in Somalia, my love, i will like to send down my millitary documents and my belongings to you and some money so that you will keep it safe till the day i come over to your country and spend the rest of my life with you
My next message to you will be very important, and you need to be serious with me because I have trusted you because of the power of love that we share
The is a red Cross agent who bring food and drugs to our base I want to entrust him my box to register
Provide this details:
1. Names:
2. Phone Number that will be use to contact you when the delivery officer arrive in your country for delivery  and your
3. House Addre…
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What I want to discuss with you is my life so if you assure me of your trust I will tell you details and with it you can be very sure of my confidence in you as my wife because I want us to face life together as husband and wife
My love, due to the war here in Somalia, my love, i will like to send down my millitary documents and my belongings to you and some money so that you will keep it safe till the day i come over to your country and spend the rest of my life with you
My next message to you will be very important, and you need to be serious with me because I have trusted you because of the power of love that we share
The is a red Cross agent who bring food and drugs to our base I want to entrust him my box to register
Provide this details:
1. Names:
2. Phone Number that will be use to contact you when the delivery officer arrive in your country for delivery  and your
3. House Address so that i will submit it to the delivery Company to enable them deliver the Box of money to you.
My love, due to the war here in Somalia, my love, i will like to send down my millitary documents and my belongings to you and some money so that you will keep it safe till the day i come over to your country and spend the rest of my life with you
My next message to you will be very important, and you need to be serious with me because I have trusted you because of the power of love that we share
The is a red Cross agent who bring food and drugs to our base I want to entrust him my box to register
Provide this details:
1. Names:
2. Phone Number that will be use to contact you when the delivery officer arrive in your country for delivery  and your
3. House Address so that i will submit it to the delivery Company to enable them deliver the Box of money to you.
