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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.

A scammer’s profile text · 2020

an orthopedic surgeon from the United States
This year, he's a 40-year-old man, now in Somalia
a member of the UN peacekeeping force serving in conflict zones in Somalia

Messages from a scammer · 2020

I work with the UN Military and we were sent here on a peacekeeping mission. I made all this clear to you. My job here in camp is devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles of patient in camp. We lost few doctors due to the attack in camp andmy help his being needed cause patient want me to save them if i can.
I had to text you to explain this to you cause i won't be able to reach you if i leave for this deadly mission till the next day. I will get prepare soon and get ready for the task ahead of me. If you don't hear from me, just make sure you do the right thing and be safe!!
I told you about me my love and i won't lie to you
I really don't know why talk to other's about us!!.
We already talk about this and i made this clear to you. The company told you about the shipping cost. I wish it was safe for me here and…
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I work with the UN Military and we were sent here on a peacekeeping mission. I made all this clear to you. My job here in camp is devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles of patient in camp. We lost few doctors due to the attack in camp andmy help his being needed cause patient want me to save them if i can.
I had to text you to explain this to you cause i won't be able to reach you if i leave for this deadly mission till the next day. I will get prepare soon and get ready for the task ahead of me. If you don't hear from me, just make sure you do the right thing and be safe!!
I told you about me my love and i won't lie to you
I really don't know why talk to other's about us!!.
We already talk about this and i made this clear to you. The company told you about the shipping cost. I wish it was safe for me here and i won't have to talk to you about this. I trust you and feel safe that is why i tell you things about the camp and my life.You really don't have to worry so much, you should know i want to stay alive so as to come to Korea after my Retirement, i want you to stay safe and not worry about me just PRAY TO GOD I MAKE IT..!!! Truely you are my Desire and what I Kim Fredd Jaemin Cherish the most is you.
Please stay safe and always take care. I will text you once i'm back and safe in camp.I miss you now and always you!I will leave to get prepared now, if you should reply and i could not respond back just know that i'm gone and hope to talk to you soon..!!
After i sent you the text and get prepare for the mission, i had to look at your photos and kiss it cause i know i need you with me in the mission for more strength.
You stood by me during my mission, please my love don't give up on me or lose faith in me cause your world is where my life want to be in forever.!!I miss you so much , i want to see you and kiss away the pain you feel inside and make you happy in my arms forever.

Messages from a scammer · 2020

Hello thank you so much for your wonderful respond..actually as a woman who respect every kind of man i will start by introducing myself to you ,my name is Betty Jean ..I am a US Citizen born in Rockford Iowa united states ...actually am the only child of my parent also a military woman before I was serving in U S Army base but right now I am in peacekeeping in Afghanistan under my father regime as a result of crisis and war over there.. actually i have never been married before am still stingle hoping in God for a good soul mate.... well i just feel like having civilians friends I on my Instagram list that all, nothing much my hobbies is giving hospitality and protecting lives i also Love sharing ideas and also I care about nature and human being , i will like to know more about you such as...your age,, your job,, single or married,, and your hobbies in life hope to hear from you soon. …
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Hello thank you so much for your wonderful respond..actually as a woman who respect every kind of man i will start by introducing myself to you ,my name is Betty Jean ..I am a US Citizen born in Rockford Iowa united states ...actually am the only child of my parent also a military woman before I was serving in U S Army base but right now I am in peacekeeping in Afghanistan under my father regime as a result of crisis and war over there.. actually i have never been married before am still stingle hoping in God for a good soul mate.... well i just feel like having civilians friends I on my Instagram list that all, nothing much my hobbies is giving hospitality and protecting lives i also Love sharing ideas and also I care about nature and human being , i will like to know more about you such as...your age,, your job,, single or married,, and your hobbies in life hope to hear from you soon. Thank you so much my dear friend for telling me much about yourself, how are you today hope you are fine over there??? Well it delighted to hear from you once again, I also want to tell you some other things you needed to know about me ...
My father is a lieutenant general in US army and also he is here in Afghanistan for peacekeeping he is serving under U.S army military government... it very painful to tell you that for a while my father is in hospital receiving a treatment from the military hospital here in the camp it make me cry everyday but nothing to do about it only God can intervene in his case, my father was shot in a dangerous point but he is still receiving treatment in the hospital i believe he will be fine soon only God can make him survive from the illness. hope you are not bored hearing my story i just feel like been honest and sincere with you because i saw you as a gentle man who is well honored and i don't think i have anything to hide from you i feel like been honest and open hearted with you please do not mind because that my life is cheerful and generous.

A scammer’s profile text · 2020

all at those is fake.
this is original victoria's insta id : ---LINK REDACTED---

Messages from a scammer · 2020

2020년 10월 16일 금요일
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:14] Hello honey how are you doing
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:14] I guess you must be fast at sleep l miss you here
[정진환] [오전 1:14] O got home right now
[정진환] [오전 1:14] Not yet
[정진환] [오전 1:15] I'm missing you
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:15] Yeah baby
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:15] Me too sorry for keeping you waiting
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:15] Foe so long
[정진환] [오전 1:15] It's ok
[정진환] [오전 1:16] You are doing mission for work
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:16] How do you mean baby
[정진환] [오전 1:16] I mean "you are working"
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:17] No l am less busy now I want to take my bath
[정진환] [오전 1:18] Ok ^^
[정진환] [오전 1:18] I think it's time to have dinner for you
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:18] I wish you'd bath me now I feel tired
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:18] Yeah baby
[정진환] [오전 1:18] Hahaha
[정진환] [오전 1:19] It must be good
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:20] Yeah baby it is
[정진환] [오전 1:20…
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2020년 10월 16일 금요일
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:14] Hello honey how are you doing
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:14] I guess you must be fast at sleep l miss you here
[정진환] [오전 1:14] O got home right now
[정진환] [오전 1:14] Not yet
[정진환] [오전 1:15] I'm missing you
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:15] Yeah baby
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:15] Me too sorry for keeping you waiting
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:15] Foe so long
[정진환] [오전 1:15] It's ok
[정진환] [오전 1:16] You are doing mission for work
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:16] How do you mean baby
[정진환] [오전 1:16] I mean "you are working"
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:17] No l am less busy now I want to take my bath
[정진환] [오전 1:18] Ok ^^
[정진환] [오전 1:18] I think it's time to have dinner for you
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:18] I wish you'd bath me now I feel tired
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:18] Yeah baby
[정진환] [오전 1:18] Hahaha
[정진환] [오전 1:19] It must be good
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:20] Yeah baby it is
[정진환] [오전 1:20] ^^
[정진환] [오전 1:20] I want hot water for take shower
[victoriayoung] [오전 1:2

Messages from a scammer · 2020

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Order Information
Order Date Sep 30, 2020
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Processing
Expected Delivery 11 Oct
Shipping Method Standard Shipping
Payment Method Google Pay / Phone Pe / Bank UPI/ BHIM UPI
UPI Address
Account Information
Customer Name Dheeraj
Customer Email ---REDACTED---
Customer Phone ---REDACTED---
Customer Group Registered


Order Information
Order Date Sep 30, 2020
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Processing
Expected Delievery 16 Oct
Shipping Method Standard Shipping
Payment Method Google Pay / Phone Pe / Bank UPI/ BHIM UPI
UPI Address
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Customer Name Dheeraj
Customer Email ---REDACTED---
Customer Phone ---REDACTED---
Customer Group Registered

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Expected Delivery 12 Oct
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Order Information
Order Date Sep 30, 2020
Order ID OD---REDACTED---
Order Status

Processing
Expected Delivery 11 Oct
Shipping Method Standard Shipping
Payment Method Google Pay / Phone Pe / Bank UPI/ BHIM UPI
UPI Address
Account Information
Customer Name Dheeraj
Customer Email ---REDACTED---
Customer Phone ---REDACTED---
Customer Group Registered


Order Information
Order Date Sep 30, 2020
Order ID OD---REDACTED---
Order Status

Processing
Expected Delievery 16 Oct
Shipping Method Standard Shipping
Payment Method Google Pay / Phone Pe / Bank UPI/ BHIM UPI
UPI Address
Account Information
Customer Name Dheeraj
Customer Email ---REDACTED---
Customer Phone ---REDACTED---
Customer Group Registered

Order & Account Information
Order Information
Order Date Oct 1, 2020
Order ID OD---REDACTED---
Order Status

Processing
Expected Delivery 12 Oct
Shipping Method Standard Shipping
Payment Method Google Pay / Phone Pe / Bank UPI/ BHIM UPI
UPI Address
Account Information
Customer Name Dheeraj
Customer Email ---REDACTED---
Customer Phone ---REDACTED---
Customer Group Registered

A scammer’s profile text · 2020

He said he was born at Manchester United Kingdom. He said he is an oil rig platform chief executive Engineer.

A scammer’s profile text · 2020

No problem okay ,I”m always waiting for The FBI,besides you have me a loan and 1 will definitely pay back as soon as I’m done with my job

A scammer’s profile text · 2020

Her Facebook page deleted three times because she violated Facebook policy.

Messages from a scammer · 2020

hello my friend ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
how are you today my friend and how have you been all the while, I'm sure you will wonder why you have not seen me online on Facebook for sometime, I have not been really active there because of work and because I recently have moved from Hawaii to San Bruno, California. Life in Hawaii is pretty costly I must tell ya, so i decided to come rent a small place here in California with my sister who has always been with me. it has been a couple days spent here and the weather is awesome even though it is somewhat still in the summer period. there is no swimming pool or beach around here but the area is quiet and conducive. We have neighbours in the building but a different apartment and they are friendly. Cut the story short, t's lovely out here and almost everything is more affordable compared to Hawaii. So how have you been and how is life treating you…
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hello my friend ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
how are you today my friend and how have you been all the while, I'm sure you will wonder why you have not seen me online on Facebook for sometime, I have not been really active there because of work and because I recently have moved from Hawaii to San Bruno, California. Life in Hawaii is pretty costly I must tell ya, so i decided to come rent a small place here in California with my sister who has always been with me. it has been a couple days spent here and the weather is awesome even though it is somewhat still in the summer period. there is no swimming pool or beach around here but the area is quiet and conducive. We have neighbours in the building but a different apartment and they are friendly. Cut the story short, t's lovely out here and almost everything is more affordable compared to Hawaii. So how have you been and how is life treating you there in Greece? How is work too and how is the family, you should visit here sometime and have a feel of the environment. I love to travel and change environs too so maybe I would love to visit Greece too and have a feel besides missing my home country Germany. I lived not much years in Germany before we moved to US with my mom. After the demise of my dad, i was 15 years then he died due to too much drinking which my mom could not stop him from after trying effortlessly. she remarried three years later to an American who came to Germany on business purpose but he stayed long becaue it was his routine, Jamee her new friend and my mom got really close and before we knew it, he wanted to get married to her, but could not do that in Germany because he had parents and they had to be aware of it, so he talked mom into moving to the US. It took mom time to decide leaving her country for another but fpr the love, she took us along, and they got married at the square town there in Hawaii US. we began living together and things were rosy, my sister was too young then, so she enrolled into school while i w

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