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Twelve Years of Data
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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 · 2020
Now I need only ---REDACTED--- Japanese Yento rescue myself from this trouble.
Please urgently look for ---REDACTED--- Yen so I can have rest of my minor.
Please urgently look for ---REDACTED--- Yen so I can have rest of my minor.
Scam email · 2020
Hello,
My name is Felix Kennedy, Am in need of help of an Asian/ European resident to help me retrieve a very good friends funds (which are quite substantial) from BTCI bank lome Togo, we estimate the amount to be in the region of Five Million, Seven hundred thousand United State dollars. He passed away without any next of kin and with our being in jobs which require us to be here full time, I require your help and time for which you will be dully compensated, my friend was a dual United State/ Korean citizenship which is why we are having so much trouble accessing what is rightfully ours.
My wife and I both intend to move to the Asian/ European as soon as this matter is resolved to begin our retirement.I am presently in United States.
Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in
Kindest regards
Felix Kennedy.
My name is Felix Kennedy, Am in need of help of an Asian/ European resident to help me retrieve a very good friends funds (which are quite substantial) from BTCI bank lome Togo, we estimate the amount to be in the region of Five Million, Seven hundred thousand United State dollars. He passed away without any next of kin and with our being in jobs which require us to be here full time, I require your help and time for which you will be dully compensated, my friend was a dual United State/ Korean citizenship which is why we are having so much trouble accessing what is rightfully ours.
My wife and I both intend to move to the Asian/ European as soon as this matter is resolved to begin our retirement.I am presently in United States.
Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in
Kindest regards
Felix Kennedy.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
I have a full transcript of the conversation and images sent to and fro. The conversation involved a lot of talk about cryptocurrency and personal details, observations...
[10/06/2020, 15:31:51] Yoko Asada: Well, I thought you were looking for some related knowledge.
[10/06/2020, 15:33:39] Motorichy#1: I do intend to, until then I will not feel confident enough to gamble on this.
[10/06/2020, 15:34:25] Yoko Asada: Honey, this is not gambling, I don't like to take risks. I won't take my money to take risks.
[10/06/2020, 15:39:18] Motorichy#1: I get that, and I do trust you. But I don’t feel ready for this quite yet. I’ve just lost my job and I only have a few months wages left. And €1000 or dollars right now is a lot to me.
[10/06/2020, 15:40:28] Yoko Asada: I know, so I would suggest you to get other income. If you think this is too much, you can use 2 ETH to get income.
[10/06/2020, 15…
[10/06/2020, 15:31:51] Yoko Asada: Well, I thought you were looking for some related knowledge.
[10/06/2020, 15:33:39] Motorichy#1: I do intend to, until then I will not feel confident enough to gamble on this.
[10/06/2020, 15:34:25] Yoko Asada: Honey, this is not gambling, I don't like to take risks. I won't take my money to take risks.
[10/06/2020, 15:39:18] Motorichy#1: I get that, and I do trust you. But I don’t feel ready for this quite yet. I’ve just lost my job and I only have a few months wages left. And €1000 or dollars right now is a lot to me.
[10/06/2020, 15:40:28] Yoko Asada: I know, so I would suggest you to get other income. If you think this is too much, you can use 2 ETH to get income.
[10/06/2020, 15…
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I have a full transcript of the conversation and images sent to and fro. The conversation involved a lot of talk about cryptocurrency and personal details, observations...
[10/06/2020, 15:31:51] Yoko Asada: Well, I thought you were looking for some related knowledge.
[10/06/2020, 15:33:39] Motorichy#1: I do intend to, until then I will not feel confident enough to gamble on this.
[10/06/2020, 15:34:25] Yoko Asada: Honey, this is not gambling, I don't like to take risks. I won't take my money to take risks.
[10/06/2020, 15:39:18] Motorichy#1: I get that, and I do trust you. But I don’t feel ready for this quite yet. I’ve just lost my job and I only have a few months wages left. And €1000 or dollars right now is a lot to me.
[10/06/2020, 15:40:28] Yoko Asada: I know, so I would suggest you to get other income. If you think this is too much, you can use 2 ETH to get income.
[10/06/2020, 15:41:04] Motorichy#1: You can start with 2 ETH?
[10/06/2020, 15:42:01] Yoko Asada: The purchase price of ECCS is $100.
[10/06/2020, 15:45:12] Motorichy#1: I don’t know ECCS. ETH is about 250 right? I could do 2 I think
[10/06/2020, 15:46:39] Yoko Asada: Yes
[10/06/2020, 15:51:06] Motorichy#1: Okay but I haven’t even had a chance to look into this wallet thing yet.
[10/06/2020, 15:51:13] Motorichy#1: So I don’t know which one to use
[10/06/2020, 15:51:29] Motorichy#1: Or even how to use it.
[10/06/2020, 15:51:33] Motorichy#1: 😳
[10/06/2020, 15:52:18] Yoko Asada: You first get your ETH in Huobi. ETH will be stored in your wallet. Belong to your cryptocurrency wallet.
[10/06/2020, 15:54:02] Motorichy#1: Ok, so it’s safe in Huobi?
[10/06/2020, 15:57:42] Motorichy#1: So I buy 2 ETH at Huobi, then you talk me through the next step right? Because otherwise I’m lost
[10/06/2020, 15:58:58] Yoko Asada: Huobi is the world's largest cryptocurrency market. very safe.
[10/06/2020, 15:31:51] Yoko Asada: Well, I thought you were looking for some related knowledge.
[10/06/2020, 15:33:39] Motorichy#1: I do intend to, until then I will not feel confident enough to gamble on this.
[10/06/2020, 15:34:25] Yoko Asada: Honey, this is not gambling, I don't like to take risks. I won't take my money to take risks.
[10/06/2020, 15:39:18] Motorichy#1: I get that, and I do trust you. But I don’t feel ready for this quite yet. I’ve just lost my job and I only have a few months wages left. And €1000 or dollars right now is a lot to me.
[10/06/2020, 15:40:28] Yoko Asada: I know, so I would suggest you to get other income. If you think this is too much, you can use 2 ETH to get income.
[10/06/2020, 15:41:04] Motorichy#1: You can start with 2 ETH?
[10/06/2020, 15:42:01] Yoko Asada: The purchase price of ECCS is $100.
[10/06/2020, 15:45:12] Motorichy#1: I don’t know ECCS. ETH is about 250 right? I could do 2 I think
[10/06/2020, 15:46:39] Yoko Asada: Yes
[10/06/2020, 15:51:06] Motorichy#1: Okay but I haven’t even had a chance to look into this wallet thing yet.
[10/06/2020, 15:51:13] Motorichy#1: So I don’t know which one to use
[10/06/2020, 15:51:29] Motorichy#1: Or even how to use it.
[10/06/2020, 15:51:33] Motorichy#1: 😳
[10/06/2020, 15:52:18] Yoko Asada: You first get your ETH in Huobi. ETH will be stored in your wallet. Belong to your cryptocurrency wallet.
[10/06/2020, 15:54:02] Motorichy#1: Ok, so it’s safe in Huobi?
[10/06/2020, 15:57:42] Motorichy#1: So I buy 2 ETH at Huobi, then you talk me through the next step right? Because otherwise I’m lost
[10/06/2020, 15:58:58] Yoko Asada: Huobi is the world's largest cryptocurrency market. very safe.
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
He goes by Tony and steals instagram accounts through Whatsapp
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
Thanks for your patience, I must say, am a happy person and tend to forget easily those that do me wrong. I have never been depressed or bitter about anything. My motto is "let go and let God". I don't hold grudges or revenge against people: I count my losses and move on. I believe that is the main reason I am extremely healthy, happy and uncomplicated. I never take medicine, never get sick and sleep well every night. I am quite successful in my career being a Mechanical Engineer. I am confident, independent, etc., but I also still like the feeling that someone would take care of me even though I don't need to be taken care of if that makes sense. I like the feeling of having a woman to come home to. The feeling that she would do anything to support our family if need be (by family I mean her and I. I think even a husband and wife or significant other is a family). My friends often refer…
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Thanks for your patience, I must say, am a happy person and tend to forget easily those that do me wrong. I have never been depressed or bitter about anything. My motto is "let go and let God". I don't hold grudges or revenge against people: I count my losses and move on. I believe that is the main reason I am extremely healthy, happy and uncomplicated. I never take medicine, never get sick and sleep well every night. I am quite successful in my career being a Mechanical Engineer. I am confident, independent, etc., but I also still like the feeling that someone would take care of me even though I don't need to be taken care of if that makes sense. I like the feeling of having a woman to come home to. The feeling that she would do anything to support our family if need be (by family I mean her and I. I think even a husband and wife or significant other is a family). My friends often refer to me as having an "old soul" I still like the ways things were when men were chivalrous, when peop
Messages from a scammer · 2020
I am easy going, very social, love to laugh and make others laugh. I am affectionate and caring. I am very giving and passionate. Love cuddling and holding hands and spending time with that special someone. I like to go on road trips and traveling to anywhere warm. I am spontaneous and am usually making plans at the last minute. I love cooking and entertaining friends and family. I enjoy making big meals for family and friends during the holidays. Friends and family are very important to me. I like to BBQ in the summer and hanging out having a drink by the fire. I am very independent and have always taken my daughter on road trips by myself. I like to be the man but grew up in the country so not afraid of dirt and the outside.
I like to think I'm not into head games and drama. I can get dirty if needed or wanted but dress up very nicely. I don't like fake and x people. I am not a good li…
I like to think I'm not into head games and drama. I can get dirty if needed or wanted but dress up very nicely. I don't like fake and x people. I am not a good li…
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I am easy going, very social, love to laugh and make others laugh. I am affectionate and caring. I am very giving and passionate. Love cuddling and holding hands and spending time with that special someone. I like to go on road trips and traveling to anywhere warm. I am spontaneous and am usually making plans at the last minute. I love cooking and entertaining friends and family. I enjoy making big meals for family and friends during the holidays. Friends and family are very important to me. I like to BBQ in the summer and hanging out having a drink by the fire. I am very independent and have always taken my daughter on road trips by myself. I like to be the man but grew up in the country so not afraid of dirt and the outside.
I like to think I'm not into head games and drama. I can get dirty if needed or wanted but dress up very nicely. I don't like fake and x people. I am not a good liar. Lol. So I live a pretty honest life I think. That lying stuff comes with head games, Not for me thanks. Want to get back into shape so looking for someone to do that with. If you have any questions I haven't included please ask. Looking for that special someone and have a good time. Not interested in one night stands.
I like to think I'm not into head games and drama. I can get dirty if needed or wanted but dress up very nicely. I don't like fake and x people. I am not a good liar. Lol. So I live a pretty honest life I think. That lying stuff comes with head games, Not for me thanks. Want to get back into shape so looking for someone to do that with. If you have any questions I haven't included please ask. Looking for that special someone and have a good time. Not interested in one night stands.
Scam email · 2020
Hello valued investor,
We're happy to inform you that your trade period is completed, and your total earning are $5561(USD) with an accurate trading strategy, YOU'RE WITHDRAWAL FREE ARE $560(USD)
Note. Immediately payment is been made your funds will be transferred completely in 20minutes
Make deposit to the company wallet address
34WsKngc9SNKZU2CvHfUc9iw4iafm19pVd
Thanks for your co-operation
Regards
Hotfxtrade.online
We're happy to inform you that your trade period is completed, and your total earning are $5561(USD) with an accurate trading strategy, YOU'RE WITHDRAWAL FREE ARE $560(USD)
Note. Immediately payment is been made your funds will be transferred completely in 20minutes
Make deposit to the company wallet address
34WsKngc9SNKZU2CvHfUc9iw4iafm19pVd
Thanks for your co-operation
Regards
Hotfxtrade.online
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
Can you call her and ask her to cone online please.honestly I’mreally
worry about her
I’m worry about your mom i hope she’s fine why she’s not online today throughout today
Yes I’m coming there soonest
Mr.Frank had serious accident don’t worry we are trying our best
Alright. When he recover he will talk to you all
worry about her
I’m worry about your mom i hope she’s fine why she’s not online today throughout today
Yes I’m coming there soonest
Mr.Frank had serious accident don’t worry we are trying our best
Alright. When he recover he will talk to you all
Messages from a scammer · 2020
Mr.Frank had serious accident don’t worry we are trying our best he can’t Mr.Frank had serious accident don’t worry we are trying our best he can’t talk at the moment we are trying our best when he recover he will talk to you all. at the moment we are trying our best when he recover he will talk to you all.
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
He lost his parents by car crash when he was 9years old
His parents was from China and moved to Canada with him long ago,so he had nothing relatives in Canada,due to the situation he was obliged to go to an orphanage owned church,he said growing up itself was my challenge
When he was 19 years old he joined the USA military to save money for school expenses
After that he became a doctor and joined MSF
His parents was from China and moved to Canada with him long ago,so he had nothing relatives in Canada,due to the situation he was obliged to go to an orphanage owned church,he said growing up itself was my challenge
When he was 19 years old he joined the USA military to save money for school expenses
After that he became a doctor and joined MSF
