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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.
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
IM JOHN A WIDOWER FROM AUSTRIA WITH A SON. I AM AVERAGE BUILD, MENTALLY STABLE, PHYSICALLY FIT, A BUNCH OF LAUGHS, WARM CARING, HONEST, GOOD LISTENER, GOD FEARING. I LOVE TO PLAY GOLF, ENJOY MOVIES, SWIMMING AND FISHING. AM ALSO A GOOD COOK. I AM VERY FAMILY ORIENTED.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
Dear .... like I told you on my email last night this last month January is the most difficult month of my life one thing we both need to accept and understand There is no relationship without disagreement and argument even couples who are married there must be some misunderstanding long the way in their lives that is the basis of life It’s pretty clear that we both love each other so much but the problem right now You no longer trust or have faith in me anymore ask long You keep allowed yourself to be used by your friends and the things you read online Those things what is destroying our happiness and relationship when I’m still that honorable man you fall in love with but you have allowed your mind to be used by your friends and the devil stop to making other people to control your relationship and life I want you to go back to the .... I fall in love with the first I know have done o…
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Dear .... like I told you on my email last night this last month January is the most difficult month of my life one thing we both need to accept and understand There is no relationship without disagreement and argument even couples who are married there must be some misunderstanding long the way in their lives that is the basis of life It’s pretty clear that we both love each other so much but the problem right now You no longer trust or have faith in me anymore ask long You keep allowed yourself to be used by your friends and the things you read online Those things what is destroying our happiness and relationship when I’m still that honorable man you fall in love with but you have allowed your mind to be used by your friends and the devil stop to making other people to control your relationship and life I want you to go back to the .... I fall in love with the first I know have done or say things I should’ve said I deeply regret every pain and sadness have cost you this past weeks I’m sorry please forgive me I really want to make our relationship work and be better this time because I can’t longer imagine my life without you in it after the death of my late wife you are the only woman my heart body and soul found peace with I truly love you my beloved .... my son Daniel keep asking after you he knows that things are not going well between us but I keep telling him everything is fine between us he already accept you as his mom we both need you in our life’s
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
Amintore Confalonieri
Passionate about Startups & Improving lives
🔥 Mentor | #FounderWithAPurpose
📍 Mexico City 🇲🇽
linktr.ee/amintoreoficial
Passionate about Startups & Improving lives
🔥 Mentor | #FounderWithAPurpose
📍 Mexico City 🇲🇽
linktr.ee/amintoreoficial
Messages from a scammer · 2020
---------- Original Message ----------
From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
To: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Date: May 22, 2020 7:18 AM
Subject: Re: Ciao Bella
Saludos!
How are you ---VICTIM REDACTED---?
I did not hear from you in many days. Please do not forget about me. I miss you! :-)
I am also ready to talk about the investment you need for your store. I want to hear more!
I will be in WhatsApp tonight.
xoxo
Amintore
From: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
To: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Date: May 22, 2020 7:18 AM
Subject: Re: Ciao Bella
Saludos!
How are you ---VICTIM REDACTED---?
I did not hear from you in many days. Please do not forget about me. I miss you! :-)
I am also ready to talk about the investment you need for your store. I want to hear more!
I will be in WhatsApp tonight.
xoxo
Amintore
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
American military doctors.
He is doing peacekeeping work in Yemen.
45 years old.
She lost her parents when she was 10 years old and grew up in an orphanage.
I have an only son who is 12 years old.
My son is at a boarding school in England.
His wife was killed in a car accident.
His hobbies include writing poetry, cooking and seeing mountains.
I miss my friends.
He is doing peacekeeping work in Yemen.
45 years old.
She lost her parents when she was 10 years old and grew up in an orphanage.
I have an only son who is 12 years old.
My son is at a boarding school in England.
His wife was killed in a car accident.
His hobbies include writing poetry, cooking and seeing mountains.
I miss my friends.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
Is this you?
16:16 Meyer I wish I can see more pictures of you too
16:19 Meyer Do you have other picture of you too?
16:16 Meyer I wish I can see more pictures of you too
16:19 Meyer Do you have other picture of you too?
Messages from a scammer · 2020
---VICTIM REDACTED---
jue., 23 ene. 7:29
para mí
Traducir mensaje
Desactivar para: inglés
Attention!!! Madam
---VICTIM REDACTED--- Fernanda Ona Peralta
My name is Collins john.
I am an international envoy working with united nations diplomatic agent .
I have been contracted by Robert James by name in London UK to deliver a package to you .
I use my immunity as an international envoy to Carry out delivery of all kinds globally.
We have arrived at Cotopaxi International Airport, but we are been held here by the custom service in the airport and they are demanding a clearance fee to settle them before they will release the package and allow us to deliver it to you.
You have to pay a clearance fee of $1000 to settle the custom officers before we proceed your delivery to the address provided by Robert James.
Thank you
Please Ma,we are waiting for your reply
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jue., 23 ene. 7:29
para mí
Traducir mensaje
Desactivar para: inglés
Attention!!! Madam
---VICTIM REDACTED--- Fernanda Ona Peralta
My name is Collins john.
I am an international envoy working with united nations diplomatic agent .
I have been contracted by Robert James by name in London UK to deliver a package to you .
I use my immunity as an international envoy to Carry out delivery of all kinds globally.
We have arrived at Cotopaxi International Airport, but we are been held here by the custom service in the airport and they are demanding a clearance fee to settle them before they will release the package and allow us to deliver it to you.
You have to pay a clearance fee of $1000 to settle the custom officers before we proceed your delivery to the address provided by Robert James.
Thank you
Please Ma,we are waiting for your reply
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---VICTIM REDACTED---
jue., 23 ene. 7:29
para mí
Traducir mensaje
Desactivar para: inglés
Attention!!! Madam
---VICTIM REDACTED--- Fernanda Ona Peralta
My name is Collins john.
I am an international envoy working with united nations diplomatic agent .
I have been contracted by Robert James by name in London UK to deliver a package to you .
I use my immunity as an international envoy to Carry out delivery of all kinds globally.
We have arrived at Cotopaxi International Airport, but we are been held here by the custom service in the airport and they are demanding a clearance fee to settle them before they will release the package and allow us to deliver it to you.
You have to pay a clearance fee of $1000 to settle the custom officers before we proceed your delivery to the address provided by Robert James.
Thank you
Please Ma,we are waiting for your reply
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El El vie, 31 de ene. de 2020 a la(s) 06:23, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- escribió:
Buenos días señora ---VICTIM REDACTED--- Fernanda ---VICTIM REDACTED--- Peralta. Mi nombre es Currito Abelino, soy el oficial de aduanas a cargo del paquete que Robert James le envió, el tipo de la compañía de entrega me entregó el paquete antes de salir de Ecuador, por favor, haga un pago de $ 700 para permitirnos liberar el paquete y enviárselo con la dirección que nos dio.
Ciudad de Quito Puembo Calle Manuel Burbano
Hotel Quito Polo Club S.A.
Estos son los detalles de la cuenta para realizar el pago.
Detalles de Money Gram.
Nombre: franklin
Segundo nombre: UGWUMSINACHI
Apellido: IKEMENAOGO
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El El mar, 11 de feb. de 2020 a la(s) 12:43, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- escribió:
buenas tardes señora Erica. no olvide hacer el pago hoy
Estos son los detalles de Western Union
NOMBRE: NGUYEN THI YEN TRINH PAÍS: VIETNAM.
Gracias
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jue., 23 ene. 7:29
para mí
Traducir mensaje
Desactivar para: inglés
Attention!!! Madam
---VICTIM REDACTED--- Fernanda Ona Peralta
My name is Collins john.
I am an international envoy working with united nations diplomatic agent .
I have been contracted by Robert James by name in London UK to deliver a package to you .
I use my immunity as an international envoy to Carry out delivery of all kinds globally.
We have arrived at Cotopaxi International Airport, but we are been held here by the custom service in the airport and they are demanding a clearance fee to settle them before they will release the package and allow us to deliver it to you.
You have to pay a clearance fee of $1000 to settle the custom officers before we proceed your delivery to the address provided by Robert James.
Thank you
Please Ma,we are waiting for your reply
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El El vie, 31 de ene. de 2020 a la(s) 06:23, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- escribió:
Buenos días señora ---VICTIM REDACTED--- Fernanda ---VICTIM REDACTED--- Peralta. Mi nombre es Currito Abelino, soy el oficial de aduanas a cargo del paquete que Robert James le envió, el tipo de la compañía de entrega me entregó el paquete antes de salir de Ecuador, por favor, haga un pago de $ 700 para permitirnos liberar el paquete y enviárselo con la dirección que nos dio.
Ciudad de Quito Puembo Calle Manuel Burbano
Hotel Quito Polo Club S.A.
Estos son los detalles de la cuenta para realizar el pago.
Detalles de Money Gram.
Nombre: franklin
Segundo nombre: UGWUMSINACHI
Apellido: IKEMENAOGO
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El El mar, 11 de feb. de 2020 a la(s) 12:43, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- escribió:
buenas tardes señora Erica. no olvide hacer el pago hoy
Estos son los detalles de Western Union
NOMBRE: NGUYEN THI YEN TRINH PAÍS: VIETNAM.
Gracias
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Messages from a scammer · 2020
This is my personal property mommy. Please keep it private and safe. I never wanted to succumb to your request to send my passport to you but I guess I have to now to clear your doubts. I trust that you will protect it for me. I came back last night very exhausted and broken and as a result, I couldn't send it.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
Honey I was at the bank and I was directed to go meet the bank manager. He said that for them to cash the cheque and make the transfer of the money, that a dollar account, that is a foreign account, must be created with my name in it and from there the transfer will be made into the account and then into your own account. Because i told the bank manager that i want to transfer some money too to you in Japan
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
Contacted via txt through Skype. Had very poor quality telephone calls. Could have been a guy. Claims to be a French nurse who needs money to release gold to sell in Australia but has to pay $20,000 to pay security costs & her inheritance confirmation. Banks won’t lend as security is not in her name. Told I can help. Then came back and asked for €3,000 as the security would release part of the gold for her to sell & clear the rest. Told her no can do. Still plugging away at me. She did borrow €500 & pay it back but never spoke face to face. Video calls last seconds. Can’t even tell who it was. Sent photos of what looks like two different women.
