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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
Capital Trust Services.
Inbox
x
Capital Trust Services
Fri, May 1, 5:47 PM
to siegelJose166
Sir, below we provided you with an account details to make your payment through our personal agent who will be in charge of your package at it's arrival in Brazil. Kindly make your of payment of 2,550 United States Dollars.
Agency: 1459-1
Account: ---REDACTED--- Bank Name: Bank of Brazil
Savings
Cpf: ---REDACTED---
Name: ANA CILENE COSTA DOS SANTOS.
NOTE: A photocop of your payment receipt should be attached to us as soon as payment is made.
Regards
Capital Trust Services.
Inbox
x
Capital Trust Services
Fri, May 1, 5:47 PM
to siegelJose166
Sir, below we provided you with an account details to make your payment through our personal agent who will be in charge of your package at it's arrival in Brazil. Kindly make your of payment of 2,550 United States Dollars.
Agency: 1459-1
Account: ---REDACTED--- Bank Name: Bank of Brazil
Savings
Cpf: ---REDACTED---
Name: ANA CILENE COSTA DOS SANTOS.
NOTE: A photocop of your payment receipt should be attached to us as soon as payment is made.
Regards
Capital Trust Services.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
---VICTIM REDACTED---
Anexos
11/04/2020, 17:07
para mim
My dear ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
No matter what happens and how long we will still have to be apart, you will always be in my heart. I had to write to you now because i returned to the office but we are going out again my love. I need to write in a way, try to sooth this feeling that took over me so strongly!
To miss someone is something you can´t explain; and being a painful consequence of love, it may even be harder to describe than love itself...
To miss someone is the desire to be close, to see and touch the other person. It´s a wish to repeat certain moments, to relive situations that uplifted our souls. And you know how much your presence will always calm me, at the same time, cheered my body and soul.
I needed to tell how much I am missing you today and how good it would make me feel to have your skin close to mine, to hold …
Anexos
11/04/2020, 17:07
para mim
My dear ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
No matter what happens and how long we will still have to be apart, you will always be in my heart. I had to write to you now because i returned to the office but we are going out again my love. I need to write in a way, try to sooth this feeling that took over me so strongly!
To miss someone is something you can´t explain; and being a painful consequence of love, it may even be harder to describe than love itself...
To miss someone is the desire to be close, to see and touch the other person. It´s a wish to repeat certain moments, to relive situations that uplifted our souls. And you know how much your presence will always calm me, at the same time, cheered my body and soul.
I needed to tell how much I am missing you today and how good it would make me feel to have your skin close to mine, to hold …
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---VICTIM REDACTED---
Anexos
11/04/2020, 17:07
para mim
My dear ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
No matter what happens and how long we will still have to be apart, you will always be in my heart. I had to write to you now because i returned to the office but we are going out again my love. I need to write in a way, try to sooth this feeling that took over me so strongly!
To miss someone is something you can´t explain; and being a painful consequence of love, it may even be harder to describe than love itself...
To miss someone is the desire to be close, to see and touch the other person. It´s a wish to repeat certain moments, to relive situations that uplifted our souls. And you know how much your presence will always calm me, at the same time, cheered my body and soul.
I needed to tell how much I am missing you today and how good it would make me feel to have your skin close to mine, to hold hands, to feel you breath and to look into your eyes. I miss the simple things... Yet, simple as they may be, they can only come true when you are near. I hope it won´t be long before I can experience those pleasant feelings ! I know my Angel is always with me. When i return I must report to you once i have the chance to do so.
With a tender kiss from
Jose.
Anexos
11/04/2020, 17:07
para mim
My dear ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
No matter what happens and how long we will still have to be apart, you will always be in my heart. I had to write to you now because i returned to the office but we are going out again my love. I need to write in a way, try to sooth this feeling that took over me so strongly!
To miss someone is something you can´t explain; and being a painful consequence of love, it may even be harder to describe than love itself...
To miss someone is the desire to be close, to see and touch the other person. It´s a wish to repeat certain moments, to relive situations that uplifted our souls. And you know how much your presence will always calm me, at the same time, cheered my body and soul.
I needed to tell how much I am missing you today and how good it would make me feel to have your skin close to mine, to hold hands, to feel you breath and to look into your eyes. I miss the simple things... Yet, simple as they may be, they can only come true when you are near. I hope it won´t be long before I can experience those pleasant feelings ! I know my Angel is always with me. When i return I must report to you once i have the chance to do so.
With a tender kiss from
Jose.
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
Look ag yourself as a colour. You may not be everybody's favorite but one day you will meet someone who needs you to complete their picture.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
I would do so from my computer once I get an email address from you.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
This is Dr. Marc Antoine from LinkedIn. I am glad to email and get to communicate with you here and be acquainted with someone from Japan.
We are two different people living in different parts of the world but thank God for technology now you can communicate and make friends with anyone and expand your business no matter the distance. It's my greatest pleasure to meet you here once again.
Please allow me to tell you a little about myself! I was born on the 6th of July 1976. I am a widower for 7 years now and father to a 11 years old daughter that's currently in the boarding school in London.
I am currently on a field work with IMC here in Aden Yemen and my work is expected to be over in a month time. I used to work in a hospital back in New York before I got this contract to work with International Medical corps (IMC) which is an organization working to relieve the suffering of of tho…
We are two different people living in different parts of the world but thank God for technology now you can communicate and make friends with anyone and expand your business no matter the distance. It's my greatest pleasure to meet you here once again.
Please allow me to tell you a little about myself! I was born on the 6th of July 1976. I am a widower for 7 years now and father to a 11 years old daughter that's currently in the boarding school in London.
I am currently on a field work with IMC here in Aden Yemen and my work is expected to be over in a month time. I used to work in a hospital back in New York before I got this contract to work with International Medical corps (IMC) which is an organization working to relieve the suffering of of tho…
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This is Dr. Marc Antoine from LinkedIn. I am glad to email and get to communicate with you here and be acquainted with someone from Japan.
We are two different people living in different parts of the world but thank God for technology now you can communicate and make friends with anyone and expand your business no matter the distance. It's my greatest pleasure to meet you here once again.
Please allow me to tell you a little about myself! I was born on the 6th of July 1976. I am a widower for 7 years now and father to a 11 years old daughter that's currently in the boarding school in London.
I am currently on a field work with IMC here in Aden Yemen and my work is expected to be over in a month time. I used to work in a hospital back in New York before I got this contract to work with International Medical corps (IMC) which is an organization working to relieve the suffering of of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus in training, helping devastated population return to self reliance.
I must say that our journey and work here so far has not been very easy as our lives are constantly on the line trying to save others especially with COVID-19 now terrorizing the Nation. Here, anything can be used as a weapon to gain political dominance. Medical facilities, staffs and patients have been victims of indiscriminate and targeted attacks. Recently 32 medical facilities receiving support from IMC were bombed or shelled on 71 separate occasions. In one attack on 15 February, an IMC- supported hospital in Ma'arat Al Nu-man, Id-lib governorate was hit by four missiles. Twenty- five people were killed and 11 were wounded, including hospital staff, caretakers, visitors and patients.
We have about 6 hours in time difference between us, you are ahead.
Look forward to hearing from you, talking more about yourself. Take care of yourself and talk to you later.
Best Regards,
Marc
We are two different people living in different parts of the world but thank God for technology now you can communicate and make friends with anyone and expand your business no matter the distance. It's my greatest pleasure to meet you here once again.
Please allow me to tell you a little about myself! I was born on the 6th of July 1976. I am a widower for 7 years now and father to a 11 years old daughter that's currently in the boarding school in London.
I am currently on a field work with IMC here in Aden Yemen and my work is expected to be over in a month time. I used to work in a hospital back in New York before I got this contract to work with International Medical corps (IMC) which is an organization working to relieve the suffering of of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus in training, helping devastated population return to self reliance.
I must say that our journey and work here so far has not been very easy as our lives are constantly on the line trying to save others especially with COVID-19 now terrorizing the Nation. Here, anything can be used as a weapon to gain political dominance. Medical facilities, staffs and patients have been victims of indiscriminate and targeted attacks. Recently 32 medical facilities receiving support from IMC were bombed or shelled on 71 separate occasions. In one attack on 15 February, an IMC- supported hospital in Ma'arat Al Nu-man, Id-lib governorate was hit by four missiles. Twenty- five people were killed and 11 were wounded, including hospital staff, caretakers, visitors and patients.
We have about 6 hours in time difference between us, you are ahead.
Look forward to hearing from you, talking more about yourself. Take care of yourself and talk to you later.
Best Regards,
Marc
Scam email · 2020
Dear Esteemed Customer Ms.Elena Buzdugan,
We The Eco Bank Board Received The Payment Slip Of 450 Euro Which You Forward As Cost Of Transfer Charges Of Dr Andrew Smith.. Fund Amount Of $50,000 To Your Account,
But Be Inform That We Have Notice That Dr. Andrew Smith Account Is Dormant And It Needed To Be Activated, which Require That you are to make a Deposit Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today For The Activation , And This Activation Fee Will Be Included To The Total Amount Of $50,000 which we are to transfer to your account as soon as you make the Account Activation Fee,
So We Advise You To Send The Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today so that the Account Activation can be Done and we will Credit The Dr. Andrew Smith To Your Home Bank Account Of Romania,
We Wait To Hear From You Soon With The Activation Fee,
Regard
Mr.Ashitey Adjei
Eco Bank
Foreign Remittance Manager
---REDACTED---.
Honey this is the email …
We The Eco Bank Board Received The Payment Slip Of 450 Euro Which You Forward As Cost Of Transfer Charges Of Dr Andrew Smith.. Fund Amount Of $50,000 To Your Account,
But Be Inform That We Have Notice That Dr. Andrew Smith Account Is Dormant And It Needed To Be Activated, which Require That you are to make a Deposit Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today For The Activation , And This Activation Fee Will Be Included To The Total Amount Of $50,000 which we are to transfer to your account as soon as you make the Account Activation Fee,
So We Advise You To Send The Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today so that the Account Activation can be Done and we will Credit The Dr. Andrew Smith To Your Home Bank Account Of Romania,
We Wait To Hear From You Soon With The Activation Fee,
Regard
Mr.Ashitey Adjei
Eco Bank
Foreign Remittance Manager
---REDACTED---.
Honey this is the email …
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Dear Esteemed Customer Ms.Elena Buzdugan,
We The Eco Bank Board Received The Payment Slip Of 450 Euro Which You Forward As Cost Of Transfer Charges Of Dr Andrew Smith.. Fund Amount Of $50,000 To Your Account,
But Be Inform That We Have Notice That Dr. Andrew Smith Account Is Dormant And It Needed To Be Activated, which Require That you are to make a Deposit Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today For The Activation , And This Activation Fee Will Be Included To The Total Amount Of $50,000 which we are to transfer to your account as soon as you make the Account Activation Fee,
So We Advise You To Send The Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today so that the Account Activation can be Done and we will Credit The Dr. Andrew Smith To Your Home Bank Account Of Romania,
We Wait To Hear From You Soon With The Activation Fee,
Regard
Mr.Ashitey Adjei
Eco Bank
Foreign Remittance Manager
---REDACTED---.
Honey this is the email I received from the bank this morning about our money
They said they have also send you email already and they get it forward to me to state what is going on at this point.
We The Eco Bank Board Received The Payment Slip Of 450 Euro Which You Forward As Cost Of Transfer Charges Of Dr Andrew Smith.. Fund Amount Of $50,000 To Your Account,
But Be Inform That We Have Notice That Dr. Andrew Smith Account Is Dormant And It Needed To Be Activated, which Require That you are to make a Deposit Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today For The Activation , And This Activation Fee Will Be Included To The Total Amount Of $50,000 which we are to transfer to your account as soon as you make the Account Activation Fee,
So We Advise You To Send The Sum Of 1,150 Euro Today so that the Account Activation can be Done and we will Credit The Dr. Andrew Smith To Your Home Bank Account Of Romania,
We Wait To Hear From You Soon With The Activation Fee,
Regard
Mr.Ashitey Adjei
Eco Bank
Foreign Remittance Manager
---REDACTED---.
Honey this is the email I received from the bank this morning about our money
They said they have also send you email already and they get it forward to me to state what is going on at this point.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
He copies poems from online to romance you, wants you to login to his offshore account since he cannot (lie). Don’t do it! It’s a website that once you click on it he can have access to your phone or computer. He will con you into buying gift cards and sending money to his “sick mom”
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
He was born in Japan and moved to America with his father and sister when he was 8 years old. He has been working It was abandoned, though) and will beas a contractor at Carpinteria Offshore Oil Field（It was abandoned, though) and his contract will be ended in 1 month. Then he is planning to relocate in Japan and build his own business there.
Messages from a scammer · 2020
prudential.logo..0000.jpg
DATE: ---REDACTED---
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Good day madam,
On behalf of the entire Prudent insurance company, we kindly so that we are relying now that is because of so much work here in the company,please i hope you will understand with us madam
Thanks for your co-operation and understanding,madam
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
With reference to the e-mail we received from Engineer. TANUR WILSON for the release of his trunk box with Clearance Code: UN-PRVT-3450-69GSC/ Ref number PRUD-POL-0669-PRVT3450, who is in IRELAND that you are (his WIFE IN MANAGUA , will receive his box containing his family belongings over there in your Country ( MANAGUA ) on his behalf.
I will like to let you know that If you don't want the box to be scan or open by any authori…
DATE: ---REDACTED---
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Good day madam,
On behalf of the entire Prudent insurance company, we kindly so that we are relying now that is because of so much work here in the company,please i hope you will understand with us madam
Thanks for your co-operation and understanding,madam
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
With reference to the e-mail we received from Engineer. TANUR WILSON for the release of his trunk box with Clearance Code: UN-PRVT-3450-69GSC/ Ref number PRUD-POL-0669-PRVT3450, who is in IRELAND that you are (his WIFE IN MANAGUA , will receive his box containing his family belongings over there in your Country ( MANAGUA ) on his behalf.
I will like to let you know that If you don't want the box to be scan or open by any authori…
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prudential.logo..0000.jpg
DATE: ---REDACTED---
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Good day madam,
On behalf of the entire Prudent insurance company, we kindly so that we are relying now that is because of so much work here in the company,please i hope you will understand with us madam
Thanks for your co-operation and understanding,madam
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
With reference to the e-mail we received from Engineer. TANUR WILSON for the release of his trunk box with Clearance Code: UN-PRVT-3450-69GSC/ Ref number PRUD-POL-0669-PRVT3450, who is in IRELAND that you are (his WIFE IN MANAGUA , will receive his box containing his family belongings over there in your Country ( MANAGUA ) on his behalf.
I will like to let you know that If you don't want the box to be scan or open by any authority, then i will need to get a Non-Inspection document and also a United Nations Delivery Tag which will be placed on the box to make it a United Nations property which will prevent any authority from intercepting the box until you receive it.
DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL TO BE DELIVERED.
One (1) Metallic Box
BREAK DOWN OF CHARGES TO BE PAYED BEFORE DELIVERY.
Please choose from the options below the one that best suites you.
OPTION ONE (1)
Next Day delivery Charges:
Mailing: $ 8,500.00 USD
Insurance: $ 1,500.00 USD
Vat (5%): $ 850.00 USD
Non-Residential Tax: $ 800.00 USD
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID: $ 11,650.00 USD
OPTION TWO (2)
Three Working Days Delivery Charges:
Mailing: $ 5,500.00 USD
Insurance: $ 1000.00 USD
Vat (5%): $ 650.00 USD
Non-Residential Tax: $ 600.00 USD
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID: $8,400.00 USD
OPTION THREE (3)
Seven Working Days Delivery Charges:
Mailing: $ 3,500.00 USD
Insurance: $ 800.00 USD
Vat (5%): $ 650.00 USD
Non-Residential Tax: $ 600.00 USD
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID: $5,550 .00 USD
MADAM WE WILL B
DATE: ---REDACTED---
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Good day madam,
On behalf of the entire Prudent insurance company, we kindly so that we are relying now that is because of so much work here in the company,please i hope you will understand with us madam
Thanks for your co-operation and understanding,madam
ATTENTION: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
With reference to the e-mail we received from Engineer. TANUR WILSON for the release of his trunk box with Clearance Code: UN-PRVT-3450-69GSC/ Ref number PRUD-POL-0669-PRVT3450, who is in IRELAND that you are (his WIFE IN MANAGUA , will receive his box containing his family belongings over there in your Country ( MANAGUA ) on his behalf.
I will like to let you know that If you don't want the box to be scan or open by any authority, then i will need to get a Non-Inspection document and also a United Nations Delivery Tag which will be placed on the box to make it a United Nations property which will prevent any authority from intercepting the box until you receive it.
DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL TO BE DELIVERED.
One (1) Metallic Box
BREAK DOWN OF CHARGES TO BE PAYED BEFORE DELIVERY.
Please choose from the options below the one that best suites you.
OPTION ONE (1)
Next Day delivery Charges:
Mailing: $ 8,500.00 USD
Insurance: $ 1,500.00 USD
Vat (5%): $ 850.00 USD
Non-Residential Tax: $ 800.00 USD
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID: $ 11,650.00 USD
OPTION TWO (2)
Three Working Days Delivery Charges:
Mailing: $ 5,500.00 USD
Insurance: $ 1000.00 USD
Vat (5%): $ 650.00 USD
Non-Residential Tax: $ 600.00 USD
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID: $8,400.00 USD
OPTION THREE (3)
Seven Working Days Delivery Charges:
Mailing: $ 3,500.00 USD
Insurance: $ 800.00 USD
Vat (5%): $ 650.00 USD
Non-Residential Tax: $ 600.00 USD
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID: $5,550 .00 USD
MADAM WE WILL B
A scammer’s profile text · 2020
Lidia ross
Hate cheating
I’m single and searching for a responsable man who’s lovely and god fearing you can look me up through
Hate cheating
I’m single and searching for a responsable man who’s lovely and god fearing you can look me up through
