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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.
Scam email · 2019
2019/08/13 (火) 3:01
自分
Caro Cliente BV Financeira S.A Cartões,
O Grupo BV Financeira S.A está lhe parabenizando por sua parceria e pontualidade junto com o BV Financeira S.A Cartões e estamos aqui disponibilizando um aumento de Limite para seu Cartao
- Empréstimo Pessoal;
Sua simulacao esta liberada para você, basta apenas se cadastrar e aguardar o nosso contato.
FAÇA JÁ O SEU CADASTRO!
© Copyright � 2019 - BV Financeira S.A - CFI. Todos os Direitos Reservados.
自分
Caro Cliente BV Financeira S.A Cartões,
O Grupo BV Financeira S.A está lhe parabenizando por sua parceria e pontualidade junto com o BV Financeira S.A Cartões e estamos aqui disponibilizando um aumento de Limite para seu Cartao
- Empréstimo Pessoal;
Sua simulacao esta liberada para você, basta apenas se cadastrar e aguardar o nosso contato.
FAÇA JÁ O SEU CADASTRO!
© Copyright � 2019 - BV Financeira S.A - CFI. Todos os Direitos Reservados.
Scam email · 2019
It's all on Google hangouts..
I don't know how to put it here.
He took 1500.00 in new chk. BOA,he had me open. wanted S.S.# . 4000.00 in total.
I don't know how to put it here.
He took 1500.00 in new chk. BOA,he had me open. wanted S.S.# . 4000.00 in total.
A scammer’s profile text · 2019
Steven Nikolai Twitter Account
@NikolaiSteven
San Diego, CAJoined July 2019
20 Following
28 Followers
Not followed by anyone you're following
@NikolaiSteven
San Diego, CAJoined July 2019
20 Following
28 Followers
Not followed by anyone you're following
Messages from a scammer · 2019
---VICTIM REDACTED---
Fri, Jul 12, 9:51 AM
to me
First and foremost ---VICTIM REDACTED--- i want to say thanks for giving me the oppotunity of getting to know such a beautiful lady as you. Well, i will advice you get something to drink while reading this because it going to exhaust you, i promise you. It took me a lot of time to complete this, i still have some more to share lol. Well i guess we should truly know each other but i hope you don't get exhausted while reading this, if this goes right for us as we wish, i'll be leaving the dating site any time soon. I thought i should let you know this. Talking to you is a delight, here is an exclusive progress if i may say. When a wise man see he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending with the right woman? LOL, A man needs to li…
Fri, Jul 12, 9:51 AM
to me
First and foremost ---VICTIM REDACTED--- i want to say thanks for giving me the oppotunity of getting to know such a beautiful lady as you. Well, i will advice you get something to drink while reading this because it going to exhaust you, i promise you. It took me a lot of time to complete this, i still have some more to share lol. Well i guess we should truly know each other but i hope you don't get exhausted while reading this, if this goes right for us as we wish, i'll be leaving the dating site any time soon. I thought i should let you know this. Talking to you is a delight, here is an exclusive progress if i may say. When a wise man see he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending with the right woman? LOL, A man needs to li…
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---VICTIM REDACTED---
Fri, Jul 12, 9:51 AM
to me
First and foremost ---VICTIM REDACTED--- i want to say thanks for giving me the oppotunity of getting to know such a beautiful lady as you. Well, i will advice you get something to drink while reading this because it going to exhaust you, i promise you. It took me a lot of time to complete this, i still have some more to share lol. Well i guess we should truly know each other but i hope you don't get exhausted while reading this, if this goes right for us as we wish, i'll be leaving the dating site any time soon. I thought i should let you know this. Talking to you is a delight, here is an exclusive progress if i may say. When a wise man see he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending with the right woman? LOL, A man needs to live his life full of joy and happiness. No matter his achievements, he is reduced to nothing if he has no crown to complete him and that is a woman to call his own. Wife and Best friend, a woman who knows that even while arguing they still need to hold hands. A woman whom i can call a partner in crime,LoL A woman whom you can tell anything. How could you think anything can make you happier in life than finding a love that knows no bound? To make you know more about me, i will break this down to segments and it would be like a case study. LOL...well the first thing i said when i saw your message was wow cause truth is you are the type of woman i wanna spend my life with.. i love that we have quite somethings in common....i am a dedicated christian i spend lots of time building my spiritual life, also doing charity and other good works in God's name..I hold on strongly to my believes because it is said what one believes always works for him.. i do read my bible and also pray alot for God's direction and guidence in my life..that is all for now, I hope to hear your reply soon.
Fri, Jul 12, 9:51 AM
to me
First and foremost ---VICTIM REDACTED--- i want to say thanks for giving me the oppotunity of getting to know such a beautiful lady as you. Well, i will advice you get something to drink while reading this because it going to exhaust you, i promise you. It took me a lot of time to complete this, i still have some more to share lol. Well i guess we should truly know each other but i hope you don't get exhausted while reading this, if this goes right for us as we wish, i'll be leaving the dating site any time soon. I thought i should let you know this. Talking to you is a delight, here is an exclusive progress if i may say. When a wise man see he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending with the right woman? LOL, A man needs to live his life full of joy and happiness. No matter his achievements, he is reduced to nothing if he has no crown to complete him and that is a woman to call his own. Wife and Best friend, a woman who knows that even while arguing they still need to hold hands. A woman whom i can call a partner in crime,LoL A woman whom you can tell anything. How could you think anything can make you happier in life than finding a love that knows no bound? To make you know more about me, i will break this down to segments and it would be like a case study. LOL...well the first thing i said when i saw your message was wow cause truth is you are the type of woman i wanna spend my life with.. i love that we have quite somethings in common....i am a dedicated christian i spend lots of time building my spiritual life, also doing charity and other good works in God's name..I hold on strongly to my believes because it is said what one believes always works for him.. i do read my bible and also pray alot for God's direction and guidence in my life..that is all for now, I hope to hear your reply soon.
A scammer’s profile text · 2019
Honey I never scammed anyone's money. Believe me I'll not fail you. I will all your money issues when I reach Phils. and resolve my bank issue.
Messages from a scammer · 2019
You're very stupid. Because of money you've been insulting me those words. You know my health. You didn't care about me.You calling me scammer. I never took someone's money. I will not go anymore to Phils. I'm not comfortable going there. I'll go home to USA. When I reach back home I'll send you all back your money plus a little help.
A scammer’s profile text · 2019
48 year old ex military man. Currently working on contract to train soldiers in Turkey. Supposed to be there 6 months which would have been December, since been extended 3 times. He is a widower with a daughter that is 12 years old. They live in North Carolina. Said he lost his wallet and could not eat the food they serve at the base so needed steam cards to trade so he could buy food. Has asked for some large dollar amounts.
Scam email · 2019
Requested assistance with getting "FDIC" taxes paid in the amount of $42,000
Messages from a scammer · 2019
On Wed, Aug 7, 2019, 19:26 ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:
Hi My Sweet ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
I am very happy to read your email and I feel lonely here. Went to the clearance department but my shipment have not arrived yet, I'm hoping it will arrive tomorrow, so I can receive it, supply it and receive my payment so that I can fly to meet you. You are my dream come true and I am happy to fall in love with you.
I have full trust in you. I believe tomorrow's hopes and dreams will never die as long as we believe in our self and follow our heart. Kindnesses in our heart will guide us to accomplish many things in life and overcome all challenges, all obstacles, and love our self unconditionally.
How is your son? hope he gets better soon. I do have faith in you and we will gain the greatest gift of all, the gift of hope and love we righteously deserve. No matter what you may decide to do in l…
Hi My Sweet ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
I am very happy to read your email and I feel lonely here. Went to the clearance department but my shipment have not arrived yet, I'm hoping it will arrive tomorrow, so I can receive it, supply it and receive my payment so that I can fly to meet you. You are my dream come true and I am happy to fall in love with you.
I have full trust in you. I believe tomorrow's hopes and dreams will never die as long as we believe in our self and follow our heart. Kindnesses in our heart will guide us to accomplish many things in life and overcome all challenges, all obstacles, and love our self unconditionally.
How is your son? hope he gets better soon. I do have faith in you and we will gain the greatest gift of all, the gift of hope and love we righteously deserve. No matter what you may decide to do in l…
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On Wed, Aug 7, 2019, 19:26 ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:
Hi My Sweet ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
I am very happy to read your email and I feel lonely here. Went to the clearance department but my shipment have not arrived yet, I'm hoping it will arrive tomorrow, so I can receive it, supply it and receive my payment so that I can fly to meet you. You are my dream come true and I am happy to fall in love with you.
I have full trust in you. I believe tomorrow's hopes and dreams will never die as long as we believe in our self and follow our heart. Kindnesses in our heart will guide us to accomplish many things in life and overcome all challenges, all obstacles, and love our self unconditionally.
How is your son? hope he gets better soon. I do have faith in you and we will gain the greatest gift of all, the gift of hope and love we righteously deserve. No matter what you may decide to do in life, the help, and the gratitude, will always be there from me. While laying in bed yesterday and thinking about the times we've spent together, I still wonder if I'm dreaming this magical life with you. Being in love with you brings joy into my life again, when I thought I couldn't feel this way about anyone, anymore. You came into my life suddenly and brought happiness and I am just thankful and will always be by your side to support you, no matter what. Baby l love you and want to spend my forever with you. I stay at Makati. I attached some photos Temple visit and In a taxi hope you like it?
Lot's of thoughts,
Anthony
Hi My Sweet ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
I am very happy to read your email and I feel lonely here. Went to the clearance department but my shipment have not arrived yet, I'm hoping it will arrive tomorrow, so I can receive it, supply it and receive my payment so that I can fly to meet you. You are my dream come true and I am happy to fall in love with you.
I have full trust in you. I believe tomorrow's hopes and dreams will never die as long as we believe in our self and follow our heart. Kindnesses in our heart will guide us to accomplish many things in life and overcome all challenges, all obstacles, and love our self unconditionally.
How is your son? hope he gets better soon. I do have faith in you and we will gain the greatest gift of all, the gift of hope and love we righteously deserve. No matter what you may decide to do in life, the help, and the gratitude, will always be there from me. While laying in bed yesterday and thinking about the times we've spent together, I still wonder if I'm dreaming this magical life with you. Being in love with you brings joy into my life again, when I thought I couldn't feel this way about anyone, anymore. You came into my life suddenly and brought happiness and I am just thankful and will always be by your side to support you, no matter what. Baby l love you and want to spend my forever with you. I stay at Makati. I attached some photos Temple visit and In a taxi hope you like it?
Lot's of thoughts,
Anthony
A scammer’s profile text · 2019
Said he was a Christian and rich. He said he loved me. So sad
