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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 · 2018

My name is Roland Connor. I was born on ---REDACTED--- I am 49 years old. I am an American from the state of Oregon. I am an Electrical and Electronic Engineer
I have never been married. I have a daughter who is 22years old and is studying and reading for her masters in New York. This is my first time on a dating site. My best colors are Red and Green. My best music is Classic, Opera, Country songs and Instrumentals.
I like comedy, romance etc. I like Andréa bocceli, Sarah Brightman, Kathrine Jenkins, Brett young.
in my quiet times, I like to go to the cinema or stay indoors and watch movies or listen to good music with a glass of wine.
I came to the dating site to look for a long time relationship. I am not getting any younger. I believe every man or woman needs a companion, a partner or soul mate to spend the rest of their life together. I am looking for a relationship that we can sta…
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My name is Roland Connor. I was born on ---REDACTED--- I am 49 years old. I am an American from the state of Oregon. I am an Electrical and Electronic Engineer
I have never been married. I have a daughter who is 22years old and is studying and reading for her masters in New York. This is my first time on a dating site. My best colors are Red and Green. My best music is Classic, Opera, Country songs and Instrumentals.
I like comedy, romance etc. I like Andréa bocceli, Sarah Brightman, Kathrine Jenkins, Brett young.
in my quiet times, I like to go to the cinema or stay indoors and watch movies or listen to good music with a glass of wine.
I came to the dating site to look for a long time relationship. I am not getting any younger. I believe every man or woman needs a companion, a partner or soul mate to spend the rest of their life together. I am looking for a relationship that we can start as good friends, in time we can extend it to a serious relationship that will last for a life time. Do you agree with me?
I am a one man one woman kind of a guy. I am hard working and 100% dedicated. I am family oriented and believe in family because family makes us strong. A united family is the greatest gift and bond anyone can ever wish for.
I work out 2 to 3 times every week. I believe in fitness to stay healthy and strong always. I do not believe in facial beauty, curvy body or outward appearance. I believe that the true content of every human is the heart. A pure heart is true beauty.
I believe in communication. Communication is the key to every relationship. With constant communication couples will have a solid bond that will never break but last for a life time. Understanding each other and been able to do things together makes couples unbreakable.
I will like to know more about you. Can you tell me WHAT ARE YOUR BEST COLORS? WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE? WHAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT? WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING? WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU EXPECT FROM YO

Scam email · 2018

Good morning Mum.i am sorry i did not see the emails coming,,dad its really mad at me from its email.dad told me you are assisting me with the flight ticket..Mom i am sorry if you feel i disappointed you,its not what you think.i came for GARRY SCHUTT show which took place on march 31 in palm habor florida,sorry i didnt tell you i am a die hard fan of garry schutt and lorde..you can know more about them on Google.lorde show is coming up on the 11' april same here in palm habor but i cant wait.the show went on well until i was robbed by some of cult groups who came to the show, they took every of my stuffs,including my return ticket back to california.dad wouldnt have known about this if i wasnt robbed.Mum i am sorry i dissappointed you and dad.,dad told me you are booking the ticket for me,Mum i can book the ticket myself,you can send the money through via money gram or western union …
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Good morning Mum.i am sorry i did not see the emails coming,,dad its really mad at me from its email.dad told me you are assisting me with the flight ticket..Mom i am sorry if you feel i disappointed you,its not what you think.i came for GARRY SCHUTT show which took place on march 31 in palm habor florida,sorry i didnt tell you i am a die hard fan of garry schutt and lorde..you can know more about them on Google.lorde show is coming up on the 11' april same here in palm habor but i cant wait.the show went on well until i was robbed by some of cult groups who came to the show, they took every of my stuffs,including my return ticket back to california.dad wouldnt have known about this if i wasnt robbed.Mum i am sorry i dissappointed you and dad.,dad told me you are booking the ticket for me,Mum i can book the ticket myself,you can send the money through via money gram or western union since i have a flight discount on alaska airlines.mum thank you so much you are assisting me i knew dad wasnt making a wrong decision,Like a searchlight, you showed our family a way out of darkness.now i know you ll never treat me as a spare child, but as an extra blessing from God,There is no image of a mother I can compare you with,thank you for wanting to be my Mum.how is kristeen and kyle.i look forward to see kristeen..i think i have to say bye since i am using a friend cell phone.i dont know if i am safe here because the dude i am staying here with his weird,he is renting his room for me on a daily payement..i ll always stay close to my friend until i get an email from you or dad.i hope to hear from you soon..

Messages from a scammer · 2018

Bom dia meu amor aqui é o endereço que você vai enviar o dinheiro para

Nome: Michael

outro nome : Dare

Sobrenome : Alayande

endereço: ---ADDRESS REDACTED---

cidade : Johannesburg

país : South Africa


cep : B-2073



estou esperando por vc eu te amo bjs


Olá bom dia meu amor como você está e como foi sua noite? meu visto está pronto para uma viagem de negócios em SouthAfrica e quando eu chegar lá eu vou ser capaz de ganhar dinheiro e será mais fácil para mim viajar para o Brasil a partir de lá o meu amor por favor eu preciso para completar minha taxa vôo passagem por favor, meu amor i quero que você me enviar o valor de 400 dólares americanos para que eu possa ser capaz de viajar hoje à noite ou amanhã de manhã ... eu vou ser feliz se você pode fazer isso por nosso amor e tudo mais ..

Nome: Jose Brown

Endereço: 101 parques ao longo rua Ikeja

Cidade: Lagos

país: Nigéria

CEP: …
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Bom dia meu amor aqui é o endereço que você vai enviar o dinheiro para

Nome: Michael

outro nome : Dare

Sobrenome : Alayande

endereço: ---ADDRESS REDACTED---

cidade : Johannesburg

país : South Africa


cep : B-2073



estou esperando por vc eu te amo bjs


Olá bom dia meu amor como você está e como foi sua noite? meu visto está pronto para uma viagem de negócios em SouthAfrica e quando eu chegar lá eu vou ser capaz de ganhar dinheiro e será mais fácil para mim viajar para o Brasil a partir de lá o meu amor por favor eu preciso para completar minha taxa vôo passagem por favor, meu amor i quero que você me enviar o valor de 400 dólares americanos para que eu possa ser capaz de viajar hoje à noite ou amanhã de manhã ... eu vou ser feliz se você pode fazer isso por nosso amor e tudo mais ..

Nome: Jose Brown

Endereço: 101 parques ao longo rua Ikeja

Cidade: Lagos

país: Nigéria

CEP: 23401

Deus te abençoe meu amor ... estou esperando o MTCN o mais breve possível você é minha última esperança.

obrigado

José seu marido

Scam email · 2018

aac Jacobo C E O .---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sun 4/15/2018, 1:34 AM
Please if you are ready now to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for record purpose..If you are interested in renting my home then answer the question below
RENT APPLICATION FORM.

Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?

Phone numbers (cell) # :__________? home :__________?

Marital Status:__________?

Present occupation :__________?

Monthly Income: ____________?

How many proposed occupants :__________?

List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?

Present Address :__________?

Purpose of Leaving __________?

Will you have pets :__________?

Please describe Breed, size :__________?

Personality of pet :__________?

When do you plan to move in, please write exact date: ___________?

Intended length of lease:__________?

Do you agree…
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aac Jacobo C E O .---VICTIM REDACTED---
Sun 4/15/2018, 1:34 AM
Please if you are ready now to occupy the house kindly provide the information below for record purpose..If you are interested in renting my home then answer the question below
RENT APPLICATION FORM.

Name (First name/ Middle name/Surname ) : __________?

Phone numbers (cell) # :__________? home :__________?

Marital Status:__________?

Present occupation :__________?

Monthly Income: ____________?

How many proposed occupants :__________?

List all in addition to yourself including approx age :__________?

Present Address :__________?

Purpose of Leaving __________?

Will you have pets :__________?

Please describe Breed, size :__________?

Personality of pet :__________?

When do you plan to move in, please write exact date: ___________?

Intended length of lease:__________?

Do you agree to pay the payment before you move in:__________?

If you are ask to make a down payment to secure the house today and take it off market, How much will you be able to pay Today:__________?

Length of previous tenancy :__________?

Do you work late night :__________?

Do you smoke :__________?

Do you drink :__________?

I am looking forward to hear from you ASAP so that I can discuss on how to get my house for rent, are you ready to move in anytime soon?


Thanks.
Along with picture of the house, which is GUTTED inside. This person doesn't own it, supposed to be in Flordia with his wife offered a really good rental deal. Said it has w/d TV connection, yak yak and all it had was studs inside. I talked with the real owner.

Messages from a scammer · 2018

De esto si no te salvas te dije que no hicieras nada y no no fue así me vale que me metan ala ala cárcel al fin no tengo nada más que perder te juro que te buscaré asta el último rincón del está puta vida ok y cada una de las cosas se pagarán 

Yo puedo pagar todo con cárcel pero me iré satisfecho de todo lo que va a suceder no sabes de lo que eso Y capas y mas ahora y de una vez denunsiame ala policía porque más van a tardar en encontrarme que yo atu ---VICTIM REDACTED--- cuidado que voy por ti suerte este juego apenas comienza 😘😘😀😁😁😅😅 se todo de ti ntp 



On Tue, Mar 20, 2018, 11:37 ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:

I am not afraid of your threats. I will get the restraining order against you. 



On Mar 20, 2018, at 11:07 AM, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:

Con más provecho quiero que me heches ala policía ok te había dicho que no te mentiras con mi familia y ya no hiciéras nada y te v…
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De esto si no te salvas te dije que no hicieras nada y no no fue así me vale que me metan ala ala cárcel al fin no tengo nada más que perder te juro que te buscaré asta el último rincón del está puta vida ok y cada una de las cosas se pagarán 

Yo puedo pagar todo con cárcel pero me iré satisfecho de todo lo que va a suceder no sabes de lo que eso Y capas y mas ahora y de una vez denunsiame ala policía porque más van a tardar en encontrarme que yo atu ---VICTIM REDACTED--- cuidado que voy por ti suerte este juego apenas comienza 😘😘😀😁😁😅😅 se todo de ti ntp 



On Tue, Mar 20, 2018, 11:37 ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:

I am not afraid of your threats. I will get the restraining order against you. 



On Mar 20, 2018, at 11:07 AM, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:

Con más provecho quiero que me heches ala policía ok te había dicho que no te mentiras con mi familia y ya no hiciéras nada y te valió 

Esto apenas comienza 


On Mar 19, 2018 2:43 AM, "---VICTIM REDACTED--- Estefany Sotz" wrote:

I am not trying to do anything with nobody’s information, I don’t even know who they are wtf? I just want my account, period. And you still with threats? god damn, no te cansas.


On Mar 19, 2018, at 2:13 AM, ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:

Ok perfect me entero que le llamaste a alguien o te comunicaste con alguien por medio de los teléfono que hay ay te juro que no me detengo por nada del mundo entendido y eso no me importa yo se ti no mire un banco yo si te quisi y de verdd pero las cosas no se dieron así es que la verga ok ya te dije me entero que hiciste algo co. La información. Que tienen esa app sobre mi neta que me Vale que me heches a quien. Me heches me las pagas entendido y si quieres enseñar andale 



On Mar 19, 2018 2:04 AM, "---VICTIM REDACTED--- Estefany Sotz" wrote:

Okay ntp no hare nada mas. Pero no accedi a tu cuenta de gmail. Y si voy a tener acceso a la cuenta de tmobile, por medios

A scammer’s profile text · 2018

Example Shaheen Neo THOUGHTS which haunt me day and night, keep me alive. A Lover, wandering soul with a dreamer's mind, seeking knowledge+ experiences, shares smiles.
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Messages from a scammer · 2018

Pages of evidence & Other Victims. This is just an example
1)"ya baba....i will take that phone from them....see if you can ask them to proceed n not cancel the order....
and i checked for the laptops....it aiint there....soo i guess i will take the one u ordered from ebay....n if anyting goes wrong, i will get it repaired....n ya, there is a chance that i may get a new job....Thank you baby for being there
Shaheen Neo 

2)"No baby....there is no need to help with moms surgery...as the cash i all ready...remember i told u back in UAE that i have made the money fo rmy moms suregrry...so thats not a worry....

A scammer’s profile text · 2018

Han har blockerat mig, så jag kommer inte in på hans profil.

Messages from a scammer · 2018

i still loves you
Stop it! Do you understand how you hurts me?
because you hurts me too

Vill du gifta dig med mig
?
Ja, det skulle jag nog vilja...om du är ärlig.

ja älskling jag är ärlig med dig

you can help me if you really want to
i know you have the little money which i am asking from you
Jaså, hur vet du det?

Jag kommer att ge tillbaka när jag kommer till dig min älskling, jag lovar dig
please my darling
i am going to help give you back once i am with you
i just needs to leave here

please my love do this for me this last time
i promise never to fail

darling is just 30 000 swedish krone my love
please my love
i will give you back once i come
if you can pay it today
i will be with you in two days time my love

berätta hur mycket kan du hjälpa mig med här?
Jadu, det är nästan ingenting. Dom pengar jag har måste jag ha till mat.

du gillar inte att hjälpa mig

A scammer’s profile text · 2018

He was working the below
---LINK REDACTED--- think this site is fake)

He requested to regist the below.
---LINK REDACTED--- ( I think this site is fake as well)

He said to me.
His address ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- Miami Beach FL 33140,USA.
He is staying Birmingham in UK.

I think everything is fake.

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