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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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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
Thank you so much for your support and effort. I understand that Japan post office is able to send the whole 2 Million Yen a day. Thank you so much. You can try and send the whole 2 Million Yen one time but if it doesn't work then you divide it and send into 2 but i still believe you can all together. Please do your best for me OK. I'm really worried. but i believe everything will be over soon OK. I miss you so much. I really can't wait to be with you. I can't wait to build a family with you. As i said, tell the bank that you want to send the 2 Million together once OK.
We sent such a mail each other about 50 mails
We sent such a mail each other about 50 mails
A scammer’s profile text · 2018
Basics
Sign:Pisces
Height:5'7"
Sex:Male
Ethnicity:White/Caucasian
Body Type:Average build
Relationship History:Never married
Children:No children
Education:Advanced degree
Religion:Jewish
Lifestyle:Doesn't smoke
Height:5'7"
Sex:Male
Ethnicity:White/Caucasian
Body Type:Average build
Sign:Pisces
Height:5'7"
Sex:Male
Ethnicity:White/Caucasian
Body Type:Average build
Relationship History:Never married
Children:No children
Education:Advanced degree
Religion:Jewish
Lifestyle:Doesn't smoke
Height:5'7"
Sex:Male
Ethnicity:White/Caucasian
Body Type:Average build
Messages from a scammer · 2018
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From Shel's friend Albert..
Albert Marco
9/24/2017 8:16 AM
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Hello ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
My friend and neighbor Shel caught me by surprise. Yes! I remember seeing you through his profile; and you really caught my attention, It feels so good that we are about getting to know each other. I'm not really into Internet dating, but with you; it will be worth a try.
Honestly, I never knew that little things could mean so much. Seeing you writing me back, put a big smile on my face. You seem polite and amazing, and I have great interest in you. So I'd really love to know more about you and the qualities you desire in a man? tell me about your past relationship/marriage.
How is the Internet dating like, Are you in communication with anyone? As I don't want to be an hindranc…
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From Shel's friend Albert..
Albert Marco
9/24/2017 8:16 AM
To ---REDACTED---
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Hello ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
My friend and neighbor Shel caught me by surprise. Yes! I remember seeing you through his profile; and you really caught my attention, It feels so good that we are about getting to know each other. I'm not really into Internet dating, but with you; it will be worth a try.
Honestly, I never knew that little things could mean so much. Seeing you writing me back, put a big smile on my face. You seem polite and amazing, and I have great interest in you. So I'd really love to know more about you and the qualities you desire in a man? tell me about your past relationship/marriage.
How is the Internet dating like, Are you in communication with anyone? As I don't want to be an hindranc…
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From Shel's friend Albert..
Albert Marco
9/24/2017 8:16 AM
To ---REDACTED---
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Hello ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
My friend and neighbor Shel caught me by surprise. Yes! I remember seeing you through his profile; and you really caught my attention, It feels so good that we are about getting to know each other. I'm not really into Internet dating, but with you; it will be worth a try.
Honestly, I never knew that little things could mean so much. Seeing you writing me back, put a big smile on my face. You seem polite and amazing, and I have great interest in you. So I'd really love to know more about you and the qualities you desire in a man? tell me about your past relationship/marriage.
How is the Internet dating like, Are you in communication with anyone? As I don't want to be an hindrance. Please be honest with me. I have so much to share with you also, please tell me about yourself, your job and anything else you would be willing to share.
And again, do you really seek true love again (if you have experienced it before)???
Well, this will be a quick introduction: I'm 64 years old, I live in West Hartford, CT. moved here from California about 2 years now. I have a lovely granddaughter she's 15 and lives in California with her mom. I Work as a self employed Architect/Engineer; I love my job. I'm originally from Spain but I'm an American. I have a good sense of humor, romantic, attentive, caring, thoughtful, understanding, smart and intelligent. But I'm not a perfect person by any means. I try every day to be the best I can be. I'm looking for a partner we can both make some new discoveries, do some exploration, and enjoy the shared experience.
I have been married once, until death took her away 8 years ago. I dated 3 years after but it didn't turn out good. I will tell you about it as time goes on. I enjoy simple things. flowers, good
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From Shel's friend Albert..
Albert Marco
9/24/2017 8:16 AM
To ---REDACTED---
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1 attachmentViewOpen in browserDownload
Hello ---VICTIM REDACTED---,
My friend and neighbor Shel caught me by surprise. Yes! I remember seeing you through his profile; and you really caught my attention, It feels so good that we are about getting to know each other. I'm not really into Internet dating, but with you; it will be worth a try.
Honestly, I never knew that little things could mean so much. Seeing you writing me back, put a big smile on my face. You seem polite and amazing, and I have great interest in you. So I'd really love to know more about you and the qualities you desire in a man? tell me about your past relationship/marriage.
How is the Internet dating like, Are you in communication with anyone? As I don't want to be an hindrance. Please be honest with me. I have so much to share with you also, please tell me about yourself, your job and anything else you would be willing to share.
And again, do you really seek true love again (if you have experienced it before)???
Well, this will be a quick introduction: I'm 64 years old, I live in West Hartford, CT. moved here from California about 2 years now. I have a lovely granddaughter she's 15 and lives in California with her mom. I Work as a self employed Architect/Engineer; I love my job. I'm originally from Spain but I'm an American. I have a good sense of humor, romantic, attentive, caring, thoughtful, understanding, smart and intelligent. But I'm not a perfect person by any means. I try every day to be the best I can be. I'm looking for a partner we can both make some new discoveries, do some exploration, and enjoy the shared experience.
I have been married once, until death took her away 8 years ago. I dated 3 years after but it didn't turn out good. I will tell you about it as time goes on. I enjoy simple things. flowers, good
A scammer’s profile text · 2018
he deleted his profile on facebooke fast when we started to chat in gmail hangout
Messages from a scammer · 2018
gmail hangout
Lest I forget
My son has been calling me since morning, that I should send him money and I can't live offshore for that now. Can you please help me to send him money for now, I will pay back once I am out of water.
Please this not my problem
My problem is how to get money to my son
If you can't help bye for now
"can't you send it by internet", no.
I forgot to send him money because of the memorial and some stuff like that
The money is not my problem but I can't live for that now.
Try to understand me
I am too busy these past week
He didn't call me again after the last time I told you about him.
He is just calling now
emails
Jackson Ethan You are so stupid
ackson Ethan
Why are you calling me a scammer, did I take your money? Are you insane.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
16.55 (3 tuntia sitten)
-> Jackson
Dear, you asked money from me. Scammers say at first I love you, I come …
Lest I forget
My son has been calling me since morning, that I should send him money and I can't live offshore for that now. Can you please help me to send him money for now, I will pay back once I am out of water.
Please this not my problem
My problem is how to get money to my son
If you can't help bye for now
"can't you send it by internet", no.
I forgot to send him money because of the memorial and some stuff like that
The money is not my problem but I can't live for that now.
Try to understand me
I am too busy these past week
He didn't call me again after the last time I told you about him.
He is just calling now
emails
Jackson Ethan You are so stupid
ackson Ethan
Why are you calling me a scammer, did I take your money? Are you insane.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
16.55 (3 tuntia sitten)
-> Jackson
Dear, you asked money from me. Scammers say at first I love you, I come …
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gmail hangout
Lest I forget
My son has been calling me since morning, that I should send him money and I can't live offshore for that now. Can you please help me to send him money for now, I will pay back once I am out of water.
Please this not my problem
My problem is how to get money to my son
If you can't help bye for now
"can't you send it by internet", no.
I forgot to send him money because of the memorial and some stuff like that
The money is not my problem but I can't live for that now.
Try to understand me
I am too busy these past week
He didn't call me again after the last time I told you about him.
He is just calling now
emails
Jackson Ethan You are so stupid
ackson Ethan
Why are you calling me a scammer, did I take your money? Are you insane.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
16.55 (3 tuntia sitten)
-> Jackson
Dear, you asked money from me. Scammers say at first I love you, I come to you, I marry you and later, ask money. That's it.
If you really are not scammer, excuse me, but everything looks like this, for example I never met anybody who wants to change my name. I said to me time to time, that one day you will ask money. Another way I said to myself, not you are good man you are Jw spiritual man. ow you said that I am so stupid, it evidences that you betrayed me, Doesn't it.
I really loved that Ethan, is it my stupid my sin ?
Jackson Ethan
For the fact that scammer are out there does not mean that everyone is a scam. Beware, I didn't take money from you.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
-> Jackson
why did you ask money from me ? if you didn't want to take it.
Jackson Ethan
Do you really think you have money you poor window.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
-> Jackson
LOL I am really poor , not widow. You know that, tell me please, why did you asked money from me ?
Jackson Ethan
You are a prostitute
Jackson Ethan As old as you are, you are still looking for husband, who are you then.
idio
Lest I forget
My son has been calling me since morning, that I should send him money and I can't live offshore for that now. Can you please help me to send him money for now, I will pay back once I am out of water.
Please this not my problem
My problem is how to get money to my son
If you can't help bye for now
"can't you send it by internet", no.
I forgot to send him money because of the memorial and some stuff like that
The money is not my problem but I can't live for that now.
Try to understand me
I am too busy these past week
He didn't call me again after the last time I told you about him.
He is just calling now
emails
Jackson Ethan You are so stupid
ackson Ethan
Why are you calling me a scammer, did I take your money? Are you insane.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
16.55 (3 tuntia sitten)
-> Jackson
Dear, you asked money from me. Scammers say at first I love you, I come to you, I marry you and later, ask money. That's it.
If you really are not scammer, excuse me, but everything looks like this, for example I never met anybody who wants to change my name. I said to me time to time, that one day you will ask money. Another way I said to myself, not you are good man you are Jw spiritual man. ow you said that I am so stupid, it evidences that you betrayed me, Doesn't it.
I really loved that Ethan, is it my stupid my sin ?
Jackson Ethan
For the fact that scammer are out there does not mean that everyone is a scam. Beware, I didn't take money from you.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
-> Jackson
why did you ask money from me ? if you didn't want to take it.
Jackson Ethan
Do you really think you have money you poor window.
---VICTIM REDACTED---
-> Jackson
LOL I am really poor , not widow. You know that, tell me please, why did you asked money from me ?
Jackson Ethan
You are a prostitute
Jackson Ethan As old as you are, you are still looking for husband, who are you then.
idio
Scam email · 2018
Honey i will never do without you by my side,please help me out and i am going to pay you back even if you will need it in double my darling i will pay you,i will never hurt you i promise you a life time of happiness my darling
Please my wife can you go and do this for me today??
Please my wife can you go and do this for me today??
Scam email · 2018
Mrs Pamela, I will start by saying hi to you for the impatience that you did to the one who share his blood with you and now you have to be patient about what ever you think of him and listing to him he want to tell you something if you don't mind open him and text him he don't need any more hurt to share to each other but hopefully he will be home today I am to come now now three hours time but he said he will not come home right now the will joined the second fly to come home. But we are going to live in camp do everything before going back to houses for rest two mouth and why can't you people use that two mouth to make each other feel best in this world what is the sweetness in the earth if you have some who love you like the guy who always share tears every minute and seconds Pamela be patient please do calm down talk to him. He said he what ask you one thing please
Scam email · 2018
My love I’m kinda confused right now about what you told me because I told you before I’m just doing bushes. I got a better offer and paid in a very secured means. You wired to them and I provided the payment slip to them and I get what I paid for. There’s no need to worry yourself my love everything is under control. Except for the money I told you about.. I’m using the opportunity to let you know whoever is willing to loan me that amount will get back a 20% interest on it and the money will be paid back in less than few days after I’m done down here.
Yes $70,000 first. I will send you the account information. There’s no need for you to go to the bank you can make the payment like the old time. Send to your brokerage company to do the wire.
Yes $70,000 first. I will send you the account information. There’s no need for you to go to the bank you can make the payment like the old time. Send to your brokerage company to do the wire.
A scammer’s profile text · 2018
Her profile was taken down by Christian mingle for using a false name.
Scam email · 2018
---VICTIM REDACTED---
Feb 24
to me
Reliable Link Courier services. Is a licensed Customs Broker, Freight and Logistics provider. We provide a complete array of supply chain management solutions involving air freight, ocean freight, trucking, warehousing and distribution. Is committed to excellence in service and maintains high levels of adaptability to the necessities of our customers, regulatory implementation and technology to the highly ever changing world market. We adhere to high quality standards in order to realize and increase operational and economic efficiencies to our customers.
my name is terry mayar and i worked with the United Nations Licensed Courier company called (Reliablelink Global Express Company) and I am in charge of international express And i am the Special international diplomatic agent assigned to your Freight Package entrusted to you and all you have to do …
Feb 24
to me
Reliable Link Courier services. Is a licensed Customs Broker, Freight and Logistics provider. We provide a complete array of supply chain management solutions involving air freight, ocean freight, trucking, warehousing and distribution. Is committed to excellence in service and maintains high levels of adaptability to the necessities of our customers, regulatory implementation and technology to the highly ever changing world market. We adhere to high quality standards in order to realize and increase operational and economic efficiencies to our customers.
my name is terry mayar and i worked with the United Nations Licensed Courier company called (Reliablelink Global Express Company) and I am in charge of international express And i am the Special international diplomatic agent assigned to your Freight Package entrusted to you and all you have to do …
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---VICTIM REDACTED---
Feb 24
to me
Reliable Link Courier services. Is a licensed Customs Broker, Freight and Logistics provider. We provide a complete array of supply chain management solutions involving air freight, ocean freight, trucking, warehousing and distribution. Is committed to excellence in service and maintains high levels of adaptability to the necessities of our customers, regulatory implementation and technology to the highly ever changing world market. We adhere to high quality standards in order to realize and increase operational and economic efficiencies to our customers.
my name is terry mayar and i worked with the United Nations Licensed Courier company called (Reliablelink Global Express Company) and I am in charge of international express And i am the Special international diplomatic agent assigned to your Freight Package entrusted to you and all you have to do is follow my rules and regulations.
You will receive your Freight package Within three days With The Provided Details. You must Must follow all the rules and regulations Of the Company To Enable Us Deliver your Package to you safe and Successfully.
Best Regards,
Terry Mayar
Feb 24
to me
Reliable Link Courier services. Is a licensed Customs Broker, Freight and Logistics provider. We provide a complete array of supply chain management solutions involving air freight, ocean freight, trucking, warehousing and distribution. Is committed to excellence in service and maintains high levels of adaptability to the necessities of our customers, regulatory implementation and technology to the highly ever changing world market. We adhere to high quality standards in order to realize and increase operational and economic efficiencies to our customers.
my name is terry mayar and i worked with the United Nations Licensed Courier company called (Reliablelink Global Express Company) and I am in charge of international express And i am the Special international diplomatic agent assigned to your Freight Package entrusted to you and all you have to do is follow my rules and regulations.
You will receive your Freight package Within three days With The Provided Details. You must Must follow all the rules and regulations Of the Company To Enable Us Deliver your Package to you safe and Successfully.
Best Regards,
Terry Mayar
