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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.

Scam email · 2017

This Formal & Official Opinion Newsletter was designed and issued based upon past interactions up to the present for Oct 7th, 2017 & is founded upon profile history and recent info from your online email profile. This is meant to be help in providing you with the resources you requested personally for assistance that you would need to consider exploring going further yourself in your desired field for higher accomplishment or possibly another incredible future in something you may not have yet considered. The possibilities are incredible, and almost endless. The terms are open to your needs.

At present we have identified this institution as currently prepared., capable, and most willing to provide to you the access to the personal requirements that you were interested in so that you can use them to attain one of the paths you want to follow and conquer.. If you still are in fact…
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This Formal & Official Opinion Newsletter was designed and issued based upon past interactions up to the present for Oct 7th, 2017 & is founded upon profile history and recent info from your online email profile. This is meant to be help in providing you with the resources you requested personally for assistance that you would need to consider exploring going further yourself in your desired field for higher accomplishment or possibly another incredible future in something you may not have yet considered. The possibilities are incredible, and almost endless. The terms are open to your needs.

At present we have identified this institution as currently prepared., capable, and most willing to provide to you the access to the personal requirements that you were interested in so that you can use them to attain one of the paths you want to follow and conquer.. If you still are in fact wishing to accept the provision and embark on this amazing journey then we urge you to see what the following Instituions are officially prepared to offer you. Based on what you choose you will be able to accomplish your goals in just a matter of 18 to 26 months.

To Review This for what is Currently On File at Your Dispose & to Accept:

Please Check This Out Right Here to Verify & Secure These Edu Resources Of 5900.00 + per Year.
If these Details in Place are in Alignment with your Needs & Preference
then simply fill this in and submit.

Move Here to Process Accordingly at this Time If you Desire to continue the Process for this so that we can complete the forms by the end of the day tomorrow prior to weekend ending.

Thank so you very much for being extremely patient and for taking prompt action on this.. We are very much look forward to having you on board and moving up towards reaching your goals..

Have a Wonderful Rest Your Week!


To be removedfrom these emails & list please reply "Remove" in the subject line or just use this immediate optout option: Remove
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---ADDRESS REDACTED--- No. Forty4 FortyFourNine
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Scam email · 2017

Hello ,

We are trying to reach you in order to let you know it may be possible for you to pursue a new line ofCredit via the methods outlined in the page below.

If you should be interested in moving foward with the acquisition of one of these cards, which by the way could also include special perks and reward programs, if so then please proceed as you potentially may be a great fit for one or all of these options.

Please Access This Page and Select from the listed Options here. When you are on the page, you will be given all the details including with terms, limits, RewardPlans and design choices.

Once on the page, you will be given up to 3 options to select from. Choose one or take a look at all 3 if you like. After you have made your selections please proceed with choosing from the various perks and designs so that you may possibly get your new card as early as the coming week if a…
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Hello ,

We are trying to reach you in order to let you know it may be possible for you to pursue a new line ofCredit via the methods outlined in the page below.

If you should be interested in moving foward with the acquisition of one of these cards, which by the way could also include special perks and reward programs, if so then please proceed as you potentially may be a great fit for one or all of these options.

Please Access This Page and Select from the listed Options here. When you are on the page, you will be given all the details including with terms, limits, RewardPlans and design choices.

Once on the page, you will be given up to 3 options to select from. Choose one or take a look at all 3 if you like. After you have made your selections please proceed with choosing from the various perks and designs so that you may possibly get your new card as early as the coming week if all the requirements are met.

Kind Regards,

BestDailyOnline looking out for our most loyal of readers..


---ADDRESS REDACTED--- #44449. Beaverton, Oregon ---REDACTED---.

Scam email · 2017

Good Day to You ,

We would like to inform you that a program has just recently Opened that will now allow you to proceed with the desired course work you have anticipated, including potential provisions to help you do so with little to noCost at this time.

Should you still be interested in pursuing this course of action then by all means take this up soon to ensure availability., along with the benefitsPckg. and amount included to make it possible for you. Please do so swiftly as space & availability become limited when ImmediateOpenings exist for popular program types and amounts.

Please Confirm Your Details Here on this Page along with Our Application and Verified Program Information.

Thank you very much for attending to this matter so promptly and we look forward to having you on board with our Instituion.






All the…
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Good Day to You ,

We would like to inform you that a program has just recently Opened that will now allow you to proceed with the desired course work you have anticipated, including potential provisions to help you do so with little to noCost at this time.

Should you still be interested in pursuing this course of action then by all means take this up soon to ensure availability., along with the benefitsPckg. and amount included to make it possible for you. Please do so swiftly as space & availability become limited when ImmediateOpenings exist for popular program types and amounts.

Please Confirm Your Details Here on this Page along with Our Application and Verified Program Information.

Thank you very much for attending to this matter so promptly and we look forward to having you on board with our Instituion.






All the very Best to you,,



The BestDailyOnline Team looking out for you

Messages from a scammer · 2017

Has claimed that he broke his leg and needs money to pay his rent in Ecuador or he will be homeless. I asked him for his address on 10/17/17 and he said Yannick Rita Street 21 Ayia Napa, Cyprus

A scammer’s profile text · 2017

Honey am going to send you bank information now please kindly bank in $1000 into this account by weekend
Assist me I asked you for $1k right ?

Messages from a scammer · 2017

Go to western union and split the money into two and send it to the name that I will send to you

Use this name for western union
First name : NORAZA   HANIM


last name : BINTI   AZMAN

A scammer’s profile text · 2017

Address: ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- Missisauga, On L5c3m3
Birth: 20th September,1969
SkypeID: live:carter.murata.nixon
I am a medical doctor / ptsd professional trauma management and I pioneer my own research Inc, firm.
In August 2005 my wife, daughter and niece went to her mother's home in New Orleans when hurricane Katrina got them stuck there. Hurricane Katrina kept them stranded in the basement. I was on a video call with my daughter and wife when the storm intensified with my little girl saying daddy save me but yet I couldn't. After the storm the body counts included my family. I was working for Mayo Clinic in Vancouver. The trauma gave me a permanent scar, I developed phobia for video calls because it regenerates my memory of what happened that faithful day and I had to go through therapy for bipolar disorder after the accident for months on my recovering that's when I started my cons…
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Address: ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- Missisauga, On L5c3m3
Birth: 20th September,1969
SkypeID: live:carter.murata.nixon
I am a medical doctor / ptsd professional trauma management and I pioneer my own research Inc, firm.
In August 2005 my wife, daughter and niece went to her mother's home in New Orleans when hurricane Katrina got them stuck there. Hurricane Katrina kept them stranded in the basement. I was on a video call with my daughter and wife when the storm intensified with my little girl saying daddy save me but yet I couldn't. After the storm the body counts included my family. I was working for Mayo Clinic in Vancouver. The trauma gave me a permanent scar, I developed phobia for video calls because it regenerates my memory of what happened that faithful day and I had to go through therapy for bipolar disorder after the accident for months on my recovering that's when I started my consultancy practice CSDI medical research Inc. and moved to a more private and quiet life.

Messages from a scammer · 2017

I was able to mail your stuff you. I am sure you'll get it at your doorstep.
I want to ask politely because I will be away for almost six weeks, Canada to Washington, Washington to Israel 🇮🇱 / Israel to Guam, I will be in Israel for only 48 / hours. There is anything you will need? I am saying this because if you have any difficulty while I am away. I will not be able to do anything about it. Therefore I want you to send me your bank details. So I can transfer some cash to you before I leave. I will be working from an operational lab and on the vessel. That's why I don't want to contact you.(*Probably it's mistake to 'I won't') And know that you have a problem and I can't do anything about it. I have given my heart to you
Can I ask you a question? I really want you to accompany me through life. Would you like to relocate ? I will like to buy a house in japan. I promise to bring flowers t…
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I was able to mail your stuff you. I am sure you'll get it at your doorstep.
I want to ask politely because I will be away for almost six weeks, Canada to Washington, Washington to Israel 🇮🇱 / Israel to Guam, I will be in Israel for only 48 / hours. There is anything you will need? I am saying this because if you have any difficulty while I am away. I will not be able to do anything about it. Therefore I want you to send me your bank details. So I can transfer some cash to you before I leave. I will be working from an operational lab and on the vessel. That's why I don't want to contact you.(*Probably it's mistake to 'I won't') And know that you have a problem and I can't do anything about it. I have given my heart to you
Can I ask you a question? I really want you to accompany me through life. Would you like to relocate ? I will like to buy a house in japan. I promise to bring flowers to you , chocolates for the kids and smiles to our home. (*I don't have any kids)

Messages from a scammer · 2017

Remain beautiful and special my favorite Wi-Fi lol (wife)
You always keeps me connected... I love you

Kisses Michelle My adorable queen.. Nothing my love though my feelings is hurt

If you need the hard copy of the blackmail tell me.. I will reach people that will deliver it to you

I give you from now till 12 mid night to respond to Viber.. You can't run away.. Or you have your reputation rubbished and still stand a chance to lose the kids..

A scammer’s profile text · 2017

Possible Address
---ADDRESS REDACTED---
Morton, PA
Foreign currency trader at Susquehanna Trading in Philly ---ADDRESS REDACTED---

Other profile names on POF used in past ;
Floortrader52
Fcooptiontrader
Series7trader
Yourbroker54
Downhillallday
Skiman5525

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