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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.

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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 person is using the website ---LINK REDACTED--- to sell Coton de Tulear breed puppies that don't exist and she will scam you out of your cash.

Messages from a scammer · 2017

05/12/2016 11:11:47 Me +353(null) Hey
05/12/2016 12:14:56 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Outgoing video call
05/12/2016 13:16:44 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Outgoing call (2)
05/12/2016 13:42:32 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Incoming call (2)
05/12/2016 17:41:00 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Outgoing call
05/12/2016 19:18:03 M ---REDACTED--- Hi sorry I missed your call
05/12/2016 19:18:15 M ---REDACTED--- I have been busy and now tired
05/12/2016 19:18:16 Me +353(null) It's ok
05/12/2016 19:18:23 M ---REDACTED--- You probably got the new phone
05/12/2016 19:18:29 M ---REDACTED--- You are so fast lol
05/12/2016 19:18:29 Me +353(null) Just calling to say hi
05/12/2016 19:18:33 Me +353(null) Lol
05/12/2016 19:18:36 Me +353(null) Yip
05/12/2016 19:18:42 M ---REDACTED--- Hahha
05/12/2016 19:18:50 M ---REDACTED--- Congrats
05/12/2016 19:19:01 M ---REDACTED--- Is it a black or white?
05/12/2016 19:19:07 Me +353(null) Thanks I think
05/12/20…
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05/12/2016 11:11:47 Me +353(null) Hey
05/12/2016 12:14:56 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Outgoing video call
05/12/2016 13:16:44 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Outgoing call (2)
05/12/2016 13:42:32 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Incoming call (2)
05/12/2016 17:41:00 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Outgoing call
05/12/2016 19:18:03 M ---REDACTED--- Hi sorry I missed your call
05/12/2016 19:18:15 M ---REDACTED--- I have been busy and now tired
05/12/2016 19:18:16 Me +353(null) It's ok
05/12/2016 19:18:23 M ---REDACTED--- You probably got the new phone
05/12/2016 19:18:29 M ---REDACTED--- You are so fast lol
05/12/2016 19:18:29 Me +353(null) Just calling to say hi
05/12/2016 19:18:33 Me +353(null) Lol
05/12/2016 19:18:36 Me +353(null) Yip
05/12/2016 19:18:42 M ---REDACTED--- Hahha
05/12/2016 19:18:50 M ---REDACTED--- Congrats
05/12/2016 19:19:01 M ---REDACTED--- Is it a black or white?
05/12/2016 19:19:07 Me +353(null) Thanks I think
05/12/2016 19:19:10 Me +353(null) Gold
05/12/2016 19:19:23 M ---REDACTED---gb?
05/12/2016 19:19:30 Me +353(null) Yeah
05/12/2016 19:19:39 M ---REDACTED--- You gotta keep it safe and good
05/12/2016 19:19:44 M ---REDACTED--- Be careful with it
05/12/2016 19:19:47 Me +353(null) Fill it pics of you
05/12/2016 19:19:50 Me +353(null) I will
05/12/2016 19:19:59 M ---REDACTED--- Pics?
05/12/2016 19:20:07 Me +353(null) Photo
05/12/2016 19:20:20 M ---REDACTED--- Where did you get my pics?
05/12/2016 19:20:44 Me +353(null) No I haven't any but maybe next time
05/12/2016 19:21:23 M ---REDACTED--- lol haha I see
05/12/2016 19:21:35 M ---REDACTED--- Don't forget to bring me the old phone
05/12/2016 19:21:45 Me +353(null) Money suppose to be in tomorrow
05/12/2016 19:21:52 Me +353(null) I won't
05/12/2016 19:21:54 M ---REDACTED--- Ok
05/12/2016 19:21:58 M ---REDACTED--- Why
05/12/2016 19:22:15 Me +353(null) I mean I won't forget
05/12/2016 19:22:26 M ---REDACTED--- Ah okay
05/12/2016 19:22:30 Me +353(null) Although it's fit for the bin
05/12/2016 19:22:47 M ---REDACTED--- Just bring it for me
05/12/2016 19:22:53 Me +353(null) I will
05/12/2016 19:23:12 M ---REDACTED--- Now you are smiling and happy
05/12/2016 19:23:22 Me +353(null) I'm good
05/12/2016 19:23:49 Me +353(null) No more crap phone Wish could get you sorted
05/12/2016 19:25:41 M ---REDACTED--- A good phone is essential
05/12/2016 19:25:48 M ---REDACTED--- Wow
05/12/2016 19:26:01 Me +353(null) Yes I know
05/12/2016 19:26:04 M ---REDACTED--- You deserve it
05/12/2016 19:26:18 M ---REDACTED--- Don't worry I'll be fine
05/12/2016 19:26:49 Me +353(null) You need just as much as me
05/12/2016 19:27:04 Me +353(null) Especially when you are far away
05/12/2016 19:27:16 M ---REDACTED--- Yea
05/12/2016 19:28:16 M ---REDACTED--- I'm happy you are okay now
05/12/2016 19:28:22 M ---REDACTED--- I mean phone wise
05/12/2016 19:28:40 Me +353(null) Yeah
05/12/2016 19:29:22 Me +353(null) I'm good
05/12/2016 19:30:42 Me +353(null) How are you any how
05/12/2016 19:31:00 Me +353(null) How was work
05/12/2016 19:32:35 M ---REDACTED--- It was stressful
05/12/2016 19:32:38 M ---REDACTED--- And I'm tired
05/12/2016 19:32:43 M ---REDACTED--- What about yours
05/12/2016 19:33:08 Me +353(null) It was ok
05/12/2016 19:33:13 Me +353(null) Not too bad
05/12/2016 19:33:21 Me +353(null) On top of things
05/12/2016 20:05:08 Me +353(null) Are you gone snoring your head off
05/12/2016 20:15:20 M ---REDACTED--- About to lol
05/12/2016 20:15:28 M ---REDACTED--- But you know I don't snore
05/12/2016 20:15:51 Me +353(null) Yeah i
05/12/2016 20:15:59 Me +353(null) Know
05/12/2016 20:16:27 Me +353(null) So you were going to sleep without saying good night
05/12/2016 20:16:45 Me +353(null) That's so typical!!!!
05/12/2016 20:23:40 M ---REDACTED--- Lol sorry
05/12/2016 20:23:57 M ---REDACTED--- Now are blaming me cos you have a good phone to do so
05/12/2016 20:24:03 M ---REDACTED--- You are like this too
05/12/2016 20:24:26 M ---REDACTED--- Voice message
05/12/2016 20:25:49 Me +353(null) It's ok i am only pulling your leg although you should practice what you preach
05/12/2016 20:30:11 M ---REDACTED--- My tiny legs huh?
05/12/2016 20:30:12 M ---REDACTED--- Lol
05/12/2016 20:33:20 Me +353(null) Yeah scrawny legs
05/12/2016 20:34:11 M ---REDACTED--- Haha and tight ass?
05/12/2016 20:34:17 M ---REDACTED--- What more do you wanna say?
05/12/2016 20:34:35 M ---REDACTED--- You got more words for me?
05/12/2016 20:34:45 Me +353(null) Tiny Belly butto
05/12/2016 20:34:51 Me +353(null) Button
05/12/2016 20:35:24 Me +353(null) Fit bod
05/12/2016 20:35:34 Me +353(null) You know this
05/12/2016 20:37:09 M ---REDACTED--- You think I'm fit?
05/12/2016 20:37:30 M ---REDACTED--- Really?
05/12/2016 20:37:32 Me +353(null) Of course
05/12/2016 20:45:01 M ---REDACTED--- Liar
05/12/2016 20:51:25 Me +353(null) No
05/12/2016 20:51:33 Me +353(null) You know it
05/12/2016 20:51:50 Me +353(null) Yeah u probably told that all the time
05/12/2016 20:52:17 M ---REDACTED--- Hahaha why do you say this?
05/12/2016 20:52:49 M ---REDACTED--- You don't even know it
05/12/2016 20:53:13 M ---REDACTED--- But I'm glad we have met and you know exactly what I look like
05/12/2016 20:53:21 Me +353(null) Come on
05/12/2016 20:53:41 Me +353(null) I am not blind and have seen enough
05/12/2016 20:54:05 M ---REDACTED--- Enough?
05/12/2016 20:54:12 M ---REDACTED--- How do you mean enough?
05/12/2016 20:54:20 Me +353(null) Yes as in other bodies
05/12/2016 20:54:48 M ---REDACTED--- So mine is the sexiest?
05/12/2016 20:54:52 M ---REDACTED--- Best?
05/12/2016 20:54:57 M ---REDACTED--- Lol c'mon
05/12/2016 20:54:58 Me +353(null) Yes
05/12/2016 20:55:07 Me +353(null) Come on
05/12/2016 20:55:15 M ---REDACTED--- No talk
05/12/2016 20:55:27 M ---REDACTED--- I find this interesting
05/12/2016 20:55:31 Me +353(null) Chest like wash board
05/12/2016 20:55:33 M ---REDACTED--- I'm laughing
05/12/2016 20:55:38 Me +353(null) Good
05/12/2016 20:55:59 M ---REDACTED--- That means flat chest
05/12/2016 20:56:05 M ---REDACTED--- Wash board
05/12/2016 20:56:28 Me +353(null) Yes you have flat chest
05/12/2016 20:56:36 Me +353(null) No man boobs
05/12/2016 20:57:05 M ---REDACTED--- Flat chest isn't cool
05/12/2016 20:57:09 M ---REDACTED--- lol
05/12/2016 20:57:30 Me +353(null) You have good bod end of
05/12/2016 20:57:38 M ---REDACTED--- lol
05/12/2016 20:58:00 M ---REDACTED--- You gotta tell me the most thing you like about it
05/12/2016 20:59:03 Me +353(null) That it's fit enough to keep pounding me
05/12/2016 21:13:12 M ---REDACTED--- Lol
05/12/2016 21:13:21 M ---REDACTED--- You are so crazy you know this?
05/12/2016 21:13:26 M ---REDACTED--- Damn!
05/12/2016 21:14:21 Me +353(null) Ha ha
05/12/2016 21:14:52 M ---REDACTED--- I wanna call you to put on the cam and show you me
05/12/2016 21:14:55 M ---REDACTED--- But no words
05/12/2016 21:15:12 M ---REDACTED--- Put on your cam too
05/12/2016 21:15:23 Me +353(null) Hold on
05/12/2016 21:18:28 Me +353(null) What do you want to see
05/12/2016 21:20:07 Me +353(null) I know what you look like sweetie
05/12/2016 21:20:14 Me +353(null) And it's good
05/12/2016 21:21:43 Me +353(null) Can't get the privacy here
05/12/2016 21:22:19 Me +353(null) I was gonna send you some nipple action
05/12/2016 21:31:33 M ---REDACTED--- Ok
05/12/2016 21:31:40 M ---REDACTED--- Good night then
05/12/2016 21:31:56 M ---REDACTED--- I need to get some rest because I have to be up early tomorrow
05/12/2016 21:32:03 Me +353(null) Ok
05/12/2016 21:32:18 Me +353(null) Good night then
05/12/2016 21:33:37 M ---REDACTED--- Night night
05/12/2016 21:33:50 M ---REDACTED--- Sticker
05/12/2016 21:34:13 Me +353(null) Night
05/12/2016 21:34:28 Me +353(null) Sticker
05/12/2016 21:34:30 Me +353(null) Sticker
06/12/2016 07:20:38 Me +353(null) Good morning
06/12/2016 14:53:46 M ---REDACTED--- ‎Outgoing call (4)
06/12/2016 18:39:43 M ---REDACTED--- It has been a long day
06/12/2016 18:39:46 M ---REDACTED--- Still working
06/12/2016 18:39:50 M ---REDACTED--- Will explain later
06/12/2016 18:39:52 M ---REDACTED--- Sticker
06/12/2016

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A scammer’s profile text · 2017

I am Dr. Mark Sergeyevna, I am a Medical Doctor/Orthopaedic Surgery and Training Medicine in Syria.

Medical Doctor/Orthopaedic Surgery and Training Medicine at U.S. Army
Studied at United States Military Academy
Went to US Army War College
Lives in Damascus, Syria
Divorced
From Buffalo, New York

Scam email · 2017

He said he is in the Air Force, and the real scott pleus is. He also said he is in Afghanistan and his wife is dead. The real scott pleus is married with 3 children.He wants me to pay 750.00 so we can talk on the phone. That's not going to happen. I'm supposed to send the money to an agent in Nigeria. I know that this is a scam. I hope you can shut him down.

A scammer’s profile text · 2017

Name of bank: Bancoposta Italy
Account holder name: ADEBANKE AGUNBIADE
IBAN: IT63N---REDACTED---
SWIFT code: BPPIITRRXXX
Account No: ---REDACTED---
Address: Via Don Struzo 34, 30174 VENICE

Name of bank: Unicredit Banca SPA
Italia Account No: ---REDACTED---
IBAN: IT02R---REDACTED---
Beneficiary Name: EBHOHIMHEN GODSON GILD
SWIFT code: UNCRITM153V
Bank address: Via Manara 1, 42122 Reggio Emilia

Name of bank: Bancoposta Italy
IBAN: IT10C---REDACTED---
SWIFT code: BPPIITRRXXX
Beneficiary Name: OSAMWONYI MURPHY GOODNEWS
Bank address: Via XI Febbraio 40,
31055 Quinto di Treviso (TV) Italy

A scammer’s profile text · 2017

I am easy going, open minded, understanding, caring, love to traveling, mountain climbing, going to the beach, surfing, movies and cinema, music and musical concert, and sports, etc! I am seeking a relationship, friendship, searching for a lovely heart, supportive wive, and a life companion!

Messages from a scammer · 2017

You see, it is part of our protocol that our account is frozen while we are active service! It's not that I cannot provide financial assistance to my son, it's just because of the timing! I am sorry that I asked you for money, I felt embarrassed to have asked you especially when you refused!

If I had married you before coming to this mission, I would have transferred some money into your account, so that when there is emergency, you can use it!

My love, we have never met in person but we feel good about each other! It was difficult for me to ask you but I felt that you care about Wayne and it was suppose to be a loan! I was hoping to pay back! I knew it was wrong though to ask you because I don't normally like to ask people for help for fear of being turned down! I just felt in my heart that I could trust you! I feel that I am connected to you! You are very special to me!

Scam email · 2017

He from atlanta and work as enginering on oil and gas company. We meet on tangged site and change email addres. He aske me to lend him money $200 usd. For fix his tools for the begining am not wanna sent him money. Now he stay in nigeria coz the company sent him there, was in lybia. Sometimes i ask him to try video call but his ans bad network. We talk amolst 6 month. Am must sent him money but WU or Money Gram, but the name not for him but For his Driver name coz He cant conenction with the bank.

Messages from a scammer · 2017

I have his messages to me and some of the receipts for money transfers to him

A scammer’s profile text · 2017

Works at Ghana Education Service
Student
Studied at tatco
Went to Tamasco
Lives in Tamale, Ghana
From Tamale Port, Northern, Ghana

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