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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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If a scammer contacted you, report their profile link, email address, or phone number. SCARS Institute staff review every report before it appears in the database.

Please keep in mind that a listing is a report, not proof. Scammers steal real people’s names and photos, and phone numbers pass from one owner to the next, so an innocent person can appear here. If something listed here belongs to you and is listed in error, use the removal request form at the bottom of this page, and we’ll review it. And if nothing turns up in your search, that doesn’t mean someone is safe: scammers change their numbers, addresses, and names constantly.

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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.

A scammer’s profile text · 2016

Works at U.S. Army
Studied at UCLA
Went to Loyola High
Lives in California City, California
Single
From Brooklyn, New York

A scammer’s profile text · 2016

Self-employed
Lives in Portland, Oregon
From Portland, Oregon

Scam email · 2016

What's up Chris,

It's Helene Hearn from Princeton. Call or text me -

five seven 0 5 3 three zero seven one zero .

you know, if u have a min..

I miss you
handsome

Scam email · 2016

Security Alert!!!
Dear ---REDACTED--- ,

Our server detects that your email settings is distorted and requires immediate configuration.

To protect your account, follow the URL below to restore your email back to default settings.

---LINK REDACTED---

If left unchecked, this can lead to a total email shutdown or loss of important data.

*Note: This will serve as a final notification to this threat.

Source: Email Administrator

A scammer’s profile text · 2016

His Skype : charles.holmes20

Hi tell he is in Afghanistan, but his IP adress is in USA

Messages from a scammer · 2016

Scammer's message:

Hello,




I was so excited to read from you and thanks for telling me more about yourself, i am originally from United State of America. I work with the US army and Presently in Afghanistan for peacekeeping mission, Guess you heard about the war in Afghanistan and the deployment of US troops here . I will retire in 2 month times. do you care to meet me in person?I will like to know more about you and we can plan on how to meet each other in person, I am willing to relocate if I can find a right woman of my choice. I have a Son, His name is Felix 9 years old. I have been talking good care of him since i lost his mother. I'm a widower i lost my wife 9 years ago since then i haven't date or talk with any woman. Now am ready to start a new life, look for my soul mate someone i will love and cherish for the rest of my life.



I am a loyal, and devoted Man, faithful,…
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Scammer's message:

Hello,




I was so excited to read from you and thanks for telling me more about yourself, i am originally from United State of America. I work with the US army and Presently in Afghanistan for peacekeeping mission, Guess you heard about the war in Afghanistan and the deployment of US troops here . I will retire in 2 month times. do you care to meet me in person?I will like to know more about you and we can plan on how to meet each other in person, I am willing to relocate if I can find a right woman of my choice. I have a Son, His name is Felix 9 years old. I have been talking good care of him since i lost his mother. I'm a widower i lost my wife 9 years ago since then i haven't date or talk with any woman. Now am ready to start a new life, look for my soul mate someone i will love and cherish for the rest of my life.



I am a loyal, and devoted Man, faithful, loyal and honest who's looking for the same woman to please me. Someone to share personal moments with, enjoy life and to firmly hold the blessings of a lasting and undying happiness. I am born to please and not to tease, I am educated with high goals, morals, and integrity. I am looking for a long and forever relationship that can lead to marriage one day, Please I want you to note that; age means nothing to me but just a number I'm looking for a woman who's open minded to have correspondence with.



I am looking for a serious relationship that can lead to marriage one day and I will be willing to relocate to a secure foundation and be with a loving woman for life, age is nothing to me, what means to me is loving, caring and open minded. I have been out of relationship for 9 years, looking for someone i will cherish and also cherish me for the rest of my life.



Get back to me and i will be waiting to read your letter,know more about you, your past life issue and what are you looking forward to in future as well.




Best Regards




Charles

Scam email · 2016

Our Logistic officer has been under detention for the past 9 hours concerning the physical cash discovered in your package by the customs.




I was restrained and questioned for close to 1 hour on invitation by the customs. you should thank God that I was pleading with you to secure the none inspection Clearance and in-bond permit for your package, if we had secured this documents it would have help us gone a long way to follow protocol in my service.




Madam, A complete record of the total sum of $5.5 million US dollars and a gold ring was recorded, confirmed and has been lodged into the exhibit security storage.




We advise and require our customers to give a complete and accurate description of their goods/items. Items that do not have complete descriptions are subject to additional screening unless on presentation of the none inspection Clearance which will make the situation…
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Our Logistic officer has been under detention for the past 9 hours concerning the physical cash discovered in your package by the customs.




I was restrained and questioned for close to 1 hour on invitation by the customs. you should thank God that I was pleading with you to secure the none inspection Clearance and in-bond permit for your package, if we had secured this documents it would have help us gone a long way to follow protocol in my service.




Madam, A complete record of the total sum of $5.5 million US dollars and a gold ring was recorded, confirmed and has been lodged into the exhibit security storage.




We advise and require our customers to give a complete and accurate description of their goods/items. Items that do not have complete descriptions are subject to additional screening unless on presentation of the none inspection Clearance which will make the situation less risky.




Descriptions that may require more complete information include, but are not limited to: consolidation, household goods, chemicals, cylinders, fuels, and laboratory testing equipment, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and personal effects.




The following are examples of items that must be declared to the air carrier:




• Oil-based paint and thinners (flammable liquids)

• Industrial solvents

• Insecticides, garden chemicals (fertilizers, poisons)

• Lithium batteries

• Magnetized materials

• Machinery (chain saws, outboard engines containing fuel or that have contained fuel)

• Fuel for camp stoves, lanterns, torches or heating elements

• Automobile batteries

• Infectious substances

• Any compound, liquid or gas that has toxic characteristics

• Bleach

• Flammable adhesives

• And Cash above $20,000.00




Restricted Articles", are described as articles or substances that are capable of posing a significant risk to health safety or property when transported by air. Government stipulated financial regulation on cash; most dangerous goods can be safely transported by air if they are in approved quantities and properly packaged and handled. Our acceptance of dangerous goods is in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and all applicable domestic and international rules and regulations. This is also applicable in delivery of cash which if declared all necessary documentation will be put in place.




As part of Global security program for both domestic and international flights, customs reserve the right to screen or open and inspect all shipments presented for delivery if it is suspected.




It is a violation of law to tender cargo containing goods that have not been properly declared, identified, packaged, marked, labeled, or documented. Failure to properly identify and tender dangerous goods shipment can result in maximum penalties of up to five years in prison and fines of $250,000 USD to $500,000.00 or more by both parties.







With regard to the above explanation, I personally tendered an undertaken as the officer who registered your parcel, based on personal recognition we were discharged based on the fact that you will send to me immediately the Certificate of origin of the cash




The Certificate of Origin is only required by the British government, all European countries and the United States and some other countries like Japan. In many cases, a statement of origin printed on company letterhead will suffice. Special certificates are needed for countries with which the United States has special trade agreements, such as Mexico, Canada and Israel.

Please Madam, you are required to only send to me the documentation of the source of the fund. If you do not have it, please feel free to confide in me and I will offer my best advice. At the moment you have been given a mandate of 7 working days as I requested to send this to me for submission.







As soon as we receive your email we would update you on the next stage of your delivery .


Ben Williams

Scam email · 2016

Notification of Delivery
Reference Number: NTSC/NT/577336/11
Attention: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Date: Wednesday , 15 July, 2015.
Deposit Delivery Information Details: From London (UK) To Czech Republic.

Top of the day to you.This is a confirmation to your mail.The total estimated shipping cost from the point of pick up to The final destination of the Package as been quoted below.


Shipping Quote for (Reference Number: NTSC/NT/577336/11).

Express Shipment (2 to 3 days) : £ 1,500.00 (POUNDS) --(€2,109.83 Euro)

Standard Shipment (3 to 7 days) : £ 1,200.47 (POUNDS) -- (€1,687.47 Euro)

The Prices includes:

*Collection from Storage
*Customs clearance
*Duties & taxes
*Inland transit to final destination.
*Insurance
*Door To Door Delivery


The Shipment Choice Payment is to be made through western union money transfer with the details below and a scanned copy of the western union trans…
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Notification of Delivery
Reference Number: NTSC/NT/577336/11
Attention: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Date: Wednesday , 15 July, 2015.
Deposit Delivery Information Details: From London (UK) To Czech Republic.

Top of the day to you.This is a confirmation to your mail.The total estimated shipping cost from the point of pick up to The final destination of the Package as been quoted below.


Shipping Quote for (Reference Number: NTSC/NT/577336/11).

Express Shipment (2 to 3 days) : £ 1,500.00 (POUNDS) --(€2,109.83 Euro)

Standard Shipment (3 to 7 days) : £ 1,200.47 (POUNDS) -- (€1,687.47 Euro)

The Prices includes:

*Collection from Storage
*Customs clearance
*Duties & taxes
*Inland transit to final destination.
*Insurance
*Door To Door Delivery


The Shipment Choice Payment is to be made through western union money transfer with the details below and a scanned copy of the western union transfer receipt should be forwarded to us so we can Validate the date of your delivery.


Payment information:

RECEIVERS NAME : Ben Williams

ADDRESS : ---ADDRESS REDACTED---, London SW1V 4LY, UK .


As soon as we receive your email we would update you on the next stage of your delivery .
Director of Operations;
Ben Williams
Department Direct Line;
(---REDACTED---
Alternative Emails;
---REDACTED---
---REDACTED---
(Airexclusive Cargo Services)


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As a reminder of the importance of protecting your personal information, Airexclusive Cargo Services employees will never ask for your Personal Identification Number (PIN) or Password. In addition, you will never be sent an e-mail from us to click on a link to confirm your Customer Access Number/User ID or PIN/Password. If you receive any such e-mail please notify us.


This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Airexclusive Cargo Cargo client. The sender cannot guarantee that this email or any attachment to it is free of computer viruses or other conditions, which may damage or interfere with data, hardware or software with which it might be used. It is sent on the strict condition that the user carries out and relies on its own procedures for ensuring that its use will not interfere with the recipients systems and the recipient assumes all risk of use and absolves the sender of all responsibility for any consequence of its use

Scam email · 2016

Notification of Delivery
Reference Number: NTSC/NT/577336/11
Attention: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Date: Wednesday , 15 July, 2015.
Deposit Delivery Information Details: From London (UK) To Czech Republic.

Top of the day to you. This is to inform you that a package was deposited in your Name on Wednesday , 15 July, 2015, we need you to reconfirm your details for delivery as the rightful beneficiary of the freight deposit. Below are the details you need to reconfirm.

Name: xxxxxxxxx
Address : xxxxxxxx
Phone number: +xxxxxxxxx

As soon as we receive your email we would update you on the next stage of your delivery .

Director of Operations;
Ben Williams
Department Direct Line;
(---REDACTED---
Alternative Emails;
---REDACTED---
---REDACTED---
(Airexclusive Cargo Services)


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Notification of Delivery
Reference Number: NTSC/NT/577336/11
Attention: ---VICTIM REDACTED---
Date: Wednesday , 15 July, 2015.
Deposit Delivery Information Details: From London (UK) To Czech Republic.

Top of the day to you. This is to inform you that a package was deposited in your Name on Wednesday , 15 July, 2015, we need you to reconfirm your details for delivery as the rightful beneficiary of the freight deposit. Below are the details you need to reconfirm.

Name: xxxxxxxxx
Address : xxxxxxxx
Phone number: +xxxxxxxxx

As soon as we receive your email we would update you on the next stage of your delivery .

Director of Operations;
Ben Williams
Department Direct Line;
(---REDACTED---
Alternative Emails;
---REDACTED---
---REDACTED---
(Airexclusive Cargo Services)


Please retain this line in all replies:
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As a reminder of the importance of protecting your personal information, Airexclusive Cargo Services employees will never ask for your Personal Identification Number (PIN) or Password. In addition, you will never be sent an e-mail from us to click on a link to confirm your Customer Access Number/User ID or PIN/Password. If you receive any such e-mail please notify us.


This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Airexclusive Cargo Cargo client. The sender cannot guarantee that this email or any attachment to it is free of computer viruses or other conditions, which may damage or interfere with data, hardware or software with which it might be used. It is sent on the strict condition that the user carries out and relies on its own procedures for ensuring that its use will not interfere with the recipients systems and the recipient assumes all risk of use and absolves the sender of all responsibility for any consequence of its use

A scammer’s profile text · 2016

Lives in Los Angeles, California
From Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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