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AnyScam™ Scam Search & Reporting

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.

Help Protect Others

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.

AnyScam Scam Quick Reporting

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Reports are reviewed by SCARS Institute staff before they appear in the database. Don't include your own name or contact details.

Learn more about reporting these crimes here.

AnyScam Scam Database Search

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 · 2024

USE ME LIKE A TOY??💌---VICTIM REDACTED---

Scam email · 2024

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💌WhatsApp Meets invited you to access a file


I DON’T LIKE WEARING PANTIES BUT IT IS MAKING ME EXTRA HORNY ??
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Scam email · 2024

For my own safety, I must first perform a safe inspection. I sincerely hope you can see where I'm coming from. Okay, I won't want too much. My safety is vital to me, as I've already stated. We can meet whenever you want. Even if I can host you or meet you in a public place, I must first ensure my safety while you are around. So check first from here. 🤙CALL ME HERE

I'll wait for you, ready to give it my best.


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You could also carry out the action right now.

Scam email · 2024

LET’S CUDDLE AND CUMCraigslist Live! invited you to access a file


SO HAPPY TO SHOW YOU MY PERFECT 18 Y.O. TITS!
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Scam email · 2024

The port doctor's launch came charging out at us, and a big sea turtle broke the surface with his back and took a look at us. Wending their way up the path from the village, that they must have used to enter the forest, Miranda led the fugitives. Someone applauded, then someone else.---LINK REDACTED---

A scammer’s profile text · 2024

Charles dung
No matter how others treat you, always be nice to people who touch your life with dignity and respect.
Engineer @Appledore Marine Inc. USA 🇺🇸

Messages from a scammer · 2024

there are a lot of them in different social networks and apps

Scam email · 2024

MY ASS NEED A SPANKING
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SkipTheGames invited you to access a file


DOES LEATHER AND FISHNETS GET ANYONE ELSE IN AN EXTRA FREAKY MOOD
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Scam email · 2024

My friend, look carefully! This is not spam! Your mail I was given at a dating agency, dating online. I could not decide for a long time to write this letter. The combination of circumstances in my life has given me confidence send a letter. It's time completely rethink our life. I'm here looking for a man for a serious relationship! Are you not in a relationship with anyone? Do you looking for a girl for a stable relationship? Let's start our pleasant acquaintance and communication! You will like it! You can right now see my photo. I attached it in a message. I forgot write about the main thing! My name is Kumushkan . I am 28 years old. I was born and live in Kyrgyzstan. The city of Bishkek. I think that distance is not a problem for you? I have heard about many examples of couples from two different countries succeeding creating happy. Perhaps we will repeat the same story! Each of us …
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My friend, look carefully! This is not spam! Your mail I was given at a dating agency, dating online. I could not decide for a long time to write this letter. The combination of circumstances in my life has given me confidence send a letter. It's time completely rethink our life. I'm here looking for a man for a serious relationship! Are you not in a relationship with anyone? Do you looking for a girl for a stable relationship? Let's start our pleasant acquaintance and communication! You will like it! You can right now see my photo. I attached it in a message. I forgot write about the main thing! My name is Kumushkan . I am 28 years old. I was born and live in Kyrgyzstan. The city of Bishkek. I think that distance is not a problem for you? I have heard about many examples of couples from two different countries succeeding creating happy. Perhaps we will repeat the same story! Each of us has a full right for happiness! If there's a one chance in ---REDACTED--- chances that we can do it, l et's don't miss it! Please, send me a email back ONLY if you are interested in a relationship! This is important to me! I'll be waiting! More information about myself and my life write in the next letter after your answer to my message. I am happy to start our communication! Have a good time, Kumushkan

Scam email · 2024

Hello...
My house is located in the neighborhood.
Feel free to stop by my flat anytime tonight as I'm free. Just respond, please.



























Favorite color
Brown
Vehicle
2001 Mahindra Bolero
GUID
2abdd027-944f----REDACTED---b-af942c307010
QR Code
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AnyScam Scam Database Removal Request

If something listed in the AnyScam Database is yours and is listed in error, tell us here. We'll email you a link to confirm your request, then SCARS Institute staff review it.