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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.

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.

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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.

A scammer’s profile text · 2024

I got mysterious invitation on Instagram.com. It is about DJ celebrity named MS PUIYI FAN PAGE. During Yesterday March 16, 2024. I start texing as for date as count two days. Last text that user send is related as financially topic as "investing on my platform. I concluded that all Asian girls are related as Crypto Romance Scams. In the chat text, the user said is in Australia at the moment.

Scam email · 2024

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Scam email · 2024

understand your position.Honestly i can tell you It's totally fr-ee .But in the event that you cannot do this easily overlooked detail then how might i trust you. So I cannot sit tight more for you. Bcz I as of now invest numerous energy for you. If you truly need me then you should do this age check here rain : Just Simple Chat and Get my Number It will simply confirm ur legitimate age. no chargee require from card. it's totaly fr-ee Blue just let me know when it's done. I remember your email ---REDACTED--- . i'm waiting baby

Scam email · 2024

Ok It's not a scam site Blue. Like i said before, it's just a quick check for both us to guarantee we are of legal age and are not hiding anything from each other. i could weed through the guys who are not serious and reliable enough to invite to My House where i feel comfortable. I know it seems weird BUT if you do this for me, I could possibly be the beginning of something good! you seem to have what I've been looking for...... so I really hope we can work something out:)
Please do JOIN: Check Out Me here 100% FREE Profile.
Its really good timing for me to meet someone new! as soon as you do that for me I'll give you my number and address.
waittting .....

Scam email · 2024

Hi can i meet you..?
I'm not looking for money; just give me some time. come to see me..??

A scammer’s profile text · 2024

Si è presentato , su facebook come Katie Jones Tara profilo forse non più attivo, come Brasiliana ,figlia di Italiano e di mamma Brasiliana, dicendo che Katie era il nome della madre, poi ha detto di chiamarsi Diana Amy Jones che vive a Bakersfield (California) ma che si trova in Ghana per un progetto scolastico e poi riunione di famiglia ( il padre defunto aveva sposato una donna africana). Il suo scopo cercare un marito, ma ha iniziato a chiedere carte regalo amazon (ho solo mandato una da €15 e ho avuto conferma che mi contattava solo se per soldi). Purtroppo ho mandato un paio di mie foto che spero non vengano utilizzate per ulteriori loro truffe, solo ora e dopo numerose ricerche sono risalito alla vera identità delle foto inviatemi. In un primo momento chattavamo su FCBk poi l'ho portata su telegram dove ho potuto vedere il numero di telefono e l'username @amy6757. Abbiamo provato …
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Si è presentato , su facebook come Katie Jones Tara profilo forse non più attivo, come Brasiliana ,figlia di Italiano e di mamma Brasiliana, dicendo che Katie era il nome della madre, poi ha detto di chiamarsi Diana Amy Jones che vive a Bakersfield (California) ma che si trova in Ghana per un progetto scolastico e poi riunione di famiglia ( il padre defunto aveva sposato una donna africana). Il suo scopo cercare un marito, ma ha iniziato a chiedere carte regalo amazon (ho solo mandato una da €15 e ho avuto conferma che mi contattava solo se per soldi). Purtroppo ho mandato un paio di mie foto che spero non vengano utilizzate per ulteriori loro truffe, solo ora e dopo numerose ricerche sono risalito alla vera identità delle foto inviatemi. In un primo momento chattavamo su FCBk poi l'ho portata su telegram dove ho potuto vedere il numero di telefono e l'username @amy6757. Abbiamo provato a videochiamarci (volevo realmente vedere chi era) ma credo che mi bloccava dopo pochi secondi

Scam email · 2024

On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 11:36 AM LInnea lee wrote:
I'm looking for a man who is open to trying something new with me so that we can both learn and have joy. I want to see a real guy standing by my side so I can take steps forward without fear of tripping and losing support. I am sure that you are not a lunatic or insane person. This should make logic; check it out here: Here is my personal profile
I suppose. And it will only take you a few minutes. When you're finished, give me a call and we'll set up a meeting tonight or tomorrow. Please let me know if you like my real images.

sent from iPhone

Scam email · 2024

I'm tired of chatting with you. Enough,Want my fb id or my number? here :- meet me online verified Answer some simple question and give an email for verify you are not a robot.then search my name You will see my number there and call me.

Scam email · 2024

why u ignore me every times DRAGON??I will not treat you like other girls, trust me once>> Submit your email here
Don’t need any charge the rest is yours wish. Just Email Sign Up. No Panic Here,If you don't like me please ignore my msg..

Scam email · 2024

Ok DRAGON, I think you didn't find me, I'm really still waiting for u.. I will dedicate u my juicy_boobs & hottie_ass for you, so don't miss me,i'm really tasty,,, You can find me from here :- just click here for see
i'll wait for you and ready to show you my all..Sexxy i understand your position. Honestly i can tell you It's totally fr-ee .But in the event that you cannot do this easily overlooked detail then how might i trust you. So I cannot sit tight more for you. Bcz I as of now invest numerous energy for you.
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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.