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The SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams
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.
Scam email · 2024
I'm married, yet I'm miserable. I need to connect up with someone real since I'm so bored! I can host because I'm single and live alone!If you're interested, how about we talk.=>>---LINK REDACTED--- )---LINK REDACTED---
Messages from a scammer · 2024
The scammer asked me to transfer money from this account:
Bank: Pinnacle Finance Ltd.
Account ID: ---REDACTED---
Password: 123459@
PIN: 4321
I transferred money to these accounts:
On 2/13/23 at 6:16pm PST:
Name: Frank Dwayne
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Bank: Citibank
It was a "wire transfer to a checking account".
Purpose: "For equipments"
Reference ID: 65cc330edc8e0
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/13/24 at 6:16pm PST
Name: Maxene B. Williams
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: BOA466
It was a "wire transfer to checking account".
Bank: Bank of America
Purpose: "For equipments"
Transaction PIN: 199447
Reference ID: 65cc35be54338
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/15/24 at 6:31pm PST
Name: Grey Davies
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Bank: BMO Harris Bank
Swift…
Bank: Pinnacle Finance Ltd.
Account ID: ---REDACTED---
Password: 123459@
PIN: 4321
I transferred money to these accounts:
On 2/13/23 at 6:16pm PST:
Name: Frank Dwayne
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Bank: Citibank
It was a "wire transfer to a checking account".
Purpose: "For equipments"
Reference ID: 65cc330edc8e0
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/13/24 at 6:16pm PST
Name: Maxene B. Williams
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: BOA466
It was a "wire transfer to checking account".
Bank: Bank of America
Purpose: "For equipments"
Transaction PIN: 199447
Reference ID: 65cc35be54338
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/15/24 at 6:31pm PST
Name: Grey Davies
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Bank: BMO Harris Bank
Swift…
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The scammer asked me to transfer money from this account:
Bank: Pinnacle Finance Ltd.
Account ID: ---REDACTED---
Password: 123459@
PIN: 4321
I transferred money to these accounts:
On 2/13/23 at 6:16pm PST:
Name: Frank Dwayne
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Bank: Citibank
It was a "wire transfer to a checking account".
Purpose: "For equipments"
Reference ID: 65cc330edc8e0
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/13/24 at 6:16pm PST
Name: Maxene B. Williams
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: BOA466
It was a "wire transfer to checking account".
Bank: Bank of America
Purpose: "For equipments"
Transaction PIN: 199447
Reference ID: 65cc35be54338
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/15/24 at 6:31pm PST
Name: Grey Davies
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Bank: BMO Harris Bank
Swift Code: HATRUS44XXX
It was a "wire transfer to current account".
Purpose: "Balance payments"
Transaction PIN: 864049
Reference ID: 65cede829c5b8
Amount: $86,000.00
On 2/15/24 at 6:31pm PST:
Name: Paul Williamson
Bank: Bank of America
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: BOFAUS3N
It was a "wire transfer to current account".
Purpose: "For hydrant pumps"
Amount: $150,000.00
During this last transfer, the site asked me for a "COT code" instead of a "OTP code". "Arnold" did not have a PIN to give me to complete the transfer, and he asked me to try and chat with a representative on the website. In order to chat with the rep, I had to submit "Arnold's" email address, and when I asked him for it, I received no answer from him. The transaction was never completed.
"Arnold" and I were matched on Facebook Dating on 12/26/23. His profile is no longer on the site. I wanted to meet soon after, but he told me that he was flying out to Poland for a job and he sent me a picture of his boarding pass, which I included in the photos
Bank: Pinnacle Finance Ltd.
Account ID: ---REDACTED---
Password: 123459@
PIN: 4321
I transferred money to these accounts:
On 2/13/23 at 6:16pm PST:
Name: Frank Dwayne
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Bank: Citibank
It was a "wire transfer to a checking account".
Purpose: "For equipments"
Reference ID: 65cc330edc8e0
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/13/24 at 6:16pm PST
Name: Maxene B. Williams
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: BOA466
It was a "wire transfer to checking account".
Bank: Bank of America
Purpose: "For equipments"
Transaction PIN: 199447
Reference ID: 65cc35be54338
Amount: $45,000.00
On 2/15/24 at 6:31pm PST
Name: Grey Davies
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Bank: BMO Harris Bank
Swift Code: HATRUS44XXX
It was a "wire transfer to current account".
Purpose: "Balance payments"
Transaction PIN: 864049
Reference ID: 65cede829c5b8
Amount: $86,000.00
On 2/15/24 at 6:31pm PST:
Name: Paul Williamson
Bank: Bank of America
Account Number: ---REDACTED---
Routing Number: ---REDACTED---
Swift Code: BOFAUS3N
It was a "wire transfer to current account".
Purpose: "For hydrant pumps"
Amount: $150,000.00
During this last transfer, the site asked me for a "COT code" instead of a "OTP code". "Arnold" did not have a PIN to give me to complete the transfer, and he asked me to try and chat with a representative on the website. In order to chat with the rep, I had to submit "Arnold's" email address, and when I asked him for it, I received no answer from him. The transaction was never completed.
"Arnold" and I were matched on Facebook Dating on 12/26/23. His profile is no longer on the site. I wanted to meet soon after, but he told me that he was flying out to Poland for a job and he sent me a picture of his boarding pass, which I included in the photos
Scam email · 2024
I'm from your city.
I'm renting a hotel room.Come Pick MeeT Up Now??
I'm looking for an older male.
Respond soon, please
I'm renting a hotel room.Come Pick MeeT Up Now??
I'm looking for an older male.
Respond soon, please
Scam email · 2024
Hey.....
I love hard and fast sex....
Do you want to have hard and fast sex with me...?
I love hard and fast sex....
Do you want to have hard and fast sex with me...?
A scammer’s profile text · 2024
THeo Emini se hace pasar por médico traumatologo y a la venta de equipos médicos
Messages from a scammer · 2024
My Beautiful Wife,
I couldn't send the money through the bank because they needed proof that we were married, and we didn't have any marriage certificates. That was why I sent you the mail through the courier service. I didn't declare the amount in the parcel, for the safety of the parcel, so that some greedy staff of the company would not steal the parcel.
I sent you that parcel to show you that I have undying love and trust in you. That's why I wanted to send you the money, then when you get it, you will see how much I trust you. I want to start a new life with you, my love. I want us to use the money to start a new business together in your country, and also buy a house. When I was telling you about investing in your work, this was where the means came from.
I want us to start a new life together. That was why I sent that money. I never knew it was going to be like this, my love.
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I couldn't send the money through the bank because they needed proof that we were married, and we didn't have any marriage certificates. That was why I sent you the mail through the courier service. I didn't declare the amount in the parcel, for the safety of the parcel, so that some greedy staff of the company would not steal the parcel.
I sent you that parcel to show you that I have undying love and trust in you. That's why I wanted to send you the money, then when you get it, you will see how much I trust you. I want to start a new life with you, my love. I want us to use the money to start a new business together in your country, and also buy a house. When I was telling you about investing in your work, this was where the means came from.
I want us to start a new life together. That was why I sent that money. I never knew it was going to be like this, my love.
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My Beautiful Wife,
I couldn't send the money through the bank because they needed proof that we were married, and we didn't have any marriage certificates. That was why I sent you the mail through the courier service. I didn't declare the amount in the parcel, for the safety of the parcel, so that some greedy staff of the company would not steal the parcel.
I sent you that parcel to show you that I have undying love and trust in you. That's why I wanted to send you the money, then when you get it, you will see how much I trust you. I want to start a new life with you, my love. I want us to use the money to start a new business together in your country, and also buy a house. When I was telling you about investing in your work, this was where the means came from.
I want us to start a new life together. That was why I sent that money. I never knew it was going to be like this, my love.
My love, I need you by my side as support right now. I have been devastated...I think my blood pressure is very high right now...I can't even breathe fine anymore.
All I want you to do right now is to follow the instructions the courier company gave to you.
I love and miss you, my queen.
I couldn't send the money through the bank because they needed proof that we were married, and we didn't have any marriage certificates. That was why I sent you the mail through the courier service. I didn't declare the amount in the parcel, for the safety of the parcel, so that some greedy staff of the company would not steal the parcel.
I sent you that parcel to show you that I have undying love and trust in you. That's why I wanted to send you the money, then when you get it, you will see how much I trust you. I want to start a new life with you, my love. I want us to use the money to start a new business together in your country, and also buy a house. When I was telling you about investing in your work, this was where the means came from.
I want us to start a new life together. That was why I sent that money. I never knew it was going to be like this, my love.
My love, I need you by my side as support right now. I have been devastated...I think my blood pressure is very high right now...I can't even breathe fine anymore.
All I want you to do right now is to follow the instructions the courier company gave to you.
I love and miss you, my queen.
Scam email · 2024
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Scam email · 2024
Stranger 01.38
Would you watch your wife get fucked by another dude?Stranger 01.38
Just me and her
Would you watch your wife get fucked by another dude?Stranger 01.38
Just me and her
A scammer’s profile text · 2024
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Scam email · 2024
Just Join With Me Here: ---LINK REDACTED--- Mary With ur Email and then verify ur account with your verification email and then u will get my ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER ETC on there & then Let,s Fuck ?---LINK REDACTED--- Baby...?
Are you really interested for having sex fun with me.? I haven't enjoyed eating my pussy for a long time.. but i love it very much. I really don't want to make money by promoting bullshit dating sites like others. I know there are thousands of bullshit sites and I really hate them.
This lady she uses her Google account to show people child pornography
Are you really interested for having sex fun with me.? I haven't enjoyed eating my pussy for a long time.. but i love it very much. I really don't want to make money by promoting bullshit dating sites like others. I know there are thousands of bullshit sites and I really hate them.
This lady she uses her Google account to show people child pornography
