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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 · 2023

Dear Sir / Ma'am,

We are sgCarMart Used Cars We are Sending Cheap Stocks Cars to you,

You can find good Condition Cheap Cars both Left Hand Cars and Right Hand Cars such as Pick ups | Lexus 570 | Land Cruisers | Toyota Hilux | Prado | Hi-ace | Fortuner | BMW | Pick-ups | V8 | Ford | Sports | Hybrid | MPV | Van | Truck etc
We have Cars Warehouses in Japan | UAE | UK | Singapore | South Korea | India,
We can Ship Cars to various Country Sea-ports in the World | Such as Africa | Oceania | Americas | Europe | any Seaports in the world at large if you do purchase,
We discounted prices on Toyota Rav-4 | Pick ups | Prado | Buses | Van | Hilux | SUV | Nissan | Wagon | Ford etc, because is our marketing strategy to attract more Customers all over the world,
Get Latest Prices & Information On all Used Cars For Sale In UK | Singapore | India Used Car Dealers, Only Place For Smart Car Buyer…
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Dear Sir / Ma'am,

We are sgCarMart Used Cars We are Sending Cheap Stocks Cars to you,

You can find good Condition Cheap Cars both Left Hand Cars and Right Hand Cars such as Pick ups | Lexus 570 | Land Cruisers | Toyota Hilux | Prado | Hi-ace | Fortuner | BMW | Pick-ups | V8 | Ford | Sports | Hybrid | MPV | Van | Truck etc
We have Cars Warehouses in Japan | UAE | UK | Singapore | South Korea | India,
We can Ship Cars to various Country Sea-ports in the World | Such as Africa | Oceania | Americas | Europe | any Seaports in the world at large if you do purchase,
We discounted prices on Toyota Rav-4 | Pick ups | Prado | Buses | Van | Hilux | SUV | Nissan | Wagon | Ford etc, because is our marketing strategy to attract more Customers all over the world,
Get Latest Prices & Information On all Used Cars For Sale In UK | Singapore | India Used Car Dealers, Only Place For Smart Car Buyers,
We can Ship Cars to various Country Sea-ports in the World | Such as Africa | Oceania | Americas | Europe | any Seaports in the world at large if you do purchase,
Whether our customers are looking for one unit for personal use or dealers looking to import medium to large quantity, we always take privilege to serve all at our best. Regardless of quantity,
DOWNLOAD 4 PDF e-CATALOGS" ATTACHED CARS STOCKS PHOTOS & THEIR PRICES LIST
All cars are carefully selected, hand-picked and mechanically tested to the best of our knowledge before posting on advertisement catalogs.
Download attached 4 PDF CARS PHOTOS & LIST PRICES and Select Cars of your choice and forward it to us so we can send more pictures and full cost details inclusive Delivery Quotation cost,
Quote exactly car you interesting if you didn't see any of your choice so we can search our stock and make it available for you,
If you're ready to Purchase now, Send us your receiving Country.....Contact Mobile no....Your Country Seaport Name..... So, we can calculate the Total cost of the car and shipping Cost ( CIF ) from our Seaport to your last destination,

Contact us via e-mail: ---REDACTED---, ---REDACTED---,

Thank you

Yours faithfully

Mr. Đăng Hồng Bổn,
Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Japan
sgCarMart | SGCM | JAPAN | UAE | UK.
Immagine incorporata
JAPAN-Tokyo Stock Warehouse Address:
〒---REDACTED--- Higashiyodogawa Ward,1-17 東淀川区17 Ku Osaka,
South Korea Office: 쌍용자동차부품대리점 704-8 Seongjeong 1(il)-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si,
Contact person: Masashi Kobayashi, e-mail 📧 ---REDACTED---, ---REDACTED---,
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INDIA Office: 12th floor, Vishwaroop IT Park, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 4007-1 Tel (---REDACTED---,
Singapore Office: ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- 2 Automobile Megamart, 1 Bukit Batok Cres, #02-57 Plaza, 658064,TEL/Fax ---REDACTED---,
Contact person: Manuel Harry, e-Mail 📧 ---REDACTED---,
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UAE Office: Kia Abu Dhabi - كيا أبو ظبي opp Abu Dhabi Mall -Al Majid Building 9 BSt - Al Zahiyah - UAE Tel ( ---REDACTED---)
UK London Office: ASIA CAR - 56-Perth Court, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8HU, United Kingdom, Tel (---REDACTED---,
Contact person: Samira Caribean - e-Mail 📧 ---REDACTED---,
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USA Wyoming City Office: Auto / RV - Laurel ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- 212 S Laurel, MT 5904 Tel: (---REDACTED---
Contact person: Bob Hurt, e-mail 📧 ---REDACTED---,

⏱Hours: Open today 10AM–10:45PM,

Go away what you're doing is a scam. I don't like scammers and all you want to do is scam people go away.

On Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 10:23 ---VICTIM REDACTED--- wrote:


Dear Sir / Ma'am,

We are sgCarMart Used Cars We are Sending Cheap Stocks Cars to you,

You can find good Condition Cheap Cars both Left Hand Cars and Right Hand Cars such as Pick ups | Lexus 570 | Land Cruisers | Toyota Hilux | Prado | Hi-ace | Fortuner | BMW | Pick-ups | V8 | Ford | Sports | Hybrid | MPV | Van | Truck etc
We have Cars Warehouses in Japan | UAE | UK | Singapore | South Korea | India,
We can Ship Cars to various Country Sea-ports in the World | Such as Africa | Oceania | Americas | Europe | any Seaports in the world at large if you do purchase,
We discounted prices on Toyota Rav-4 | Pick ups | Prado | Buses | Van | Hilux | SUV | Nissan | Wagon | Ford etc, because is our marketing strategy to attract more Customers all over the world,
Get Latest Prices & Information On all Used Cars For Sale In UK | Singapore | India Used Car Dealers, Only Place For Smart Car Buyers,
We can Ship Cars to various Country Sea-ports in the World | Such as Africa | Oceania | Americas | Europe | any Seaports in the world at large if you do purchase,
Whether our customers are looking for one unit for personal use or dealers looking to import medium to large quantity, we always take privilege to serve all at our best. Regardless of quantity,
DOWNLOAD 4 PDF e-CATALOGS" ATTACHED CARS STOCKS PHOTOS & THEIR PRICES LIST
All cars are carefully selected, hand-picked and mechanically tested to the best of our knowledge before posting on advertisement catalogs.
Download attached 4 PDF CARS PHOTOS & LIST PRICES and Select Cars of your choice and forward it to us so we can send more pictures and full cost details inclusive Delivery Quotation cost,
Quote exactly car you interesting if you didn't see any of your choice so we can search our stock and make it available for you,
If you're ready to Purchase now, Send us your receiving Country.....Contact Mobile no....Your Country Seaport Name..... So, we can calculate the Total cost of the car and shipping Cost ( CIF ) from our Seaport to your last destination,

Contact us via e-mail: ---REDACTED---, ---REDACTED---,

Thank you

Yours faithfully

Mr. Đăng Hồng Bổn,
Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Japan
sgCarMart | SGCM | JAPAN | UAE | UK.
Immagine incorporata
JAPAN-Tokyo Stock Warehouse Address:
〒---REDACTED--- Higashiyodogawa Ward,1-17 東淀川区17 Ku Osaka,
South Korea Office: 쌍용자동차부품대리점 704-8 Seongjeong 1(il)-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si,
Contact person: Masashi Kobayashi, e-mail 📧 ---REDACTED---, ---REDACTED---,
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INDIA Office: 12th floor, Vishwaroop IT Park, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 4007-1 Tel (---REDACTED---,
Singapore Office: ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- 2 Automobile Megamart, 1 Bukit Batok Cres, #02-57 Plaza, 658064,TEL/Fax ---REDACTED---,
Contact person: Manuel Harry, e-Mail 📧 ---REDACTED---,
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UAE Office: Kia Abu Dhabi - كيا أبو ظبي opp Abu Dhabi Mall -Al Majid Building 9 BSt - Al Zahiyah - UAE Tel ( ---REDACTED---)
UK London Office: ASIA CAR - 56-Perth Court, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8HU, United Kingdom, Tel (---REDACTED---,
Contact person: Samira Caribean - e-Mail 📧 ---REDACTED---,
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USA Wyoming City Office: Auto / RV - Laurel ---ADDRESS REDACTED--- 212 S Laurel, MT 5904 Tel: (---REDACTED---
Contact person: Bob Hurt, e-mail 📧 ---REDACTED---,

⏱Hours: Open today 10AM–10:45PM,

Messages from a scammer · 2023

My love, Among all the women of this world you are God’s best design. You are the proof that the word true love is real. My love, my joy, my life, my sunshine, I will always cherish you. Good morning sweetie!

All my nights and days are filled with the wonders of your love. A lovely morning to you and thanks for being that special and wonderful woman in my life.❤️❤️❤️💋

As the cool morning breeze blows you and opens those beautiful eyes of yours, let my unblemished love put a soothing smile on your pretty face.

Every morning I thank the world for giving you to me. You are my sweetest addiction, I can’t live without you.💋💋💋💋💋😘💋❤️❤️
Today I’m feeling really blessed, and I’m pretty sure that the reason for that is you. I want to share this beautiful feeling with the most marvellous woman in the whole world. Good morning, love

A scammer’s profile text · 2023

I go by the name Richard. I’m widowed and lost my wife and son to a car accident 7 years ago. I was born into a catholic family but later grew up to become Pentecostal, I am passionate about the things i love and love to do, I also enjoy spending good time with the less privileged ones at the orphanage and old people’s home and being creative with my hands in general, I find myself outside a lot, camping is one of my favorite outdoor activities, I don’t watch tv but when i do i like reality shows, love stories, Dancing is my passion, A great portion of my free time is spent dancing, working out, watching soccer, I’m loving, caring and optimistic about finding my soulmate and best friend.

Messages from a scammer · 2023

[Note: although he says he's from Greece, he is a US citizen]

A scammer’s profile text · 2023

Claims to be retired four star general USAF, from St Petersburg, FL, widowed, wife’s name Jacqueline , son lives in Denton TX. Working on contract for UN in Yais Yemen.

A scammer’s profile text · 2023

Tento nick mě psal na skype udajně z Nantes ve Francii a poslal dotku, kterou mě Tin eye našlo jako ukradenou identitu Kira Lee Orsag

Messages from a scammer · 2023

Elmus David, Sun 10:50 AM
For me it depends on my soul mate; If she willingly wants me relocate to Her Home, its okay with me, but if she likes to relocate to my Home that will be fine so long as we stick together as ONE, Perhaps she might want us to Buy another Home, it fine as long as she's the happiest Woman on Earth
I can move anywhere as long as I have my woman with me
How do you enjoy traveling?

Sharon Lee, Sun 10:52 AM
I love it period

Elmus David, Sun 10:53 AM
So what are some of the places you have visited?

Sharon Lee, Sun 10:59 AM
Their’s a lot of places that I really enjoyed.
Can’t we talk of these together
I don’t even have a good passport, mine expired

Messages from a scammer · 2023

two guys that sent me a message by instagram on July 2023.. I never paid attention to my new request because I was one of those people to always be careful of whom you are talking especially is you don’t k ow them.. that’s one thing I tell my son everyday do not talked to stranger we don’t know their intentions with us dummy me here I’m being a victim of one of them.. these two guys are Noah Pena and Carlos Vera both were so kind with their text and answered to both but I keep messaging with Noah Pena it was a daily thing a week after he mentioned that he need to leave to Ukraine for a contract for a peacekeeping.. of course reading Ukraine I got scared and worry about his life but he said don’t worried I will be okay and that the mission was for two months and also he was leaving his daughter Priscilla with the army at the base in Texas.. we keep messaging everyday one day he confessed …
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two guys that sent me a message by instagram on July 2023.. I never paid attention to my new request because I was one of those people to always be careful of whom you are talking especially is you don’t k ow them.. that’s one thing I tell my son everyday do not talked to stranger we don’t know their intentions with us dummy me here I’m being a victim of one of them.. these two guys are Noah Pena and Carlos Vera both were so kind with their text and answered to both but I keep messaging with Noah Pena it was a daily thing a week after he mentioned that he need to leave to Ukraine for a contract for a peacekeeping.. of course reading Ukraine I got scared and worry about his life but he said don’t worried I will be okay and that the mission was for two months and also he was leaving his daughter Priscilla with the army at the base in Texas.. we keep messaging everyday one day he confessed me that he was deeply in love with me… I had to be honest I liked how he treated me with kind and lots of love but of course now I know it was a lie in order to get what he really want from me and that was my money.. around three weeks after he left to Ukraine he came out with a story that he saw a taliban with one of their drones and that he needed to reported to his superiors.. at the end of the day he messages me that he need to tell me something and that the point when he asked me to request a family emergency leave and that will save his life and that Priscilla will always be graceful with me for saving her dad. Now I don’t believe she really exist he just used her I order to get me because I always talked about my son and how important he is for me I guess I was an easy target.. I had an argument with him that how I will do that if I’m not his wife and be answered back saying but you will when I come back to you and Priscilla.. he even sent me what I have to sent the military email addresses ---REDACTED--- and I did I’m so stupid because by now I had some su

Messages from a scammer · 2023

Greetings from Davao East Travels & Tours!

Hello Sir ---VICTIM REDACTED---,

If Moneygram is not also working in Croatia then you can proceed to send the payment using bank to bank transfer. Below are the bank details where you send the payment.

Total Amount To Pay: 2,180€ (EURO)

Name of the Bank: UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES

Bank Account Name Receiver: GIL A. MANGUILIMOTAN JR.

Bank Account Number: ---REDACTED---

IBAN Number: (No IBAN Code, Use the swift code)

Bank Swift/Bic Code: UBPHPHMMXXX

Bank Address: MERALCO AVE. ORTIGAS PASIG CITY PHILIPPINES

Payment Reference Code: EMERKADO



After the successful transaction, kindly email us the bank tr…
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Greetings from Davao East Travels & Tours!

Hello Sir ---VICTIM REDACTED---,

If Moneygram is not also working in Croatia then you can proceed to send the payment using bank to bank transfer. Below are the bank details where you send the payment.

Total Amount To Pay: 2,180€ (EURO)

Name of the Bank: UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES

Bank Account Name Receiver: GIL A. MANGUILIMOTAN JR.

Bank Account Number: ---REDACTED---

IBAN Number: (No IBAN Code, Use the swift code)

Bank Swift/Bic Code: UBPHPHMMXXX

Bank Address: MERALCO AVE. ORTIGAS PASIG CITY PHILIPPINES

Payment Reference Code: EMERKADO



After the successful transaction, kindly email us the bank transfer receipt and we will let you know once the payment arrives. Please be advised that international transfer will take 3-4 banking days from the date you sent the payment.

Scam email · 2023

i will send this to your son, ex husband and the latest porn site and do everything to drag your name to the mud if you don't get back to me. Or a copy to your door step.Screenshot_---REDACTED---_Gallery.jpg

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