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“Hey, man! How’s it going? I miss you! Just wanted to let you in on a new investment opportunity that you’re gonna love. All you have to do is wire me $5,000, and you’ll be a millionaire by the end of the year!”
We’re all familiar with those incessant spam calls and text messages. No matter how many numbers you block, someone will still manage to slip through the cracks and annoy you. So when all else has failed, some people decide that they would rather sink to a scammer’s level than turn the other cheek. Bored Panda has compiled a list below of some of the funniest conversations people have ever had with scammers. Some choose to troll them, while others go the route of making them extremely uncomfortable. Either way, the result is always a hilarious conversation! Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the comebacks that you're going to keep in your back pocket.
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#1
Got A Message From A Scammer, Decided To Play With Em A Little
Laserleader 4 weeks ago (edited)
When I get a call center scam call, I just ask them "can you see my number?" And usually just hang up after telling them not to call because im on the National No Call Registry. If they call back and the number stays available (not a spoofed number) it means I can call over and over as many times as I want and talk absolutely crazy (like reading them bad poetry or just screaming for a minute) until they block my number. One group kept calling me every week this year so I had a lot of fun and got up to 90+ calls to them one day.
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#2
Lisa Didn't Want Help After All
My first text spambot...
#3
I Love Messing With The AI Scammers. I Get So Many Of These. I Just Keep Playing With Scenarios. Some Reply, Some Don’t
Mary Peace 3 weeks ago
Really glad I wasn't on the receiving end of this one, cos my vivid imagination is going haywire here!
winterwidow87 4 weeks ago (edited)
AI is evolving rapidly, but still can't figure out how to make human hands it seems.
If you’ve noticed an increase in the amount of spam calls and text messages you receive, you’re not going crazy. According to a recent report, spam robocalls have hit a six-year high, despite the fact that American lawmakers vowed to crack down on phone companies that allow these obnoxious phone calls.
PIRG reports that this year, there have been an average of 2.56 billion robocalls every single month. In 2024, there were only 2.14 billion each month, so we can only assume that that number will continue to increase. Meanwhile, less than half of the phone companies in the United States have installed the necessary software to prevent robocalls and implemented policies to combat these frustrating phone calls.
#4
Shtewpidest Scam In History
Seadog 3 weeks ago
Reminds me of a scammer that called a friend of mine with the "I'm calling from Windows" scam. The fool didn't even listen when my friend answered "thank you for calling MICROSOFT..." Yep, my friend worked for Microsoft. He had fun with that guy, tripped him up on so many things. (for hose who don't know, Windows is an operating system, not a company. Microsoft is the company that owns Windows.)
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Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Oh boy scammers like criminals INHERENTLY THICK 🙄😂😂I love me some scammers lol I’m kinda ace at playing them at their own game 😂😂
moggiemoo 4 weeks ago
There are plenty of people who are otherwise this wouldn't be a thing.
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Bryan Wright 3 weeks ago
I received a similar threat to my laptop. Pretty scary until I realised what was going on. Now I receive all sorts of c**p from my banks security depts in Ireland, Spain and France. I reside in the UK.
#5
My Office Got An Email From Our “Site Manager” Asking Us To Get Ebay Gift Cards For A “Client” And Send The Codes On The Back To Somebody Named Danny
I tracked their IP address to Enugu, Nigeria and sent this to the number.
azubi 4 weeks ago
Maybe it's become a stereotype that Nigeria is a poor country; if it's still valid I can't help but put into account that to them we are the have-it-alls, so I can't really be pis.sed with these scammers the same way I'd be if they were my neighbours.
Linz Endell 3 weeks ago
It’s more to do with the Nigerian Prince scams that started in the 90s, which means I’m old because I remember when they started! Email from “Nigerian prince” who has millions of dollars in the bank but because of corruption can’t access it, so needs your help. The main impression was that Nigeria was rich, but corrupt.
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Auntriarch 4 weeks ago
I had one just last week saying they'd set up a direct debit from my account. I didn't even bother to check, since it wasn't my bank.
Seadog 3 weeks ago
Worked with a guy that could track you to your actual location. Don't ask me how but he did it to a telemarketer one day that cussed at him. He told the guy he knew who and where he was and that he'd be waiting with the guys boss when he came to work the next day. The guy cussed him some more and hung up. Coworker called us and said he wouldn't be in that evening or the next day and told us why. We laughed and said go for it. He hopped a plane to California and was in fact standing in the guys cubicle the next morning with the guys boss. I guess there's not much you can't so if you have money and knowledge. He said the look on that guys face was worth every penny.
Pferdchen 4 weeks ago
I once had a Nigerian scammer going into a bank in Lagos with fake wire transfer info I sent them 😀 I was pretending to rent a fraudulent rental listing on E-Bay for the house next door. The scammer claimed to be an American preacher / missionary; I still feel kind of bad about pretending to support his fake mission with a comment about "those Godless heathens," but I was very upset about them trying to rip people off.
#6
I’m On The Books Guys. I Cannot Wait For My Appointment
Gebidozo 4 weeks ago
Quintember 37th, at exactly 28:63, under that coconut palm tree in the main square of Buffalo, Liechtenstein.
Space Invader 4 weeks ago
Liar! I was there at the specified time and place, yet you didn't show up!
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Mary Peace 3 weeks ago
February 30th any year is great, cos I'm definitely not gonna be busy then!
At the moment, one third of Americans are bombarded with at least one scam call a day, and the other two thirds receive at least one per week. Many also complain that scam texts have become increasingly pervasive. Plus, with AI advancements, it can be difficult to distinguish whether you’re chatting with a real person or a bot.
Unfortunately, the more challenging it is to detect when a call is spam, the more likely people are to fall for whatever scam is being sold to them. The Federal Trade Commission reported that the amount of money Americans lost to scam phone calls increased by 16% from the first half of 2024 to the first half of this year.
#7
Well This Is A Real One
#8
It's Become My Favorite Thing To Do
#9
Nigerian Scammer
Petra Peitsch 4 weeks ago
Fight them with their own weapons! Personally, if you don't have a smartphone, you avoid 90% of these kind of scams .....
WindySwede 4 weeks ago
Why smartphone? /gen. This is just not an sms pictured?
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Your first impulse when you receive a spam call or text is probably to ignore it. But when you’re on your tenth call of the week, you might be tempted to actually engage with the scammer. Answering the phone and screaming expletives might make you feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders, but the United States Senate Federal Credit Union warns that this might not always be a good idea. Apparently, striking up a seemingly innocuous conversation is a tactic commonly used by scammers, and they’re secretly hoping that you’ll take the bait.
#10
They Accidentally Sent Their Scam Instructions
And then still decided to go through with it… no more responses though after calling them out.
Robert T 4 weeks ago
So do you remember when we used to go to high school together? *darn - I've been outed as a spambot*
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#11
I Think I Finally Found One But I Might Have Scared Them Off
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 4 weeks ago
The one where I am walking around in public and I am not wearing trousers?
Robert T 4 weeks ago
"I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."
#12
Is That A Problem?
Tucker Cahooter 4 weeks ago
Well it is if you walked past the toll gate sensor and you weren't wearing an RFID tag. Stick to the rat-running roads next time
Rachel Reynolds 4 weeks ago
I fell for this one, but they happened to pick a state I drove through with my EZ Pass and I actually had missed one.
Janelle Collard 4 weeks ago
Some scammers in California have been doing this to me. I went to Been Verified and found out - guess what?? it's a scam! Been Verified costs about $33/month but worth it with the amount of spam calls we get on both of our smartphones. The calls are starting to taper off cuz I learn how to block numbers.
Responding to scammers might also put some of your information at risk, without you even realizing. First, you’re confirming that your number is active. And if you reveal your name, they’ll have a much easier time contacting you through other networks or finding information about you online. It’s best not to engage at all, so they won’t have anything to go off of.
#13
Handed The Phone To My 11 Yo. Was Not Disappointed
I usually ignore but he was laughing so hard it was beyond worth it.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Even a vicious conscienceless monster may draw the line at visiting Florida.
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#14
Is This Some Sort Of Scam? Or Am I Just A Jerk?
Mary Peace 3 weeks ago
Why would it be in this list if it was not a scam?
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Janelle Collard 4 weeks ago
Why do they keep answering the scammer? Just say "No" and block the #.
#15
How To Handle Wrong Number Scams
Meanwhile, it’s a good idea to report and block suspicious messages and phone numbers. And while this might sound obvious, don’t click on any strange links. We all know that we should avoid links that appear in our inboxes, but the same rule should apply to your Facebook messages, text messages, Instagram DMs and more. Just avoid any link that you weren’t expecting, even if it supposedly came from someone you know!
#16
Never Heard Of It
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 4 weeks ago
Quite far from Uranus which is good given Uranus is large and gassy.
WindySwede 4 weeks ago
𝗁𝗍𝗍𝗉𝗌://𝗆𝗎𝗌𝗂𝖼.𝗌𝗂.𝖾𝖽𝗎/𝗌𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗌/𝖽𝖾𝖿𝖺𝗎𝗅𝗍/𝖿𝗂𝗅𝖾𝗌/𝗉𝗂𝖼𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖾𝗌/𝖻𝗅𝗈𝗀/𝗏𝗈𝗒𝖺𝗀𝖾𝗋_𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗋𝖽.𝗃𝗉𝗀
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Why Can’t I Ask For Money?
Apparently if you ask for money right away they don’t know what to do.
Phantom Phoenix 4 weeks ago
Pfft!... As of Batman needs my money. Best I can do is an upvote
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#18
Was Hoping To Meet My Next Dinner Guest…
Maybe next time…
Janelle Collard 4 weeks ago
And he improvised that sound + freaked out Jodie Foster!
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To stay safe from scammers, remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t trust any offer that sounds like an easy way to make some quick cash. On the flip side, if someone is desperately asking you to deposit money to their account, do not engage with them. It’s common for scammers to claim that a family member is experiencing an emergency that only money can save them from. Never trust claims like this that you hear over the phone.
#19
I Was Bored And Didn’t Expect It To End So Quickly
UnclePanda 4 weeks ago
The timing is so tight I've only managed to do this once. "Yes, we met at this conference last year, I loaned you twenty bucks, and you said you'd pay it back this year." I had her for a few seconds but then I blew it by dancing a jig and high-fiving myself for pulling it off. She was cool and we hung out for the rest of the conference.
#20
Sometimes My Tourette’s Kicks In Via Text Too
I hate when someone try’s to scam me.
Brain-In-A-Vat 4 weeks ago
(to the tune of 'I predict a riot') "I've got Tourette's , I've got Tourette's" . . .
#21
Is This A Scam? How Does It Play Out?
Blackmoon The Dragon 4 weeks ago
If anyone does ^.^ with "wrong phone number" its a scam. Like cmon
Tom Brincefield 3 weeks ago (edited)
You do realize that literally all of these posts are about scam texts and people knowing it? Then replying in humorous ways. You don't have to point it out to us.
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Unfortunately, there’s not any perfect solution for keeping spam calls and texts at bay (yet). But if you want to reduce the amount that you receive, get yourself on the Do Not Call Registry. Avast also recommends downloading an app that blocks spam calls. You can report spam calls to the FTC as well. And remember, don’t even open the door to scammers. Something as simple as engaging in a conversation over the phone can be dangerous if they record your voice or collect any information on you.
#22
I Find It Best To Just Nip The Whole Conversation In The Bud…
I get about 20-30 scam calls a day along with 2-4 “oops, wrong number, how silly of me” texts. I find that any reference to the police just gets the job done faster.
#23
Your Turn Y’all, What Should I Say Next
Phantom Phoenix 4 weeks ago (edited)
That's a "No, thanks" on the fraud. You can introduce yourself truthfully now, I see if you meet my conditions for make fun of on internet
#24
This One Gave Up Immediately. They Usually Have A Little Fight In Em
eric p 4 weeks ago
This doesn't even make sense. If it's the fathers funeral how could it be "our son"
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Fernando may be adopted, and it was his biological father who died.
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#25
I Guess She Didn’t Like My Picture
So disappointing that the scammer stopped responding to me after this, I was ready to keep playing ball.
#26
Sigh
Gebidozo 4 weeks ago (edited)
Why, it all makes perfect sense. The sender is Jonny Deep, known for being well-endowed and skilled in amorous escapades. His real name is Jonathan Fine, which he states right afterwards. The next question, unfortunately, lacks punctuation; it should read, “Which company? A Re? You walking?!”, expressing indignation over the fact that the other person decided to quit an old, esteemed Italian company selling supplies to monarchs. Jonny, however, kindly reassures the ungrateful employee that he still cares for them, admitting that he is “joony deep”, a slang expression from northwestern Wyoming that means “somewhat perturbed”.
Chris the Bobcat 4 weeks ago
Who is John Galt? I don't know, but I think he Rand away... I'll see myself out now.
#27
So Annoying And Honestly, Disrespectful
Beak Hookage 4 weeks ago
I hope my grandma never does this, in part because she died earlier this year.
Hassel Davidhoff 4 weeks ago
I'm old enough that my gran never had social media and passed many years ago. I'm kinda thankful for that, honestly.
#28
New Guy On The Job
#30
My Reply To A Job Offer
otiose 4 weeks ago
I don't even see that many pictures of vance, but somehow I recognized him immediately!
Kerry Borthwick 4 weeks ago
They got to be careful or Vance and trump may throw a tantrum
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#31
$30 Cash App Scam From TikTok
So I got a message from a random on TikTok that they wanted to give me a "Random Cashapp Blessing". Alarm bells were immediately going off but I decided to see where this went for a couple reasons.
I was on the shitter and could use the entertainment
The ONE in a million chance that it's real I could use the extra cash.
So they asked me "If I send you $5000 now, what will you use it for, be honest"
I made up some BS story about it being my wife's birthday and her car broke down and we didn't have the cash to fix it. So we were sharing a vehicle, but her car needed a bearing replacement or something, and with the money we could replace or fix her car.
They seemed happy with that answer and wanted to move to signal/iMessage/telegram.
Red flag #2, I had already given them my cashapp tag but they wanted to "Add me up and process my payment"
So we switched to signal and continued. They asked for my cashapp tag again and I sent it and they confirmed that it was indeed me.
They then sent me a photo of a pending transaction for 5k with my name on it. Then told I just needed to send them $30 to complete my payment.
Red flag #3 anyone that wants to be a philanthropist isn't going to ask you for money to "unlock" the funds, strike 3 you're out...
They then proceeded to send me photo after photo of "completed" transactions. I told them that it was kinda scammy but if they send me $1 I will know they are real and not a scam. So after some back and forth and a lot of really bad English I finally put me foot down and said "I will not be sending in ANY money until they send me $1 1st"
They then did it, they sent me $1! I was shocked, I never thought they would fall for it. I then told them to get scammed scammer, and that reddit will love this. What should I spend my $1 on?
TLDR I scammed a scammer out of $1 and couldn't be happier.
Kerry Borthwick 4 weeks ago
I'd ask for more then post photo to them of me giving it to charity
Beak Hookage 4 weeks ago (edited)
Like that guy who had this whole thing where he'd trick those classic Nigerian scammers (remember those scams? Sometimes the scammer would pretend to be a Nigerian prince) into sending HIM money. Then he'd send them photos of him burning the cash. In reality the burning money was fake; the real cash went to charity. ...I wonder whatever happened to that guy? His website documenting all his exploits messing with those people was hilarious.
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Trying To Buy A Table Off Marketplace.. At Least He Was Honest
#33
Anyone Else Sick Of These Sad Scam Attempts?
It’s clearly a Philippines country code and the link is a clear giveaway. For those questioning these, they are always scams. I went through a fast pass lane on accident years back and ended up getting a letter to pay the fine. I never received a text or call. Just report as junk and block these. Stay safe out there.
Joke Vermote 3 weeks ago
I don't know about USA or other countries, but in Belgium your license plate number is only connected to your home adress, not a phone number nor an e-mailadress, so this would always be a scam.
#34
But Applebee’s
#35
Nice Try Buckaroo
Kerry Borthwick 4 weeks ago
If I reamber rightly that is unhealthy after 2 hours as too much blood in the downstairs brain too long can cause heart problems
Don Adams 4 weeks ago
Not only that, but the lack of blood flow for a prolonged time is not good for the little fellow. Possible surgery, sometimes amputation.
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BeesEelsAndPups 4 weeks ago
This reminds me of the "how dare you wish me Happy Holidays! You know my family only celebrated Toyotathon!"
Beak Hookage 4 weeks ago
Something NOT getting censored around here is a blessing, really.
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"I'm Not A Scam Anymore." Is A New One
Weaponized Beef 4 weeks ago
Well, Mark, I'd believe her. She sounds like she's turned over a new leaf.
Roni Stone 4 weeks ago
Probably the leaf in that "it's a scam" table above.
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#37
Got This Text Today, Had To Share My Response
Lady Eowyn 4 weeks ago
I got a phone call from a roofing company that's "in the area". I told them they'd have to contact building management, as this number is the front desk at an apartment building.
#38
Messing With Scammers Is So Funny
#39
I Can’t With These Scams
#40
Tiffany
Jeremy James 4 weeks ago
"Mighty fine crop of sunsets comin' up this year. You tend 'em gentle, and they'll glow for ya." --Sunset Farmer
#41
Can’t Scam Me If You Think I’m A Scammer Too
I saved a picture a scammer sent me one time, and I’ve been using/sending it to other text scammers… never heard from any of them ever again.
#42
These Scams Are Getting Out Of Hand…
#43
You Guys Ever Do The Reverse Scam?
The ol' Facebook friend impersonator. I used to just make things up, "Oh hey! How's Jerry doing? Was his rhinoplasty successful? I know he had some complications with the last one."
#44
Angel Bautista Messaged Me Through Facebook And My Nephew Seems To Think Its A Scam
I am not sure and would hate to leave Mr Bautista high and dry if I can help him. Does this seem like a scam someone would come up with? I don't know. It sounds like what he would say.
Blackmoon The Dragon 4 weeks ago (edited)
If he has a phone he should CALL THE POLICE?!?!? there are help lines for that ya know (ik this is obviously a scam just like cmon these people aren't even making it hard)
moggiemoo 4 weeks ago
I once spelt mine wrong on a job application. Crossing it out and rewriting it just made it look worse.
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#45
Still Waiting On An Answer…
Are people still falling for this?
#46
Random Number Sent Me Apple Cash. This Is Totally A Scam, Right?
I called the Apple Cash support line and they said I’d be fine if I sent it back even if the funding source charged it back, but previous Reddit posts say that’s not true. What should I do? If it was a genuine mistake, I don’t want to keep it, but it seems scammy to send cash to a number you’ve never messaged before and isn’t in your contacts.
Jeremy James 4 weeks ago
I looked up how this one works: "The fraudster sends money from a stolen account, and then contacts you to refund the payment via Apple Cash. Since the initial payment was fraudulent, the money will eventually be reversed, leaving you with a loss of the money you sent back."
#48
I Think I Scared Him. Link Sends Him To Micheal Jordan Saying, "Stop It, Get Some Help" And Give Me His Ip
#50
I Love Messing With Scammers
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Peeka_Mimi 4 weeks ago
I was in the Army and I always always always mess with the fake military sweetheart scammers. I also tell them to f**k off in Yoruba because 99.999999% of the time they're from Nigeria.
Carey Jacksonn 4 weeks ago
And they could be tráfficked into doing the work, please don’t do that!!
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My favourite scam call moment was when this guy called me and introduced himself as "Peter... Parker", with a very obvious pause like he'd forgotten his fake name or was making one up on the spot. I immediately started exclaiming in delight over having gotten a call from Spiderman.
Blackmoon The Dragon 4 weeks ago (edited)
Surprised I haven't seen Discord scammers on these lists, I've gotten a couple and normally I just block them. Might try having fun with one eventually, haven't thought about it yet. Actually now that I think about it I think there's one I haven't blocked yet, lemme go mess with them
Carey Jacksonn 4 weeks ago
Please don’t “mess with them”! you don’t know their situation
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Jenna Kay 4 weeks ago
My favorite scammer call was from a woman who was insistent the police would be coming if I didn't do whatever it was ... pay some fee, I think. I acted terrified and told her I was on my way to the police department. She kept saying, no, no, no - she could take care of the fee. I informed her that I had arrived at the police station and the officer wanted to speak with her, as they had tracker her number and were contacting the local authorities, because she had an outstanding warrant.
Laserleader 4 weeks ago
How do I respond to scams? ALL of the above. I block if too busy and the number is obviously spoofed from an innocent, but if bored I will play with them for a while, and I always report the number if its not a spoofed number.
Roberta Surprenant 3 weeks ago
Had scam call on landline and acted like I couldn't hear him. Meanwhile he heard me speaking to hubby, "nobody there, dead line". Poor guy is saying, "I am here, i'm here"...
Peeka_Mimi 4 weeks ago
I was in the Army and I always always always mess with the fake military sweetheart scammers. I also tell them to f**k off in Yoruba because 99.999999% of the time they're from Nigeria.
Carey Jacksonn 4 weeks ago
And they could be tráfficked into doing the work, please don’t do that!!
Load More Replies... Beak Hookage 4 weeks ago (edited)
My favourite scam call moment was when this guy called me and introduced himself as "Peter... Parker", with a very obvious pause like he'd forgotten his fake name or was making one up on the spot. I immediately started exclaiming in delight over having gotten a call from Spiderman.
Blackmoon The Dragon 4 weeks ago (edited)
Surprised I haven't seen Discord scammers on these lists, I've gotten a couple and normally I just block them. Might try having fun with one eventually, haven't thought about it yet. Actually now that I think about it I think there's one I haven't blocked yet, lemme go mess with them
Carey Jacksonn 4 weeks ago
Please don’t “mess with them”! you don’t know their situation
Load More Replies... Jenna Kay 4 weeks ago
My favorite scammer call was from a woman who was insistent the police would be coming if I didn't do whatever it was ... pay some fee, I think. I acted terrified and told her I was on my way to the police department. She kept saying, no, no, no - she could take care of the fee. I informed her that I had arrived at the police station and the officer wanted to speak with her, as they had tracker her number and were contacting the local authorities, because she had an outstanding warrant.
Laserleader 4 weeks ago
How do I respond to scams? ALL of the above. I block if too busy and the number is obviously spoofed from an innocent, but if bored I will play with them for a while, and I always report the number if its not a spoofed number.
Roberta Surprenant 3 weeks ago
Had scam call on landline and acted like I couldn't hear him. Meanwhile he heard me speaking to hubby, "nobody there, dead line". Poor guy is saying, "I am here, i'm here"...
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