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Most of us, especially young people, might think we're immune to online frauds and scams. However, according to data from NatWest, people aged 18-34 were the main targets of scams, as 55% say they have been approached by scammers in the last 12 months.

Nobody likes scammers, so, most of us cheer when we see a good scammer takedown. The Scammer Payback subreddit is a place where scammers get baited and burned so bad they're usually left speechless. Here we have for you the most hilarious texts where scammers finally met their match and were trolled, ridiculed, and utterly destroyed.

#1

Sometimes I Feel Sorry For Them

Text message exchange showing a response to a scam-text with empathy and concern.

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Shelli Aderman
Community Member
12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, that’s a lovely exchange, actually!

Brendan Hills
Community Member
12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That will become my scam response now

Thanos'Fingers
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12 months ago

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ZuriLovesYou
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12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They might've just changed a life that day.

Behind you!
Community Member
12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if the scammer did quit, it might have changed countless others too that didnt then become victims. Multiple winners all round!

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RedMarbles
Community Member
12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heartbreaking. F*ck the bully class who exploit fellow human beings to enrich themselves

Joan Allen
Community Member
7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ONLY TRYING TO HELP WHO WANT TO BE HELP. Have you lose your money on any Trading platform. now it can be recovered with the help of MRS Caroline Ross an recovery expat in the highest, you can contact her with. Email: carolineross 651 @ gmail . com

Jenka666
Community Member
12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm. I’m dubious. This stops the number being reported and shows the receipt has an active number. I suspect an increase in scam texts in their near future

Joan Allen
Community Member
7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Take it or leave it this Group is just a page created for scammers to keep scamming and recommending victims to yet another scam, heads up people take all your complaints and recovery requests to Mrs Caroline Ross she is the only solution in getting your loss Money back from any trading platform with she you will get a professional guideline. I was also a victim twice. She helped me recover all my money. Good luck to those who listened. WhatsApp: +447351945412 Email: carolineross 651 @ gmail . com

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11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. That kind of turns the assumption on its head.

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    #2

    My “New Job” Is Working Out

    Phone screen showing a response to a scam text, discussing digital fraud division.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to remember that one.

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Laughing here. This is scammer gold!

    Jenka666
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m stealing this. Genius

    #3

    The Person Who Expertly Hit A Scammer With A "Your Mom" Joke

    Text messages with a scam text response about a flexible remote position.

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    Glen Ellyn
    Community Member
    Premium
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣 That ought to end this conversation.

    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One time I said, "How did you get this number? We're in the Witness Protection program." He was laughing as he hung up.

    Kerry Fletcher
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One asked me if there was anything I needed to work and I said 'a spoon' they said for what? I said to eat my whole a*s

    Nonna_SoF
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can confirm. Lisa's mom is surprisingly flexible for her age.

    Jumping Jellyfishes
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read this in Darrell Hammond's Sean Connery impression voice

    The Scammer Payback subreddit is the community for the audience and fans of the American YouTuber and streamer Pierogi. The YouTube channel has 7.89M subscribers and features the creator baiting phone and online scams. 

    Pierogi is a former cybersecurity professional who was inspired to start his career on YouTube and Twitch after watching YouTube videos. At first, his channel featured videos of him prank calling scammers to waste their time. But, as time went by, the project grew into something more serious.

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    #4

    Couldn’t Help Myself

    Text from unknown number asking for Sharon Defoe, with a humorous image below as a scam-text response.

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    Lila Allen
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed so hard and now my students want to know what's so funny

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    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This wins the internet today!!

    Jenka666
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I genuinely laughed. Wasn’t expecting that

    Miki
    Community Member
    12 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's 23:42, my SO is sleeping and i am trying not to fracture my ribs from holding laughter. :D

    Gen X Feral
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost peed my pants, this is HYSTERICAL 😂

    Who am I, where am I
    Community Member
    Premium
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a good movie, I watched it again recently

    #5

    Nigerian Scammer

    Screenshot of a scam text exchange involving fake winnings and a response asking for a gift card.

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    Bermy
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and while I have your attention Brad, let me ask you a question. Do you like sex and travel? You do? Well then, f**k off!

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    #6

    This Is Mia

    Text conversation depicting a scam-text response with humorous replies about the name Mia.

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    Abel
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I got the song reference!

    kristina law
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So live ya life AYE! ~Aayeayeayea~ ;)

    Celesta
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a truly awesome niche reference and takes me back! Ah, the days of Limewire🤣🤣 The irony. Numa Numa!

    John L
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heh, took me a minute...

    pineapple87
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would work better if the name was Maya, seeing as that's not how you pronounce Mia

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    Community Member
    12 months ago

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    ohnasouga...
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "Mia who (hoo), mia he etc" is part of a song called Dragostea din tei. If you'll listen to the first few seconds, you will get it

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    In 2022, Pierogi and his team set up a "People's Call Center," the opposite of a scam call center. The team called internet scammers for a week, pretending to be victims and wasting their time, preventing other people from getting scammed.

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    As the creator told FOX 7, he would usually do this by himself. "It was kind of good versus evil, the anti-scam call center versus the scam call center," Pierogi explained. "There's going to be evil in this world. And... I think that for every kind of evil thing that's going on, there's a positive as well."

    #7

    The Person Who Let A Scammer Know They Might Want To Double-Check Their Scams

    Text exchange highlighting scam-text responses with a misspelled shipment alert.

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    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I corrected one of those Norton email scams on the way they wrote their phone numbers… 🤣

    Dzjaz
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nuuu, the weak ones might not get it anymore now

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    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be by design. People that do not stumble over obvious mistakes are more likely to fall for the scam going forward

    Ruben Schelstraete
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they really still using a person to write those messages at your location ? ;)

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    Ace
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a deliberate attempt to only hook the barely-literate who will most likely not spot the scam red flags further down the line as well.

    The Abe
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember - poor spelling and grammar in a scam communication is a filtering device. Those who respond are already half on-the-hook if they don't catch the obvious errors, and thus more worth the time investment to try to close the con.

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    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't correct them! Let them keep misspelling words so we know who they are

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    #8

    So Sad

    Scam-text responses depicted in a humorous exchange about recent passing, illustrating an unexpected twist in the conversation.

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct response is "Oh dear. How sad. Never mind" a la Sergeant Major Williams

    Joan Allen
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take it or leave it this Group is just a page created for scammers to keep scamming and recommending victims to yet another scam, heads up people take all your complaints and recovery requests to Mrs Caroline Ross she is the only solution in getting your loss Money back from any trading platform with she you will get a professional guideline. I was also a victim twice. She helped me recover all my money. Good luck to those who listened. WhatsApp: +447351945412 Email: carolineross 651 @ gmail . com

    #9

    Omg Is This What I Think It Is

    Text exchange demonstrating typical scam-text responses, featuring inquiries about a mistaken identity.

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    Joan Allen
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take it or leave it this Group is just a page created for scammers to keep scamming and recommending victims to yet another scam, heads up people take all your complaints and recovery requests to Mrs Caroline Ross she is the only solution in getting your loss Money back from any trading platform with she you will get a professional guideline. I was also a victim twice. She helped me recover all my money. Good luck to those who listened. WhatsApp: +447351945412 Email: carolineross 651 @ gmail . com

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    Pierogi isn't just some Internet vigilante; he's not against working with the government. Recently, as he's told TIME, he started feeding federal authorities information about scam rings. "All different sorts of agencies have knocked on my door," he said. 

    #10

    I Guess I Came On Too Strong

    Screenshot of a scam-text conversation highlighting responses to a wrong number text about law enforcement.

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't seem to matter what you say. They still stick to their scripts.

    CurlyFry
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that they did not react, they probably were like🗿

    Jayjay
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is taking scams to another level :)

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is something I would do. I've actually done something similar, to someone, in person. Ah, the look in their eyes.

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is clever, I like it.

    #11

    How Am I Doing Lmfao

    Text message conversation with reversed words as clever scam-text response tactic.

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    Rob D
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gonna start typing all bored pandas censor words backwards. Testing: kcuf yeah!

    Kare Deter
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a gnikcuf ralucatceps aedi! on erom PB srosnec!!!!

    Robert T
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .ffo tghir k**f yldniK :D

    BookFanatic
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    knihT d'I teg derif fi I deirt siht ta krow?

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must've got Zantanna from the DC comics by mistake.

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    #12

    There Was An Attempt

    Scam-text-response screenshot with suspicious dialogue questioning identity.

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    Hmmm hmmmm
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were planning to go through all the names randomly asking

    The creator also draws attention to the fact that it can be hard to put scammers behind bars. When people seek justice, often authorities of multiple countries have to be involved. Also, you'd need victims who would be willing to testify, which doesn't happen often. "We're making it harder for the scammers, but they're also getting smarter," Pierogi told TIME. "It's this cat-and-mouse game."

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    #13

    First Attempt And I Have No Self Control

    Scam text response showing a humorous reply to an invitation for yoga.

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    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fair enough reason to not do yoga.

    JM
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I snort laughed at this - is that a nose poop?

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    #14

    Had To Be Reminded

    Scam text message claiming a payment error with a phishing link, replied to humorously.

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    brandyy17
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    scammers include links in these always so this scammer screwed up and got caught

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    Sarah K
    Community Member
    Premium
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Update your informations

    Jason Kennith
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't the account be cancelled, not limited? The amount of typos these scammers type baffles me.

    Cristi nah
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You forgot the phishing fake link..."

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    #15

    This Is How I Deal With These Assholes

    Scam text responses featuring a fake property inquiry and a fraudulent subscription charge message.

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    Costco card
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here's the text if anyone needs it for "personal use" Thanks for joining "Daily Wonders"! ✨🤩 $299.95 has been billed to your wireless account for a non-refundable yearly subscription. Get ready for a new fun fact each day! 🤑 Here's your first fun fact to get things rolling: Receiving a new fact each day means you'll know 365 new facts in a year! Enjoy your daily dose of wonder 🏆

    Chad Olin
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, now that's comedy GOLD!! I'm definitely using that one. I've used "Congratulations, you've been successfully enrolled to (Pornhub logo here) exclusive Pro account. You card has successfully been charged $399.00 for an annual subscription, It appear on your statement as **Nutfux** next billing cycle. I have been sworn at, told to CANCEL imm, everything under the sun...then they NEVER text back!!! Works every time. I'm going to use yours, too!!

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    What is it exactly that scambaiters like Pierogi do? Aside from wasting their time and holding up the phone lines, scambaiters also expose their personal information or even target them with cyberattacks. Another popular streamer and scambaiter Kitboga told NPR how he's sometimes able to get bank account details, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and other info out of scammers.

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    #16

    Short And Sweet…

    Text conversation with unsettling images, illustrating a response to scam-text-responses scenario.

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have added " you scammers sure do get around. He's very upset!"

    Gen X Feral
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🙈 Holy cow! That's nightmare fodder

    #17

    Too Hard Too Fast?

    Text exchange showcasing humorous scam-text-responses regarding a skin treatment appointment.

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    HappyBink
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woo Hoo sounds like a Party!!! 🎉

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I go too? Just kidding, I'm allergic to bleach. LOL

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what the heck kind of scammers says something so specific: skin treatment??

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    #18

    Wanna Date?

    Humorous scam-text response exchange with playful dialogue about dating sites and the Dark Lord.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Did you buy the whips and chains? Are you ready to feel pain and pleasure"

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it could have been a good time.

    Gen X Feral
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya big chicken 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LMAO they weren't ready for commitment or they entered the WRONG dating site! LOL

    Abel
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My body (and soul) is not ready!!"

    Scambaiters usually assume some other persona when talking to scammers. For Kitboga, one of their names is an elderly woman, Edna, inspired by his grandmother. One of the reasons the streamer began scambaiting on his channel was because his grandmother fell victim to fraudsters: he found out she was paying for multiple internet and cable packages.

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    #19

    Not In The Mood Today… LOL

    Text conversation involving a scam attempt and a humorous response, showcasing common scam-text responses.

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    Kare Deter
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But I want to scam you" lol

    Happynyss
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol this needs to be higher

    Pandamonium Pandas Pandie
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    out of context but ur fur baby (ur prof pic) is so cute and happy!!!!!

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I am and my heart will go on and on and on!"

    Joan Allen
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take it or leave it this Group is just a page created for scammers to keep scamming and recommending victims to yet another scam, heads up people take all your complaints and recovery requests to Mrs Caroline Ross she is the only solution in getting your loss Money back from any trading platform with she you will get a professional guideline. I was also a victim twice. She helped me recover all my money. Good luck to those who listened. WhatsApp: +447351945412 Email: carolineross 651 @ gmail . com

    #20

    Simple But Sweet

    Chat screen showing a cybersecurity expert identifying a scam-text-response about rental inquiries.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hard thing to buy into is that someone who is in cyber security is using Cricket. I was with them until my identity got stolen.

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oof! they're battery is down to 1% How'd they manage to even chat? LOL

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    12 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nigerian? Must be a prince of a guy.

    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how did they get their IP Address?

    brandyy17
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    guy tried to scam someone who finds these kinds of ppl for a living

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    #21

    I Saw Someone Do This 1 Trick. So I Wanted To See

    Text message exchange showing a scam-text response conversation.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try hearing Emily Litella doing that, it adds so much.

    Emily Phillips
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it. Don't forget to add the nevermind at the end

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    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry, I'm hard of hearing, can you type louder, please?

    Adam Belaire
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stone Cold Steve Austin approves.

    Sophia Pandia de Delphia
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I heard Stone Cold Steve Austin.eaxh time...and against my will. I hated his character and "what" after everything, which fans still do almost 30 years later! But I have to give credit where credit is due. "What?"

    Happynyss
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao another one that deserves to be higher 😂

    CurlyFry
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, I'm already there

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    Kitboga then realized he could manipulate the scammers under the guise of an older woman. "The initial drive or mission was, if I spent 10 minutes on the phone, then that was 10 minutes that that scammer wasn't talking to my grandma or your grandma," he explained to NPR.

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    #22

    The Person Who Cursed A Scammer With Dark, Dark Magic

    Text message with question asking "Is this Laura?" followed by an unsettling image response in a scam-text context.

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    Enclave destroyer
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you ever think the devil gets scam calls cause his Nokia still works well in hell?

    Random Jackass
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd ask him, but that sumbitch stopped taking my calls.

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    SirWriteALot
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Annie? Are you okay? Are you okay, Annie?

    Rafael
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    g̴̭͚̦̹̓ō̷̦̫̲͔͓̺̖͊̅͛̾̑̓̒̆̍͠ ̷̱̻̖͚̹͚̺̇͋̃́̏̏́͐͌͐͗̉̀̕͠ả̵̛͍̃̏̓́͑̾̅̈͊ŵ̷̧̤̜̰̘̭̯̝͙͖̯̜̱̣̗̓̂̈́͂̽̃̆̾̎̄̈́̌̀͐͠ͅͅą̸̧̰̰̙̹̩̿͆̔̃͌͒͋͌̋͂̋͗y̷̡̺̣̝͉͙̦̒͋̐̌͘͘

    char
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ņ̴͈̠̹͉̥̤̙̀͆̿̅̀̎̉̊͒̚̕͝͝͝ò̵̡̙̜̣̱͎̟̬͙̮͕̙̤̃̑̿̒͜,̸̜̙̣͙͖̯̇̀͂͌͒̀̄̆͛̔͑̚͠ͅ ̴̢̩͙̲̠͕͕̮̳̹̼̼̣̼̟̣́̐̆́͂́̈́̍̒̄͝y̴̧͉̼͔̯͚̠̫̦͓̬̘̟͍͆͐̄͆͐ơ̷̼̮͉̄̑̀̀̀̽͛̅͊̕͠ṷ̵͍͖̦̘̦͓̻̜͚͒̇̽̈́̒̃͒̊̈́̇͘̚̚ ̷̨̛̛̥̬̟̙̬͋͌̓́́̐̌̒̈́̀̕̚g̷̡͕͚͈̹̪͓̤̰̬͈͈̰͔͊̊̐͝͠͠ȏ̵̬͔̝̑̋͒̈͠ ̵̝͔̜̇̋̈́̐͆̈́̇̈́͝͠͠͝ä̴̢̮͚̙̘́͒͆̀̇̓̉͠w̴̥͙̻̫̉̍͛̄͑̽̋̂̀̽̚͜͝ả̸͔͕̪̬͓̠͓̯ý̶̭͂̾͒͛́́́̑̈́͋͝

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    Dankster
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's some creepypasta for dinner

    Miki
    Community Member
    12 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ḧ̵̹́ạ̷̲́̔ĺ̶͙l̸̩̃ö̵̤́̏w̷̨͒͝e̷̟͝d̶̡͓̈́̈́ ̴̹͛̀a̶̝̎͌r̶̳͌̎e̷̪͗ ̸̟̠͒̏t̷̼̣̔h̷͉̆ȅ̶̍͜ ̵̢̃Ó̴̡͖r̷͔̋i̷̮͍̇̔. (zalgo.org)

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    #23

    It’s Become My Favorite Thing To Do

    Screenshot of a humorous scam text response claiming to be Batman.

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    Rizzo
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Fred. Fred from the fisting workshop? Oh, you must remember me. ;)

    Chad Olin
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do that to scam texts. It's always something weird like the fisting or I ask if they are the clinic and if they have my STI results or if they determined the strange rash on my butt. It works every time!!! Hahaha 😂

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy coincidence Batman! I'm Robin!

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Mom smokes in the car. Jesus is okay with it, but don't tell Dad".

    #24

    Too Harsh

    Scam-text response showing a witty reply to a spam message on a smartphone screen.

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    brandyy17
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its probably true. alot of scam places their workers r forced to work thru threats or theyve been kidnapped to work. others r just jerks who got nothing better to do.

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    CurlyFry
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, that is highly likely

    Another scambaiter Jim Browning hacks into scammers' computers and CCTV cameras and shows his viewers how the fraudsters are reacting to the baiting in real time. In one operation together with the Australian ABC News, he gained access to a scammer's computer and shared the screen with the journalists as the scam of an Australian man took place.

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    #26

    The Person Who Tried To Scam Someone With A Truly Special Name

    Screenshot of humorous scam-text-responses conversation with sarcastic remarks.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    12 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only know one person with the nickname beefie/beefy and the chances of you having Ian Botham's phone number is pretty slim!

    Basko
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got spam from someone claiming to be Sandy Woodcock from some company. Later I checked the company and there really was Sandy Woodcock there...

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And what's the name of this new little bundle of joy?" "BEAFIE!!"

    g90814
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey my cousins name is Beafie!

    #27

    Not Quite Payback But Felt Good

    Text exchange showing scam-text-responses to a suspicious safety request.

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    John Dilligaf
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get this scam. They send you a random 6 digit number - what's the scam?

    The Goo King
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are trying to create an account linked to the targets phone number, but need the verification to finish setting up. The account will be used for identity theft of the target, or just to create a new account for scamming others, which leads back to the wrong person when traced.

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    PeepPeep the duck
    Community Member
    12 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These ones were fun for me for a while, where I was near Dubbo was no where near people or a town on a farm, so I gave them the address 😂 and they’d always message back with ‘oh wow that’s close/ or an easy location for my brother/friend with a truck to pick up’ 😂 (if anyone was dumb enough to come, it was their own fault as farmers don’t like trespassing, especially rural ones with little people contact 😂

    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say i only got letters and send F-A-H-C-U-E

    Lance Peters
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They sign up for something using your phone number. The code is verification for signing up. Then your number is linked to future scams.

    After the reporters reached out to the man and warned him about a possible scam, the man unfortunately didn't believe them. He supposed that ABC News were the scammers. '"A lot of the time the scammers build up a rapport with their victims," Browning explained. "I've seen scammers completely turn this around, even though I've warned the victim that the person you're speaking to is a scammer."

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    #28

    Straight To The Point

    A humorous text exchange responding to a suspected scam-text message.

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    #29

    Glad To See The FBI Has Begun Stepping In On Scammers

    Text conversation with humorous impersonation of an FBI agent, related to scam-text-responses.

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    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol that ID is for fox mulder

    Stuart
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best part is they don't realise that Toronto is in Canada and there is no FBI here.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's exactly what the FBI wants you to think.

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    Ansi
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The truth is out there. (Insert your own x-file jokes while humming the theme song)

    Ron Man
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol Toronto FBI should be a new TV show

    CanadianDimes
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just them the whole time realizing they have no jurisdiction and the RCMP and OPP letting them come on ride alongs

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    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the FBI operate from Canada now....cool.

    Joan Allen
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take it or leave it this Group is just a page created for scammers to keep scamming and recommending victims to yet another scam, heads up people take all your complaints and recovery requests to Mrs Caroline Ross she is the only solution in getting your loss Money back from any trading platform with she you will get a professional guideline. I was also a victim twice. She helped me recover all my money. Good luck to those who listened. WhatsApp: +447351945412 Email: carolineross 651 @ gmail . com

    Dee Rutherford
    Community Member
    12 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Toronto FBI??? Canada is now a state??? Do they know??/s

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    #30

    Bored With Them Now So I Just Do This

    Scam text message offering a high-paying online job, highlighting potential fraud.

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    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whew! Too much work for me. I'm tired just looking at it.

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    Scambaiting isn't always successful, but it is, however, almost always entertaining. Which of these texts made you laugh the most, Pandas? Do you have any similar scammer takedowns to share from your own experience? Don't hesitate and do so in the comments! And, if you want to see more scammers getting owned, check out our other posts here and here!

    #31

    I’m A Lil New To This

    Text message exchange about a staff picnic, showcasing a humorous scam-text response.

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    Broadredpanda
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll s**t this one out thank you ;(

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't lie to me Aisha! Last time it turned into a Satanic cult sacrifice of the intern followed by the barbecue of his body before the cannibal feast. Of course I'm up for it but you're doing the talking this time when the police arrive

    #32

    The Person Who Was Just Trying To Give A Scammer A Deal

    A screenshot of scam-text responses discussing a piano sale offer with a mistaken number apology.

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    #33

    The Person Who Gave A Scammer Detailed Instructions The Specifics Of Their Home

    Text exchange showing a scam text conversation about selling property, featuring a humorous response about a "butcher room."

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    Panda-sized Potato
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's that lovely house in Texas. The family is a bit weird. The big son is pretty nifty with a chainsaw. The bbq they make can vary in taste person to person, but is to die for.

    Some guy
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The funny thing is that that house is now a restaurant. The jokes pretty much write themselves, don't they?

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    #34

    Omg They Sent It Again

    Scam text responses involving fake PayPal message, humorous reply highlighting scam awareness in text conversation.

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    AE
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One slipped by the censors! My eyes! My eyes! Oh, the humanity!

    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw it and literally died. *is dead now*

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    #35

    How My Buddy Deals With Scams

    A scam text message and humorous response, highlighting scam-text-responses.

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    Panda-sized Potato
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand who that scam would work on? Are there women waiting for random strangers to tell them their favorite sex positions? And that link. It's basically them trilling the keyboard a few times, the adding an "18" at the end.

    #36

    Straight To The Point

    Text conversation with a playful response to a scam text, featuring a woman's smiling photo.

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    Kare Deter
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    +1 320-425-0120 - those "X"'s did nothing to hide the number.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She gets around. I have received a few texts from her.

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    #37

    Are You Ready?

    Scam-text responses with suspicious job offer and eerie image included in a chat.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet Shirley didn't sleep that night!

    Betta Fish
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look at the email her name is actually "Ovivia"

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    JoeKing
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shirley's been on here twice.. She really really wants to employ people.

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    #38

    April Fools

    Text conversation with replies "April fools" to scam-text responses.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Says the idiot that kept going after the first two "April fools".

    Broadredpanda
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of those replies was actually correct! My name is April you fool! Unusual middle name but whatever!

    #39

    The Person Who Let A Scammer Know They Already Have Plans Tomorrow

    Text exchange highlighting humorous scam-text responses with emojis and witty replies.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you an idiot? Hahaha!

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Says the idiot running the scam.

    #40

    First Time, How I Do?

    A humorous exchange in a scam text response, discussing a fake job offer and responding skeptically.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another f word. I am now tainted forever. Thanks for nothing BP! 😭

    Shesa
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to open that champagne bottle I saved for this...

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    Kare Deter
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it's legit. Could be BP looking for a censor since theirs seemingly quit.

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    #41

    Sick Of These Motherfuckers, Been Texting Me For 4 Years… Im Not Trent!!!

    Text conversation showing humorous response to scam-text-responses about a real estate offer.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that took an interesting turn.

    Regina Holt
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanna hear that reply in the voice of a Teletubby

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    #42

    I Messed It Up. Make Fun Of Me

    Text message conversation illustrating scam-text-responses with an unknown sender.

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    #43

    Got ‘Em

    Text exchange highlighting scam-text-responses with threat warning in blue bubbles.

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    Betta Fish
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for the comment by Gabrielle, /s means sarcasm. Just saying!

    Gabrielle
    Community Member
    12 months ago

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    Encouraging a harmful stereotype about people who already have rough lives due to mental illness... Real funny /s.

    Sian E
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh, I have a severe mental health condition and I'd absolutely play into that with a scammer.

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    #44

    Bro Got A Little Upset

    Text exchange showing potential scam responses about a history facts service and a harsh message.

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    Kaycee Friend
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would a person think these thoughts? 😮‍💨

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Harsh. Sarah could have least have offered to be friends first.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    12 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😐😶😐😶😐😶

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