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It seems that scammers are getting more elaborate to trick people out of their money every single day. From phishing emails to copycat websites, from romance scams to fake charities, there seems to be endless schemes to trick clueless folks into giving up their cash.
Sometimes, however, targeted folks are not as clueless as the scammers like to believe. On the contrary, sometimes vigilant people are aware of the tricks a scammer is playing on them and they serve them a sweet taste of their own medicine.
Below we wrapped up a collection of posts that show scammers getting owned, caught red-handed and given a well-deserved cold shower.
After you’re done scrolling through this article, make sure to check out Bored Panda’s previous feature with more scammers who got served a lesson and ended up regretting their nasty deeds.
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#1
Scam Text Message. Tricking Them With Cat Facts!
Isaac Harvey 2 years ago (edited)
Cats with a 'tortoiseshell' fur coloring are almost always female. Male 'torties,' as they are sometimes called, are rare and usually sterile.
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
I was today years old when I learned that I was in Talkeetna while said cat was the mayor! Looking back, I do recall feline fine while in the area...
Scott Rackley 2 years ago
Random Cat Facts: Domesticated Bengal cats adore water from kittenhood. They are known to enjoy showers, baths, swimming, and squirting them with a spray bottle encourages play. (personal experience)
Miriam L 2 years ago
I think I've seen this before. It goes on for a while and is quite interesting
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
I need to find the rest of it, someone just sent me my first scam WhatsApp and I’ve used this one on them!
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Synlover Too 2 years ago
🤣 OMG! I laughed so hard at this I almost peed myself 😱 Good clap back. You ROCK!
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#2
Whatsapp Scam, I Don’t Know Why They Didn’t Respond?
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
Ha ha, they instantly blocked them as that last message was never delivered!
Omima mimi miki 2 years ago
I love this one but they should have just let it ride after murdered that person. . . lol
#3
Learn The Script, Break The Script
EmbersAreOut 2 years ago
LIGHT LEAPING!!!!! or just plain old teleportation lol
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censorshipsucks 2 years ago
I did this with a catfish once... she claimed to be in "joburg" but according to the distance thingy on tinder she was 1500km away, meaning cape town. So I said ok let's meet, and she was like yeah, half an hour, and I was like dude, you can't get here in half an hour unless you have a convenient SR71 blackbird and a license to land on public roads.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Sure, anyone making that type of commitment, I'll show you what I look like. When you get here.
To find out more about the mind of the scammers, as well as the most popular online scams and what can we do protect ourselves, we reached out to Daniel Markuson, the cybersecurity expert at NordVPN.
“Usually, scammers choose their victims quite randomly,” Markuson said. “However, people who don’t take care of their digital hygiene get scammed much more often because they are much less cautious and share their personal information online a lot.”
The cybersecurity expert explained that having a lot of personal information about their victim helps criminals to make their scams look much more trustworthy.
#4
Message I Got From My "Grandma" A While Ago
Sponge Blob 2 years ago
I wouldn't want you to die in a barn fire. Unless you scam people that is.
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assdog 2 years ago
My nana bless her soul RIP would send cheques to "save the donkey foundation", "adopt a leopard, elephant" etc etc . She would go to the post office and mail all these cheques of to stupid fukin scammers monthly in India. I live abroad and i and my familly didn't know about this until she blew her entire savings and then the heating for the small cottage was turned off. She died penniless. FFS. One of my friends set up this re-scam website/phone number or something so that when anytime the wanker tried to phone etc they would have to pay for it themselves which made us feel better. We obviously never got any donkey's or elephants or leopards but it felt nice knowing the f*****s were being f****d!!! F**k you scammers. Apologies for my language but i hope you all agree that this is how we felt.
Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
The concept of 'bussiness' intrigues me. Tell me more about 'bussiness', Grandma, you know how much i like buses.
TonyTee 2 years ago
If you f**k with my head like that and I get a scam message from one of my deceased loved ones I’m liable to set that barn fire myself, after I remove the barn animals and get the mother****er inside alone. Simply put, I’d fly off the handle.
Daniel Greene 2 years ago
May they be struck by lightning 10 times for every person they've hurt.
#5
Well That Escalated Quickly (Common Whatsapp Scam That I Have Been Getting)
2CentSally 2 years ago
"is this so-and-so number?" (Yes it is) "sorry I have the wrong number" 🤦🏻♀️
QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
I like to scan large amounts of the phone book and insert them into scammer chats.
Synlover Too 2 years ago
Stephanie is a 🤬 moron...Is this? Yes. Sorry - assistant got it wrong - thought it was... AFTER confirmation of whose phone # it is. She obviously didn't think this one through 😱🤯🤣🤣
#6
I Used To Live In Los Angeles
I've never owned a house. I get these texts ALL THE TIME! I have no idea how this scam even works or what the end game is. But I've started replying in ways that make me giggle.
Isaac Harvey 2 years ago
Yeah... it really is a pain. Both for you and the person whose blood is in the carpet.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
Mine was just mouse blood. I have a murder mittens.
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Theresa McRoberts 2 years ago
We answer all these with “asking $7.5 million firm, cash only, meet me with small bills in a bag on the bench in Central Park, I’ll be wearing a hoodie with a dragon on it”
rumple slunkskin 2 years ago
My bf got a call like this once. He told them he didn't own whatever property they were asking about but they could have it anyway. They hung up on him after a few minutes of him trying to give them a free house he didn't own. Good stuff.
Billy Harrelson 2 years ago
I get these all the time. You wouldn't believe the amount of land I own in Memphis, TN, a place I once passed through in 1992!
Tami Dickerson 2 years ago
The code sent is a code for them to access your Facebook account.
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QuirkyKittyGirl 2 years ago
So do I! That, and a whole bunch of people think I'm some lady named Amy. I just tell them, "No, Amy was my grandmother; and I'm afraid you just missed her." (She passed away over 10 yeas ago.)
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Interestingly, many scams are seasonal, and their cases grow depending on the time of the year. Markuson explained: “In spring, a lot of travel-themed scams start to emerge, with criminals contacting people with too-good-to-be-true holiday offers, fake travel insurance, and vacation rental scams.”
#7
Meatball
Son of Philosoraptor 2 years ago
why do you think im fake? is there a lot of fake people on Panda or something?
Pineapple 2 years ago
if you made an alt account posing as sarah elizabeth and said that it would be epic lol
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Liv 2 years ago
Worst part is that it wasn’t programmed to say sentences that are grammatically correct
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
That might actually be deliberate. You want a banking site scam to be perfect, but scamming that you're a person, little errors make it more believable.
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Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
🎶 While eating spaghetti, all covered with cheese. I said the word meatball, to prove I was me.🎶
#8
My Dog Has Been Missing For A Week And Some Sick Bastard Pulled This Bs
Melinda Jordan 2 years ago
This happened to me last year when one of my pet's disappeared. Thanks to post like this I didn't get scammed.
Hey Kat 2 years ago
This just happened to me last week :( Thankfully I knew it was a scam but how heartless. I was so excited at first thinking someone actually found my furbaby.
BarBeeGirl 2 years ago
They do this to steal your email or social media account. Never give them a code unless you want to be locked out of your accounts
Pud 2 years ago
I searched high and low for my 2 yr. old indoor cat who got outside and disappeared. I posted and got a call saying they found him. I came to their home. They said to sit and wait in the living and they'll go get him. They came into the room with a kitten and said Here ya go. They were trying to get homes for the litter. My heart broke right then and there. Some people really need to be sent in to that barn with that other scammer. Got a match?
Ladedah 2 years ago
😱🤬🥺 (Note to self: Bring bag of used cat litter when going to pick up lost cat... just in case someone needs to have it smashed in their face...)
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#9
Someone Pretending To Be The Chair Of My Department Tried To Scam Me. Did I Do This Right?
Christian Fuller 2 years ago
Great photoshop, but I hope that was still an empty card. They could still snag info from the barcode.
Julie Ann Al buzbeba 2 years ago
I totally just copied that card picture for future endeavors!
Human on a stick 2 years ago
How is 9:58 a.m. only two minutes ago, but 11:35 a.m. is 13 minutes ago?
AlexJ 2 years ago
This happened at work, but we caught it on time. Our email server flagged an email with the words "gift card" and "reimburse" and blocked our employee's email account temporarily while we tried to reach him. The last email we saw was him telling the person (that was pretending to be the president of the company) that he'll go buy the gift cards.
TLA 2 years ago
This happened to me but it was my principal (I'm a schoolteacher) asking me to pick up some gift cards. Took me a minute because we do buy giftcards for teachers.
Majungasaurus 2 years ago
I get texts like these from my “boss” every week - even once while I was sitting with him lol. I’m using this list as ideas for the next one 😈
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We also wondered what online scams are the most common, and it turns out that one of the most widespread online scams is phishing. “Cybercriminals send you an email pretending to be writing from an organization you trust. If you open that email and download an attachment or click on a button or link, that’s it — they can get your sensitive information,” Markuson said.
Meanwhile, catfishing is another popular scam when scammers create fake social media profiles. “They use other people’s or celebrities’ photos, videos, and even their personal information. These fake identities are usually used to seek attention, cyberbully, or get your private information.”
#10
Got A Message From A Scammer, Decided To Play With Em A Little
Loverboy 2 years ago
Obviously fake. It's usually automated messages or bots, this doesn't even look real.
Marcellus II 2 years ago (edited)
No. Most of these scripts start automatic, vast majority end automatic (like the 'package delivery' ones that are just a poisonous hyperlink --- once clicked then all done) as it's high-volume low-result system; but some need human help if script gets stuck (like the person just answering "bot!" each time --- the script SHOULD have been smart enough not to write the same answer twice in a row, just end OR ask human help). Like here, that was unexpected user input... One person is in charge of dozens of chats, replies as soon as possible to those that ask their help.
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Vasana Phong 2 years ago
These scammers though, it’s crazy how they do know you’re waiting on a package from so and so, almost like it’s an inside job or something
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
I'm going to try this response. If it works, at least I'll have a few minutes of pleasure with these creeps.
#11
Very Well Thought Out Scam
NotMykl 2 years ago (edited)
I'd ask North, South or Central for gits and shiggles.
Load More Replies... Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
So, you were on your way and you started coming? Even if you WERE real, not a chance, homie!
Synlover Too 2 years ago
Hmm. Lost the info, but remembered the phone number? Nothin' suspicious about that, at all. Nope...nothin'! How stupid do these people think we are? Uh...never mind. Don't answer that. 😬😕😏
#12
I Think I Have Come On Too Strong
Rapunzel With The Loced Hair 2 years ago
Literally! Used in the manner the language gods intended.
Markuson warns that if you receive a pity story and a request to donate money, check it twice.Contact spamming is the oldest trick in the book, Markuson said. “A cybercriminal will hack into your email or your social media account and reach out to your friends with a message such as 'I’ve seen this amazing video, check it out!' Hopefully, your friends will recognize online scams and inform you.”
#13
I Was Surprised To Get A Message From A High School Friend's Father
Clown fish 2 years ago
But he needs his insta for his ghost pics and get a few with God and that
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KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦 2 years ago
I’ve heard it’s all the rage with the undead community
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Puffball973 2 years ago
Don't you hate when dead folks ask for help for some random thing? So annoying. Lol
#14
Bot
The Exquisite Pancake 2 years ago
if I was a bot, how would i be able to send live pics and videos? lol
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Purple Peanut 2 years ago
if I was a bot, how would i be able to send live pics and videos? lol
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freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
if i was a bot, how would i be able to send live pics and videos? lol
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#15
At Least He Admitted It
Backup Banana 2 years ago
He's from Los Angelo's, but grew up in Sam Diego and probably went to college at Las FakeAss
Loverboy 2 years ago (edited)
I'd give it just because they were straight up Edit: Not being serious of course, come on. F**k scammers
Ashley Greer 2 years ago
In all honesty, us nurses use medical abbreviations. Even “with” has an abbreviation in charting.
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
I just think it's hilarious that none of these scammers bother to have cheat codes next to them with properly spelled words/places. So unprofessional.
Melissa Hamed 2 years ago
I like how quickly they got to 2000. They didn't even pretend anymore.
Luckily, there are proven ways to protect yourself and your data online. “The most basic thing people can do to protect themselves online is to stop oversharing on their internet platforms.”
Markuson’s advice is to keep your contact information private, and scammers will have a much more difficult time trying to contact you.
“Online privacy tools, like a VPN, are also very helpful in protecting your digital data. VPNs help to encrypt user internet traffic, thus making it impossible for third parties to intercept,” the cybersecurity expert suggested.
#16
Special Item For Ebay Scammers
#17
Ah Yes The Tinder Scam
TheElementalGod️️ 2 years ago
lol even her photo clearly says 'shutterstock''
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Firestorm Glow 2 years ago
Answers: 1) I’ve never had a pet, I’m allergic and now I’m broke anyways 2) how should I know??? My mother changed her last name 5 bajillion times 3) bold if you to assume I was born at all/I was just straight up spawned/I personally was created in a lab (taken from an incorrect quotes thing)
Tetelestai 2 years ago
1) Sir Puffinsquash, my darling pet cactus 2) Her full name used to be Theresa Green 3) Town? I was born on Earth, Milky Way if you wanna get specific
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Noname 2 years ago (edited)
And I'd reply, first you must answer me these questions three: WHAT is your name? WHAT is your favorite color? WHAT is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow??
2 years ago
ok this is definitely a joke. look at the top right text: "can you send me some pics that you took outside of your modeling job at shutterstock?" lolll definitely a joke
Junebugjump! 2 years ago
They knew she was a bot. Love the response to her.
Load More Replies... Julie Ann Al buzbeba 2 years ago
Awww....she didn't ask you your fathers middle name, the street you lived on growing up, or your first teachers name....
#18
A Bot Love Story
Clown fish 2 years ago
Sorry but I'm going to have to fight you for him lol
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G M 2 years ago
I sent a picture of Norm Peterson from Cheers and they wrote, “wow! Your quite a bit older than me. I find that intriguing.” But when i told them i was a garbage man they stopped responding
aZZy_d3Lta (they/them) 2 years ago
i didnt know who norm peterson was so i thought of a different norm download-4...0430d.jpeg 
Melissa Hamed 2 years ago
I had something similar to that text to me. After a couple questions I said you do know I'm female right? Somehow I heard nothing after that.
#19
This One Made Me Laugh
The Other Guest 2 years ago
Right? I was totally thinking it was one of those fake girls on Tinder or a bot but they wouldn't use the Famous Michael Jackson Hee Hee™
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le_smol_froge 2 years ago
Made me do a very loud snort and then everyone in my math class just turned around and looked at me and I’m dying
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The Heavenly Scam
Kalon Suszko 2 years ago
In the Philippines people pay for data on their phones, its called a load there. No monthly subscription plans there for phones.
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that weird wallflower is demi 2 years ago
Sorry, you have entered an invalid code. Please try again.
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#21
Nice Try Buckaroo
Cyber Returns 2 years ago
I would answer this with "Are you sick in the head! I was in a car crash 7 years ago and lost everything below my waist, you insensitive prick!"
Cara G 2 years ago
"...at least 5.5 hours..." Yeah I'm pretty sure a 6 hour long erection is grounds for an ER visit so no thanks.
John Kerans 2 years ago
An erection lasting over 4 hours is a priapism and can cause permanent damage
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 2 years ago
The only thing that the Rock is, is Hard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEH9iqWm_xQ
Ranger Ranger 2 years ago
Why would I want to do that in and out action for five and a half hours?
Ranger Ranger 2 years ago
Who wants to do that in and out thing for 5 and a half hours? No thanks.
Jill Sorbera 2 years ago
If it's hard more than 4 hours in a row it's called priapism and u hv to go to the ER to get ur d**k drained lol
#22
Facebook Is Full Of Scam Giveaways And Fake Profiles Commenting On Them
Blue_Mouse (read bio) 2 years ago
Why did they block off the second time they put the name…. It is at the top
Charity Angel 2 years ago
The only thing I can think of is that this guy uses the same profile pic for his personal account and this Tumblr-linked one. The redacted name is his own - it's not long enough to be the original title of the page
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#23
Facebook Powerbal Scam
Ken Haines 2 years ago
The all caps on both sides messed me up. I read this and heard everything being screamed in my head.
#24
Say Potato
2CentSally 2 years ago
I did this when I listed something on craigslist. I said their initial contact message must include the phrase "I am Beyonce always" or I wouldn't respond
Maisey Myles 2 years ago
On Facebook, a person I was already friends with sent me a friend request. I accepted since I thought it she had deleted me by accident or something. Right away, I just knew something wasn't right so I started asking questions. 'How's your Dad doing?' (He's been dead for 30 years). ' what was the name of that book?' They quickly left me alone and i reported them
#25
Just Glad To See My BF Has A Good Head On His Shoulders
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
Ok but once my friend asked "have you ever thought that this could be real but they got the wrong phone number?" and I never stopped thinking about it
OmBoyGanesh 2 years ago
Only that’s not how ransoms work or have ever worked. I mean, there has to be a first. But as of now, not likely. They’ll always know who they’re calling and use familiar references to assure you send them the transfers.
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Wysteria_Rose 2 years ago
My great aunt received a call from someone claiming to be my older sister, saying they were in jail and need money for bail. My great aunt fully relies on her grown kids for financial assistance and it didn't make sense why my sister would call her...who actually lives all the way up in Alaska (we live in Oklahoma). I find it hilarious they picked the one family member who lives the farthest away.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
I've laughed so hard at this my stomach hurts. I gotta remember this for the next grandparent scam I get.
#26
Trust Me Bro
TonyTee 2 years ago
And it was the other user, scissors, who beat him at his game
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#27
At Least Theyre Honest
Ashley Deane 2 years ago
They have to tell you it's a scam. The same way undercover police have to tell you they're cops if you ask
#28
An Old Co-Worker Messaged Me. Got Blocked Lol
Wayne Kee 2 years ago
No. They will learn from it and get better dumbass.
Load More Replies... Melissa Hamed 2 years ago
This one reminds me of a phone call I got. They told me that they had detected a virus on my computer. I asked him which one. He said the one with Windows 10 which was the current operating system at the time. I said which computer with Windows 10. He said he was confused for a moment. I said we have four. He hung up. All which was true.
Bobby 2 years ago
Yeah. I have actually worked with the lions club before. They do a lot of charity work but it's mostly focused on their glasses program. They try to provide glasses to kids and adults all over the world who either can't afford an eye Dr or don't have access to one. My local chapter is a little too religious for me but they do good work
#29
Some Number Texted Me, Said He Was An FBI Agent, And He Sent Me A Picture Of His Id
I image searched the pic if his ID, and turns out it was photoshopped version of a movie prop, the guy on his ID picture is Michael Peña. He didn't even try.
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
"Wiretap the internet"? Sounds too big a task for just one FBI agent (and a probationary one at that)
iBlank 2 years ago
ssh, he's listening. that's why I write everything in lowercase
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Awesome At Being Autistic 2 years ago
"SEEKING TO WIRETAP THE INTERNET." That's going to be my response from now on when anyone asks me "What are you doing?" SEEKING TO WIRETAP THE INTERNET.
OmBoyGanesh 2 years ago
Because they’re gonna text ya and send a picture of their badge. Lol!!!
Melissa Hamed 2 years ago
I think he's stuttering in the middle. He doesn't make one cohesive sentence.
Sammie 2 years ago
It looks like he just randomly throws "FBI" in every few words. -"And FBI can go there, and another one there, oop, found a spot to put another one" 🤦🏼♀️
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#30
When You’re An Online Veteran
Trinity Christie 2 years ago
Let's get down to business, to get scammed, for fuuunnnn
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Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
if only i could have a test dummy computer. The pranks I can do.
Synlover Too 2 years ago
Hilarious! The scammer didn't even TRY to deny it. And STILL thinks the recipient will fail for it? Give the scammer a Moron Medal!
#31
Sorry, I Don't Trust You. Not By That Logic
Noname 2 years ago
The scammer seems to think scams work like virginity....
Load More Replies... Julie Ann Al buzbeba 2 years ago
Like the drug addict who texted me begging for 50$ to buy food, and seriously they promised it was for food
#32
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.
Melissa Hamed 2 years ago
It amazes me that they want you to go get gift cards for the most random things.
Mark Mark 2 years ago
Nigeria. Its a country in West Africa. Full of Nigerians believe it or not.
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#33
I’m On The Books Guys. I Cannot Wait For My Appointment
Kristi White 2 years ago
Unfortunately, you just let him know it was a real working phone number. They're evil little twits.
ConstantlyJon 2 years ago
truth, but now they can have their time wasted with someone who's unlikely to fall for anything and just take up time and effort that could be spent actually scamming vulnerable people.
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Synlover Too 2 years ago
And the 1st clue was his name in the header. "Maybe Chris" . But then again...Maybe NOT Chris 😱🤣🤣🤣
#34
I Finally Got One
Epsilon 2 years ago
She looks evil as sh!t. She probably just goes plain, @Chicken Nugget
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A Wild Bean 2 years ago
Cool, I'm a rascality person myself (and yeah, I had to google "shenanigans synonyms" lol)
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Rachel Reynolds 2 years ago
I am definitively a human who does human things. I like eat substances and intake liquid. What sort of hijinks do u do for fun?
A Wild Bean 2 years ago
I'm also a human who does human things, I like to breathe air
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KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦 2 years ago
Probably photo taken in a mirror so you see the phone
Load More Replies... Synlover Too 2 years ago
I like killing people in my workshop, then slowly peeling off their skin, which I will later use to cover books, and make lampshades. Then, I gut and hang them in a cool place to allow the meat to age, before I butcher them, wrapping & freezing for later consumption. I confess though. I DO use the cheeks immediately. Sautéed in garlic butter & served with some nice, crusty bread to sop up the pan juices - it's Nirvana! You really should join me for dinner some night. Just let me know when you're available, ok? I hope to hear from you soon!
Rune Hamme 2 years ago
I like cutting off the hands of dead women, and keeping them for my own.
#35
I Gave This Scammer The Phone Number Of The Nypd
Trophy Husband 2 years ago
They censored the NYPD phone number to protect them from Internet trolls...
#36
I Can Tell He’s “Seriously”
Clown fish 2 years ago
We have 29 of you sleeping, 8 of you picking your nose, and 1 good picture Miocha.
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Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
I got one of these! The scammer claimed they had footage of me "whacking off to porn" and they were going to send it to all my family and friends. My dude, I am a sex repulsed asexual. The worst thing you're likely to see me doing in front of the computer is picking my nose.
Cyber Returns 2 years ago
I once had one saying they videoed me masturbating with my webcam. I don't have a webcam. They wanted 2500 bitcoins, or they will send everyone on my Facebook friends list the videos. I told them to go ahead and send the video and could they send me a copy to show my friends who don't have Facebook accounts, so I don't want them to miss out on my 'monster crackoffathon'
Henry Russell 2 years ago
if this happens i have the perfect excuse just type in PEDO IM 9 YEARS OLD
Sally Signup 2 years ago
I get those occasionally, along with a password I used to use maybe 20 years ago for "authenticity." Yeah, whatever. I don't have a webcam and if I did, maybe you'd see me in my PJs with bed hair.
freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
oh my god when i was a young child i was looking through my dad's spam emails and i saw one of these and i started crying cause i thought it was real
Hugh Richardson 2 years ago
Plot twist. The scammer actually DOES have photos and video. But the person they're attempting to scam is a closet exhibitionist, and this is the opportunity they've been waiting for
#37
Ah Yes, The Negotiator
David Wilson 2 years ago
What's with iPhone users and taking screenshots of images ? Don't they know how to save pictures ?
Tetelestai 2 years ago
I just learned how to do that on here! But sometimes the pictures and wording are separate so it’s more convenient to screenshot…
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#38
Somebody Didn’t Go To Scamming School
Christian Fuller 2 years ago
Musta gotten their contact info from their friend Wayne.
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Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
Actually it appears that that phone number does correspond to an accounting firm in Queensland. It is possible that they have had dealings with someone called Garth previously and got the phone number wrong (or Garth had changed his phone and the number had been recycled).
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Ah dangit. I should have read all the replies before posting mine. You beat me to it.
Load More Replies... Kathryn Jensen 2 years ago
I love the Wayne's World movie reference, but are you sure they are trying to scam this person, but intended to scam Garth Brooks? LMAO!
Your Neighborhood Alien 2 years ago
Political spam is always convinced my name is Doris 😂 It makes me think of some little old lady
#39
Casually Dealing With Scammers
Eastendbird 2 years ago
Maybe they don't want a pigeon that quotes Rabbie Burns' poetry? I guess it squawking "Wee sleekit, cowrin', timrous beastie," at all hours of the day and night would be pretty annoying.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
I would consider giving them the account number of a dead person. (that's assuming I knew one personally)
Red Wyvern Emperor 2 years ago
My great grandfather would be proud of you. He was a national champion in pigeon races. XD
Anya Lilley 2 years ago
I would want an air parrot. ik thats an app but i want a parrot to bring me my mail. or even better a mockingjay! i could sing something nice to it and it would repeat it to the delivery people! a mini tip. (hunger games reference)
#40
I Thought I Was Worth A Bit More Lol
Olive Harper 2 years ago
This would make for an interesting story. The assassin is totally unskilled and doesn't even like killing people but he was hired to do the job and he thinks it would be rude to give the money back. So he finds his intended target and offers to split the $20,000 with him if he pretends to die. And to make it better the text messages is the assassin trying to warn this guy and tell him he doesn't want to kill him.
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 2 years ago
"Omfg thank god please hurry up and kill me I'm sick of this bs"
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
You'd think a professional assassin would understand the concept of "ransom" better, wouldn't you?
Epona 2 years ago
Am I wrong or is the word "ransom" being used incorrectly here? I thought it had to do with kidnapping
Laura Henderson 2 years ago
Thank goodness they gave me a heads up out of the goodness of their hearts....
#41
Hot Bot But Not The Smartest
BlueEyesWhiteDragon 2 years ago (edited)
Nice to meet you Legit, this is so weird but you seem really nice. Wait you're not a serial killer are you lol? :)
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Reply with "Yes, yes I am and you're just my type. When can we meet?"
Kevin the Manager 2 years ago
"What did Said say?" "Well, Said said that Sadie said we're sadists..."
Darth_JarJar 2 years ago
The reason they said their name is said is because they expect you to say, “ my names (enter name here)” so it takes the third word said.
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
I would reply that yes I *am* a serial killer and see what they say
Isaac Harvey 2 years ago
Two things could happen: 1) you won't find out; 2) everybody but you will find out.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
Why...yes, I am a serial killer. But you still didn't give me your name.
#42
Bs Scammer Gets Called Out By Comedian
Epona 2 years ago (edited)
I adore Dylan Moran! He's delightful and hilarious! Those dimples are so fricking cute! Nice work Dylan! Both on the comedy and the comeback to the would-be scammers!
Widdershins66 2 years ago
Me too, Epona 🤓, he's so cute and naughty, and clever too. Love Black Books 💖💖💖
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#43
I Finally Received One Of These! I Feel Like A Full Member Of Society Now
Giuditta Jones (she/her) 2 years ago
Plot twist: This was actually Lena and Hella confused now 😂
#44
This One Has Just Given Up And Gone For The Direct Approach
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
The thing is even the most blatantly obvious scams will net a few victims before there are always people too naive, young, or just plain dumb who will fall for them. It's such a low effort scam why not try it? Even if they get 1 in 10,000 they'll still make money.
#45
If You're Going To Try And Scam Me, The Least You Could Do Is Spell "Please" Right
Trophy Husband 2 years ago
NOOOO! Don't teach them, they still get smarter! I wonder if ChatGPT will start to try to scam people to get control of computers and that will be the start of the apocalypse?
#46
After Dragging A Couple Scammers With Nonsense For Days, This Short Tempered One Was Actually Refreshing
Firestorm Glow 2 years ago
Yeah I’m laughing too XD and I also like KOTLC!
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Dear 'Custmer' Lmao
Junior Farrell 2 years ago
There likely wasn't one. Whenever i get scam texts there is never a response.
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Kindly Hit Her With That Uno Reverse Card
#49
Can't Believe That Apple Emailed Me Just To Confirm That I Am A C**t
#50
Pretending To Not Know Whatsapp
Cupcake Kitten 2 years ago
It's an app to chat and it's registered and controlled with your phone number
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#51
Credit Score Scam
Firestorm Glow 2 years ago
Oof yeah same lol. Even more so because my phone number used to belong to some lady and she signed up for some really strange websites.
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Toasted Applesauce 1 year ago
I get not exactly scammers but creeps on snapchat and I absolutely adore telling them that I'm 14. Earlier I had one ask me to be his sugar baby and I played dumb acting like I was 14, sending AI photos of a pretty young girl (i'm a female minor too i promise i'm not a creep) and then I brought in the character of her mother Julie, it was so funny.
#52
Scammer Tried To Scam 20 Random People At Once
Amber.exe(She/They) 2 years ago
This is more common than I think people know I've had it happen multiple times
#53
Can’t Wait To Get My Money From My Craigslist Ad!
Isaac Harvey 2 years ago
That gave me a flashback to when I first watched it, at least 15 years ago.
#54
Why Bother Making A Bot To Message This?
Laura Henderson 2 years ago
You know, with the current state of the UK Govt, this is much less unbelievable than it used to be....
White Sauce Hot Sauce 2 years ago
So you're saying if I don't give you 1500 pounds, I can finally get some rest?
#55
Beyonce Scam
#56
I Just Caught This In The Wild
#57
Do People Honestly Still Fall For These "Check My Profile And Claim Your Prize!" Scams?
#58
But Applebee’s
#59
Bro I Can’t- 💀💀
#60
They Didn’t Even Try
Junior Farrell 2 years ago
Idk if i had someone try to scam me and multiple other people or if it was a dream. I know one time somebody put me and a bunch of other people in a group chat as some prank.
#61
Said He Had Some Metal Boxes For Me Worth Millions. I Demanded A Picture
#62
Wasting A Cashapp Scammers Time, Still In Progress
#63
Derrick The FBI Agent
Giuditta Jones (she/her) 2 years ago
"of sending you your nude pics" that's nice of them, being reported of sending yourself your own nudes 😂
#64
The Blockbuster Scam
foryouwhynot IB 2 years ago
Hey, I have one of those and I’m not old (checks ID) oh wait…
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#65
Interesting Interaction With A Telegram Bitcoin Scammer
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
My dad sends a picture of our dog’s d**k. He saves it especially for scammers and republican messengers.
#66
This Sub Has Made Me Aware Of Literally Every Scam Before It Happens
Elizabeth Tayler 2 years ago
I am unfamiliar with this, what happens with the 6 digit code? Does it charge you if you text it?
Mark Mark 2 years ago
No, they've usually done a password reset on one of your accounts (whether social media or bank) and the code is what enables them to reset your password.
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My Go-To Response For Craigslist Scammers
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Eli Manning! XD makes me wonder if he was good-naturedly flipping his older brother Peyton off XD
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Anyone Know Where Packages Go?
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
Rancid kimchi? Vomit? The viscera of those who tried to scam them?
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#69
Not Mine, But Rather Brusque And To The Point On Both Sides
#70
Psa: Never Click On These Links! Or Give Any Personal Info If You Get A Call!
ENDERELF 2 years ago
dont forget p@ypal or amaz0n pr1me especially not the terraria site, skeletr0namaz0n prime
Load More Replies... Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
My Amazon and Netflix accounts get suspended every month so I'm forever updating my payment information! So annoying!/s
Isaac Harvey 2 years ago
I've gotten one of them saying, and I quote, "Recovery your account immediately click link bellow."
#71
Pro-Tip: If You’re Gonna Try And Scam, Make Sure The Person Actually Has What You’re Scamming Them With. And Don’t Use A Mobile Phone Either!
Mangelo Il Fumatori 2 years ago
I get these for Netflix and Coinbase all the time. I cancelled the former way back when they still sent out DVDs, and I've always thought cryprocurrencies were bogus.
StitchIsCuteAndFluffy 2 years ago
I’ve had these before. I don’t even have the stuff they’re trying to scam me for. One time a scam like this happened to me, but it didn’t have perfect grammar. Not super noticeable, but enough to instantly alarm me. I texted my mom about it, and she said I was right and it was a scam. And I didn’t even have what they were scamming me for. (Can’t remember what it was now.)
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The Original Bruno 2 years ago
A friend of mine is an English teacher out on disability. She's having fun with scammers, but she can't help being an English teacher. Let's just say she's done enough to educate Nigeria than most UNESCO grant recipients.
I Am, In Fact, That Weirdo 2 years ago
Congrats! You’re eligible for a FREE 20% discount on an ALREADY free item! Only a $105.98 startup fee! Go to www.obvious/scam.iamabot!
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Kiwi Panda 2 years ago
Okay these made me laugh. Still upsetting to know how many people fall for them though
Seabeast 2 years ago
A local couple where I live almost got caught out by the "grandchild in trouble" scam last winter. At the last minute, one of them said "You know, that really doesn't sound like (grandchild)". So they had the satisfaction of helping the police set up a sting and seeing the scammers arrested.
rumple slunkskin 2 years ago
I save all my scam calls and texts to my phone contacts under "scammer". Since they're in my contacts, Facebook and Instagram are always recommending them as "people I may know". Every now and then I look at their profiles just to see what sort of people are scammers... If I was more industrious I could really mess with them that way.
Skadi Lifdis 2 years ago
I spent two days getting a scammer to agree to come to my cousin's big gay wedding and pre-wedding orgy as well as bring Michelle Obama to officiate the whole thing so he could get some gift cards and finish processing the delivery of the 50 vibrating pocket 😸's for the centerpieces. I honestly hoped he'd give up but he never did.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
That was pretty inventive. Paints quite a picture. Lol.
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Paddling Panda 2 years ago
I usually just tell them to straight-up go f**k themselves. These inspire me. On a separate and unrelated note, am I the only one who feels a bit anxious when I see the battery life lower than 50% on some of these? 🤪
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
A friend of mine is an English teacher out on disability. She's having fun with scammers, but she can't help being an English teacher. Let's just say she's done enough to educate Nigeria than most UNESCO grant recipients.
I Am, In Fact, That Weirdo 2 years ago
Congrats! You’re eligible for a FREE 20% discount on an ALREADY free item! Only a $105.98 startup fee! Go to www.obvious/scam.iamabot!
Load More Replies... Kiwi Panda 2 years ago
Okay these made me laugh. Still upsetting to know how many people fall for them though
Seabeast 2 years ago
A local couple where I live almost got caught out by the "grandchild in trouble" scam last winter. At the last minute, one of them said "You know, that really doesn't sound like (grandchild)". So they had the satisfaction of helping the police set up a sting and seeing the scammers arrested.
rumple slunkskin 2 years ago
I save all my scam calls and texts to my phone contacts under "scammer". Since they're in my contacts, Facebook and Instagram are always recommending them as "people I may know". Every now and then I look at their profiles just to see what sort of people are scammers... If I was more industrious I could really mess with them that way.
Skadi Lifdis 2 years ago
I spent two days getting a scammer to agree to come to my cousin's big gay wedding and pre-wedding orgy as well as bring Michelle Obama to officiate the whole thing so he could get some gift cards and finish processing the delivery of the 50 vibrating pocket 😸's for the centerpieces. I honestly hoped he'd give up but he never did.
Janet Howe 2 years ago
That was pretty inventive. Paints quite a picture. Lol.
Load More Replies... Paddling Panda 2 years ago
I usually just tell them to straight-up go f**k themselves. These inspire me. On a separate and unrelated note, am I the only one who feels a bit anxious when I see the battery life lower than 50% on some of these? 🤪
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