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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.

#1

Scam Text Message. Tricking Them With Cat Facts!

Scam Text Message. Tricking Them With Cat Facts!

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Charlie the Cat
Community Member
3 years ago

I want to subscribe to Random Cat Facts.

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    #2

    Whatsapp Scam, I Don’t Know Why They Didn’t Respond?

    Whatsapp Scam, I Don’t Know Why They Didn’t Respond?

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    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS ONE

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    #3

    Learn The Script, Break The Script

    Learn The Script, Break The Script

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm never telling

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    #4

    Message I Got From My "Grandma" A While Ago

    Message I Got From My "Grandma" A While Ago

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    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Me too

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    #5

    Well That Escalated Quickly (Common Whatsapp Scam That I Have Been Getting)

    Well That Escalated Quickly (Common Whatsapp Scam That I Have Been Getting)

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    haha

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    #6

    I Used To Live In Los Angeles

    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.

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    Isaac Harvey
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Yeah... it really is a pain. Both for you and the person whose blood is in the carpet.

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    #7

    Meatball

    Meatball

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    Son of Philosoraptor
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    why do you think im fake? is there a lot of fake people on Panda or something?

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    #8

    My Dog Has Been Missing For A Week And Some Sick Bastard Pulled This Bs

    My Dog Has Been Missing For A Week And Some Sick Bastard Pulled This Bs

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    Melinda Jordan
    Community Member
    3 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.

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    #9

    Someone Pretending To Be The Chair Of My Department Tried To Scam Me. Did I Do This Right?

    Someone Pretending To Be The Chair Of My Department Tried To Scam Me. Did I Do This Right?

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    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This is pretty creative!

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    #10

    Got A Message From A Scammer, Decided To Play With Em A Little

    Got A Message From A Scammer, Decided To Play With Em A Little

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Obviously fake. It's usually automated messages or bots, this doesn't even look real.

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    #11

    Very Well Thought Out Scam

    Very Well Thought Out Scam

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    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'd just say that you're not even in the right continent XD

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    #12

    I Think I Have Come On Too Strong

    I Think I Have Come On Too Strong

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    ENDERELF
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    you forgot to include the colour of the inside walls, burnt siena

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    #13

    I Was Surprised To Get A Message From A High School Friend's Father

    I Was Surprised To Get A Message From A High School Friend's Father

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    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    RIP 🤦‍♀️

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    #14

    Bot

    Bot

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    Charlie the Cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Bot

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    #15

    At Least He Admitted It

    At Least He Admitted It

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    TonyTee
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The only “dictionary problem” it has is it never read a dictionary, stupid bot b***h

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

    Special Item For Ebay Scammers

    Special Item For Ebay Scammers

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    Rigor Moreno
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Glitter bomb! :D Serves them right...

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    #17

    Ah Yes The Tinder Scam

    Ah Yes The Tinder Scam

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    oop

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    #18

    A Bot Love Story

    A Bot Love Story

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    Chronically Online Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Wow let me get a piece of that

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    #19

    This One Made Me Laugh

    This One Made Me Laugh

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    Rigor Moreno
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The hee hee made me believe... :D

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    #20

    The Heavenly Scam

    The Heavenly Scam

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I love these 😈

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    #21

    Nice Try Buckaroo

    Nice Try Buckaroo

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    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    3 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!"

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    #22

    Facebook Is Full Of Scam Giveaways And Fake Profiles Commenting On Them

    Facebook Is Full Of Scam Giveaways And Fake Profiles Commenting On Them

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    Chronically Online Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Now that's sad on another level

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    #23

    Facebook Powerbal Scam

    Facebook Powerbal Scam

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    WoF Da Best
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This got me laughing so hard.

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    #24

    Say Potato

    Say Potato

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    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Say potatooooo

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    #25

    Just Glad To See My BF Has A Good Head On His Shoulders

    Just Glad To See My BF Has A Good Head On His Shoulders

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    Bored&InSchool
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    serves them right!

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    #26

    Trust Me Bro

    Trust Me Bro

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    Got hacked lol
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    that aint the rock, that's paper

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    #27

    At Least Theyre Honest

    At Least Theyre Honest

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    QuackerCracker
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    And the winner of the "Best Scammer Contest" goes to...

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    #28

    An Old Co-Worker Messaged Me. Got Blocked Lol

    An Old Co-Worker Messaged Me. Got Blocked Lol

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    Isaac Harvey
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Few things are more satisfying than presenting scammers with truths.

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    #29

    Some Number Texted Me, Said He Was An FBI Agent, And He Sent Me A Picture Of His Id

    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.

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    Awesome At Being Autistic
    Community Member
    3 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.

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    #30

    When You’re An Online Veteran

    When You’re An Online Veteran

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    Miocha
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    straight down to the business

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    #31

    Sorry, I Don't Trust You. Not By That Logic

    Sorry, I Don't Trust You. Not By That Logic

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    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hah

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    #32

    My Office Got An Email From Our “Site Manager” Asking Us To Get Ebay Gift Cards For A “Client”

    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.

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    Danny
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Yeah danny

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    #33

    I’m On The Books Guys. I Cannot Wait For My Appointment

    I’m On The Books Guys. I Cannot Wait For My Appointment

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    Kristi White
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Unfortunately, you just let him know it was a real working phone number. They're evil little twits.

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    #34

    I Finally Got One

    I Finally Got One

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    Chicken Nugget
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    i like dipping myself in a nice ketchup bath

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    #35

    I Gave This Scammer The Phone Number Of The Nypd

    I Gave This Scammer The Phone Number Of The Nypd

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Haha yesss

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    #36

    I Can Tell He’s “Seriously”

    I Can Tell He’s “Seriously”

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    Miocha
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    well I'd ask "do I look good in those pictures?"

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    #37

    Ah Yes, The Negotiator

    Ah Yes, The Negotiator

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    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Totes real money, duh

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    #38

    Somebody Didn’t Go To Scamming School

    Somebody Didn’t Go To Scamming School

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    Carl Roberts
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Party on, Garth

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    #39

    Casually Dealing With Scammers

    Casually Dealing With Scammers

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    Got hacked lol
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    we should bring back pigeons

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    #40

    I Thought I Was Worth A Bit More Lol

    I Thought I Was Worth A Bit More Lol

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    Olive Harper
    Community Member
    3 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.

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    #41

    Hot Bot But Not The Smartest

    Hot Bot But Not The Smartest

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    seems legit to me

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    #42

    Bs Scammer Gets Called Out By Comedian

    Bs Scammer Gets Called Out By Comedian

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    Epona
    Community Member
    3 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!

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    #43

    I Finally Received One Of These! I Feel Like A Full Member Of Society Now

    I Finally Received One Of These! I Feel Like A Full Member Of Society Now

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    Willikins
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Nobody ever wants to learn about crypto

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    #44

    This One Has Just Given Up And Gone For The Direct Approach

    This One Has Just Given Up And Gone For The Direct Approach

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    Isaac Harvey
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    gøƒú©k¥0ü®s3Lƒ

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    #45

    If You're Going To Try And Scam Me, The Least You Could Do Is Spell "Please" Right

    If You're Going To Try And Scam Me, The Least You Could Do Is Spell "Please" Right

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    Torza
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    B***h plesse

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    #46

    After Dragging A Couple Scammers With Nonsense For Days, This Short Tempered One Was Actually Refreshing

    After Dragging A Couple Scammers With Nonsense For Days, This Short Tempered One Was Actually Refreshing

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    i shouldn't be laughing

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    #47

    Dear 'Custmer' Lmao

    Dear 'Custmer' Lmao

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    Firestorm Glow
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Lol I wish I could see the response

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    #48

    Kindly Hit Her With That Uno Reverse Card

    Kindly Hit Her With That Uno Reverse Card

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I read it “Mr Alien” lmao

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    #49

    Can't Believe That Apple Emailed Me Just To Confirm That I Am A C**t

    Can't Believe That Apple Emailed Me Just To Confirm That I Am A C**t

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    Charlie the Cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Bored Panda, you didn't censor the bad word! My poor eyes!

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    #50

    Pretending To Not Know Whatsapp

    Pretending To Not Know Whatsapp

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    Isaac Harvey
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    What app?

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    #51

    Credit Score Scam

    Credit Score Scam

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    i get the same stuff lol (13)

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    #52

    Scammer Tried To Scam 20 Random People At Once

    Scammer Tried To Scam 20 Random People At Once

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It's called multitasking

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    #53

    Can’t Wait To Get My Money From My Craigslist Ad!

    Can’t Wait To Get My Money From My Craigslist Ad!

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    Meyrin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hahahah Dori ref :D

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    #54

    Why Bother Making A Bot To Message This?

    Why Bother Making A Bot To Message This?

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    Dani M
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I´d love to be under the rest. sounds like there would be blankets, pillows and snoozes included

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    #55

    Beyonce Scam

    Beyonce Scam

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    a plain ticket? Are you sure you don't want a fancy ticket?

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    #56

    I Just Caught This In The Wild

    I Just Caught This In The Wild

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    Miocha
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    it's a spoiler!

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    #57

    Do People Honestly Still Fall For These "Check My Profile And Claim Your Prize!" Scams?

    Do People Honestly Still Fall For These "Check My Profile And Claim Your Prize!" Scams?

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    lol

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    #58

    But Applebee’s

    But Applebee’s

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    Miocha
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    sooooo ungrateful!

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    #59

    Bro I Can’t- 💀💀

    Bro I Can’t- 💀💀

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    ENDERELF
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    wow. rly fake, especially since IT SAYS 263 DAYS, NOT VERY NEW

    #60

    They Didn’t Even Try

    They Didn’t Even Try

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Thats actually really funny

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    #61

    Said He Had Some Metal Boxes For Me Worth Millions. I Demanded A Picture

    Said He Had Some Metal Boxes For Me Worth Millions. I Demanded A Picture

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    ENDERELF
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Wow seems legit, those even have a photoshopped looking image on them, you know how hard it is to make those?

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    #62

    Wasting A Cashapp Scammers Time, Still In Progress

    Wasting A Cashapp Scammers Time, Still In Progress

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    ENDERELF
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Love it

    #63

    Derrick The FBI Agent

    Derrick The FBI Agent

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    Mark Mark
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "Nice" 🤣

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    #64

    The Blockbuster Scam

    The Blockbuster Scam

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    White Sauce Hot Sauce
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    It's so unethical to scam the elderly.

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    #65

    Interesting Interaction With A Telegram Bitcoin Scammer

    Interesting Interaction With A Telegram Bitcoin Scammer

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    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    My dad sends a picture of our dog’s d**k. He saves it especially for scammers and republican messengers.

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    #66

    This Sub Has Made Me Aware Of Literally Every Scam Before It Happens

    This Sub Has Made Me Aware Of Literally Every Scam Before It Happens

    Right-Shelter Report

    Elizabeth Tayler
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I am unfamiliar with this, what happens with the 6 digit code? Does it charge you if you text it?

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    #67

    My Go-To Response For Craigslist Scammers

    My Go-To Response For Craigslist Scammers

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    Anime dude101
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    the photo tho!

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    #68

    Anyone Know Where Packages Go?

    Anyone Know Where Packages Go?

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    WHAT IS THAT

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    #69

    Not Mine, But Rather Brusque And To The Point On Both Sides

    Not Mine, But Rather Brusque And To The Point On Both Sides

    Brock_And_Roll Report

    iLikePiedras
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Suck my plums?!? That's a new one for me 😂

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    #70

    Psa: Never Click On These Links! Or Give Any Personal Info If You Get A Call!

    Psa: Never Click On These Links! Or Give Any Personal Info If You Get A Call!

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    KOTLC_Fan 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I love amazom

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    #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!

    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!

    Gambitisdabest Report

    Mangelo Il Fumatori
    Community Member
    3 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.

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