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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!
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#2
Whatsapp Scam, I Don’t Know Why They Didn’t Respond?
#3
Learn The Script, Break The Script
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
#5
Well That Escalated Quickly (Common Whatsapp Scam That I Have Been Getting)
#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.
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?
#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.
#9
Someone Pretending To Be The Chair Of My Department Tried To Scam Me. Did I Do This Right?
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
#11
Very Well Thought Out Scam
#12
I Think I Have Come On Too Strong
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
#15
At Least He Admitted It
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
#18
A Bot Love Story
#19
This One Made Me Laugh
#20
The Heavenly Scam
#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!"
#22
Facebook Is Full Of Scam Giveaways And Fake Profiles Commenting On Them
#23
Facebook Powerbal Scam
#25
Just Glad To See My BF Has A Good Head On His Shoulders
#26
Trust Me Bro
#27
At Least Theyre Honest
#28
An Old Co-Worker Messaged Me. Got Blocked Lol
#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)
#30
When You’re An Online Veteran
#31
Sorry, I Don't Trust You. Not By That Logic
#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.
#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.
#34
I Finally Got One
#35
I Gave This Scammer The Phone Number Of The Nypd
#36
I Can Tell He’s “Seriously”
#37
Ah Yes, The Negotiator
#38
Somebody Didn’t Go To Scamming School
#39
Casually Dealing With Scammers
#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.
#41
Hot Bot But Not The Smartest
#42
Bs Scammer Gets Called Out By Comedian
#43
I Finally Received One Of These! I Feel Like A Full Member Of Society Now
#44
This One Has Just Given Up And Gone For The Direct Approach
#45
If You're Going To Try And Scam Me, The Least You Could Do Is Spell "Please" Right
#46
After Dragging A Couple Scammers With Nonsense For Days, This Short Tempered One Was Actually Refreshing
#47
Dear 'Custmer' Lmao
#48
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
#51
Credit Score Scam
#52
Scammer Tried To Scam 20 Random People At Once
#53
Can’t Wait To Get My Money From My Craigslist Ad!
#54
Why Bother Making A Bot To Message This?
#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?
#59
Bro I Can’t- 💀💀
#60
They Didn’t Even Try
#61
Said He Had Some Metal Boxes For Me Worth Millions. I Demanded A Picture
#62
Wasting A Cashapp Scammers Time, Still In Progress
#64
The Blockbuster Scam
#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?
#67
My Go-To Response For Craigslist Scammers
#68
Anyone Know Where Packages Go?
#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!
#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.
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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
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
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