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You really have to have a warped sense of morality if you scam people out of their money for a living. Either that or you’re desperate enough to try anything. Most people don’t have any sympathy for crooks and conmen who try to swindle other folks’ hard-earned cash. And some even go as far as baiting scammers, calling them out, and annihilating them with so much wit and sass, everyone in the Matrix must have felt the aftershocks.
Scams are a huge issue, and it’s a topic worth addressing. A whopping 50 million Americans lost money in scams in 2020 alone, and anyone can fall victim to them. Our team at Bored Panda collected the most potent Reddit posts about would-be victims trolling and completely destroying scammers that we feel you’ve got to see.
Scroll down, upvote the posts you enjoyed the most, and tell us all about the scammers that you’ve baited or tricked in the comments. Meanwhile, read on for how to educate yourselves about scams and how to become more aware of potential bamboozlers, dear Pandas.
Bored Panda reached out to Alan Castel, Ph.D, a UCLA psychology professor who studied scams for his book, 'Better with Age: The Psychology of Successful Aging.' He explained to us who scammers target, how they operate, and what you should keep in mind when interacting with them. Read on to see what Dr. Castel had to say.
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#1
Not Satisfying...
Abigael Warners 3 years ago
My sibling got a text from a person who's friend went missing, the guy though he had something to do with it because he had the same number...
glowworm2 3 years ago
While this is hilarious, I hope the scammer didn't frantically call the police after this.
P.at.J 3 years ago
Love this. Can use something like it for all the texts I get from realtors wanting to buy my house.
Vytas Navickas 3 years ago
you're not getting calls from Realtors, Realtors would call you to get a listing to sell your house; you're getting calls (mostly) from people with big money looking to buy low and sell high-some are honest straightforward investors....others-not so much....
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Dr. Castel pointed out to Bored Panda that scammers can target anyone.
"Everyone and anyone is susceptible to scams, especially when we are placed in vulnerable positions, are being rushed, worried, or in an emotional state. While there is a stereotype that older adults are most likely to be scammed, people of all ages, and levels of education, can be a victim of fraud and scam," he said that everyone can become a victim when they're vulnerable.
"Scammers know that people respond to social influences, especially to authority, and will use fear and friendliness to create a powerful situation that induces compliance," the UCLA psychology professor said.
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#2
Some Intense Scam, Be Aware!
Rob Adkerson 3 years ago
Fun fact, because pigeon feathers are lighter, photos of them take up less space!
Teresa Stabler 3 years ago
Wtf. Who tells you that they just hacked your phone and then says they'll remove the hack? It almost sounds like a kid doing this.
Bruce Ferrier 2 years ago
I wouldn't care if I got this either because my parents won't let me get a phone smarter than a nokia
#3
Nigerian Scam Real
Mermaid Elle-Jaye 3 years ago
There’s one a redditor found on instgram, they live big these head honchos - hushpuppy is his name I’m pretty sure from memory
Ozymandias73 3 years ago
All I had to do was stop sending those emails to SPAM and answer just one?
Eastendbird 3 years ago
British comedians Mitchell and Webb did a sketch about this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sdi6E-qzS1c
Kay Yomi 3 years ago
No it isn't. It actually more than that amount in different hard currencies.
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Anna Lessens 3 years ago
Wait that doesn't make sense...I thought all the Nigerian princes were actors now
According to Dr. Castel, anyone who is interacting with a scammer and planning on calling them out should be very careful. You might accidentally let slip some private information that they could then use to harm you in the future.
"In terms of trying to call out a scammer, you need to be careful how, when or why you would interact with scammers, as they often have access to your basic information, and talking to them more can make you a victim, especially if you share additional information about yourself," he warned.
"Scammers work with large volumes and databases, so often it is just a matter of time that someone is going to be caught in a scam. Some advice: Don’t answer the phone, don’t be rushed, don’t provide information, and don’t be afraid to hang up."
#4
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
Milady Blue 3 years ago
Should also mention, if she contacts you again, that you can't get the blood out of the flooring underneath the carpeting either. And there's a funky smell, too, when it gets warmer...
Billy Harrelson 3 years ago
I get these too. You wouldn't believe the amount of property I own in Memphis.
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
The blo-flies suddenly appear in the windows without warning and Jodie appears to everyone at night with their glowing red eyes. The town council here in Amityville gives no support to homeowners who are dealing with demonic possession.
Steven Mello 3 years ago
Their phone number is probably associated with the address online. I get the same messages for a specific name and address. I've had this number for a decade...
Karla Nelsen 3 years ago
Oh, THANK YOU for sharing! I have recently been receiving the same for a house in AZ that I've never owned. Now I know how to respond instead of "I don't own a house in AZ". Thank you!
#5
Scam
Final score:
327points
glowworm2 3 years ago
Lost it at "Pin Prick Peter" and "She took out two bicycles and a fire hydrant yesterday."
Mermaid Elle-Jaye 3 years ago
I’d call him everyday on private to avoid his ‘me being blocked’ situation 😂
#6
Well That Escalated Quickly (Common Whatsapp Scam That I Have Been Getting)
Troux 3 years ago
I have gotten this a couple of times. "Hi is this Kevin?" "No? Well I'm a young and hot girl and I'm bored, let's talk anyways, here are some pictures of me." I told "her" it was a bad idea because Kevin might get jealous.
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B S 3 years ago
i use the active escalation tactic all the time. play dumb till they snap, be snide, be aggressive, ask a lot of pointless questions even if they're not pertinent to the topic. be resistant to their leading. once you've gotten them to break facade or cuss you've won and they know it. keep in mind they're on a time-table in their boiler room so if you drag your feet and provoke them they'll start getting nutty, trust me. i've fielded so many b******t texts, emails and calls i've lost count. once you get them to break cover it's generally all over bar the shouting. past that enjoy taking out some frustration on them. they're crooks, they deserve it.
Julie Ann Al buzbeba 3 years ago
I get these alot... they end up apologizing profusely and then send me some nude pics to make up for their error and disturbing me.....
Ishaan Sawant 3 years ago
damn, i didn't know that a whatsapp account could be made on a telephone number
Pontificate 3 years ago
I've gotten this one a few times. I just send them pictures of the goriest stuff I can find.
At the core of most of the advice that you’ll get about recognizing scams lie two ideas. First of all, it’s vital that you get an outsider’s perspective on any ‘one-time-only super-exclusive time-sensitive’ deal you’ve been offered. We know from personal experience how a shrewd neighbor or a perceptive family member can help vulnerable people avoid getting scammed.
And secondly, it’s important that you do a bit of research and stay up to date on current popular scams. Criminals are constantly evolving and changing their approaches. The best defense is knowing how they operate and what they might write or say to try and trick people. But above all, remember to trust your gut. If your intuition is sounding the alarm bells, there’s probably something very wrong.
It’s not just via calls, text messages, and social media DMs that con-artists ply their trade. Online marketplaces are also rife with scammers, and it takes a keen eye to separate the wheat from the chaff. During a previous in-depth interview, one of the moderators of the r/Scams subreddit shared their insights on this with Bored Panda.
"I think online shopping scams are different because you lose that layer of dealing with a real-life person. When you have a real person in front of you, a typical person will feel shame or guilt at the thought of taking advantage of a person. With the internet, you aren't dealing with a person, but a username and avatar. It is much easier to act maliciously when you don't have a real victim directly in front of you," the moderator explained that it’s far more difficult to lie to someone face-to-face.
#7
Is This A Scam?
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
This is a crime against nature. Scammers aren't allowed to be honest. *Drinks coffee in utter confusion*
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
This person will be spelled out from the scam school. Like those dogs who are too friendly to be trained aa police dogs.
#8
A Nigerian Grandma
Sofie Carmine 3 years ago
You've been hit by, you've been struck by, a smooth criminal
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By the way, my REAL Grandma is going to kick your @$$ for trying to give her a bad name.
#9
How My Buddy Deals With Scams
Black Pearl 3 years ago
I got one of those scam texts once that said something like "rough a**l sex tonight, click here if you want it." I told them the were a jackass and blocked the number lol. I was like 12 so I wasn't sure what to do.
Floof 3 years ago
I GET THESE ALL THE TIME! basically, I tell them if they need to f**k so bad, go f**k themselves, and then block them.
Load More Replies... IndolentKoala 3 years ago (edited)
Extremely appropriate. Sex is just like pizza. When it's good : it's f*****g amazing! When it's bad : eh, still kinda good.
Michael Sanders 3 years ago
I received an email once with the most amazing subject line I have ever read. “Hola pussy sensei!” There is just so much gold in there.
Debra Robinson 3 years ago
Reminds me of Fez and the "Mr. Sexy Pizza" phone scene: "Our special today is sexeroni..." XD
"Online scams also use a lot of tricks to pressure buyers; low prices, pushes to buy now!, taking advantage of someone's kindness or naivete (re: advance check fraud, money mules, etc), or advertising one product and sending another (or nothing at all, by using a fake tracking number). Getting a person to make a decision via high-pressure tactics and preventing them from reflecting and making a sound decision is key," they told us how scammers tend to operate. It’s something to keep in mind the next time you spot a deal that might be too good to be true.
"If a deal is too good to be true, it is. If you see a pair of brand new Apple AirPods advertised for $50, you are not getting an authentic product. There are many counterfeit items out there on the market, and you need to verify authenticity before hitting buy," the r/Scams mod said that we shouldn’t fall prey to our greed and desire to save a bit of cash. The product you might be getting might be dangerous.
#10
Had A Scammer Text Me Lewd Photos To Get Me To Respond And Just Couldn't Resist Showing Her A True Beauty
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
yes. I mean tr*buch*ts are used to "unalive" people.
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ƒιѕн 3 years ago
I actually have a trebuchet for sale if anyone needs one, can launch baseball size rocks quite far. If you have neighbors you don't like, hit me up.
Anna Taylor 3 years ago
Your life sounds cooler than mine will ever be. Also why the heck would you not want to keep a trebuchet??
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Donkey boi 3 years ago
I dunno... There's something about the torsion catapult that sets it apart. That coiled power waiting to be released, the tension of the rope, the 'CRACK!' of the launch....
Amanda Hunter 3 years ago
That wouldn't be a woman, it would be the POS who kidnapped her and forcefully prostitutes her.
#11
It’s Not A Story The Scammers Would Tell You…
Jon Rindfleisch 3 years ago
I like using the DARMOK language from star trek the next gen... it really confuses the hell outta them... Darmok at tenagra his sails unfurled....
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
I couldn't ever figure out why no one could understand it. Simile is in every human culture, after all. Why didn't someone generations earlier ask?
Load More Replies... Gay-Trash-Panda 2 years ago
i feel like the text is like 2000 words long going through the whole story
#12
I Was Surprised To Get A Message From A High School Friend's Father
Ecclissi D 3 years ago
I keep getting emails from my aunt who passed a couple of years ago. I do my best to make up funny replies. For me, seeing her email pop up isn't sad anymore, because I know she'd have laughed at my responses ;) God, I miss her though..
Load More Replies... Trey Shipp 3 years ago
This happened to me on my insta. Told him to leave me alone bc I was only on insta to get updates for some bands i like
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
I wonder when the spirits will start using the internet to send messages?
"Not only to avoid contributing to the counterfeit market, but because these knockoff products do not always go through the same safety standards of the real item; they may not be UL certified, they may use chemicals or ingredients that are not FDA approved and are unsafe for use on or in the human body, or could cause major harm to human life or property."
Online rentals are another area where scammers thrive. "It is very common for scammers to lift photos and descriptions of houses for sale, mark down the rent as ridiculously cheap, then insist on getting the deposit sent via Western Union or other untraceable means; when it comes time to pick up your keys, the money is gone and there was no rental for you to move into, to begin with,” the redditor explained how schemes like this work.
#13
Scammers Really Dislike It When You Force Them To Venture Off Script
Monday 3 years ago
I kind of want scam messages like this....all I get are badly spelt money laundering emails and robot calls.
ElenaK 3 years ago
I receive a lot of catfishing in instagram. Once I pretended to be a young rich widow, who marries old rich men to inherit their money, and live in a palazzo in lake Como.
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Isaac Harvey 3 years ago
I might reply with something like "whether I am Andy or not will remain unknown to you. You will forever know me as both Andy and not Andy, just like Scrödinger's cat. And soon, from my perspective, you will be both alive and dead."
#14
Scam
will bower 3 years ago
What an excellent idea. I have got to do this. let the payback commence
Janelle Collard 3 years ago
Now I wish I had a smart phone so I could do this! :)
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Ripley 3 years ago
Don't do this. Most scam texts are from spoofed numbers, so you're only hurting some random who had their number stolen.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
Gumtree is a webpage/app where you can post classified ads for free. This person posts one on the site saying they have free puppies and lists the phone number/e-mail address/etc from the scammer as the contact info. The scammer then gets many people trying to get free puppies calling them.
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#15
Bot
Typing the address into Google and checking for actual real estate listings is one way that you can try and avoid falling for online rental scams. It’s definitely worth your time to do the basic necessary research to avoid a bigger headache down the line.
"You may find a real estate listing on MLS, Zillow, or other popular property rental/sale sites. I ran into this recently with a too-good-to-be-true rental, and I was able to report the listing and notify the listing agent that their listing was being used in a scam," the r/Scams moderator told Bored Panda.
#16
Wasn't Expecting That Response...
James Pasquini 3 years ago
I'll tell the rest too? It's either the guy's first day on the job or his last.
#17
Learn The Script, Break The Script
Cobalt One 2 years ago
Star Wars Class 1 hyperdrives can get you to speeds of 8 lightyears/second.
#18
I Just Caught This In The Wild
Dina Anastasakos 3 years ago
Right?! Now this jerk will change it and someone may get fooled!
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Credit cards provide an extra line of defense from conmen and criminals. You should consider upgrading your debit card to a credit card if you can.
"Credit card protections for most cards are much more forgiving than debit cards. You can generally get your money back faster if you were scammed or misled by a business, versus initiating an investigation through your bank. It is always smarter to pay by credit card (and pay off your balance monthly!)."
#19
Say Potato
Doob 3 years ago
But then a bot managed to say banana when requested so I was like f**k it
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#20
Do Scammers Count?
Ecclissi D 3 years ago
I love people who know fiction lore ❤️❤️❤️ (Honestly, that response would get my chatting with them.. if I weren't.. you know.. a bot ..)
Ozymandias73 3 years ago
LOL I've gotten like 10 or so of these on Whatsapp in less than 3 weeks. Different names but same set up. At first, it was a minor inconvenience, then it turned flat out annoying.
Stephanie Paich 3 years ago
I don't get what the goal with these is. Is it men fishing for underage girls? That's the only way I can see someone going "what's your name, where do you live?" being useful
Toasted Applesauce 1 year ago
Omg I was re-reading this article 2 months later and went to upvote this and then realized it was my comment .-. I am very tired
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When The Scammer Is Quick To The Point
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
Money is covered with germs. May I suggest you be money straight from the mint?
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Meanwhile, during another interview, redditor u/MelteyReddit shared with us how they recognize scams for what they are.
“I always try to stay up to date with where my money is going. If you are unsure if something is a scam, you can try looking it up on the internet to see how other people feel about it,” they stressed that background searches are vital.
“I think the best way to recognize one is by a few factors, [for example,] if they are really pushy about a product that they wanna sell or if the website design/product design looks fake/rushed. Or if they ask an unreasonable amount of money for their product,” they pointed out some of the ways that people can recognize that they’re being swindled.
#22
Someone Pretending To Be The Chair Of My Department Tried To Scam Me. Did I Do This Right?
#23
This Rando Tried To Scam 20 People At The Same Time
Bill cipher 3 years ago
This has happened to me a few times I had to block everyone that got spammed
J.Shabadoo 3 years ago
Same here. Everyone that got spammed kept replying, so i blocked everyone.
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thebridget 3 years ago
It was from someone else in the group who was also scammed. Cuz usually when you get a marketing text you can reply "STOP" and they won't text you anymore
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Beth Gietl 3 years ago
I get thee all the time, I guess typing STOP doesn't do it at all, so I am trying to come up with a comeback.
#24
Rip Steve
Bexx 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 3 years ago (edited)
“Do you invest in bitcoin” is going to be how I distract men for the next decade *slowly backs away while he talks**
Trish Smith 3 years ago
My coffee just flew out my nose!....the crack addicted gerbil, or was it hamster, absolutely cracked me up!!! Lol I really needed that, too. I feel like hell today in that laugh just really, REALLY, boosted my spirits! Thanks for sharing!!
However much we might hate scammers, they’re still human beings. Some of them turn to conning others because they have no other choice. There shouldn’t be any tolerance for swindlers coming after your hard-earned cash, however, it would be disingenuous not to recognize that not everyone is a stone-hearted criminal.
Earlier, Imgurian Eddi3v shared with Bored Panda how they wanted to troll a scammer, but ended up listening to his tearful tale about why he scams people.
#25
Awaiting A Response. Fingers Crossed
TJ Farrell 3 years ago
I got something like this a lil while back. I was told i could get paid $600 weekly if i drove around with a logo on my car. I don't even know if i was told for what company.
Shyla Clay 3 years ago (edited)
I refuse to buy Twix because of that ridiculous ad campaign. Now I see it has a use.
James Pasquini 3 years ago
Paying you to drive around with a sticker on your vehicle... but "no mileage required." Okay...
Coffee_nut45? 3 years ago
Ok, it takes a lot to make me laugh but this...I laughed so hard I almost choked! Thanks for that I needed a good ending to this day.
#26
What
*Inserts Username* 3 years ago
if he could pull that off he deserves the 242 mil. especially since it was from a big coorporation not a private person.
Taki Takanashi 3 years ago
My first reaction was "nah, this can't be real", then I searched on Google and it's f*****g real LMAO
Stephanie Paich 3 years ago
OMG after that he really could send legit emails to people saying he has millions of dollars and he'll share it!
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
Ok, but if the guy needs money so badly, how did he get the fake airport in the first place?
#27
I Have Suddenly Been Receiving Lots Of Fake Check Scams, Probably Because I Respond To All Of Them. This One Is Gold
Alexander Jacobs 3 years ago
this was actually so funny you made me spit out my daily coffee lol
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Liam F. 3 years ago (edited)
wait that makes it sound like I'm dying...I'm still in college and pretty healthy ig lol
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Audra Sisler 3 years ago
Thought you said you can't read you liar liar pants on mother f*****g fine!!! LOL
“I’d like to believe that most of us are inherently good people and would be forced into such a job. I can’t imagine going home from work, after a long day trying to scam people and thinking ‘that was a productive and honest day in the office.’ It’s probably not going to make anyone feel good about themselves,” Eddie told us that there’s probably an emotional toll that scammers feel.
In Eddie’s opinion, people tend to not think of scammers as actual human beings because it’s much easier not to think too hard about it. “When someone calls you trying to trick you out of money, most people’s first reaction is to call them a bastard and just dismiss it. Not to consider why they are doing this and how desperate they could be, to resort to such a crooked job,” he mused.
#28
Perfect...
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
It's ok, there are a lot of scammers on the internet. You'll find a new one.
Jayne Kyra 3 years ago
Jokes aside, it can be difficult for ESL speakers to understand the difference between 'lend' and 'borrow'. For anyone curious or confused: Borrow (take and use something that does not belong to you, then return it to the owner): You borrow books from a library. Lend (give something to someone, until it is returned): Library lends you books. [Adding this because in my mother tongue, they are the same word.]
David Jackson 8 months ago
Btw for anyone wondering what the “K” in 5K means, it basically is a simpler term for 5,000
#29
I Told A Scammer He Had To Fill This Out Before I Could Send Him Money. Effort Put In: Na
Julie Ann Al buzbeba 3 years ago
Name of terrorist organization, What is the prostitute's name? Are you in an international singing group....they actually answered!
#30
Scammed (Probably Traumatized) A Scammer
Alexander Jacobs 3 years ago
CAN I HAVE THE CORPSE?!?! (Im very cold at night... and literally everyday lol...?)
Jonathan Panda 3 years ago
It was during the time shortly after the Hawaii incoming nuclear missile scare, got a call from a scammer and I answered HI, how are you, proceeding with some formalities and then I cut them off mid-sentence OH MY GOD TURN ON THE NEWS RIGHT NOW! THE SKY IS SO BRIGHT I THINK WE'RE BEING NUKED! And then quickly punched the hang up button.
According to Eddie, if you end up talking to a scammer on the phone, you could try telling them that you hope they’re looking for a better job. Then, hang up.
“I in no way condone what they are doing, scamming vulnerable people is totally wrong and a crime. It was just that after talking with ‘Patrick,’ it was an eye-opener to hear how some scammers are reluctantly forced into it by the poverty in their country and the pressure to provide for their family and kids. Which is a sad reality that most of us don’t think about.”
#31
Special Item For Ebay Scammers
Lech Dąbrowski 3 years ago
Guys, check Mark Rober on Youtube - he sends hi-tech glitter bombs (witch live camera feed) to scammers regularly.
Francisco Manuel Teruel Gutiérrez 3 years ago
Yep, but I prefer the squirrels.
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Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
A glitter bomb? Oh my God, you will be able to identify them, their house, their pets and all their belongings even 10 years from now...
Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
....aaaand everyone who has EVER set foot in their home afterwards, as well!
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The Silly Stellar Jay 3 years ago
Just send trash. Way better for the environment than glitter.
Randy Klefbeck 3 years ago
As one of my friends in the performing arts used to say. "If one of us has glitter, we all have glitter."
Al Padilla 3 years ago
Mark Rober is great, but check out this YouTube segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIVfrBFc5og
#32
I Tried To Convince My Scammer We Needed Code Names For Security. This Is The Result So Far
Ecclissi D 3 years ago
This doesn't quite rise to Veitch's gummy worms but it's hilarious all the same XD
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
About twenty years ago, there was a website that got Nigerian scammers along these lines. They'd have pictures taken of themselves holding signs written in English with whatever the "mark" asked them to, and he often assigned code names. Best read ever.
#33
I Think I Have Come On Too Strong...
Jiakayo Addlecoat 3 years ago (edited)
Description: "This house is lit !🔥🔥🔥(literally help me)"
#34
Scammer Was Asking Me To "Invest $300". Had To Do It To 'Em
#35
I Hate When Scammers Don't Do The Smallest Bit Of Research Ahead Of Time
Adrienne Mcginley 3 years ago
Insanity is a well inhabited state & it's getting more crowded every day.
James Porte 3 years ago
Scammers can use real people's numbers without them knowing, make sure its the right prick before doing this
Gigantor the Bog Monster 3 years ago
To be fair here, I am sure that many Americans think that Columbus is a state
#36
I Don't Know If This Is A Money Thing Or A Serial Killing Attempt, But It Gave Me A Good Laugh Today
Liam F. 3 years ago (edited)
why does that sound exactly like me...s**t is there someone stalking me?!
eff the haters 3 years ago (edited)
*farewell party... I thought the same and was rly confused for a minute
Load More Replies... Christina B 3 years ago
Truth be told that's actually a pretty cool spelling of Ryann...the rest of it? not so much...
Jo L. 3 years ago
I've seen it spelled that way as a girl's name. But yes, this gets an F and they should redo the assignment.
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Sara Frazer 3 years ago
Wow I actually got a text from a random number in this exact format a couple weeks ago. "Farewell party" and being back in the area, meeting to hookup yada yada. But the names were Troy, Scout and Whitney. Glad I never answered. Plus now I realize, who the heck is named Scout..?! 🤔
Kalikima 9 months ago
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have a daughter named Scout. Only person I've ever heard of with that name.
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After Dragging A Couple Scammers With Nonsense For Days, This Short Tempered One Was Actually Refreshing
Shawn Elliott 3 years ago
Lmfao " please address me by my title" I know what my next responses will be
Ozymandias73 3 years ago
LMAO he said HIS title but they referred to COVID as having one. "The Covid" LOL
#38
Probably The Funniest Interaction I've Ever Had With A Scammer. They Sent Videos Too. If You Want Me To Post More Of The Chat I Can
Trophy Husband 3 years ago
Wow, trump really would sell the presidency to anyone, wouldn't he?
#39
Only Appropriate Response To A Phishing Email
AngelWingsYT 3 years ago
Pretty sure he claimed that at some point in the pile of BS he claimed🤔
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Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
What's really sad is there are so many idiots who fall for this bullsh*t.
Tina Harnish 3 years ago
FBI doesn't need to use secret technology. I know that and I'm not an American.
#40
Plate Or Ramen
Man in the ceiling 3 years ago
I do honestly and it can be nice eating it with less of the broth and just noodles. My mother used to add things like meat and eggs to it and make it a breakfast ramen as well and it was quite good.
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Katherine Warner 3 years ago
I think it's part of the design on the plate.
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#41
He Wanted Me To Pay $50 To Win A Contest I Already Won. Instead, We Bonded Over Common Interests
#42
I Thought I Was Worth A Bit More Lol
#43
A Conversation I Had A While Back With An Instagram Scammer
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
I'm not sure that letting a scammer hit your juul is appropriate on the first date,
#44
This Response Honestly Made Me Chuckle. Was Trying To Find Sold Out Tickets To A Show In The Event Page And This Person Instantly Contacted Me
Man in the ceiling 3 years ago
These scammers need to have more empathy.. what if this man’s Guinea pig had a terrible crack addiction and this poor man was stressed from it?
Candy_Sneke! 3 years ago
Yeah, and it attacked his hamster before the guinea pig got shot!
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They Stopped Responding To Me After This
#46
Pretending To Not Know Whatsapp
Felice Coles 3 years ago
It's like "Who's on First" (Abbott and Costello) for the digital age.
#47
Cammers Failing Hard!
Will I Will-Ham 3 years ago
Why can't anyone only once THINK OF THE CHILDREN? this world deserves a cleaning meteorite
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Julie Ann Al buzbeba 3 years ago
This is actually something that I honestly had to do to unlock an old email account! I'm so glad the person believed me and actually helped me.
Gnub 3 years ago
Haha yea I sometimes have this when ask somewhere for help or if I can use the bathroom or sth.. Find myself thinking 'now they perhaps fear somebody's breaking in through the back door while they're helping me out'. I know I would have this kind of suspicion if I was them. Scammers undermine basic trust in society.
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Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 3 years ago
Really? 1234 didn't work? I guess that they forgot to try 80085.
#48
What Do You Think, Should I Give Him A Chance?
Anaïs Grobin 3 years ago
Awww he came here looking to scam, and left wanting some free internet therapy
Broad Panda 3 years ago
That scammer's pic is of John Key, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. I did NOT know he was in Ghana. And Miami. And the Antilles. What a life!
Natalia 3 years ago
I've seen scammers using pictures of Prince Andrew, which is ridiculous for numerous reasons 😂
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Only The Best For Sarge
Jo Johannsen 3 years ago
Off topic, but reminded me of my brother around 5yo, who WORE OUT one of the original Big Wheels. Tires had big square holes from skidding around on it. His jeans had same holes in knees.
#50
Dateline Nbc Responds To Scammer In Comments Section
#51
This Will Really Piss Them Off
"UPDATE: I was able to keep him on a call for over two hours until I couldn't keep it up anymore. Here's how it went down: (Posing as a 51 year old "Michael Oxhard" I get an email about a doctor on whatsapp who can fix my problems. So I send the doctor a message and he calls me and we get to chatting.
I said my wife has left me many years ago and LONG story short he eventually told me to head to the store to buy the "ritual items." So I wait ten minutes and call him back saying I'm at the store. He then tells me to buy candles, so I of course oblige. until he tells me to buy gift cards.
I then call him back when I "get back home" and he tells me to scratch them and send pictures. I then send the pictures and he is not happy and tells me to go back to the store to buy more. So of course I do. Aaaaaaaaand then send him similar pictures again. So this time he is REALLY angry and tells me to drive back.
Finally I call him and tell him I'm at the store and he needs to talk to customer service (Me with a different voice) for me. I then hand my phone to customer service and they tell me it's a scam and he immediately hangs up. He waited a bit and called me back and I yelled at him for scamming me and I blocked him. He is now attempting to contact me through whatsapp numbers."
#52
Hit Em With The Uno Reverse
#53
I Gave This Scammer The Phone Number Of The Nypd
Darla Taylor 3 years ago
You could also give them the postal inspectors number as well. They take down a ton of scammers
#54
Pay To Remove A Bad Review
#56
You Are A Dam Robot
#57
I Gave A Scammer Another Scammers Phone Number. I Just Wish I Could Have Heard The Call
#58
Facebook Powerbal Scam
#59
I Have Been Receiving A Lot Of Messages From Scammers Recently So I Decided To Have Some Fun. (I Hope This Follows The Rules)
#60
Interesting Interaction With A Telegram Bitcoin Scammer
#61
Gotcha !
Lukas-not-Luca (he/him) 3 years ago
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#62
Relentless Social Security Scammer Keeps Contacting My Family Members To Scam My Mom. Let’s Have Fun
#63
I Really Wanted That 10 Mill, That Account Maybe Still Active Btw
#64
A Catfish Credit Card Scammer Wanted Gift Cards, So I Took 5 Months To Respond
#65
A Small English Lesson
#66
I Lost My Cat And This Guy Is Trying To Take Advantage Of That. What A Low Life
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
I agree with Bianca. He didn't take a picture and send it because he knows it's not her. He wanted her owner to send half the money before sending a picture because he knows it's not the cat and he'd have half the money before she knows, if he could con her, but no avail. He couldn't describe anything that wasn't in the *lost photo* such as her not having a collar on when she went missing. He's a dirty, rotten, liar, and she knows, so he's not getting any money.
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#67
Their Account Was Deleted Before They Could Reply
Kise Miarse 3 years ago
Shh! They haven't gotten this one yet! You'll bring the unaliving down upon us 😂
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Some Guy Texted Me And Said He Is From FBI, And He Showed Me His Id, I Image Searched It, Turned Out The Id Was Just A Movie Prop. Mans Didn't Even Try
#69
Our Journey Begins!
Shyla Clay 3 years ago
While you're waiting for the vampire to come out of the sea, you might as well collect seashells.
#70
This Id Card I Got Sent While Baiting Earlier Today
#71
Hey Y'all - Donald Trump Contacted Me Today. How Should I Reply?
Gnub 3 years ago (edited)
Wise words and well wishes from prime minister Trump, seems legit 😅
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hanginwithmygnomies 3 years ago
"US prime minister" the word president was a lie. There was never a president.
#72
Just A Simple Scammer Who Was Trying To Get Me To Give Him Account Information
#73
Missiles Primed And Ready Sir
#74
I Knew That Apple Were Greedy But Not That Greedy..
#75
Taking Offerup Scammer For The Ride Of His Life
#76
Strangers Won't Give You Shoes And Consoles For Free. Some People On My Feed Are Still Falling For It. It's A Bot
Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 3 years ago
We don't need people to deny the Holocaust, or any genocide for that matter
#77
But Applebee’s
Friedlander Rosenzweig 3 years ago
I Starbucks, huh? How about a PINK gift card- no wait Target.
Felice Coles 3 years ago
"Wait! Here's a Starbucks gift card! Oh, and a Cracker Barrel, too! It's...it's so hard to choose, dear!"
#78
Tech Support Scammer Got Upset And Scribbled All Over My Vm Screen
#79
Scammer Gets Defensive About His Location
#80
A Small Little Victory Today Reported Some Scammers To Zoho
Sandrapocalypse 3 years ago
You can send spoof Amazon emails to spoof@Amazon.com. They take fraud VERY seriously and will respond to your email.
#81
Pretended To Also Be From Nigeria, To Yet Another Romance Scammer On Words With Friends....
#82
When You’re So Poor The Scammer Blocks You
#83
Not Mine, But Rather Brusque And To The Point On Both Sides
Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 3 years ago
That scammer doesn't know what they're missing! Plums are so good!
#85
So Some Assh*le Scammer Really Got Mad At Me For Charging Back The Money He Took From Me
#86
I Recently Started Sending A Picture Of My Balls To Any Scambait I Receive. These Unsolicited Whatsapp Messages Are Completely Unacceptable!
Jess-a-men 3 years ago
Okay, but "You're never too old to learn something stupid" is actually a very interesting sentence. I like it.
#87
So I Had To Explain A Scammer Why I Didnt Reply All Night
#88
Made A New Friend
#90
Angry Scammer Making Demands
Felice Coles 3 years ago
Trying to be a tough guy doesn't work over the phone. Need to add a photo of Don Corleone!
#91
Steam Item Scammer Shows What These Peoples Mentality Is
#92
A "Friend" I Stopped Talking To Cause She Was Posting Videos Pointing Rifles At People And Thought It Was Ok Cause It Was Pellets Texted Me Outta Nowhere. Some People Are Just Stupid. Smh. I Know You And Have All Your Info.why'd U Try That Lmao
#93
Do Yall Think This Is A Scam
Nicole Trombly 3 years ago
I would just get a vanilla gift card and not put any money on it then hand it to them! They won’t know it doesn’t have a balance on it!
#94
U/Tepitome / U/Tepmitoe Scams Women, And Leaks Some Of His Victims' Pictures For Fun
#95
Irs Scammers. I Got Blocked After Tying Them Up For Too Long. It Made For A Fun Commute Home. Have At It... Tell Them Mike Sent Ya. ( Also Tell James “Waddy” I Miss Him)
Felice Coles 3 years ago
I guess he kept calling that number every minute and blathering on until they got frustrated.
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What do you think ?
TJ Farrell 3 years ago
I have been told that scammers can hack your phone just by massaging them. Is this true?
juice 3 years ago
well shiatsu doesn't do much, but deep tissue massages are riskier... (as long as you don't respond and don't click on any links, i don't believe so)
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Lylan Daina 3 years ago (edited)
I got last the romance scam, luckily I found out, I was in a dark place at that time and would believe in some chatting but this guy was so incredibly miserable in his life, orphan, grew up with neighbors, then widowed with a small child, I started asking about his child, he would not reply to my questions, it's when something was odd.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
I'm glad you figured out what they were up to 🙂 At the moment after I got rude to the romance scammers, they've been trying bitcoin investment scams 🤦♀️ I'm thinking it's time to start stringing them along like the people above 😃
Load More Replies... Rhon Young 3 years ago
While we were living with my 93 year old father he was getting spam calls every day about a virus on his computer. My father had never in his life owned a computer! My husband worked for the software company that the spam was supposed to be about. I played along one day, getting as much information from this guy as I could. He was very diplomatic right up to the point where I told him that my husband had taught the technicians from the company that this jerk was supposedly from. My father was getting on average, 8 of these phone calls a week. Most of them hung up when I told them that my father didn't own a computer. We had to get rid of his landline in order to stop the calls.
Stephanie Paich 3 years ago
I get texts that baffle me, the names are not anyone in my family and we've owned this phone number for a LONG time. My mom had this number when I was 10 and I took her cell phone when she got a new one a few years later, so it's been nearly 2 decades of this number being in my family and I still get messages for people I've never heard of
Ghöst 2 years ago
Something fun: A prayer for scammers. I copied it and translated it. It sounds like a chant if you say it ominously in latin or another language, and will freak out spam callers. Here it is: https://www.prayerrequest.com/threads/a-prayer-against-hackers-scammers-and-such.4569552/
TJ Farrell 3 years ago
I have been told that scammers can hack your phone just by massaging them. Is this true?
juice 3 years ago
well shiatsu doesn't do much, but deep tissue massages are riskier... (as long as you don't respond and don't click on any links, i don't believe so)
Load More Replies... Lylan Daina 3 years ago (edited)
I got last the romance scam, luckily I found out, I was in a dark place at that time and would believe in some chatting but this guy was so incredibly miserable in his life, orphan, grew up with neighbors, then widowed with a small child, I started asking about his child, he would not reply to my questions, it's when something was odd.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
I'm glad you figured out what they were up to 🙂 At the moment after I got rude to the romance scammers, they've been trying bitcoin investment scams 🤦♀️ I'm thinking it's time to start stringing them along like the people above 😃
Load More Replies... Rhon Young 3 years ago
While we were living with my 93 year old father he was getting spam calls every day about a virus on his computer. My father had never in his life owned a computer! My husband worked for the software company that the spam was supposed to be about. I played along one day, getting as much information from this guy as I could. He was very diplomatic right up to the point where I told him that my husband had taught the technicians from the company that this jerk was supposedly from. My father was getting on average, 8 of these phone calls a week. Most of them hung up when I told them that my father didn't own a computer. We had to get rid of his landline in order to stop the calls.
Stephanie Paich 3 years ago
I get texts that baffle me, the names are not anyone in my family and we've owned this phone number for a LONG time. My mom had this number when I was 10 and I took her cell phone when she got a new one a few years later, so it's been nearly 2 decades of this number being in my family and I still get messages for people I've never heard of
Ghöst 2 years ago
Something fun: A prayer for scammers. I copied it and translated it. It sounds like a chant if you say it ominously in latin or another language, and will freak out spam callers. Here it is: https://www.prayerrequest.com/threads/a-prayer-against-hackers-scammers-and-such.4569552/
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