From "artists" to "train inspectors", scammers come in many disguises and they're willing to use every trick in the book to make a dollar.
From "artists" to "train inspectors", scammers come in many disguises and they're willing to use every trick in the book to make a dollar.
Bored Panda has collected some of the best entries in this one Reddit post that asked people to share their best scam stories, all for your enjoyment… and also for you to be aware of how sneaky scammers might be.
Bored Panda has collected some of the best entries in this one Reddit post that asked people to share their best scam stories, all for your enjoyment… and also for you...
Two Japanese tourists who were charged 429.80 euros (that’s almost 470 dollars) for ordering two plates of spaghetti, fish, and water at a restaurant in Rome.
Two Japanese tourists who were charged 429.80 euros (that’s almost 470 dollars) for ordering two plates of spaghetti, fish, and water at a restaurant in Rome.
Spam calls and emails usually announce themselves as such, thanks to technology, but what happens when you get a text from an anonymous number? For this Imgur user the answer is - play along.
Spam calls and emails usually announce themselves as such, thanks to technology, but what happens when you get a text from an anonymous number? For this Imgur user the answer is...
Millions of people all over the world are sucked in by the allure of multilevel marketing, or MLMs, usually on the promise of flexible hours, easy money and the recommendation of a close friend or family member that has also gotten...
Millions of people all over the world are sucked in by the allure of multilevel marketing, or MLMs, usually on the promise of flexible hours, easy money and the recommendation of...
Personalized emails requesting money, “shocking videos” sent by a Facebook friend or even business proposals, the internet is filled with all kinds of scams. It's the price we have to pay for watching YouTube videos at work (come on we've all...
Personalized emails requesting money, “shocking videos” sent by a Facebook friend or even business proposals, the internet is filled with all kinds of scams. It's the price we have to pay...
Online shopping is great! The convenience and prices are second-to-none, and there is a whole world of exciting new retailers to try.
Online shopping is great! The convenience and prices are second-to-none, and there is a whole world of exciting new retailers to try.
James Veitch is a London-based comedian who enjoys nothing more than trolling pesky internet scammers by feigning interest in their ridiculous schemes.
James Veitch is a London-based comedian who enjoys nothing more than trolling pesky internet scammers by feigning interest in their ridiculous schemes.
London based comedian James Veitch spent the last two years replying to spam emails and compiling the often hilarious conversations that ensued. “Dot Con,” a book of these interactions, was published this year and is available on Amazon.
London based comedian James Veitch spent the last two years replying to spam emails and compiling the often hilarious conversations that ensued. “Dot Con,” a book of these interactions, was published...
