45 Times Scammers Messaged The Wrong Person And Got Hilariously Owned (New Pics)
From strange texts, and surprise “you have won!” messages to people impersonating everything from bank representatives to loved ones, internet scammers are constantly trying new tricks to steal your hard-earned money. Fortunately, there are some folks out there who really should not be messed with.
The “Scambait” internet community shares the best examples of people getting back at and wasting the time of online scammers. So get comfortable, prepare to take some notes, and be sure to upvote your favorites.
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I'm guessing "mom" doesn't have any kids, put up for adoption or not.
Load More Replies...The scammer tries to get the person to message their "new number" then once they have them 'hooked' they will say they need money and ask their "Mum" to transfer them money, probably via PayID using the scammer's phone number. Preying on vulnerable mothers who are worried about their teenage or adult children. It's disgusting.
Load More Replies...I thought the phone was smashed? So what phone should "Mum" message here?
That's just brutal, fair play to mum, wonder what the reason was....??
First Time Ever Interacting With A Scammer, Me And My GF Had A Laugh
I Need To Use This Lmao
What do we want? A CAT DRIVING A TRACTOR!! When do we want it? NOW!
Load More Replies...https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Omc68KUSVV8 that’ll be $40 my bank nr is 445*****. :p
Load More Replies...*becomes bread loaf on top of tractor* 🐈🍞
Load More Replies...I'm from the UK, but I would easily pay postage just to see that video....
While these examples are quite funny, as it’s always enjoyable to see bad things happen to bad people, it’s best to be safe when in any way coming into contact with scammers. While many are, apparently, too dumb to do honest work, there are very clever, manipulative, and insidious folks out there.
So it can be helpful to understand some basics of protecting yourself online and in life. In general, most places like banks, government offices, and social media sites will never reach out to you first. If someone calls you out of the blue, claiming to be a representative of your bank, it’s best to simply drop the call.
Funniest Scam I've Ever Gotten
Give her some credit, it's not easy being a ghost!
Load More Replies...I love how the scammer said F off as if it is his the other persons fault. What a letdown of a person.
Found In Tumblr
What is with all of these scammers being SO RUDE willing to swear at you and call you names completely unprovoked. So many scammers do this and it’s just really bizarre.
And “the b@s+ard” I’m not basing it on the specific one. I’m basing it on scammers that have messaged me, and the many, many, videos and texts available online with scammers flipping out and insulting and swearing at the slightest thing.
Load More Replies...How is the OP the bastard and fool? you're the one trying to steal his money, idiot.
Got A Wrong Number Scam Text, Had Some Fun With Mallard Facts (Thanks To The User That Created It)! Will Be Using Mallard Facts Again!
I did this with amazing cat facts to someone after I saw it on a thread like this, I was so disappointed they didn’t reply!
I started thinking 'mallard facts' is a real thing and I want it to be real now.
Given the fact that most of us hate phone calls anyway and might not even respond to a person we know, scammers have switched to texts and email. You may have already experienced getting a text message claiming to the postal service or a delivery company that claims to need you to “update your address” on some sketchy link.
Isn't this fake? It says the first text was today at 12:08 AM and the second one says today at 7:52 AM
Meant to type 'hi did you get the cosh yet?' When you get the cosh, that's when there will be a body.
Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Cut Corners
Like those for sale signs on old houses. Definitely not haunted.
Load More Replies...It's more fun to string these out and break up the long blocks of text as much as possible. I like to keep them going as long as possible. That way when you drop the bomb it hurts them more because they were trying to scam me when they had other people to scam.
Wait .. I'm like...where do the bugs go? is that Pantry because I hate ants
My cockatoo Gandalf looks up- he is a superb scammer and escape artist.
Load More Replies...The long and short of it is, don’t click on any links you aren’t sure about. Unfortunately, while most emails will flag suspicious, unsolicited messages, scammers have taken to hacking or impersonating people on social media, then using this trust to get people to click on dangerous links.
Nigerian Scammer
I went down the rabbit hole one day watching people scamming scammers on Youtube. I wish I was quick thinking and witty like these people.
Tired Of These Text Scammers
Sometimes I Get Started Just Right
She can't be THAT dumb... she's doing a MINDMELD
Load More Replies...This particular strategy is called phishing. In short, the idea is to trick or manipulate a person into clicking a link to a visually harmless website, which in fact allows them to access sensitive information. Sometimes the goal is simply identity fraud, but it’s also been used in larger ransomware attacks, where institutions such as banks and hospitals are blackmailed.
My First One, How Did I Do?!
Confused Scammer Had To Start The Script Over
Thank you and YES! It's way too soon to be this freaked out. Fortunately for us Skynet is further out than in Terminator.
Load More Replies...I'm watching Beetlejuice right now and just 2 minutes ago my daughter asked "is that Kevin's Mom?"
Load More Replies...Free Wine
It's really difficult to type with clown shoes on your hands.
Load More Replies...Sometimes, the cybersecurity teams of larger organizations will even test how likely their employees are to fall to phishing attempts. They will make fake emails and attempt to solicit clicks or information from workers. So if you have had to sit through a cybersecurity seminar at your workplace, there is a solid chance it’s because someone did not pass this test.
Here's My Favorite Interaction With A Scammer So Far
Headless Roach must have trapped her again.
Load More Replies...Fortunately, avoiding phishing just means not clicking on a link. As with so many other things in life, just think twice, or even thrice if you have time. Even if the source seems legitimate, try to get confirmation through a third party. If your IT manager is emailing you to “reset your password,” perhaps text them or, even better, ask them in person if it’s really them.
I Am Not Happy
"Not until I kill your's, then I'll be happy and the cycle will be complete"
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya....you killed my dog...prepare to die.
Why do these scammers almost always use pictures of Asian women? Wtf
well don't some scammers purposefully spell things wrong? because the people who believe it's genuine are way easier to scam / usually have less means to retaliate?
Yes, they don't waste effort on people with brains. Learn your grammar and spelling, kids!
Load More Replies...Excellent use of the formal Southern language with "y'all" singular. So many use "all y'all" plural incorrectly
My Buddy’s FB Account Got Stolen And I Already Knew About It. This Was Fun
They sent it to the real Mike. Someone has hacked Mike's Facebook in hopes of conning Mikes family and friends into sending money over to the fake account that the scammer made. But this wise friend just sent it to Mike probably maybe didn't even sent it at all. He probably phoned Mike and had a good old laugh about it all
Load More Replies...My facebook account got hacked as well. My hacker was selling Taylor Swift concert tickets, and one of my friends actually sent them the money! She got it back from venmo, but she can never use that app again. Anyone that knows me knows, I don't have that kind of money, and I don't listen to Taylor Swift!! I think she was just so excited to get tickets she lost all control!
And even when the source seems legitimate, always think about the questions you are being asked. Most companies don’t randomly start asking you for your banking or credit card information unless you are literally making a purchase. There are almost no cases where anyone will ever need your login information.
Attempted To Steal 20+ Apple Ids
Ah yes, we all know you might visit a website called "online home" in order to unlock your Apple ID. Makes sooo much sense.
247 messages and came from brawl stars is what did it for me
I am a mature teenager. I do not laugh at these jokes...I am very very very mature.
LOL dude those jokes never make me laugh until today - and now i am just as immature as the rest
Similarly, no one at Google, Apple, or Microsoft will call you over a “virus” on your device. They do not have the time and inclination to fix it even if there is legitimate malware on your computer. Similarly, too-good-to-be-true “investment opportunities” simply do not exist. These are just scams.
Felt Like Messing With A Spammer
I tried this once. The person was so confused. I could see the 'typing....' for sometime but no message came
They probably just forgot the period and the quotation marks.
Yes well, funyuns are the official snack of sad people whose son's legs aren't growing back.
Load More Replies...Short And Sweet (I Really Need To Stop Coming On So Strong But It’s So Hard Not To Lol)
It’s not that there aren’t stocks that are underappreciated out there, but, realistically, if a broker or analyst did find one, they would probably approach a significantly more wealthy person and not through random cold calls. In other words, would you really take financial advice from a random internet stranger? If yes, I have some plots of land on the Moon to sell you.
So Proud! My 15 Yr Old Shut One Down Fast
No, that's cheesus, how could you disrespect him so....lettuce pray
Load More Replies...With a side of fries and bacon 🤤🥓 cuz if they paired religion a bacon the world is doomed. Don't let the church people find out 😔
Church of the cured piggy. We will annoint the masses with the sacred bacon grease.
Load More Replies...These scammers would do well to take stock of their lives and repent for their crimes…. After all, scamming other people is illegal, is it not?
Being Nice To The Scammers
Thank you all for the information! It never occurred to me that these people could be doing this in situations against their will, and the thought breaks my heart. I will continue to ignore scammers, but will now do so with conscious compassion
When ever I comment this, people reply with *turn tables* and I die a little on the inside
Load More Replies...So in all things, better safe than sorry. While it can be fun to mess with a scammer, it’s probably best to avoid all possible risks. Never divulge information online, don’t click on strange links and always remember that tech support will never need to be “paid” in gift cards. If you want to see more, similar content, Bored Panda has got you covered, check out our previous article on this topic.
This One Really Cracked Me Up
One karina reached out to my friend who is learning Korean. He started typing in Korean ,she gave up after 2 messages
Does anyone else have the urge to text 'Karina'...
Apparently They Didn’t Want A Dentis
Take squid. I don't know why but I laughed my a$$ off. It's so absurd. Lol.
Funny Scam Texts
I totally read nums as meaning snacks, and not numbers. I definitely need a snack.
Did I Do This Correctly
How would a person know this is a scammer? It could be real. Several of these messages could have been real.
Curry Quest
One Shot
Hurry, I'm busy with my other scams. But if you send me $240 I'll move you up the list!
Me too. And the "we had to freeze your card due to suspicious activity" blah blah blah.
Load More Replies...How DARE you try to scam these well-intentioned scammers! /s
Load More Replies...For those who don't know, ogbeni is Yoruba (I know cos I'm Nigerian) and this is the funniest thing I've seen all week.
Never Gets Old
Then they released the laser sharks and we had a situation
Load More Replies...Wait...is the Alice from above getting scammed now? Instead of scamming??
Scamming The Scammer
Come on over. I have ham, salami, and provolone cheese.
Load More Replies...I Can't Tell What The End Game Of These Random Texts Are. I've Stopped Caring And Gotten Creative
These were funny. Somehow, I have never got a scam text. I used to enjoy messing with telemarketers back in the day, though.
If I didn't have anything better to do I used to let aluminum siding salesmen ramble on until they ran out of things to say, and then say I rent my house and the landlord wouldn't be interested, or that my house already has aluminum siding.
Load More Replies...I don't get scam texts but I do get scam calls. They're usually about health insurance (Medicare) or auto insurance for some reason. I like to mess with the scammers by talking in a mixture of German, mock German and Yiddish. After a few moments they just hang up.
I got one about Western Union. He said other people reported I scammed them via Facebook (I don't use FB) and needed to resolve this issue or Facebook will issue me a subpoena. I said bring it and then hanged up.
Load More Replies...Also in UK, there was bloke who actually made money from scammers. He would get called up. Pretend to really vulnerable and really go along with the scammers scheme. When they thought he was say up going to the bank he would say he was infirm/ disabled and had no transport. Told he should get a taxi, he would say he had no money. The scammers then gave him money to get a taxi. Obviously he never went through with their scams. Over various scam attempts I think he managed to make about £500 out of the scammers with various ploys.
I made a scammer cry once by quoting System Of A Down songs to them. Still look at those texts once in a while with a warm, wistful smile on my face.
may your next week be showerd with flowers, long warm bath's and chocolate
Load More Replies...I shall remember all of these to use with my 2-scammer-a-week that I am having
These were funny. Somehow, I have never got a scam text. I used to enjoy messing with telemarketers back in the day, though.
If I didn't have anything better to do I used to let aluminum siding salesmen ramble on until they ran out of things to say, and then say I rent my house and the landlord wouldn't be interested, or that my house already has aluminum siding.
Load More Replies...I don't get scam texts but I do get scam calls. They're usually about health insurance (Medicare) or auto insurance for some reason. I like to mess with the scammers by talking in a mixture of German, mock German and Yiddish. After a few moments they just hang up.
I got one about Western Union. He said other people reported I scammed them via Facebook (I don't use FB) and needed to resolve this issue or Facebook will issue me a subpoena. I said bring it and then hanged up.
Load More Replies...Also in UK, there was bloke who actually made money from scammers. He would get called up. Pretend to really vulnerable and really go along with the scammers scheme. When they thought he was say up going to the bank he would say he was infirm/ disabled and had no transport. Told he should get a taxi, he would say he had no money. The scammers then gave him money to get a taxi. Obviously he never went through with their scams. Over various scam attempts I think he managed to make about £500 out of the scammers with various ploys.
I made a scammer cry once by quoting System Of A Down songs to them. Still look at those texts once in a while with a warm, wistful smile on my face.
may your next week be showerd with flowers, long warm bath's and chocolate
Load More Replies...I shall remember all of these to use with my 2-scammer-a-week that I am having
