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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. 

#1

volcrasgf Report

Bryn
Community Member
Premium
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing "mom" doesn't have any kids, put up for adoption or not.

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Emir
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is the point of this scam?

Yulia
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Hetal Vyas
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got this text, i replied 'i don't have children '

Trillian
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought the phone was smashed? So what phone should "Mum" message here?

Valek Fermiga
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just brutal, fair play to mum, wonder what the reason was....??

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    #2

    First Time Ever Interacting With A Scammer, Me And My GF Had A Laugh

    First Time Ever Interacting With A Scammer, Me And My GF Had A Laugh

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    Five Years
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A witty trap that one: What is Updog? Not much howabout you?

    Rostit. .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those pig sticking scammers are fun. I talked one into hiding me at their parents house because of my war crimes. All I had to do was invest in their crypto scam

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One place I worked had a kickball team named Updog. Same joke. :)

    J M Ethier
    Community Member
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol , have you heard of upyours...?

    Janet McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ever hear of a henway?" "No, what's a henway.?" "Oh, about three pounds."

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    #3

    I Need To Use This Lmao

    I Need To Use This Lmao

    reddit.com Report

    Catherine
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness yes! We demand a cat driving a tractor!

    CrazyCatChild (She/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do we want? A CAT DRIVING A TRACTOR!! When do we want it? NOW!

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    EmiTheEpic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I want to see a cat driving a tractor

    Moosy Girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Omc68KUSVV8 that’ll be $40 my bank nr is 445*****. :p

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    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A cat named John sitting on a deer is not the same thing.

    Mocha the Lion
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omc68KUSVV8

    sunnxflowerr.zip
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, you have a point. the scammer DID say anything :3

    Valek Fermiga
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from the UK, but I would easily pay postage just to see that video....

    Nuku Nyara
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More cats driving tractors please, no AI allowed

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    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.

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    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. 

    #4

    Funniest Scam I've Ever Gotten

    Funniest Scam I've Ever Gotten

    S-S_Snatcher Report

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom also lost the ability to write natural sounding English too

    VioletHunter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give her some credit, it's not easy being a ghost!

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    Rostit. .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because everyone can text from prison

    Harlan Sarvis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how the scammer said F off as if it is his the other persons fault. What a letdown of a person.

    Frankie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no, not just prison, THE prison xD

    PFD
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a nightmare family.

    Pamelot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been told they use misspelling and incorrect grammar purposely. People who just accept it are their prey. I see that, I suppose.

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    #5

    Found In Tumblr

    Found In Tumblr

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    Rebekah Krause
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Rebekah Krause
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Harlan Sarvis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is the OP the bastard and fool? you're the one trying to steal his money, idiot.

    Some guy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I'd fall for a scam that started off by telling me my parents weren't married.

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    #6

    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!

    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!

    Lord_Voltan Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sort of want this to be an actual thread…

    Anyone-for-tea?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Elica
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be funny if the scammer is an OCD programmer who corrects or optimizes your code lol Ok now we can be friends and chat

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I started thinking 'mallard facts' is a real thing and I want it to be real now.

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    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.

    #7

    olambie Report

    LovingKnuckle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to know what’s on those 140 unread texts.

    Jellybean the Jellyfish(they/them)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meant to type 'hi did you get the cosh yet?' When you get the cosh, that's when there will be a body.

    #8

    Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Cut Corners

    Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Cut Corners

    mineemage Report

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Crybabyartist
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait .. I'm like...where do the bugs go? is that Pantry because I hate ants

    Seven Soda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, bugs in... that is a terrible visual.

    Lisa T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Put bugs in your pussy” is my new favourite insult

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    #9

    aazamk10 Report

    Maartje
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cockatoo Gandalf looks up- he is a superb scammer and escape artist.

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    Zitronella
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes- we all will look for him. Forever!

    Emir
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is a fabric scam?

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    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. 

    #10

    Nigerian Scammer

    Nigerian Scammer

    Dakr1177 Report

    Featherytoad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Tom Hardeveld
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wouldn't it be amazing if the scammer actually got the gift card

    #11

    Tired Of These Text Scammers

    Tired Of These Text Scammers

    scr1mblo Report

    Nae who and where
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Children? What children? Nope, just thought about myself😂

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dubuque, a city in Iowa… what happened?

    LovingKnuckle
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like this one. Dubuque! Nice

    #12

    Sometimes I Get Started Just Right

    Sometimes I Get Started Just Right

    zonewebb Report

    Nae who and where
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the one standing next to the dumb lady

    sunnxflowerr.zip
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this person needs some aloe vera, stat !!

    -
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a f*****g big snail!

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    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. 

    #13

    My First One, How Did I Do?!

    My First One, How Did I Do?!

    Sizman19 Report

    sunnxflowerr.zip
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I might have laughed a bit too hard

    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I choo-choo-choose to believe this is a great way to troll a scammer.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for the train pic

    #14

    Confused Scammer Had To Start The Script Over

    Confused Scammer Had To Start The Script Over

    Chernobylpu Report

    Andrew Cowles
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's too soon to worry about the AIs taking over!

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you and YES! It's way too soon to be this freaked out. Fortunately for us Skynet is further out than in Terminator.

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    ~MushroomFrog~
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *kevins mom shrieks* (home alone reference if u didn't know)

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm watching Beetlejuice right now and just 2 minutes ago my daughter asked "is that Kevin's Mom?"

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    #15

    Free Wine

    Free Wine

    supernovameagan Report

    Mike F
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really difficult to type with clown shoes on your hands.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What, again? This is starting to look like a pattern, Annie.

    LovingKnuckle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mental image still has me giggling

    Geoffrey Stott
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On one bottle of wine??? Cheap date.

    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. 

    #16

    The_Scooter_Boy Report

    Antonia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a hit man, I kill people for money. I like you, I'll kill you for free

    #17

    Here's My Favorite Interaction With A Scammer So Far

    Here's My Favorite Interaction With A Scammer So Far

    StrongestMushroom Report

    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How EVER did this get past the censors? 🤣

    Mouse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once was texted this exact photo!!

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    #18

    heybramson Report

    brittany
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have the squid, is the rope negotiable?

    Kiera Mortensen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it bad that I read this in Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor voice?

    Luke Terrill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Elmo has a Trex and a go-fish card

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    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. 

    #19

    I Am Not Happy

    I Am Not Happy

    occamsracer Report

    sunnxflowerr.zip
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "are you happy" uh.. no. you KILLED MY DOG-

    Sharon Ammons
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya....you killed my dog...prepare to die.

    Fickle_Pickle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do these scammers almost always use pictures of Asian women? Wtf

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lisa Wick- "I'm sure you remember my brother John..."

    #20

    DOUMEKl Report

    juice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, they don't waste effort on people with brains. Learn your grammar and spelling, kids!

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    Rostit. .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They misspell on purpose to rule out the smarter people.

    Pamelot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True: purposely use incorrect spelling and grammar.

    WFH Forever
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent use of the formal Southern language with "y'all" singular. So many use "all y'all" plural incorrectly

    #21

    My Buddy’s FB Account Got Stolen And I Already Knew About It. This Was Fun

    My Buddy’s FB Account Got Stolen And I Already Knew About It. This Was Fun

    GunSlingingParrot25 Report

    Clown fish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    Beachbum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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. 

    #22

    Attempted To Steal 20+ Apple Ids

    Attempted To Steal 20+ Apple Ids

    Psychological-Task16 Report

    JessieJ&LilyLovebug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is Irlande? Is that near Ireland? Hmmm?

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to a wedding in irlande once

    ckcl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They got the address for Apple Europe mostly right except the country is in a different language.... Like they're even a dumbass at copy + paste.

    Lex <3 (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, we all know you might visit a website called "online home" in order to unlock your Apple ID. Makes sooo much sense.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    247 messages and came from brawl stars is what did it for me

    Daddy’s Girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they use google translate? 😂

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    #23

    520titan Report

    JustAnotherPanda (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a mature teenager. I do not laugh at these jokes...I am very very very mature.

    JustAnotherPanda (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Norah McAmis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Do you have a good name’?!!?

    Omima mimi miki
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL dude those jokes never make me laugh until today - and now i am just as immature as the rest

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    #24

    brirydernyc Report

    JoyfulZebra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, they're better now

    Panda Boi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Talking bout their phone battery..

    birdo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YOUR PHONE WILL PASS AWAY TOO

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    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. 

    #25

    Felt Like Messing With A Spammer

    Felt Like Messing With A Spammer

    Jolly_Conflict Report

    Brian bell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda want to sign up... caring is sharing!

    EasyBreezyCataneze
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried this once. The person was so confused. I could see the 'typing....' for sometime but no message came

    tameson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure I know the person who sent this. Same guy who gave my granddaughter a book titled "Everybody Poops!"

    LovingKnuckle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The story of the landed flight is legend

    Amy Force
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you KNOW Your $HIT. 😂😂

    Cosmologist interntobe (he/him
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They probably just forgot the period and the quotation marks.

    jjdubs W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they forgot to say it would be $10 a day...

    #26

    mikeleake Report

    Latchkey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funyuns always makes me feel better when my sons leg isn't growing back

    XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes well, funyuns are the official snack of sad people whose son's legs aren't growing back.

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    Norah McAmis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Confusing people with the most random sh*t is so fun

    #27

    Short And Sweet (I Really Need To Stop Coming On So Strong But It’s So Hard Not To Lol)

    Short And Sweet (I Really Need To Stop Coming On So Strong But It’s So Hard Not To Lol)

    monsterhighbaby Report

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could it be genuine, or is it just 100% scam?

    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. 

    #28

    So Proud! My 15 Yr Old Shut One Down Fast

    So Proud! My 15 Yr Old Shut One Down Fast

    Bosshappy Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a side of fries?

    AnkleByter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, that's cheesus, how could you disrespect him so....lettuce pray

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    Donteatme666
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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 😔

    WFH Forever
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Church of the cured piggy. We will annoint the masses with the sacred bacon grease.

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    Delenn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For 1$ more you can make it Super Jesus Christ

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus wants to talk to you about your car's extended warranty.

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

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    #29

    Being Nice To The Scammers

    Being Nice To The Scammers

    gummaumma Report

    Hairy Weisenheimmer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Magnion
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Oliver did a good segment on these scammers essentially being slaves that are held against their will.

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    #30

    bloggospow Report

    Crazy Meerkat Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When ever I comment this, people reply with *turn tables* and I die a little on the inside

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    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like a person could be a king among scammers just for having good English skills. "For a mere 5% of the cut I will proofread your scam scripts and correct spelling and grammatical errors so more people will believe you are really (Amazon, UPS, AMEX, etc)"

    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. 

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    #31

    This One Really Cracked Me Up

    This One Really Cracked Me Up

    hornets16 Report

    Marla
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOBODY calls Karina silly

    EasyBreezyCataneze
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One karina reached out to my friend who is learning Korean. He started typing in Korean ,she gave up after 2 messages

    BJ Hage
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So seriously what do the scammers hope to accomplish with the wrong number texts or the horse trainer thing (above)

    Hairy Weisenheimmer
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that escalated quickly 😳

    #32

    direngay Report

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ruining my bussiness? Oh matron.

    brittany
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tom Marvolo Riddle inc , you hack em' we sack em'

    #33

    Apparently They Didn’t Want A Dentis

    Apparently They Didn’t Want A Dentis

    Status_Pin4704 Report

    Funhog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scammers can't even keep their fake people's names straight.

    Suck it Trebek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take squid. I don't know why but I laughed my a$$ off. It's so absurd. Lol.

    Dak Janiels
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This^^ - love every bit of this!

    Norah McAmis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Can I be inside your mouth?’ Th enthusiasm lmfao 🤣

    #34

    elastic_music Report

    LovingKnuckle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure it’s this tomorrow? I have you down for next tomorrow.

    Alaskatgal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    C I N D Y 4 E V E R 🤣🤣🤣 wish I thought this quickly!

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A wise man once said, "Don't put off until that other tomorrow what you can do this tomorrow"

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    #35

    Funny Scam Texts

    Funny Scam Texts

    Reeeeee-420-69 Report

    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist: sender is FBI with legitimate wrong number

    AnkleByter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally read nums as meaning snacks, and not numbers. I definitely need a snack.

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    #36

    Did I Do This Correctly

    Did I Do This Correctly

    to4e440 Report

    Ubedhheij
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to get scammers surprised 101.

    CORGI QUEEN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    from chicken curry to fricken hurry

    Curry on...
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How would a person know this is a scammer? It could be real. Several of these messages could have been real.

    #37

    Curry Quest

    Curry Quest

    Triceradoc_MD Report

    Mark Buxbaum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a lone teardrop on the plate?

    #38

    One Shot

    One Shot

    5nication Report

    Five Years
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hurry, I'm busy with my other scams. But if you send me $240 I'll move you up the list!

    BJ Hage
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you know scam or just wrong number

    #39

    karynvalentinax Report

    Lady Vader
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had loads of these!!

    Rosie Red
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. And the "we had to freeze your card due to suspicious activity" blah blah blah.

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    Traci E
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahaha I got that this morning at 1.37am

    Isaac Harvey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overworked and underpaid Amazon employees, maybe?

    #40

    QlVID Report

    anne croft
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The indignation is the best!

    Dak Janiels
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How DARE you try to scam these well-intentioned scammers! /s

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    He's a nut
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Norah McAmis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jokes on you, I don’t HAVE a God!!

    #41

    DavidAugust Report

    Donteatme666
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Da da da dum do do da da mission impossible

    brittany
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i dont know why but this reminded me of when dwight gets pranked into thinking dunder mifflin is going under and they convince him to basically strip at work

    #42

    Never Gets Old

    Never Gets Old

    wyoranger45 Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Things did escalate quite a bit after the helicopters

    Rosie!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then they released the laser sharks and we had a situation

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    Michael Hauck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder, was the live squid involved?

    Donteatme666
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the swat team's and snipers

    #43

    yeetboiiiiiiiiiiiiio Report

    Jellybean the Jellyfish(they/them)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait...is the Alice from above getting scammed now? Instead of scamming??

    Maartje
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I want more of these , this was so much fun

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    #44

    Scamming The Scammer

    Scamming The Scammer

    1grimface1 Report

    Norah McAmis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sandwiches are the most important thing

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    #45

    I Can't Tell What The End Game Of These Random Texts Are. I've Stopped Caring And Gotten Creative

    I Can't Tell What The End Game Of These Random Texts Are. I've Stopped Caring And Gotten Creative

    stopmakingsmells Report

    Norah McAmis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost. Not quite there yet buddy, you’ll make it, I promise