How Scammers Get What They Deserve - The Best Stories
You might learn something, and you'll indeed have a good laugh.
Damjan
Navigating the internet can sometimes feel like walking through a digital jungle full of information and hidden dangers. Among these dangers are scam artists, who always try to trick people with fake emails or messages on social media.
This alone should make anyone feel cautious whenever they go online. But recently, people have found a clever way to fight back against these scammers—by using humor.
On places like Reddit’s r/Scams subreddit, users share funny stories of how they trick scammers right back. These stories show how ordinary people can outsmart those trying to scam them.
One famous trick is to play along with the scammers, giving them fake information or wasting their time in funny ways. This exposes the scammers and gives people a sense of satisfaction knowing they’ve turned the tables.
These stories are relatable because many people have faced similar scams online. They show that humor can be a powerful defense against online threats, turning stressful situations into something more light-hearted.
Beyond being funny, these stories teach us to be careful online and think critically about who we trust. They remind us that behind every scam attempt, a real person is trying to deceive others.
By sharing their experiences, people on forums like r/Scams help everyone learn how to stay safe online. Check some of these out. You might learn something, and you'll indeed have a good laugh.
1. "So.. Nigerian Princess??"
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2. Still Getting Those Random Messages. How Do You Deal With Yours?"
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3. "Had To Be Reminded"
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4. "I Don’t Know If This Is A Money Thing Or A Serial Killing Attempt, But It Gave Me A Good Laugh Today"
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5. "Scam Text Message. Tricking Them With Cat Facts!"
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6. In Tumblr"
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7. Was Surprised To Get A Message From A High School Friend’s Father"
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8. "Got This Yesterday. I Just Want To Rehome Some Guinea Pigs, Not Looking For This Nonsense"
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9. "These Scammers Man"
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10. "F*****g With Scammers Is Fun"
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11. "How My Buddy Deals With Scams"
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12. "Scammer Was Asking Me To “Invest $300”. Had To Do It To ‘Em"
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13. "Most Common Lost Pet Scam (Verification Codes)"
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14. "Scammers Really Dislike It When You Force Them To Venture Off Script"
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15. Scammers Gonna Scam "
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16. "Thanks To This Sub I Knew Exactly What This Was. Wrong Number Scam"
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17. "My Name Is Not Adora"
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18. "I Finally Received One Of These! I Feel Like A Full Member Of Society Now"
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19. "When You Just Know So You Reverse The Roles"
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20. "The Person Who Found A Scammer Willing To Go To The End Of Middle-Earth To Scam Them "
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21. "Update, My Friend Did In Fact Get A Text. Details Inside"
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22. "They Didn’t Even Try"
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23. "I Hate When Scammers Don’t Do The Smallest Bit Of Research Ahead Of Time"
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24. "The Person Who Definitely Wasn’t Talking With A Bot"
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25. "The Person Who Was Kind Enough To Connect A Scammer With Some Other Scammers"
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26. "It’s Not A Story The Scammers Would Tell You…"
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27. "Some Intense Scam, Be Aware!"
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28. "I Can Tell He’s “Seriously”
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29. "Apple Pay Scammer Gets Pissed"
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30. "This Sub Has Made Me Aware Of Literally Every Scam Before It Happens"
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31. "I Love Messing With Scammers. The Phone # Is A Spam Number That I Pulled From My Contacts "
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32. "Whatsapp Scam, I Don’t Know Why They Didn’t Respond?"
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33. "What A Nice Lady"
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34. "Kindly Hit Her With That Uno Reverse Card"
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35. "These Scams Are Getting Complex"
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36. "Kevin???"
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37. "If Messing With Scammers Is Wrong I Don’t Want To Be Right "
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38. "Meatball"
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39. "Got A Message From A Scammer, Decided To Play With Em A Little"
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40. "If You Weren’t 100% Convinced These People Aren’t Pieces Of S**t"
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41. "A Pleasant Conversation I Had With A Whatsapp Scammer Today"
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42. "It Finally Happened! I Got The Text! I Really Never Thought I’d Get This Text. #blessed"
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43. Have Suddenly Been Receiving Lots Of Fake Check Scams, Probably Because I Respond To All Of Them. This One Is Gold"
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44. "What Is Going On Here? (Birthday Cake Message)"
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45. "I Just Caught This In The Wild"
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46. "Very Bold"
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47. "I’m On The Books Guys. I Cannot Wait For My Appointment"
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48. "Why Bother Making A Bot To Message This?"
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49. "I Used To Live In Los Angeles. I’ve Never Owned A House. I Get These Texts All The Time"
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50. "Omg They Sent It Again"
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51. Have A Cat With Similar Needs"
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52. "The Person Who Made Sure The Scammer Was Well Fed"
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53. "Nice One Geoffrey"
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54. "I’m Sooo Tired Of This S**t "
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55. "The Person Who Deployed Eighth-Grade Humor To Great Effectiveness"
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These stories highlight that the internet, despite its risks, can also be a place for creativity and humor. They demonstrate that with some cleverness, we can tackle online challenges and turn them into amusing tales.
So, the next time you receive a suspicious message, think of these stories—they might bring a smile to your face and boost your confidence in handling the digital world.
Damjan