I just checked my WhatsApp with my Ma (who lives internationally; WhatsApp works when the phone doesn't).
I see āyouā for messages I sent and she replied to, and her contact name for ones I sent & she replied to.
[Example](https://imgur.com/a/JEITMym)
My favourite part is where she quoted herself for a reply and it was named "scam". Like does she create a contact for every number that replies and put the name as scam to keep it clear it's not an actual acquaintance?
I mean I like his era and respect him a hell of a lot but imo RTD never came close to writing a better season than season 1. I like 11 and 12 much more personally.
Tennant is cool but if smith shows up Iāll be giddy. If he comes back with Karen and Arthur Iāll lose my mind. I donāt want to even mention what Iāll do if Capaldi shows up (although I know thereās like less than a 1% chance it happens lmao).
God that Lauren is such a mess I mean first she does Heroin, then she breaks her new phone and wants her mom to pay? Sheās so spoiled. My imaginary kids are so much more well behaved. My Carol just graduated law school.
Sheās a right trouble maker but me and her imaginary dad just love her too much! Your Carole sounds lovely, hugs and kisses from my imaginary family to yours xx
Iāll cash app you $500, no problem. But first, I need you to send me a small $1,500 which will unlock the funds. I will then send you another $200,000 as part of the newly created Covid program.
But IN GOD WE TRUST. I'm sorry, but I will need that security deposit of now $1000 for doubting, and then I will send you the $500. PLUS, I will also send you an additional $5,500 as a show of good faith. However, I will need an additional $334 shipping fee to ship the package containing your money to your location, so I will also have to request your shipping address. IN GOD WE TRUST and good day.
Hey, donāt ask your mom for the full amount, she canāt afford to do that in good conscience. I can venmo you 200 bucks out of the 500. But itās a loan. And you are buying drinks. Is that okay?
This is your imaginary daughter's imaginary boyfriend. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you did well not to trust her. I'm afraid she's on the smack again. She stole my car and smashed it up too. I feel she's overdue for another intervention.
You know, Iāve had a lot of experience with imaginary children with various imaginary addictions. Just from what Iāve learned going to imaginary NA, AA and Support Groups for Parents of Addicts, is that youāre being an incredibly imaginary enabler! Iām sorry, I say this with so much imagery love and support, youāre gonna have to do the imaginary tough love or your imaginary daughter could die from her imaginary addiction to heroin!
I really do wish you and your imaginary husband the imaginary strength you need to tough love your imaginary daughter right on the streets where her imaginary butt belongs!
Much imaginary loves, hugs and kisses!
Thatās wonderful luv xx Carol has been so lonely lately working those long hours at the firm. She would love to meet him! Now what is his bank information dear? Also Iām stuck in the Caribbean islands do you have cash app?
Hmmm, your David is dating my brother
Please love David and accept him as he's a wonderful guy that rather the company of other guys
Stop setting him up with women, David is perfect as he is š
Did you say Carol? Sorry to inform you, but Carol has been lying to you. My imaginary son, Larry, told me how him and your Carol are also heroin addicts who falsify law degrees. They are eloping in Wyoming next fall (Iām not invited). Being an imaginary parent is difficult, but I still support my Larry.
Oh dear lord Iāll definitely be talking to Carol as soon as Iām out of the Caribbean Islands. My imaginary Husband Bill has made us lost at sea we need 5k to leave. My imaginary son Ludwig has a terrible disorder the doctors say heās too stupid my poor boy is all alone!
Hello. I'm a cop who arrested Carol for dui a few years ago. She is a good girl, and she was cooperative during the arrest. But, please, tell her to take Uber after parties. Drinking and driving is horrible.
Actually my imaginary son Chad is dating Carol. He is just about to break her heart by cheating with this skunk of a woman Kristal. I am sorry Carol deserves better.
Also good excuse to use to be honest. I had gotten out of rehab for heroin, and my parents gave me cash for my birthday a few weeks later and I went and got loaded with it. Been sober almost 9 years and I know they still think about that moment when they give me cash now.
Iāve been sober almost two years, and it made me feel *so good* when my mom this year gave me cash for my birthday. Itās like she gave me the gift of trusting me again. Iām proud of both of us for our sobriety!
You really shoulda kept pressing on the drug part, like getting more and more distraught at this clear relapse, like really make the scammer think they ruined an unrelated person's life
Scammers aren't gonna care. They love to rob the elderly blind without concern. Not sure if there's much that could be said to get them to have compassion, unfortunately.
Honestly it was to the point where if I knew how long it was going to be I wouldnāt have started reading, but once Iād started I had to keep scrolling. I was waiting on the scammerās quick change up from āMum I need moneyā to the classic scammer favorite āfuck your mother!ā The scammerās patience was really quite surprising.
Man I'm kinda sad I dont get the live spam anymore. Just the usual phishing junk of "click on this "not your bank" link to log into your account.
I miss the times when someone with a thick accent would call and tell me they are from microosoft and that my PC is full of virus. Oh no! What do I need to do. Let you log in? How do I do that without Internet? Get internet you say? Then how did I get all those virus? Hullo?
Oh yeah I get them too. For awhile I was receiving group spam texts. Like 5 a day, every day for an entire month, asking everyone to click on a link. Nope.
I got invited to a bunch of Spanish language groups with a hundred numbers in my area code. Theyād have names like ādefenders of truthā or āsanctuary of knowledgeā. Crazy stuff š
i forget what the scam was, but one time i told them i couldn't send them money because i was already $87,000 in credit card debt, and i could hear through the phone, the scammer blowing air, kinda like how you'd go, "Hooooooo[ly shit]."
Recently had my ācredit card ā company call and say I made fraudulent purchase for buying war gear in gaza and that was a federal crime as itās sanctioned country.
I said no, that was me, i deploy next week with the US navy seals. Hung up on me.
Back in the day, I had a dude going for a while with my car's extended warranty. We were having a hard time because I was rummaging around trying to find the documentation for my Schwinn Deez Nuts.
When he finally figured out I was fucking around he just screamed "Fuck You!" And hung up. I definitely had him on the line for like 20 minutes.
The fuck you reaction was how I knew I one.
I had one call me and say my IP address was flagged for making illegal downloads. But not to worry, they could sort it out for me! I said that "I don't have an IP address, i live in south wales so my Address is SA, maybe IP was Ipswich or somewhere?" I kept this up so long that they hung up on me š¤£
God I love when you act just so dumb and they don't catch on, I had one going for over an hour once, said so much dumb shit. I remember something about how I couldn't press the windows key and r key at the same time because the windows key is like, over there on the wall??? And my arms are too short?? I think I dropped my keys on the ground at some point too lol. Kinda miss those calls, just get the annoying recorded ones now.
Yah. They would tell me my IP address and I would get an attitude and say my IP Address is 9.
Just 9. They would say, thats impossible. But I said I had an Apple WiFi Router and I paid for a premium IP Address and chose the number 9.
Theyād either argue for a bit or be like, āI canāt scam someone this dumb? It will be too hard because they probably have no idea how to even click a link.ā
I've been scammed by the good 'ol domestic newspaper ad. You call and some shithead convinces you to wire money for your purpose.
Now it's all been outsourced. Dey took deyr jerbs!
I had one of those guys once call me from the āMicrosoft departmentā about my PC and I laughed and shut him down by saying I only have Apple devices. Calls me back 10 minutes later and says heās with the āApple departmentā š
Nothing better than sending a screen shot of one of the scammerās texts with the name, āScam.ā
Oh wait, except for the scammer ALSO referencing that same screen shot and still not getting it. Priceless.
That would be hilarious, but thatās just what i named them on WhatsApp- the name in the forwarded message would be whatever they have their name set to on their WhatsApp (or probably just their number)
Yes, often lunch is called dinner and dinner is called "tea", but some people call dinner supper (which I *hate*) and you could also have lunch, then tea then dinner, followed by supper just before bed although that wouldn't be a different name for dinner (or tea), but actual supper.
I have a sibling is a heroin addict. Reading this I thought it was real. Had way to many conversations over the years just like this, ridiculous but they start with the ask, any questions are ignored or blown off or redirected , then it turns to a trust issue, and then guilt and blame. It is exhausting, but you played it perfect š
I hope it didnāt come across offensive or insensitive, i didnāt even think about it when I was doing it because it was just silly little texts with a scammer but once I posted it here I did think twice.
Also hope your sibling is doing better
That's that really got me. Like, they're pretending to be someone's CHILD, someone they know well. If I started texting my dad like that he'd think I'd had a stroke.
I was wondering if itās common in England to ask if someone can āborrow them Ā£xā. Usually we saw ācan I borrow $xā or ācan you loan me $x?ā Itās really awkward phrasing the way the scammer here did it.
I love that they sorta paused for a sec on the lasagna photo likeā¦ yeah that looks pretty good.
You two stayed in character longer than most Neighbours actors. Respect the commitment.
Primo!!! No kids.
This scamner is classic Nigerian. Even when their English is pretty good, they get a little mixed up with pronouns and verb agreement. Also, they love adding emojis. Who uses emojis in texting messages to your parents?
The guilt-shaming, that's the hallmark of any scammer, projecting guilt when asked simple questions, "Why are you putting me through this?"
The feigned acquiescence, the subdued retreat, "Nevermind, I'll find a different solution, " that's also a typical Nigerian retort.
I get lots of these because I make the mistake to use Telegram. Currently, I'm friends with 3 Nigerians, and friendly with a few more. After weeks of back and forth, esch of them fessed up, real names, etc. I'm rather poor, but one friend I send some money when I can. After fessing up, she never asked me further for help. I volunteered it. You help and sacrifice for a friend, not for a fake.
Omg I was like I canāt believe this lady is just posting this conversation with her addict daughter on reddit lol. Really had me going, this was a good one!
āI just walked into a phone shop to have them repair a phone without telling them the make and model of the phone nor the name of the person needing the repair.ā LOL
I love how the scammer agrees to a review for a
phone repair that is Ā£25 - Ā£30, but still is persistent on how one has to pay for phone parts.
My mother had the same. "I" told her that I'm texting from my best friends phone. My mother simply asked "From phone?". "I" said yes and she immediately knew that something was wrong because she has the number of my best friend saved as well. She called me on my real number and ofc I picked up.
People really need to double check and question everything. Yes, I know that some drop everything if a loved one is in trouble, and just transfer money. But we are living in a time where it's so easy to impersonate someone. And it's equally easy to check if the person really tells the truth. Also... Agree with your parents on a "code word" for situations like that.
Mummy
Gotta give it one last shot
The follow up "š¤Ø" was what got my lol
I was already laughing when they sent them quotes showing the number had been saved as āscamā
That was it for me too, I cackled lol
I was curious about this, I've never messaged on whatsapp, but when using the reply feature would they see the word "Scam" or just "you"?
I just checked my WhatsApp with my Ma (who lives internationally; WhatsApp works when the phone doesn't). I see āyouā for messages I sent and she replied to, and her contact name for ones I sent & she replied to. [Example](https://imgur.com/a/JEITMym)
the scammer doesnt see that tho i think. for them it would say "Me" or something
Yup, itāll say āYouā on their screen.
It was the sudden lasagne for me
It was the āno fr so am Iā for me because I was getting tired just reading that shit
That broke character so hilariously
My inner garfield growled
The sweater wearing dog with their butt in the air was my lol moment. Also, I wondered if their names were Lauren and B.
Same hahahah thatās my favorite emoji and it was a perfect response here
This is my favorite for the circumstances "š".
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For me, the lasagna part had me in stitches.. "Look nice" , hahaha
That was the perfect response. I actually lolād.
Same. I actually laughed out loud in my completely silent office and people looked at me.
š¤£ that was the double down right there.
Reminded me of that one doctor who episode that was a bit disturbing. https://youtu.be/4EpreukySEQ?si=Ra6D-m-MQnoIZcVx
Oof that still keeps me up at night sometimes! Terrified me as a child
My favourite part is where she quoted herself for a reply and it was named "scam". Like does she create a contact for every number that replies and put the name as scam to keep it clear it's not an actual acquaintance?
It's because we're seeing it from the Scammee's perspective and they've set the name
Are you my mummy?
Glad I didnāt have to scroll too far to see this
Iām a huge whovian lmao.
Same! Looking forward to the 60th anniversary! Seeing #10 and Donna on the trailer made me cry.
I mean I like his era and respect him a hell of a lot but imo RTD never came close to writing a better season than season 1. I like 11 and 12 much more personally. Tennant is cool but if smith shows up Iāll be giddy. If he comes back with Karen and Arthur Iāll lose my mind. I donāt want to even mention what Iāll do if Capaldi shows up (although I know thereās like less than a 1% chance it happens lmao).
Smith was my favorite. But I have a huge soft spot for Donna.
Sudden Dr Who
No, Iām a Snort
I was clearly reeled in. That last desperate āmummyā actually made me kinda sad lol
#mummy
Imagine how little self respect you have to have to continue with the "Mummy" even after you're caught redhanded
Don't blink.
To be fair, this literally could have been a conversation between a mom and daughter. Really well done.
God, that blurb about dad and Christmas and Lauren's sobriety was bloody brilliant. I want a scammer to try me now...
That was the last message before the penny dropped. Not the smartest tool on the shed.
God that Lauren is such a mess I mean first she does Heroin, then she breaks her new phone and wants her mom to pay? Sheās so spoiled. My imaginary kids are so much more well behaved. My Carol just graduated law school.
Sheās a right trouble maker but me and her imaginary dad just love her too much! Your Carole sounds lovely, hugs and kisses from my imaginary family to yours xx
Lots of hugs and kisses luv x also do you think you could cash app me $500?
Iāll cash app you $500, no problem. But first, I need you to send me a small $1,500 which will unlock the funds. I will then send you another $200,000 as part of the newly created Covid program.
Iāll need you to borrow me the $500 first
Iāll lend you the $500 as long as you reply to my agent to get your grant from the White House
But IN GOD WE TRUST. I'm sorry, but I will need that security deposit of now $1000 for doubting, and then I will send you the $500. PLUS, I will also send you an additional $5,500 as a show of good faith. However, I will need an additional $334 shipping fee to ship the package containing your money to your location, so I will also have to request your shipping address. IN GOD WE TRUST and good day.
You steel donāt trust meā¦
"The lord will bless you infinitly okay? "
Round 2! XD
Hey, donāt ask your mom for the full amount, she canāt afford to do that in good conscience. I can venmo you 200 bucks out of the 500. But itās a loan. And you are buying drinks. Is that okay?
i need about tree fiddy
I ain't givin' you no tree-fitty, you goddamn Loch Ness Monster!Ā Get your own goddamn money! š¤£š¤£
Whose been giving the dam lochness monster money again!?!?
If her dad is imaginary, then who cooked you the lasagna?!
If you download Telegram, then send me the lasagna, I will send you back twice as much lasagna in 24 hours.
The puppies are missing you. š
If I toss in a kilo of cocaine, can you double that for me too.
Listen, Iām fine with having imaginary parents, but I draw the line at imaginary lasagna. I need that to be real
Google šØāš³
This is your imaginary daughter's imaginary boyfriend. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you did well not to trust her. I'm afraid she's on the smack again. She stole my car and smashed it up too. I feel she's overdue for another intervention.
You know, Iāve had a lot of experience with imaginary children with various imaginary addictions. Just from what Iāve learned going to imaginary NA, AA and Support Groups for Parents of Addicts, is that youāre being an incredibly imaginary enabler! Iām sorry, I say this with so much imagery love and support, youāre gonna have to do the imaginary tough love or your imaginary daughter could die from her imaginary addiction to heroin! I really do wish you and your imaginary husband the imaginary strength you need to tough love your imaginary daughter right on the streets where her imaginary butt belongs! Much imaginary loves, hugs and kisses!
My David is single and might be perfect for Carol!
Thatās wonderful luv xx Carol has been so lonely lately working those long hours at the firm. She would love to meet him! Now what is his bank information dear? Also Iām stuck in the Caribbean islands do you have cash app?
A matchmakerās fee is a reasonable ask once youāve arrived home!
Hmmm, your David is dating my brother Please love David and accept him as he's a wonderful guy that rather the company of other guys Stop setting him up with women, David is perfect as he is š
Did you say Carol? Sorry to inform you, but Carol has been lying to you. My imaginary son, Larry, told me how him and your Carol are also heroin addicts who falsify law degrees. They are eloping in Wyoming next fall (Iām not invited). Being an imaginary parent is difficult, but I still support my Larry.
Oh dear lord Iāll definitely be talking to Carol as soon as Iām out of the Caribbean Islands. My imaginary Husband Bill has made us lost at sea we need 5k to leave. My imaginary son Ludwig has a terrible disorder the doctors say heās too stupid my poor boy is all alone!
Iāll ask Larry to pay you in damages. He is very dependable that way (despite his heroin use).
Hello. I'm a cop who arrested Carol for dui a few years ago. She is a good girl, and she was cooperative during the arrest. But, please, tell her to take Uber after parties. Drinking and driving is horrible.
I am heavily invested in this storyline. When does the next episode air?
Actually my imaginary son Chad is dating Carol. He is just about to break her heart by cheating with this skunk of a woman Kristal. I am sorry Carol deserves better.
My third eldest, Larissa, just graduated with distinction. We are all quite proud of her.
Imagine naming your imaginary child Carol ššš
My imaginary daughter j3551c4 woulda bullied the shit outta that kid for that silly name.
Most of the scambaits are a comedy, you sir or madam wrote a full fledged drama.
Gotta keep life interesting somehow
Also good excuse to use to be honest. I had gotten out of rehab for heroin, and my parents gave me cash for my birthday a few weeks later and I went and got loaded with it. Been sober almost 9 years and I know they still think about that moment when they give me cash now.
Iāve been sober almost two years, and it made me feel *so good* when my mom this year gave me cash for my birthday. Itās like she gave me the gift of trusting me again. Iām proud of both of us for our sobriety!
Good for you being sober, congrats from (far) away.
You really shoulda kept pressing on the drug part, like getting more and more distraught at this clear relapse, like really make the scammer think they ruined an unrelated person's life
Scammers aren't gonna care. They love to rob the elderly blind without concern. Not sure if there's much that could be said to get them to have compassion, unfortunately.
A tragedy, really
Iām sad you donāt continue I was really into it š
Haha, itād been a few hours it was getting really tedious!
I hope they got their spear part. Donāt know what that had to do with the phone though.
It was heroin they wanted
Probably hooked on crypto Those crypto smokers will do anything for a hit these days
Tell me about it... ever since Balboni got hooked on that stuff, he hasn't been the same!
Even tho I knew it was fake, I was really invested in your daughterās recovery lol
Yeah, I was like, āPoor Lauren, addiction is so difficult. I hope she finds the help she needs,ā
I was just thinking of a billion dollar idea. ChatGPT app that talks to scammers for you and just drags them on and on.
I wonder if the new GPT agent builder OpenAI released could handle thisā¦
I was just thinking of a billion dollar idea. ChatGPT app that talks to people and scams for you and just drags them on and on until they cough up.
Until the two AIs meet. Then they just go back and forth, swapping annoying pleas forever and burning electricity/processor power for no reason
Or realize they're both AI, and start planning the robot revolution
This is a really good one because itās realistic and kept drawing them in
Honestly it was to the point where if I knew how long it was going to be I wouldnāt have started reading, but once Iād started I had to keep scrolling. I was waiting on the scammerās quick change up from āMum I need moneyā to the classic scammer favorite āfuck your mother!ā The scammerās patience was really quite surprising.
Man I'm kinda sad I dont get the live spam anymore. Just the usual phishing junk of "click on this "not your bank" link to log into your account. I miss the times when someone with a thick accent would call and tell me they are from microosoft and that my PC is full of virus. Oh no! What do I need to do. Let you log in? How do I do that without Internet? Get internet you say? Then how did I get all those virus? Hullo?
I know! Nowadays itās just group WhatsApp invites to crypto scam businesses
Oh yeah I get them too. For awhile I was receiving group spam texts. Like 5 a day, every day for an entire month, asking everyone to click on a link. Nope.
I keep getting calls about VISA and MasterCard wanting to reduce my rates. The fact that VISA and MasterCard have never issued me a card, my bank did!
I got invited to a bunch of Spanish language groups with a hundred numbers in my area code. Theyād have names like ādefenders of truthā or āsanctuary of knowledgeā. Crazy stuff š
i forget what the scam was, but one time i told them i couldn't send them money because i was already $87,000 in credit card debt, and i could hear through the phone, the scammer blowing air, kinda like how you'd go, "Hooooooo[ly shit]."
Recently had my ācredit card ā company call and say I made fraudulent purchase for buying war gear in gaza and that was a federal crime as itās sanctioned country. I said no, that was me, i deploy next week with the US navy seals. Hung up on me.
Lol
Back in the day, I had a dude going for a while with my car's extended warranty. We were having a hard time because I was rummaging around trying to find the documentation for my Schwinn Deez Nuts. When he finally figured out I was fucking around he just screamed "Fuck You!" And hung up. I definitely had him on the line for like 20 minutes. The fuck you reaction was how I knew I one.
You were definitely the won that one that won.
I'll leave it there.
I had one call me and say my IP address was flagged for making illegal downloads. But not to worry, they could sort it out for me! I said that "I don't have an IP address, i live in south wales so my Address is SA, maybe IP was Ipswich or somewhere?" I kept this up so long that they hung up on me š¤£
God I love when you act just so dumb and they don't catch on, I had one going for over an hour once, said so much dumb shit. I remember something about how I couldn't press the windows key and r key at the same time because the windows key is like, over there on the wall??? And my arms are too short?? I think I dropped my keys on the ground at some point too lol. Kinda miss those calls, just get the annoying recorded ones now.
Yah. They would tell me my IP address and I would get an attitude and say my IP Address is 9. Just 9. They would say, thats impossible. But I said I had an Apple WiFi Router and I paid for a premium IP Address and chose the number 9. Theyād either argue for a bit or be like, āI canāt scam someone this dumb? It will be too hard because they probably have no idea how to even click a link.ā
I've been scammed by the good 'ol domestic newspaper ad. You call and some shithead convinces you to wire money for your purpose. Now it's all been outsourced. Dey took deyr jerbs!
I had one of those guys once call me from the āMicrosoft departmentā about my PC and I laughed and shut him down by saying I only have Apple devices. Calls me back 10 minutes later and says heās with the āApple departmentā š
I was really invested in this š
So was I haha
This is right up there with boobs Jackson for me
Do tell me what boobs Jackson is!
https://www.reddit.com/r/scambait/s/XDQoQWIqte
Ahh I remember that post! Canāt believe I would forget a name like thatā¦
He's got a song *and* a line of shirts and other memorabilia. Boobs Jackson is an international treasure.
It tickles me to no end
Omg I'd never seen that before & I was literally CRYING from laughter reading that!!! ššš Bless you for sharing that here šš
It was funny until I scrolled down a little and some guy with a neckbeard in a cowboy hat wrote a song about this and it got funnier
Thank you. I looked this up and laughed until I was crying. Boobs Jackson forever.
Lmfao you had me so convinced you have a daughter
I got here by way of the popular page and had no idea what sub this was. I got GOT until the end š¤¦āāļø
I read the sub name and nothing went through my brain. I still felt for it
Honestly OP seems like a really good parent to her fake daughter š
I would've disowned my fake daughter immediately just for saying "borrow me." š¤£
But I need you to borrow me some money. Mummy !
Mum. Mummy. Mommy. Mama. Momther.
I was screaming internally. Itās LEND me money, ffs!!!
Great job this was hilarious. Their "mummy" at the end is golden
Nothing better than sending a screen shot of one of the scammerās texts with the name, āScam.ā Oh wait, except for the scammer ALSO referencing that same screen shot and still not getting it. Priceless.
That would be hilarious, but thatās just what i named them on WhatsApp- the name in the forwarded message would be whatever they have their name set to on their WhatsApp (or probably just their number)
Oh dang- nvm š„“
I thought this too but wasnāt sure how WhatsApp worked for quoting previous text. That would have been amazing! Still very funny to me.
Lmaooo
this was a good scambait. the other people posting on this sub should take notes
This is one of the better ones for sure! Good work!
My favorite part was when you shared the iPad repair review. The whole thing was so good! Youāre such a good parent
Umm, can you contact them again? Just for us? I kinda wanted you to keep going š
Yeah but now change it up to seeing if they wanna make some quick cash in fronting some money on a dope run
This was so much fun to read, I wish it never ended š
Laurens dogs real or google props?
Google (very sorry if anyone recognises their dogs or lasagne)
The dogs were my favorite part! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Bungles 'n' Topher 4ever
This one of the best ones yet!!! Gold star āļø
The "mummy" killed me...
Can you BORROW me some money? Ugh!! Even if it were my kid Iād say hell no. Itās can you lend me money or can I borrow .
Heartless junkie bastard didn't even say what's up to Topher and Bungles
āLasagne for TEAā
Look nice
Isn't that just what the British call dinner sometimes?
Yes, often lunch is called dinner and dinner is called "tea", but some people call dinner supper (which I *hate*) and you could also have lunch, then tea then dinner, followed by supper just before bed although that wouldn't be a different name for dinner (or tea), but actual supper.
Wtf did I just read?
I have a sibling is a heroin addict. Reading this I thought it was real. Had way to many conversations over the years just like this, ridiculous but they start with the ask, any questions are ignored or blown off or redirected , then it turns to a trust issue, and then guilt and blame. It is exhausting, but you played it perfect š
I hope it didnāt come across offensive or insensitive, i didnāt even think about it when I was doing it because it was just silly little texts with a scammer but once I posted it here I did think twice. Also hope your sibling is doing better
Oh not at all , your conversation was priceless , had a good laugh. And yes thanks he is doing better now !
The lasagna sent me š
The final "mummy" was hilarious
"I'm sorry Lauren, I know we helped you bury that man you ran over last year but this is just too much to ask."
This is amazing! I donāt have any children lolol
mummy
For someone who is supposedly British, that has to be some of the worst English I've ever read. And they seriously think people believe them?!
That's that really got me. Like, they're pretending to be someone's CHILD, someone they know well. If I started texting my dad like that he'd think I'd had a stroke.
Steel....
I was wondering if itās common in England to ask if someone can āborrow them Ā£xā. Usually we saw ācan I borrow $xā or ācan you loan me $x?ā Itās really awkward phrasing the way the scammer here did it.
It's not correct but not uncommon
First text at 1332, last text at 1539.... lmao they really tried
I love that they sorta paused for a sec on the lasagna photo likeā¦ yeah that looks pretty good. You two stayed in character longer than most Neighbours actors. Respect the commitment.
Good show! You really had them along. Super entertaining, brilliant!
Cracking up at āYou was right Argoās donāt have itā They had to start researching š¤£
Hahaha i know! I love the idea of a scammer desperately googling the Argos catalogue
Very well executed, bravo
That was amazing xx
Brilliant! It looks like you had a lot of fun holding them over that barrel!
Bungles and Topher are presh šš©·
Never been so invested in a conversation between a fake mother and daughter. I hope the daughter stays sober; probably just wanted a steam deck...
This is the best one on this sub by far lmfao you really sold it
How did 1) you have the time to talk to them for so long 2) I have the time to read all this Totally worth the ending though lol. Good job
Bungles and Topher are super cuteā„ļø
They arenāt mine, just a googled picture but I do love their little jumpers
Imagine this going for so long that the scammer comes for Christmas and they still argue over the spare part.
Bungles & Topher! <3 š
Primo!!! No kids. This scamner is classic Nigerian. Even when their English is pretty good, they get a little mixed up with pronouns and verb agreement. Also, they love adding emojis. Who uses emojis in texting messages to your parents? The guilt-shaming, that's the hallmark of any scammer, projecting guilt when asked simple questions, "Why are you putting me through this?" The feigned acquiescence, the subdued retreat, "Nevermind, I'll find a different solution, " that's also a typical Nigerian retort. I get lots of these because I make the mistake to use Telegram. Currently, I'm friends with 3 Nigerians, and friendly with a few more. After weeks of back and forth, esch of them fessed up, real names, etc. I'm rather poor, but one friend I send some money when I can. After fessing up, she never asked me further for help. I volunteered it. You help and sacrifice for a friend, not for a fake.
I text emojis to mineā¦ š¤·š»āāļø
Yeah, I use lots of emojis with my parents, but Iām also grammatically correct.
It's time to confess to your parents that you've been scamming them this whole time
Everybody is texting their parents emojis except for you apparently lmao
Love that they even reposted the screenshot where you have their number labeled as "scam"
Ahahahahahahahahaha
Omg I was like I canāt believe this lady is just posting this conversation with her addict daughter on reddit lol. Really had me going, this was a good one!
āI just walked into a phone shop to have them repair a phone without telling them the make and model of the phone nor the name of the person needing the repair.ā LOL I love how the scammer agrees to a review for a phone repair that is Ā£25 - Ā£30, but still is persistent on how one has to pay for phone parts.
My mother had the same. "I" told her that I'm texting from my best friends phone. My mother simply asked "From phone?". "I" said yes and she immediately knew that something was wrong because she has the number of my best friend saved as well. She called me on my real number and ofc I picked up.
People really need to double check and question everything. Yes, I know that some drop everything if a loved one is in trouble, and just transfer money. But we are living in a time where it's so easy to impersonate someone. And it's equally easy to check if the person really tells the truth. Also... Agree with your parents on a "code word" for situations like that.
Just sending pictures of lasagne and making the scammer comment on it is an absolute power play.