You think it could never happen to you, but it’s easier than you think.
It started a massive conversation about scammers, who are far more numerous and dangerous than most realize.
Long story short, she never went to Spain and her friend never spoke to her again."
aria7
2.
He said he would send this video to ALL my contacts if I didn’t send him money.
The thing is, I’m asexual and sex-repulsed.
I never, ever watch porn so I could tell he was lying.
I laughed and never answered.
And to all the people who get that kind of email, just don’t answer.
It’s a trap."
anonymous
3.
They knew my address, and when I stated I had served recently they knew the dates.
I work full time and I was so exhausted that I got totally sucked in."
When I wrote the number down and called it on another line, the local police voicemail picked up.
It felt very elaborate.
I decided on a Walmart that I knew would have a police officer.
The second the person heard police on the other line they immediately hung up.
I am a highly educated individual.
I can see how anyone can fall for this."
She hung up and told me what happened, and I took her cellphone and blocked the number.
He printed the email and two weeks later flew to Cabo from Mexico City.
“We contacted the bank and they said the account was closed.
They said the account never existed.
But they would look into it.
That was the last we ever heard.”
She is an older lady and quite shy so she will just go with what other people say.
They asked for her account details like passwords, card number, CVC, etc.
“Luckily I didn’t get scammed, but I could have been.
I found some 1-800 number and called them up.
I paid with a credit card, and the issue seemed to be taken care of.
“Looking back it’s such a stupid mistake to make.
ambermelon
8.
“I had my card cloned around 10 years ago.
Unfortunately for the scammer, I was poor so they could literally only take 10 out my account.
I would have paid the 10 to see their face when they saw the account balance.”
jeady51
9.
But she is also too trusting and doesnt have a gut instinct for when something should be questioned.
Hes about to be sentenced.”
jbdnco
10.
I was CONVINCED that if I didnt do what I was told I was going to go to jail.
Things surrounding money have been really tense ever since.”
wittymoon36
12.
He treated me like a guy, especially shortly after I came out as transgender to my unsupportive parents.
I would give anything to go back in time and tell my younger self to think twice.
“I’m from China, and 10 years ago I was an international student in the US.
At the time we used a platform called QQ for online communication.
My grandparents believed the scammer and, on top of sending money, they were obviously extremely worried.
People who prey on vulnerable elderlies deserve a special place in hell.”
“My aunt was scrolling through Facebook when somebody messaged her named ‘Brad Pitt.’
It was not Brad Pitt, it was a fan account.
But she didnt know that.
“My partner got a call from our bank (the actual phone number as it was spoofed).
We were out shopping and it was in the evening (should have tipped us off!
), so he’s talking to the ‘rep’ on the phone.
so we cut the call off and bounced.
They almost got us for SURE so hopefully this story helps someone else not get tricked, too.
ALWAYS TELL THEM YOU’LL CALL THEM BACK AND CALL YOUR BANK.”
The secret of their success is to get you up to an eleven, an utter panic.
