30 Satisfying And Funny Text Conversations People Had With Scammers

Nobody likes scammers, so, most of us cheer when we see a good scammer takedown. The Scammer Paybacksubredditis a place where scammers get baited and burned so bad they’re usually left speechless. Here we have for you the most hilarious texts where scammers finally met their match and were trolled, ridiculed, and utterlydestroyed.

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Text message exchange showing a response to a scam-text with empathy and concern.

Phone screen showing a response to a scam text, discussing digital fraud division.

Text messages with a scam text response about a flexible remote position.

The Scammer Payback subreddit is the community for the audience and fans of the American YouTuber and streamer Pierogi. The YouTubechannelhas 7.89M subscribers and features the creator baiting phone and online scams.

Text from unknown number asking for Sharon Defoe, with a humorous image below as a scam-text response.

Screenshot of a scam text exchange involving fake winnings and a response asking for a gift card.

Text conversation depicting a scam-text response with humorous replies about the name Mia.

In 2022, Pierogi and his team set up a “People’s Call Center,” the opposite of a scam call center. The team called internet scammers for a week, pretending to be victims and wasting their time, preventing other people fromgetting scammed.

Text exchange highlighting scam-text responses with a misspelled shipment alert.

Scam-text responses depicted in a humorous exchange about recent passing, illustrating an unexpected twist in the conversation.

Text exchange demonstrating typical scam-text responses, featuring inquiries about a mistaken identity.

Pierogi isn’t just some Internet vigilante; he’s not against working with the government. Recently, as he’stold TIME, he started feeding federal authorities information about scam rings. “All different sorts of agencies have knocked on my door,” he said.

Screenshot of a scam-text conversation highlighting responses to a wrong number text about law enforcement.

Text message conversation with reversed words as clever scam-text response tactic.

Scam-text-response screenshot with suspicious dialogue questioning identity.

The creator also draws attention to the fact that it can be hard to putscammersbehind bars. When people seek justice, often authorities of multiple countries have to be involved. Also, you’d need victims who would be willing to testify, which doesn’t happen often. “We’re making it harder for the scammers, but they’re also getting smarter,” Pierogi told TIME. “It’s this cat-and-mouse game.”

Scam text response showing a humorous reply to an invitation for yoga.

Scam text message claiming a payment error with a phishing link, replied to humorously.

Scam text responses featuring a fake property inquiry and a fraudulent subscription charge message.

What is it exactly that scambaiters like Pierogi do? Aside from wasting their time and holding up the phone lines, scambaitersalso exposetheir personal information or even target them with cyberattacks. Another popular streamer and scambaiter Kitbogatold NPRhow he’s sometimes able to get bank account details, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and other info out of scammers.

Text conversation with unsettling images, illustrating a response to scam-text-responses scenario.

Text exchange showcasing humorous scam-text-responses regarding a skin treatment appointment.

Humorous scam-text response exchange with playful dialogue about dating sites and the Dark Lord.

Text conversation involving a scam attempt and a humorous response, showcasing common scam-text responses.

Chat screen showing a cybersecurity expert identifying a scam-text-response about rental inquiries.

Text message exchange showing a scam-text response conversation.

Kitboga then realized he could manipulate the scammers under the guise of an older woman. “The initial drive or mission was, if I spent 10 minutes on the phone, then that was 10 minutes that that scammer wasn’t talking to my grandma or your grandma,” heexplained to NPR.

Text message with question asking “Is this Laura?” followed by an unsettling image response in a scam-text context.

Screenshot of a humorous scam text response claiming to be Batman.

Scam-text response showing a witty reply to a spam message on a smartphone screen.

Text conversation example highlighting scam-text-responses involving a message about “Lisa” and a humorous response.

Screenshot of humorous scam-text-responses conversation with sarcastic remarks.

Text exchange showing scam-text-responses to a suspicious safety request.

After the reporters reached out to the man and warned him about a possible scam, the man unfortunately didn’t believe them. He supposed that ABC News were the scammers. ‘“A lot of the time the scammers build up a rapport with their victims,” Browning explained. “I’ve seen scammers completely turn this around, even though I’ve warned the victim that the person you’re speaking to is a scammer.”

A humorous text exchange responding to a suspected scam-text message.