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'Fortunately, I didn't have anything urgent at work that day, so I kept calling': Man gets petty revenge against scammer after falling for fake invoice

There are so many scams out there nowadays. And with AI, they are becoming more and more believable, too. There are AI scams where scammers use relatives' voices to make it sound like they need money urgently and ask for card information, most often prying upon grandparents. There's also the infamous work gift card scam, fake charity scams, overpayment scams, and so many more. A lot of us experience the agony of getting multiple calls to our cell phones from random numbers. It can be pretty irritating, especially if you're someone who regularly gets calls for work from unknown numbers. It can be annoying to pick up a call only to have to dodge a scam and try to get them to leave you alone.

In this man's case, his scam started over email. He received an invoice in his inbox that turned out to be fake. After calling the number and speaking to various people over the phone, he was fortunate to realize he was being scammed. So what did he do? He got his revenge. He called them over and over. And over again. It may be petty, but it was a win. Did you know there are actually people out there who fight scammers like this? They're called scam baiters. There are even Subreddits, social media channels, and TED talks dedicated to these subtle heroes. Keep reading to see this man's entire interaction with his scammers. 

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Posted by Isabella Penn
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