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That Time I Trolled a Scammer
How I Turned a Boring Scam Call into the Funniest Conversation Ever
We’ve all been there. You’re minding your business, maybe scrolling through memes or pretending to work, when your phone rings. Unknown number. You know you should ignore it, but curiosity (or boredom) wins. So, you pick up.
“Hello, sir. I am calling from your bank. There is a problem with your account.”
Ah, yes. The classic scam call. I decided, right then and there, that if they were gonna waste my time, I was gonna waste theirs.
The Game Begins
“Oh no! My account?! What happened?!” I gasped, doing my best panicked customer impression.
The guy on the other end, clearly feeling confident, continued. “Yes, sir. Suspicious activity. But don’t worry, I can help. Please confirm your card number.”
“Card number?!” I repeated, acting even more distressed. “Oh no, sir, I don’t have a card. I keep all my money in a shoebox under my bed!”
There was a long pause. I could practically hear the guy processing this information. But hey, scammers don’t give up easy.
“Uh… okay, sir. But your account still has a problem. Can you confirm your online banking username and password?”
