💡The scammer posed as a potential car buyer and used broken English to communicate.
🔎We carefully analyzed the scammer's emails and identified red flags, such as an expired driver's license.
📧We crafted persuasive responses to keep the scammer engaged while gathering more information.
📞We had a voice call with the scammer, pretending to be frustrated and unable to send the promised money.
💰We outsmarted the scammer by sending them fake cash, making them believe they had succeeded.
How did you know the buyer was a scammer?
—We paid attention to red flags, such as broken English and an expired driver's license, which are common signs of a scam.
Why did you play along with the scammer?
—Playing along allowed us to gather more information about the scammer and potentially prevent them from victimizing others.
Did you report the scammer to the authorities?
—While we couldn't directly report the scammer, we worked with organizations specialized in tracking scammers to gather information for potential legal action.
Did you ever recover the money they stole?
—As the scammer did not succeed in obtaining any money from us, there was no money to recover. However, we were able to prevent them from scamming others.
What advice do you have for others to avoid falling for scams?
—Always be cautious of unusual requests or offers, especially if they involve sending money or personal information. Trust your gut and do thorough research before engaging in any transactions.
00:00Introduction to the encounter with the internet scammer who posed as a car buyer.
02:30Identifying red flags, such as broken English and an expired driver's license, that signaled a potential scam.
05:10Crafting persuasive responses to keep the scammer engaged while gathering more information.
07:45Having a voice call with the scammer, pretending to be frustrated and unable to send money.
10:20Outsmarting the scammer by sending them fake cash and leading them to believe they had succeeded.
