Man scams scammer, convinces fraudster to send him ₹20. Here’s how
“Scammer got scammed,” an X user wrote while sharing how he managed to turn the tables on a fraudster.
A man shared a post about how he scammed a fraudster, and his post went viral. In his post, he detailed how he convinced the scammer to send him ₹20, who originally asked the man for ₹1000.

“Scammer got scammed,” X user Jay wrote and shared a series of screenshots. The screenshots show his conversation with the scamster and how he got ₹20 from them. The last picture shows what he did with the money.
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Take a look at the entire post here:
Since being shared, the post has collected more than one million views - and the numbers are only increasing. The share has further accumulated tons of comments.
What did X user say about this story of a man scamming a scammer?
While one person said, “Advanced planning,” another added, “Bro. Tips, please”. A third person joined in and shared, “This is crazy”. A fourth wrote, “This is the ultimate bro”.
“Best. By the way, ye failed payment wala edit kese kiya? (Btw, how did you do the failed payment edit?),” asked an X user. Jay replied, “Enter the wrong UPI pin and refresh. Just got to know updated gpay me nhi ho rha.”
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A few days ago, comedian Rohan Joshi shared that he was the target of a fake courier scam. He shared a video in which he explained how he received a call from “Delhi police and customs,” who claimed that his Aadhar Card was used to transport drugs from Delhi to Cambodia. In his signature style, he asked the caller which drug was transported, and the scammer replied, “MMDA.” After that, the fraudster disconnected the call.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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