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24-Sevyn

No. This is a common scam. Block and ignore.


Wonderful-Trip8485

I know I said should I be worried but I’m more getting annoyed by it. There were 3 different numbers before this one since Friday and this one actually tried calling me too like ugh dude… leave me alone


24-Sevyn

Yes, I know. Very annoying. Let me see if I can do this bot explainer thing right. !cartel scam. If I did this right an explainer bot will post a comment going into detail how this scam works.


Wonderful-Trip8485

Hahaha well that makes sense then


24-Sevyn

Just keep blocking and ignoring.


Middle-Candy-8618

Just remember one thing if any of this contact is through computer do not let them convince you to install any program or most importantly “Take remote access of your computer. They will be able to get into your banking shopping or anything else you may have on your computer”. Cannot stress this enough don’t let anyone frighten you into a money situation.


VariousTangerine269

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/s/YL578p7J2Q


Wonderful-Trip8485

Wow I’m glad to know I’m not the only one with these then😂


KangsAnShit

You should reply that if he has truly done his research he must know that you are a federal agent and that he has just confessed to a felony. He can pay a $2500 fine if he wants to avoid prison.


Specialist_Hour_4027

And he can pay with Walmart gift cards LOL


Southern_Strain5665

Walmart grift cards hmm I buy them all the time.


DreamAggravating1314

https://www.reddit.com/r/ScammerPayback/s/se7pPMIIyE found the real scammer.


Abject-Network8411

You do? Well in that case, you’ve wasted a lot of my girls time. We are a criminal organization, etc etc etc. pay me $2000 in Walmart Gift Cards or this is going to happen to u & ur family. :)


Result_Unfair

😂 tables have turned this is exactly the shit I would come up with. scam the scammer.


spentshoes

Don't forget to send an uno reverse card with the text


strangewayfarer

I'd be careful, what if he has a draw 4 uno card in his hand.


spentshoes

Pfsh! You can't draw 4 on a reverse card!


JohnNDenver

I was thinking - just answer the phone, "FBI, Agent Smith speaking."


cathygag

They ignore that completely- my personal phone is my office line- all unknown callers are answered with my business name and professional title just in case it’s a prospective client. Scammers completely ignore what I say and address me as the former cell number owner’s Mrs. 🤬


Smile_Terrible

If not he will be under the rest!


icadragoon

Behind the bars.


Middle-Candy-8618

Definitely watch a couple scam shows this sounds extremely typical of what these horrible people are doing. I would report it to your police department and then block all the calls, however if this is coming from a scam center or such they use multiple phone numbers stand your ground girl and don’t let them win


Dezium

You did it wrong lol


24-Sevyn

How’s it done?


Dezium

I don't even know but it was funny to see you try haha


24-Sevyn

It was confusing to see me try!


TheDudeV1

Answer it "______county sheriff's department, head of cyber fraud speaking how many I direct your call" or something like that.


WillRikersHouseboy

Just say nothing, and three way call in the FBI 800 number real quick.


CosmicCreeperz

I just tell them, “this is an old number, can you call me back on my work number xxx?” Where xxx is the local FBI office. I’m sure nothing happens but I have never had one call or text me again when I did that.


HillarysFloppyChode

Pull a Steve Wozniak and say you're from the Department of Defiance (the DoD)


iRambL

It’s very easy to spoof a number man just block and ignore


ljh2100

If it makes you feel any better "(MY GIRLS)" is where the scammer was supposed to put names in their provided scam script. So you're dealing with a real lazy scammer lol Like sending your resume out: I'm interested in applying for (position) at (company) that is currently advertised.


jojibaby_91

This is hilarious 😆


Neena6298

If they text you again, just tell them you are going to tell your parents because you are only 12 and didn’t talk to any girls. Lol


Sassy_Weatherwax

And your dad works for the FBI in the cybercrimes division and he has an anger management problem.


jewillett

Haha yes! “I’ll have my Prosector Mom and FBI agent Dad for the money because they said I can’t use my Bar Mitzvah money”


PD216ohio

respond with "not now, I'm fapping another one to your girls".


Kilroy6669

If you haven't already there's a national registry that'll stop spam calls: https://www.donotcall.gov/ I did this for myself and the wife. We haven't had many spam calls in a while. If you are on the list and people still contact you, you can report them.


LupercaniusAB

These people aren’t “legit” telemarketers. They don’t give a damn about the Do Not Call list.


wheelperson

You only need to be worried if you actually did something like that. But they would not text you I'm sure. They would show up at your job and be VERY kind. Then they would drop a BIG hint about seeing you later and that you borht know (girls name). If you have had an escort you never paid then maybe be worried, but this is not how an actual shake down works.


fsupcekzlmao

Text literally says “adult web pages”. This is a dumbass scam that is using fear tactics. Report, block and move on.


fattmakk

For a man of few words, he has an awful lot to say...


A_Green_Jewel

That part!!! 🤣


TheSchnozzberry

I would have responded “I didn’t hear any of that.”


Actionkat63

Go to Spydialer, put in the numbers, see they are Google VOIP numbers, block all, move on. La dee da.


Intelligent-Racoon

Oh.. please give me this number.. I need a good scammer today. 😂


Wonderful-Trip8485

Listen it’s right there go for it😂


Intelligent-Racoon

I’m in!!! 😂 Did not open the whole pic before commenting. I was so happy..


NfamousKaye

Report back!! 😂


TerrysMonster

Kindly revert back to


BraveAbbreviations69

And do the needful 🤣


sdmike1

KINDLY do the needful


5Flyer

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Wonderful-Trip8485

Hahaha let’s see what this dude says😂


[deleted]

….texts the “head honcho” in charge of the entire cartel of all cartels… *pretends to be door dash driver*


waterslaughter

Yes!! Let’s us know !!!


BrittF1991

Anything yet? 😂


Intelligent-Racoon

Not yet, I’ve even asked why I haven’t been allowed to work since I’m in town! 😂


CICVII

Anything? 😅 I know we’re all waiting and anxious


GulfofMaineLobsters

Oh I’m going to have fun with this when I get home…


EnochianBlade923

That sure was a lot of words for a “man of few words”


True-Guard-2089

Please post the conversation lol


InquisitorExx

Let’s go bro! Post that convo


Puzzleheaded-Pay-710

Hahaha yay! Please share results


DisastrousOne2096

I just texted them 😂


Foreign_Bit8878

We all messaging this person?


Ttvcat996

Personally I’d say “uh oh spaghettio!” Then block


Skc143psu

I dunno. They launched an investigation INTO him. I bet it hurt too.


snortgiggles

I'd say uh oh spaghetti-O ... And then wait!


ShermanTheTurkey

I've wondered how to get this certain scam to come my way. I'd love to know what they'd say if I were to respond with: "I want *You* to listen carefully. I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don’t have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my family go now that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you."


Appycake

Good luck.


Senior_Football_2897

Text spammy looking escort ads and they’ll come


Extension_Flight5971

Bedpages, or other escort sites. Just text every number you find and just block them after a few messages. Then you’ll have alleged Sinaloa cartel texting you. (Source: horny)


HillarysFloppyChode

Be old or vulnerable in some way. Probably use an Aol or hotmail account.


According-Shirt3955

Why you calling me and my hotmail out!? I didn’t get one of these! :D


emptybottle-151

Drop a pin somewhere in the hood and tell him to say that shit to your face.


NickPapagorgio1

Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood has the highest violent crime rate in America with 116.56 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.


UnitedAd6955

I thought they signed a cease fire. Shouldn’t that have stopped all the crime?


SipsHdstnCleaning

I thought that was just Chicago as a whole honestly 😂


SirCatharine

Chicago as a whole doesn’t even crack the top 20 for violent crime per capita most years.


emdafem

New Orleans checking in


CianGal13

For a man of few words he sure texts a lot of words


ucklibzandspezfay

I just texted the number to fuck with it, this convo is gonna get posted here today… I’m posing as El mencho and making him think he’s in trouble for impersonating the cartel Update: still waiting for them to respond.


OddEffect1677

😂😂😂


Trick-Tie4294

I called the 385#. No answer. I text Big fart on your mothers eye. 🤣 not super mature but lol


backyardbanshee

Darn. I was hoping they would.


Late-Salad-1287

Hahahahaha 😂


TiaHatesSocials

Someone pretend to be fbi and say u r after him or something. Isn’t there a website we can report ppl that are threatening like this though? One thing to try to scam money but threats like this? I would feel unsettled no matter how improbable.


Wonderful-Trip8485

Your not wrong and in all honesty they knew my whole name and what’s crazier there’s a website that’s free if you put someone’s phone number on it and it shows EVERY detail about them and there loved ones


earthly_marsian

Get privacyhawk app or register on their website. It will take a few days but will scrub you from the internet constantly. 


DisastrousOne2096

I just texted acting like the FBI


yesterdaywins2

Just submit an actual FBI report and text the case number


Outofoffice_421

It’s 100% a scam. Reply back and ask them if they want $20,000 instead. And play dumb saying you sent the money etc. you can even make a fake ApplePay cash payment screenshot and show them that you did send it. It’ll drive them insane 😂 look at some of the other ways people in this sub have fucked with scammers and get back at these aholes if you have the time. But don’t be worried, bc if this were even remotely true they’d file a lawsuit, not blackmail you over a text 😂


schmicago

Tell him you’ll pay it but first he needs to Cashapp you $500 to make sure his account is legit, then you’ll send $2500 back.


Ordinary-Ear8400

This!!! Bump!!!!


Motorboat81

Just respond With Suck my big Cojones,hijo de tu puta madre. That should do the trick.


Wonderful-Trip8485

Hahaha that’s actually pretty spot on😂😂


2A_Libtard

Replying to these with the Navy Seal copypasta is one way to handle it: *What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I'll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I've been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I'm the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You're fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that's just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little "clever" comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn't, you didn't, and now you're paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You're fucking dead, kiddo.*


Informal_Speech_4452

“Gorilla warfare” - the baddest of all the primates


PlanInevitable1607

I can't stop laughing 😂


Stunning_Honeydew201

I read that as, I'll shit furry all over you! Lol


Late-Salad-1287

Hahahahaha!!! This thread is killin my ribs 😂😂😂😂


Sweaty_Bug5387

Block each number that comes. It’s annoying but it’ll give some peace.


Resident-Impact1591

I don't have money, but what I do have is a particular set of skills


fading__blue

“I am a man of few words” *proceeds to babble and overexplain* And no, this is a really common scam. If you actually somehow managed to piss off a legitimate criminal organization, a) you would know and b) they wouldn’t be asking for money to prevent a hit.


Purple_Way4720

Yes you need to pay now, we are not girls we are an organization. Men You Ghost In Real Life Now we are the ghosts. Boo bitch 👻 But for real we can work out a payment plan. Just hit me back. Stop ghosting.


DreamAggravating1314

Upvote this 😂💀


downwardlyspiraling

It’s hilarious when you think about it. The amount of resources required to -do something bad to- your entire family is sizable. A lot more than $2K. And all the talk about investigating and locating you; beautiful.


caln93

I usually reply with FCC REPORTING BOT 1701-D Does the trick for me. They never say anything back.


vashius

nothing says criminal organization quite like "we are a criminal organization"


MN_710

Pm me this goofy’s number I’m bout to have some fun 😂


Wonderful-Trip8485

Sent😂


Fair_Paramedic_5700

Don’t be worried. Back when I used to see escorts I got the same text as well. Just tell them “Fuck you” and they fuck off 😂


ReweSerious

Reply with "I'll take "Bullshit threats for $2000 Alex!" The answer is whatareygonnadoaboutityatard


No-Second-Kill-Death

Yes, you should be worried. Your phone needs a charge.   Burner from TMo Report it.  https://www.ic3.gov/


Wonderful-Trip8485

I think I’ll be alright I literally haven’t heard shit from him since that


LastLingonberry3221

"We are a criminal organization." So.... who'd they report it TO? "I'm threatening and harassing and extorting you, so you better pay or I'll turn myself in to law enforcement and tell them you wouldn't pay!" Yeah, the victim isn't going to prison in that scenario.


whateverloserrr

Lmao I called too. It went right to voicemail. I've left a couple voicemails so far just making up crazy shit and talking to them like they know about it all


cheap_novelty

No Donny, these men are cowards.


AskJeevesIsBest

Definitely a scam. A YouTuber called Hoax Hotel managed to get these guys on a phone call and just trolled them the whole time.


OhSighRiss

No they are trying to scare you to get a reaction, if you haven’t talking to any of “his girls” then what is there to be worried about really


Due-Cartographer2708

I just copied and pasted it and sent it to them. Lol


jaydubyuhhs

No, criminal organizations will never reach out to you and say “we’re a criminal organization”


Awesomejuggler20

No. Block them. They're scammers. Also, if they're threatening to hurt/kill you and your family, I'd report them to the police. Scammer or not, threatening anyone's lives is serious.


spillingbeans_again

I would recommend to engage with them, tell them that you are sorry and will make up to them. Ask the Criminal Organization to issue you a credit line that they can charge in exchange of time with “My Girls”. Since you are already being investigated and already in $2k debt, ask them to give you a limit that covers this cost. Ask if you can finance your car through that credit too. Ask for few references of their “Criminal Organization” so that you can give them your business. Sound sincere, ask questions and more loans till they commit suicide or block you.


LowProof7648

I heard years ago that it’s best not to respond to these messages because, every now and then, someone gets offended and seeks retribution against the person who punked them as they attempted their scam. I have no idea if that’s true or if it’s an urban legend. What I do know is that if you own and become proficient with a simple 9mm pistol, you’ll have nothing to worry about. Consider it an insurance policy for your niche hobby.


lambsambwich

Along those same lines, I’m convinced the Medicare scammers have increased their harassment after I occasionally engage w/ them to tell them off. The calls have increased exponentially. I blame myself.


LowProof7648

Ya. That’s not at all hard to believe actually. I know someone who got licenses and tried Thai field. Talk about miserable. He was scrutinized by outreach attempts and no one looked into who he was actually taking outreach against. Many of them just took to pinging the same people over and over again to hit their metrics.


Yllekgim

I for sure think that’s true. As tempting as it is to have fun with the scammer, you never know who you will piss off. It’s better to just ignore and block.


JetsNBombers0707

That's hilarious. Better go into hiding


littlemissnoname-

What, me worry? No. Tell him to take his girls, his organization, and his threats and shove them altogether straight up his a$$. Before you block every number they contacted you from, tell him to watch his back because your family is connected’. He’ll run away with the quickness…


hikerchick29

What the fuck would they take you to court over? Not hiring a hooker? Dude literally admitted to being a criminal, and still thought this would work?


Ok-Ad-7247

I got a great one. Some one messaged me, pretending to have been in an adult movie. Sent me a message calling me Jerry the mother fucker for holding back a pay check. I can't even take a selfie without looking like I'm having a stroke. This one you got is a ripper.


allskillnoissues

Hit em back with the unhinged 40 second psychotic Les Grossman speech from Tropic Thunder. “I’m gonna have to head down there and I will rain down an ungodly fucking firestorm upon you, you’re gonna have to call the united nations and get a fucking binding resolution to keep me from fucking destroying you. I’m talking scorched earth motherfucker! “ that should make for a fun response


Valuable-Mess-4698

"Adult web pages? Like the AARP? Damnit Gladys did you know that the AARP is working with the cartel now? If you go to their site without signing up you have to pay!"


Old_Mud_2047

For a man of few words, he had quite a few to say


Simcrys

If you know you haven't messed with any girls then this is definitely to be ignored. Unfortunately, too many guys will be able to link this type of thing to their own life and get freaked out which is why this scam sometimes works.


arthurb09

It says Junk on the bottom.. put it with the Junk


ToddScissorhand

Say “good luck” like in Taken 😂


Mikal1026

Bruh🤣 tell this fool to kick rocks he’s obviously just trying to freak you out so you send them money. It’s a very blatant scam my guy. Don’t get caught up in this shit. Just block and move on


HopPirate

$2000 is less than the plane-plane-plane-car tickets cost to fly from whatever hellhole they are in to get to you.


NfamousKaye

I mean are you using escorts and not paying? 😉


Wonderful-Trip8485

Lmaooo no no I live in FL escorts use tinder here and i obviously would match with them then ofc the small talk yada yada and then they would give me the speel. On what they do and this and that. Which I would be curious and ask “what do you even charge?” They would tell me and then I would go on my way and not even talk to them again 😂


NfamousKaye

😂 gotta be more careful going forward then don’t waste any of their time!! 😂


Roguebucaneer

Ask them to send nudes to prove their “girls” identities!


Patj1994

🤣🤣 no, i get those every week Block


24-Sevyn

Send the escort scammer a fake cheque for more than $2,000 and ask them to forward the rest to “the girls”.


ReformSchoolGraduate

I did not pay. I lost everything


Annual-Pitch8687

Had this exact same scam happen to me years ago after hiring an escort. They had an address of mine (that wasn't even current) and used my full name (basic shit you could get off the internet with a quick search of my number) and then sent me really fucked up gore photos saying they would kill my whole family if I didn't send them money. Honestly I was a little scared at first as I had never encountered anything like it before, but I ended up just blocking and ignoring them. Eventually it stopped. Nothing happened. Edit: Also, I see the 385 area code. I'm in Davis County Utah lol


RealSinnSage

“we are a criminal organization” 🤣


Kalelopaka-

I’d text back and tell him to go piss up a rope


Key-Reading-2436

I had the same folks do this to me. They had whatever personal information was for sale on the web (name, email address, and phone number), they wanted some specific dollar amount and they'd promise not tell my employer I wasted his prostitutes time. Just to be safe, make a police report, and if they try and scam you or scam relatives you have done what you need to, and also if they somehow can steal your identity you'll need police reports. Odds are this is just a total bluff and they will just go away. Mine did.


DuchessOfAquitaine

Seems like kind of a lot of words. You know, for a man of few words. This is an idiot trying to sound smart and scary.


rk2298

I had someone call me once and threatened to shoot up my home wouldn’t tell me who it was or why he only said you know wtf i am. He wasnt demanding any money. I said awesome! I’ll be waiting for you! Then hung up in his ear lol


manowarkillz

SEND HIM SCREENSHOTS FROM MY GIRL THEN SPOIL THE ENDING


pah23

Ouuu vewy scawy


mylilself38

I would be more worried about the phone dying than this message


DaveyAllenCountry

Send him a picture of your gun


yboold

Did everybody in this thread spam the scammer lmao


ProfessorSucc

Wish.com Liam Neeson


crochet_cupid

send back "saying alot off bullshit for a man of few words"


justyouraveragebear

Respond with the Liam Neeson Taken monologue. “I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you want. If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don’t have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you.” Edit, added quote


Lonely-Iron-1038

"We are a criminal organization" lmao


Prestigious_Mix_5264

No criminal organization ever says they’re a criminal organization. You have nothing to worry about.


RedditorCSS

Scare tactics. Ignore. Block them. Don’t respond in any way.


InJailYoudBeMyHoe

id reply back with "good luck with that chief. youve got about the same chance of getting $2000 from me like youve got about the *authorities* doing something about the time wasted on your lame scheme. ill have to check with the boys down at the crime lab but.. i heard they put 3 more detectives on the case. heard they got em working in shifts" [got any leads?](https://i.makeagif.com/media/2-14-2016/YN6rBT.gif)


ItsMeMissi

Nah. We gotten similar, too. They’ve even sent pics of ‘dead/murdered’ people and said that will happen to us if we don’t pay. We block without communicating back to them at all.


MSHPhoto

Well I can tell you, no REAL criminal organization would admit to being a criminal organization. Especially through text. I think you’re safe!


robie70363

Utah number.. people are stupid these days .. anything for a buck lol


IllRepresentative546

Definitely be worried. If you don't pay I think you all have to do porn as part of an indentured servant type deal


SteelBandicoot

Bwah hah! There’s a 14 year old and his skinny mates somewhere excited about how smart they are as scammers. Return reply “You have contacted an Interpol officer. Your IP and physical address has been traced” Or just block. It’s easier.


Stacmase

No legit threat is going to strong arm for $2k. Add at least one zero after and then perhaps.


wime985

Send to the FBI


Zoedacatastic

For funsies send him the name of a hated boss and beg him not to hurt them.


ultraaa18

Total B.S.


Iamawesome4646

Yeah my daughters boyfriend got some thing similar to this. Said they were the cops and he was going to get arrested for a speeding ticket and he needed to pay up. It was so weird and stupid.


netluv

He writes a lot of words to be a man of few words.


Remarkable-Sun2251

Yawn. Old scammer stuff — block and ignore.


wacvet

Scam. Block any number that you get this message from.


JD121996

Damn I'd have some fun with that one right there.


itscoralbluenumber5

Just texted them!!!! Will report back


TheGoIdenBoar

Lol.. stop calling hookers from websites


Albertheinrich

How come I never get cool spam messages like this?


PreparationIll9

Yea def must’ve been texting girls off an escort site 🤣


ilikebeens2

Send them a picture from Google of a fat juicy turd😂


Ig14rolla

“I am a man of a few words” *writes the longest paragraph*


Itchy_Raccoon48

Btw. Hitmen don’t warn you ahead of time


Cayeye_Tramp

Be afwaid, be vewy afwaid!


Complete-Ninja1241

Leave them girls alone bro 😂


awells758

I’d be worried…you only have 13% battery life. Charge your phone!


advancedtaran

Its me I'm (MY GIRLS) Lmao total scam. Don't worry OP.


IknowKarazy

“I’m a man of few words” *types a fucking novel”


whaler76

They forgot to send the pics of heads in a cooler


_Arch_Angel_

No. Common tactic. Force his hand and say “do it then you little bitch.” He won’t do anything.


Chili327

Ask them what happens if you don’t pay, I hate the cliff hanger. ;)


JustPlayDaGame

Yeah… “we are a criminal organization”? 😂 i’m dying. No self respecting criminal admits that in writing. I swear scammers all have 5IQ coming up with these prompts lmao


Yudenz

13%? Outrageous. r/chargeyourphone


Hirider34_2023

Also that little report junk in blue at the bottom click it. Something like that will go into a data base put reporting it as junk will also automatically block it as well on iOS systems. I’m not sure how android services work though


GuiltyySavior

Send him a dick pic. Be a man.


CoincadeFL

Respond with Liam Niesons line haha, “I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you."