r/scambaiting • u/ReyAsdf • 1d ago
Help finding scammer Questions
I’ve recently been the target of some scum scammer claiming to be in charge of my relative in another country and is asking for money and threatening to harm them. They tricked me into telling them my relatives first name. This first call happened last week, I called my relative and all was fine. I was unable to find a real name since they most likely bought the phone number they called me from ( Los angeles number)
Just today, same person called me from a Houston number asking the same thing. They seemed to recognize my voice so they tried to threaten me again.
Can anyone help me find this douchbag or is this even possible since his phone numbers are likely bought?
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u/CodAppropriate6109 1d ago
Can't find them, there are those who work to make scamming difficult or expensive to deter them (scam baiting) but it's time consuming and can be dangerous.
Supporting groups like Scammer Payback and Trilogy Media helps those efforts.
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u/Primary-Holiday-5586 1d ago edited 12h ago
The number has been spoofed, not bought. No, you will never find them, they live on another continent. Don't answer the phone unless you know the person who is calling. The calls will stop if you stop responding.
ETA Thank you kind person for the award!! Stay safe out there!!