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The Scammer Who Called Me Back: What a Real Scammer Told Me When He Dropped the Act

A scammer named “Michael” called me back. But instead of trying to con me, he opened up. Over 20 minutes, he revealed his targets, his methods, and a glimpse of the ego and addiction behind the script. This isn’t just a scam story, it’s a confessional from inside the game.

MuckyPaws July 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

Caller ID Is Dying. Long Live Caller ID. (Plain English Version)

The number on your screen might not be who you think it is. Caller ID can be faked — and increasingly is. This plain-English guide explains how spoofing works, what a SIM swap is, and what steps you can take to stay safe without needing to be a tech expert.

Common Scams – The FB “Live” Competition

Over the weekend, some fraudsters set up an apparent live feed where (allegedly) Robbie Williams was going to give you £5,000 for answering a simple question... If it's too good to be true then it probably is. This article highlights the scam and how to report them.

Fraudsters & PayPal, Let the Buyer Beware…

I contacted my bank where the transaction was linked to PayPal and explained the situation. They were very helpful and advised, yes, they could raise a chargeback, however… having looked into the transaction the funds taken from my account were via Direct Debit and not by Credit/Debit card and as such there is not protection whatsoever for this transaction. They were very apologetic.

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Caller ID Is Dying. Long Live Caller ID. (Plain English Version)

Fraudsters & PayPal, Let the Buyer Beware…