# newest submissions : scammers Reports and discussions about potential scams and scammers. This subreddit exists to help people identify and research suspicious numbers, names, emails, websites, and other indicators of fraud. Our goal is to share information that prevents others from becoming victims. Page: Feed: --- ## ["Elon" is scamming my sister.](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w14gwf/elon_is_scamming_my_sister/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Defiant-Increase6947_ Yes, we all know this is nuts, but someone is posing as Elon Musk and communicating with my sister. He's escalated and has now sent messages asking for money to my father. My dad sent me the texts with his phone number. Dad actually just sent me another text from Elon from a different number. I want to put the numbers on blast here and let you lovely people on Reddit do whatever you want with… ## [Weird Text from (206)](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w11sm5/weird_text_from_206/) _2026-08-28 · /u/RJKimbell00_ Anyone else get a weird text like this? Just got a text, it said they had my number saved, and asked me to give them my name, no way in hell!! submitted by /u/RJKimbell00 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Avoid the annoying DM scams with ai](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0v95h/avoid_the_annoying_dm_scams_with_ai/) _2026-08-28 · /u/resilientwarrior2323_ If you're like me? I made themistake of responding to a random dm from a unknown user but were baited by a sexy picture or two. At the end of the day. Men we get baited all the time from Makeup to sexy outfits. There always more than meets the eye. But you keep your guard up engaging in chat. And when it goes south, butyou have the instinct that something feels off send the opportunity message or… ## [You answering or nah?](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0uixl/you_answering_or_nah/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Gyraglispe_ This number decided to call me submitted by /u/Gyraglispe \[link\] \[comments\] ## [The Lot Is Cast into the Lap, but the Whole Disposing Thereof Is of the Lord!](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0s63u/the_lot_is_cast_into_the_lap_but_the_whole/) _2026-08-28 · /u/TarryThouHere_ submitted by /u/TarryThouHere \[link\] \[comments\] ## [\[LeafeonGate\] Pokémon Card Vinted Return-Swap Scam: How It Started / How It’s Going](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0mfv9/leafeongate_pokémon_card_vinted_returnswap_scam/) _2026-08-28 · /u/PoChaos_ For educational purposes, as Vinted really sucks for Pokémon Cards. Images 1 & 2: The authentic Leafeon ex SIR #144/131 I pulled from a Prismatic Evolutions ETB and later sold for €300 on Vinted VS. the card the buyer returned to me : https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonTCG/comments/1sn4oca/first\_etb\_of\_my\_life\_i\_got\_leafeon\_ex/ Images 3, 4 & 5: The buyer’s dispute claiming that my Pokémon card was… ## [\[US\] Keep getting scam calls](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0m8o7/us_keep_getting_scam_calls/) _2026-08-28 · /u/mrniceguy7766_ Ever since 8/13 I been getting 2-4 calls a day. They will skip a day or two a week. It started with calls from Eastern PA (use to live in PA), now they are local. All different numbers which is why I think it’s a scam. No message and just set up call screening but no answer. Unfortunately when I am driving, which I do for work, it bypasses the screen. Is there a way to find the source of the info… ## [Scam 3.0 but it’s hilariously obvious](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0kt30/scam_30_but_its_hilariously_obvious/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Exciting-Wash-7743_ submitted by /u/Exciting-Wash-7743 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [I got offered “easy money”. I asked him to prove his company and legitimise it, he sends me TikTok’s company registration details.](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0kn8t/i_got_offered_easy_money_i_asked_him_to_prove_his/) _2026-08-28 · /u/No-Problem6578_ submitted by /u/No-Problem6578 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/F31eEtDvBMip) _2026-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [is this a scam attempt? should i be worried?](https://www.reddit.com/r/scammers/comments/1w0jlj8/is_this_a_scam_attempt_should_i_be_worried/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Katulgon84_ i never made any purchases or sent anything out.. what does this mean? is it just a mistake or does someone have access to my shop account? should i be worried and if so what should i do? submitted by /u/Katulgon84 \[link\] \[comments\]