WhatsApp is the latest platform to be extensively used by online scammers to target people and swindle money through fake job offers. However, in a turn of events, an individual got a few valuable life lessons on money, friends and love from a WhatsApp scammer.
As per a tweet shared by the individual identified as Mahesh, an online scammer first sent him a message that read, “Namaste, I have something to share with you. May I have a few minutes of your valuable time?
In reply, Mahesh wrote, “I want to make friends.”
Once again, the scammer wrote, “Hi, this is Vien, I am from Global Group of Companies, Are you looking for a part-time job or permanent job that will help you to earn 500-5000 in just 5-30 minutes.”
To this, Mahesh replied, “That are loyal and not two-faced like most of the people on this planet.”
Finally, the online scammer replied, “Making friends is good, but making money is much better. Think of yourself first, think first how will you survive in this world. Do you want to earn money or not?”
To this, Mahesh replied, “Nobody has ever cared enough to teach me this. I would like to sign up for your money-making plan.”
Again, the online scammer replied, “All you need to do is rate the hotel/restaurant a 5 star and leave a good comment about them. Once you are done, you have to provide me screenshots how you really completed the task. I will provide you 2 hotel link for this trial task, you can earn Rs 50 per task and earn up to 2500 per day.”
To this, Mahesh replied, “I would also like to sign up for your life lessons. Do you have an Instagram account? Would love to send you a friend request.”
Finally, the online scammer understood that he was being played by Mahesh and did not reply back. However, the valuable information on self-love and money by the WhatsApp scammer has caught the attention of social media users.
Since being shared on Twitter, the post has garnered thousands of views and tons of hilarious reactions from Twitterati.