Shiv Arora is an Indian man who posted a funny but cautionary tale about how some scammers made a scam call from a Pakistani number. It is not just about the fraudulent tactics these people use but also a funny reminder to stay vigilant against such deceptive schemes. The quick-witted conversation that this man had with the scammer soon became viral, and he proved how little thinking and some humor could turn a dangerous situation.
Indian man confronts scam call with humour, leaving fraudsters speechless.
Shiv Arora first received a scam call from a Pakistani number wherein a police official’s profile photo was there, and the caller showed authority, stating one of his closely bonded family members was to be arrested and needed money from him for them to be brought. The message to the caller contained a typical scam trick to exploit any person’s emotions toward urgency.
He started by asking Arora, “Aapke bete ka naam bataiye, main aapki usse baat kara deta hu” (Tell me your son’s name, and I will let you speak to him). As part of feigning help, this made Arora believe that his loved one was in dire need of it and he had to follow their demands.
Feeling the call was a scam, Arora considered having fun with the situation. Instead of falling for pressure tactics, he chose to play along with the scammer and provide humorous responses to each question asked by the caller. So, when he was asked to give his son’s name, Arora cheekily said his son’s name was “Shiv,” which was also his name. And, in the most side-splitting backfire, when asked as to why he was exchanging letters with the boy, Arora replied that the boy was his “nani” or his maternal grandmother.
That caught the cheat off guard, but the fraud did not end there. The scamster continued with threatening calls and maintained that they should talk to the boy’s mother to get the arrested “son” on talking terms.
Arora exposes the scam with hilarious impersonation and over-the-top drama.
To drive home the sense of absurdity of the whole scam, he introduced another person in the role of the “arrested” son. This imposter would start wailing loudly, with the words “Mumma, mumma” chanted in such an overacted and histrionic voice that it created more comedy out of the scam than anything else. It seemed as if they were trying their best to achieve a fake sense of emotional appeal.
Knowing that it was all a scam, Arora thought it funny. The exaggerated crying and the call’s uncoordinated manner made him laugh. As the scammer realized his plot was unravelling, he cut off the call abruptly, probably ashamed at how easily he had been outwitted.
Reactions to Arora’s hilarious viral post on growing scam cases
The video that Arora posted quickly went viral, and many people seemed to find humor in how absurd the whole scam was. Many people added comments saying they, too, were victims of scams like this one. Some users jokingly said the scammer had “scammed himself” into being outsmarted. Shiv was at home this whole time, one guy quipped on the post.
This viral post was by Arora, creating entertainment and education for the public. In his reply, he warned people to be vigilant and not fall into scams, no matter how convincing it initially made them believe.
Arora highlights key tips to combat growing scam cases and protect yourself.
The case of Arora is among the numerous growing cases of scams that target unsuspecting individuals. Scammers often depend on creating a false sense of urgency, fear, or confusion to manipulate people into making hasty decisions. As demonstrated by Arora, caution and identifying signs of a scam can do a lot to prevent financial loss or emotional distress.
Arora shared some practical tips on how to deal with scammers over a call:
- Share your info: Be really cautious about to whom you disclose your information, especially when the person is unknown, and the intentions aren’t clear too.
- Please do not send money: When someone claims that he/she needs money threateningly, it becomes a red alert. Never sends money without first ascertaining the genuineness of the situation.
- Report suspicious calls: When you receive a call that resembles a scam, it is advisable to report it to the local authorities or relevant platforms so that others do not experience the same.
