We will braai you! A South African cleverly turned the tables on a scammer with witty banter about a braai, sparking viral laughter.
South Africa (08 January 2024) – A South African’s response to a fraudulent message on WhatsApp is bringing laughter to many. The situation perfectly illustrates how humour can be a powerful tool against those looking to deceive and how sometimes all you need is to offer “to braai” a scammer.
Scammers have long been the bane of internet users. Initially popping up in our email inboxes with promises of lottery wins or inheritance windfalls, these fraudsters have now infiltrated our social media platforms like WhatsApp. Their modus operandi remains consistent: exploit the less tech-savvy, obtain personal and financial information, and drain victims of their hard-earned money.
In a recent encounter, a scammer initiated a conversation with what they thought was a potential victim.
“Good morning sir,” the scammer innocently greeted.
Seizing the opportunity for a laugh and to perhaps give the scammer a taste of their own medicine, the “victim” responded with wit and flair.
The scammer introduced himself, stating, “My name is Tumelo. I’m from Pretoria but currently based in California.” Unfazed, the quick-witted respondent identified himself as “Mr. Khullen Ngwenya based in Zimbabwe.”
However, when the scammer pitched his fraudulent scheme, claiming that he helps people invest and make money, asking the “victim” to send him R10,000, which would become R100,000 in 24 hours, the table turned hilariously.
Responding in kind, Mr Ngwenya countered, “Ok, money is not a problem, I’m a satanist and a member of (the) great Illuminati, send me your account details I want to do the transfer now. If you don’t bring my R100 000 in 24 hrs as you promised, this Friday we will braai you with my members and give your blood as sacrifice to our god.”
The “victim”, obviously not a satanist or a member of the Illuminati, was using the concept to scare the scammer, which may have worked as the messages were read but not responded to. And then the “victim” decided to take it one step further.
“Please don’t blue tick me. If you fail to provide your account details, we will still braai you. I have entered into an agreement with you.”
This was when all hilarity ensued. As the scammer attempted to backtrack, claiming it was all a joke and begging for mercy with messages, the humour of the situation only intensified.
“Sorry sir I was joking I dont do investments”
“In the name of jesus fire to you no weapon shall prosper. God I save is strong fire fire”
“Sir pliz talk to me pliz, I was joking I dont do investments 😭😭😭😭 I can give my mother’s number talk to her pliz 😭😭😭😭”
“my kid will sufer if I die pliz 😭😭😭😭”
While scams are no laughing matter and can have severe consequences for victims, this light-hearted exchange serves as a reminder that humour can sometimes be the best defence and everyone who has seen it online agrees that this is one of the funniest conversations they have seen with a scammer.
You can see the full conversation below:
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