Trolling scammers on social media platforms such as TikTok has proven to be a great way to boost views and likes, but is it a good idea? It can be. As ordinary citizens, there is very little that we can do to stop scammers. Sure, we can report them to government officials and law enforcement agencies (and should), but that doesn’t seem to be doing much in the way of limiting or putting an end to these fraudulent acts. The same scams are still happening, and in many cases, they are happening with greater frequency. Most of these scammers are based in other countries and are difficult for local authorities to track down, especially when they don’t have assistance from the foreign governments where these scammers reside. There is little that local governments can do other than to try and make the public aware.
In our opinion (and it’s only our opinion), if a TikToker or YouTuber wants to troll a scammer on the platform for millions of people to see, then that’s a few less million people that will fall for the scam. And what happens to scams when people stop falling for them? They go dormant, only to be revived when enough people have forgotten about them and they start to work again. Is there a better way to get the word out on new scams than social media? Not really. If 1 influencer can reach millions of people in 1 posted video, that’s doing more to put scammers out of business than most government agencies have been able to do.
What is Scammer Trolling on Social Media?
“Trolling scammers on social media” is when the host of the channel intentionally messes with or mocks scammers while they are in the process of executing the scam. The host will usually have the scammer on the phone, and act really dumb or give answers that may be funny or make absolutely no sense in order to waste the scammer’s time and cause aggravation.
What’s the Risk?
It’s important to note that while trolling scammers can sometimes feel satisfying, it can also be risky. Scammers might respond in aggressive ways or try to retaliate, putting the host at further risk. Before attempting to troll a scammer on social media, it’s best that you do as much research as possible into the possible repercussions and make sure that you are protected. It also can’t hurt to get a second opinion from any local law enforcement agencies before you proceed.
