Scam baiting (or scambaiting) is a form of internet vigilantism primarily used towards advance-fee fraud, IRS impersonation scams, technical support scams, [1] pension scams, [2] and …

Jul 25, 2025 · Scam baiting, also spelled scambaiting, is the practice of engaging with scammers – usually online or by phone – to antagonize them, waste their time or gather evidence to …

Master professional scambaiting techniques from the world's most famous anti-scam community. What is Scambaiting? Scambaiting is the practice of deliberately engaging with scammers to …

Feb 26, 2025 · Scam baiting is a proactive approach where individuals engage with scammers — posing as potential victims — to waste their time, gather information and potentially expose …

Sep 19, 2023 · Scambaiting, or scam baiting, is a tactic used by vigilantes to target people who run scams. The process of scambaiting involves baiting a fraudster into engaging with the …

May 28, 2025 · Learn what baiting is, how it works, and how to stay safe from fake USBs, free downloads, and online scams designed to trick you.

Jun 13, 2025 · Scambaiting is when someone (also known as the scambaiter) deliberately poses as a potential victim in order to interact with a scammer. These interactions are a form of …

May 21, 2024 · Scambaiting simply means tricking scammers and reeling them in a classic case of the hunter becoming the hunted. Scambaiters put themselves in harm's way by posing as …

Jan 9, 2025 · Scam baiting is the act of deliberately interacting with scammers to frustrate, expose, or hinder their operations. While scammers aim to deceive and defraud their targets, …

Dec 25, 2023 · Scambaiting flips the script on scammers: Instead of falling for scams, scambaiters pretend to be victims to waste scammers' time and expose their tricks. It’s part …