some random guy (usually from india) calls you saying you have a problem with your computer blah blah blah, then tells you that they will show you the problem and how to fix it (a way to let them hack your computer tricking you into thinking that there's problems and then takes you money to fix nothing. they are usually a target of trolling for YouTubers and people that are just bored
tech support scammer: hello theres a problem with your computer we need to fix it give us admin crap on your computer
YouTubers: "trolling starts"
YouTubers: "trolling starts"
by xxshadowslaying January 31, 2021
People who try to get into your bank account via a call regarding your "car's extended warranty".It's become a meme where this message can pop up anywhere, like in the sand on the beach, to in your goddamn birthday letter.
Me:I got a call from the car warranty scammers.
Other guy:Car warranty scammers?
Me:You don't know about them?
Other guy:No.
Me:Well, if you get a call, and its talking about your "extended car warranty", than hang up and block it.
Other guy:Ok then.
Other guy:Car warranty scammers?
Me:You don't know about them?
Other guy:No.
Me:Well, if you get a call, and its talking about your "extended car warranty", than hang up and block it.
Other guy:Ok then.
by SeriousSkippy May 18, 2021
This Pokemon scammer fag sold me a fake copy of Pokemon soul sliver. It was really undertale in disguise. Ughhhhh...
by Accurate trashman January 09, 2018
Indian scammer who is Dookey Monke at scamming and looks like a hudi hudi also can do disco time dance
by 2958683293 April 19, 2022
BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers
... is an abbreviation and or acronym used by cryptocurrency fanatics, fans, and DeFi users who have frequently made uncanny and clever observations, that sometimes the sacrificial lamb is one's own kind, when it comes to phishing links and scammers that target their foe through Direct Messages sent via Telegram or Discord Channels, or generally baiting their foe online.
It is important to BOATS when dealing with anything online, especially when being part of large online cryptocurrency communities that are subject to being targeted by villainous evil bot scams & spam.
Consider online communities, open targets to things like, active daily email spam, except you're in the wide open savanna on a safari, and the tigers are people, and they know you have money... So yea...
BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers. & just... don't be silly...
BAOTS & NRDM = You Will Be Fine ( YWBF )
The sacrifices of these sacrificial lambs, has resulted in the social phenomena & The Distribution of Clever Abbreviations (DCAs or DoCAs) to help remember that, one should always be weary of suspicious Direct Messages that are sent to us online, especially when they are shrouded in the veil of unparalleled kindness or desires to be helpful, followed by a very odd link that should have otherwise screamed "NOOOO - Don't Click Me!!
... is an abbreviation and or acronym used by cryptocurrency fanatics, fans, and DeFi users who have frequently made uncanny and clever observations, that sometimes the sacrificial lamb is one's own kind, when it comes to phishing links and scammers that target their foe through Direct Messages sent via Telegram or Discord Channels, or generally baiting their foe online.
It is important to BOATS when dealing with anything online, especially when being part of large online cryptocurrency communities that are subject to being targeted by villainous evil bot scams & spam.
Consider online communities, open targets to things like, active daily email spam, except you're in the wide open savanna on a safari, and the tigers are people, and they know you have money... So yea...
BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers. & just... don't be silly...
BAOTS & NRDM = You Will Be Fine ( YWBF )
The sacrifices of these sacrificial lambs, has resulted in the social phenomena & The Distribution of Clever Abbreviations (DCAs or DoCAs) to help remember that, one should always be weary of suspicious Direct Messages that are sent to us online, especially when they are shrouded in the veil of unparalleled kindness or desires to be helpful, followed by a very odd link that should have otherwise screamed "NOOOO - Don't Click Me!!
Person 1: Hey guys! I JUST GOT THIS AMAZING OFFER! Someone sent me this link to this amazing website and said that I just need to connect my wallet and they'll send me 5000 Ethereum!! I should have it by dinner time!
Muse: Dude, hasn't anyone ever told you to NRDM...
Person 1: NRDM?
Muse: Yes, Never Reply Direct Messages... Duh.
Person 1: But... But...
Oh... F***
Muse: Yea... You really should always BAOTS
Person 1: Really...? Another one...?
Muse: Another what... don't tell me you just clicked another one.
Person 1: No man, another Acronym that I don't understand...
Muse: Oh, you mean Be Aware of the Scammers...?
Person 1: damnit man... why didn't anyone warn be before...?
Entire Community: We did - every day, 50 times, and we dedicated a whole channel to a disclaimer and warning that says "DONT REPLY TO DIRECT MESSAGES (NRDM) because they're scams & bots.
Besides, its kind of your job to be careful & BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers
+ Don't Trust Strangers Online (DTSO)
Muse: Dude, hasn't anyone ever told you to NRDM...
Person 1: NRDM?
Muse: Yes, Never Reply Direct Messages... Duh.
Person 1: But... But...
Oh... F***
Muse: Yea... You really should always BAOTS
Person 1: Really...? Another one...?
Muse: Another what... don't tell me you just clicked another one.
Person 1: No man, another Acronym that I don't understand...
Muse: Oh, you mean Be Aware of the Scammers...?
Person 1: damnit man... why didn't anyone warn be before...?
Entire Community: We did - every day, 50 times, and we dedicated a whole channel to a disclaimer and warning that says "DONT REPLY TO DIRECT MESSAGES (NRDM) because they're scams & bots.
Besides, its kind of your job to be careful & BAOTS - Be Aware Of The Scammers
+ Don't Trust Strangers Online (DTSO)
by Martin Horowitz April 30, 2022
Being "scammer starcke'd" means you been scammed for a lot of money. The term comes from the famous case of Lene and Mogens starcke scamming their customers for millions of dollars
Person 1: Man, this dude owes me a shit load of money and he wont give it back
Person 2:Damn man, seems like you got scammer starcke'd
Person 2:Damn man, seems like you got scammer starcke'd
by negerpik May 29, 2024
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