WhatsApp Scam

Peter (son): Hey dad

Peter (son): My phone broke, save this new number

Jeff: Hey son, how are you?

Jeff: Okay I'll save the new number. What happened to your phone?

Peter (son): Thank God you answered so quickly

Jeff: Why do you say that?

Peter (son): Look... I'm in some trouble

Peter (son): I need a favor...

Jeff: Go ahead

Peter (son): I'm in an urgent bind, I need you to send me money

Jeff: What's wrong?

Peter (son): I'd rather not say, just trust me on this

Jeff: Of course son, I'll give you money but why don't you come get it at home?

Peter (son): Because I can't

Jeff: Then how should I get it to you?

Peter (son): Just wire me the money, that's all I need

Jeff: Oh I see...

Jeff: This sounds familiar

Peter (son): What sounds familiar?

Jeff: This whole thing, I've heard about it before

Peter (son): What have you heard?

Jeff: Look, I may be old and maybe a bit dumb, but I've seen these scams on TV

Jeff: You thought you could fool me - you're not my son

Peter (son): I am your son!! Dad please believe me, I know it sounds weird but it's true!

Jeff: If you're my son, send me a photo winking