While TikTok is most often known for its various viral challenges, it can also be a source of incredible social knowledge.
In fact, one Malaysian couple foiled a car towing scam based on what they learnt from the popular app.
The purported scammer’s attempt was recorded and shared in a TikTok post on 23 Dec, which has attracted over 1.4 million views.
The video showed the couple parked at a rest stop along the highway when they were approached by a man claiming to be a debt collector.
He claimed their car would have to be towed away due to an unpaid loan on the vehicle.
Source: @nazuuchan on TikTok
To prove that he was legitimate, the man told them to lower their window and shoved his phone into their car, showing “information” on his device that “verified his claims”.
Source: @nazuuchan on TikTok
He also tried to reassure the couple that he was definitely not from a scam syndicate, but had been assigned to the task by the bank.
Unrattled, the TikToker’s male companion began calmly picking apart the story by pointing out the inconsistencies, even turning the tables on the purported scammer.
“I pay my car loan every month,” he said, asking: “So why are you telling me that I haven’t paid it back?”
The man also questioned the legitimacy of the information presented, asking:
Which car are you supposed to tow? The photos you showed me don’t prove that it is my car.
Seemingly stunned by this line of questioning, the scammer was rendered speechless before leaving hastily.
Source: @nazuuchan on TikTok
After the failed scam, the couple could only share a laugh at the incident.
“Did he really think he could scam anyone with this? Does he think we don’t use TikTok?” they later quipped.
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Featured image adapted from @nazuuchan on TikTok.
The crash was due to a bird strike, according to preliminary information.
The 8-year-old boy survived after his noose snapped while he was struggling.
Several stacks of half-burnt 1,000-baht banknotes were found after the fire was put out.
The woman's leg was reportedly severed in the accident.
Their family hopes the authorities can continue the search for their remains.
His son's ex-girlfriend was reportedly his fourth wife.