{"id":12487,"date":"2021-07-11T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=12487"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:27:01","slug":"these-scammers-are-busted-scammers-arrested-for-scamming-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/these-scammers-are-busted-scammers-arrested-for-scamming-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"These Scammers Are BUSTED!: Scammers Arrested For Scamming Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scammers may think they can always get away with their fraudulent acts<\/a> by hiding behind their computer screens. Fortunately, the authorities have caught some of these scammers<\/a>, posing a lesson to other scammers spread in different places.\u00a0In this article, we will talk about how it is usually difficult to catch scammers<\/a> in the act, some real-life stories on scammers arrested, and how you can avoid online scams. If you want to see how these con artists are punished for their crimes as well as keep yourself away from them, keep reading!<\/p>\n

The Difficulty of Getting Scammers Arrested for Their Acts<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-pixabay-247851-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

While online scams continue to grow<\/a>, catching scammers in the act is often a difficult task. With the availability of technology at lowered costs, more scammers have mastered the art of fooling people for money. From creating fake websites, colorful ads, and phishing emails, to setting up fake online stores<\/a>, the possibilities seem endless for scammers.<\/p>\n

They also take advantage of the high degree of anonymity afforded by the internet.<\/a> Scammers often use the names of reputable companies, copying logos, designs, and even the brand\u2019s tone. Hackers also employ complex tools and techniques that make it hard to trace their activities. Among cyber criminals, only around 5% get punished, which shows how difficult it is for authorities to arrest them.<\/p>\n

Scammers Arrested For Scamming Victims<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-rodnae-productions-6064910-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

While it\u2019s challenging to catch scammers, there are real-life stories about scammers that have gotten caught.<\/p>\n

Ze\u2019Shawn Campbell<\/h3>\n

Romance scammer<\/a> Ze\u2019Shawn Campbell got arrested for defrauding at least 10 people, making them suffer over $1 million losses. He lied about his wealth, convincing his former romantic partners that he had millions of dollars using fake bank statements.<\/p>\n

He also claimed he\u2019s a successful businessman and a member of the military. Once he\u2019d gain his victims\u2019 trust<\/a>, he would ask for money, saying that he needed it for medical bills, or he would invest the funds and share the profits afterward. If the victims would refuse, he\u2019d apply for loans using their names. While returning from an international flight, Ze\u2019Shawn Campbell got arrested for his wrongful acts.<\/p>\n

Hushpuppi<\/h3>\n

Nigerian Instagrammer Ramon Olorunwa Abbas (or \u201chushpuppi\u201d according to his profile) is also one of the scammers<\/a> that have gotten caught for committing fraud worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Hushpuppi has around 2.5 million followers on Instagram<\/a>. According to the police, they were able to recover $40 in cash, 47 smartphones, and 13 luxury cars, including the addresses of around two million victims. While Hushpuppi claimed he\u2019s a real estate developer, he\u2019s arrested for impersonating real company employees and making people wire millions of dollars into his account.<\/p>\n

Bienvenido and Pichardo<\/h3>\n

In North Carolina, Herrera Alonzo Bienvenido and Jorge Baglan Pichardo were arrested for performing grandparent scams. They called an elderly while claiming to be the victim\u2019s grandchild<\/a> who was in jail and in need of money, while the other was the lawyer. The scammer pretending to be a lawyer told the victim that they would use the funds to cover fees and fines to lower the sentence. While Bienvenido tried to run away, both of them were arrested.<\/p>\n

How To Avoid Online Scams<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-rodnae-productions-6069250-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Given that scammers are literally everywhere, you must learn how to spot and avoid them with the following steps:<\/p>\n