Conning the Conman: Irish Student Scams Scammer And Donates Money To Charity

When 22-year-old Irish student Ross Walsh opened an email that said it was from a "banker" asking for £1,000 (USD 1,233) in exchange for half of his business, he was stumped. The University of Limerick undergraduate knew that it was a scam and he had a plan that would put the scammer into place.

In a report by BBC, Ross replied intending to invest but said that £1,000 (USD 1,233) was too small of an offer. He countered with £50,000 (USD 61,627) to get Solomon Gundi's attention.

Gundi, the alleged big-time banker who said in the mail that he earned £35,000 last week, quickly responded after Ross sent a fake proof of payment for the £50,000 (USD 61,627).

The dumbfounded scammer quickly asked the Walsh why the money hadn't gotten "in his account yet." The County Kilkenny, Ireland native, replied that the bank had blocked the transaction as they thought it was a scam.

In a funny turn of events, Ross even suggested that they talk in code to "avoid the taxman." The two exchanged emails using the terms used in the sport of hurling.

Ross then told Gundi that the bank "wouldn't release funds unless they see a small amount of money going from the receiver's account to his. Surprisingly, the alleged conman fell for the trick and sent him £25 (USD 31).

When Ross determined that he had received £25 (USD 31) into his account, he donated it to the Irish Cancer Society before giving Solomon Gundi, the final blow.

Still using the terms from hurling, the smart student wrote: "Solomon, I want to give you some advice... never trust a short puck out."

Ross claims that this is the third time that he has conned the conman. He added that he wants to waste their time, so they're not wasting anyone else's time."

Very clever Ross, very clever; scammers beware.