A troubling trend has erupted in London, where pranksters imitate Apple Pay transactions on unsuspecting individuals, leading to confusion and distress. Originating on TikTok, these acts often involve mimicking transaction sounds near victims' phones. One notable incident involved TikToker F Boogie, who attempted a prank along the River Thames but faced backlash when a victim confronted him, believing he was a thief. Police intervention soon followed, illustrating the potential consequences of such pranks, which, while intending humor, can significantly upset those targeted.
Pranksters in London play cruel stunts pretending to use Apple Pay on strangers' phones, causing confusion and anger among victims, sparking backlash.
One victim shared his experience, saying, 'I challenged him but he kept going on about how it was a generous donation...I just thought 'what the f**k'.
After a TikToker's prank backfired, he was handcuffed by police, exclaiming in panic, 'oh my hand bruv, my hand, you've f***ed up my hand'.
While these pranks don’t cause financial harm, they provoke significant emotional distress and outrage from those targeted by the deception.
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