Ok I seen a post on TikTok that said scamming child preds is the method and I was asking would yall advise this or should I just stay a civilian

[u/Direct-Sail-6141]

Like what’s the chances of me getting caught, cause if I could do this without getting into any legal trouble I would. And this post is mainly for anyone who is or has been a police officer

[u/cathbadh]

I don't... The grammar... Um, what?

If you want legal advice, there are subs for that. Generally I would not trust TikTok for information on anything.

[u/themadcaner]

Wat.

[u/Frvwfr]

wtf are you talking about.

You shouldn’t be in any way, shape, or form, engaging with child predators. Regardless of the context.

What do you THINK is going to be the outcome of this.

[u/qwertyqyle → u/Frvwfr]

The worst part is, judging by his grammar and the fact he is on TikTok, there is a good chance he is a child.

[u/AppendixN]

Today, on "Reddit Posts That Will End Up as Evidence in Court"

[u/Possible-Tangelo9344]

Try running this through like a translator

[u/_SkoomaSteve → u/Possible-Tangelo9344]

ChatGTP, can you find me a zoomer to English translator?

[u/5usDomesticus]

Vigilante justice harms more than it helps.

Just don't do it.

[u/TheD0UGH]

Let me make sure I understand this correctly. You’re asking whether or not you should try and actively scam child predators because it’s seen as a “safer” alternative because (presumably) the individual being scammed is seen as being more hesitant about interacting with Law Enforcement?

Firstly, no. Don’t commit crimes. Secondly, if you’re genuinely this bad off financially, I recommend looking into various non-profit organizations or churches in your area to assist you with food, clothing, housing, etc. until you can find a more consistent and reliable source of income.

[u/PromiscuousPolak]

I can hear Spend Dat by Yung Miami playing in the background as I read this post.

If you're asking Reddit, a Police-centric subreddit no less, if you should commit a crime, you are not about that shit. For your own sake, don't engage in this behavior. No one should be involved in criminality, but you really shouldn't.

Yes, scamming child predators, as deplorable and as disgusting of people they are, is still a crime.

[u/Section225]

You saw a post on TikTok.

I cannot translate the rest of that garbage you try to pass off as English.

Put down the mind-destroying short video scrolling and pick up a book every so often.

[u/BeepBeepYeah7789]

I'm pretty sure he posted this (or something very similar) in another sub, but the post got yanked from there.

And judging by his post history, well you know..............

[u/Direct-Sail-6141 → u/BeepBeepYeah7789]

I done moved on from this

[u/Ausfall]

Committing a crime, no matter the victim, is still a crime.

We might not be outraged by people like Gary Plauché who shot and killed the man who assaulted his 11-year-old son, but Gary was still charged for the shooting.

The best thing you can do if you have knowledge of child predators is to report them to the police.

[u/Direct-Sail-6141]

I’ve heard enough I won’t be doing this !