The 'exaggerated product capabilities' scams are quite common and funny. Sellers might claim that a simple battery can power your house for a year or that a small radio can pick up signals from outer space. Also, there are the 'famous item replicas' scams. They sell things like a 'replica of King Arthur's sword' and make it seem like it's a valuable antique. It's hilarious how people believe these wild claims sometimes.
The most common is probably phishing. Scammers try to trick you into giving personal information like passwords or credit card numbers. Then there are romance scams where people pretend to be in love to get money from their victims. And also lottery scams, where you're told you've won a large sum but need to pay a fee to claim it.
There are several typical real estate scams. The bait - and - switch scam is one. They advertise a great property at a good price but then try to substitute a different, less desirable property. Phony loan modification scams also occur. They claim to be able to modify your mortgage terms for a fee but don't actually do anything. And let's not forget about the equity skimming scam where the scammer takes over a property, collects rent, but doesn't pay the mortgage.
One funny eBay scam story I heard was about a seller who listed a 'genuine unicorn horn'. Obviously, it was a fake, but some gullible buyer actually bid on it thinking it was real. When they received a plastic horn, they were furious. The seller had disappeared by then.
Well, a friend of mine sold a pair of old sneakers. The buyer thought they were some rare, limited - edition shoes and paid a fortune for them. When they found out they were just regular old sneakers, they were so shocked but still took it in good humor.
Typically, the funniest yearbook stories involve some sort of inside joke. For example, a group of friends might have a secret handshake or a special phrase that they manage to get into their yearbook photos or captions. And then there are the accidental wardrobe malfunctions in the photos. You know, like a tie that's way too long or a skirt that's a bit askew. It might be embarrassing at first but then it just turns into a great story. There are also the stories about the yearbook staff themselves. Maybe they had a really chaotic day of putting the yearbook together and some of those mishaps made it into the final product in a funny way.
Streaking at events can be really funny. For example, at a football game, someone might streak across the field. It's unexpected and the reactions of the players, coaches, and the crowd are what make it funny. Also, streaking during a neighborhood barbecue or a family gathering can lead to some really funny stories. The shock and amusement of the people present create the humor.
One common type is when there are misunderstandings in communication. For example, thinking someone is waving at you but they are actually waving at someone behind you. Another type is when you make a silly mistake in public, like tripping over your own feet while walking on a flat surface. And then there are those moments when you say something completely inappropriate without realizing it at first.
One common type is misreading the question. Like thinking a 'describe' question is an 'explain' one and writing a whole different answer. Another is when people make really silly spelling mistakes that change the meaning entirely. For example, writing 'dessert' instead of 'desert' in a geography exam when talking about arid regions.
One of the most prevalent ebay horror stories is when the item gets lost in transit. The tracking shows it's been shipped but then it disappears. Buyers are left in a lurch as they've paid for the item but don't have it. Sellers may blame the shipping company and the shipping company may say it was the seller's fault in packaging. Ebay then has to step in to mediate, which can be a long and drawn - out process.
One common type is verb tense errors. Like 'I runned to the store' instead of 'I ran to the store'.