X User Hacks Into Scammer's Webcam, Exposes His Alleged Microsoft Scam
NanoBaiter exposed scammer Gaurav Trivedi from Raebareli, who ran a fake Microsoft tech support scam. NanoBaiter hacked Trivedi's laptop, capturing his reaction on webcam.
An X user who claims to identify and catch scammers confronted and exposed a fraudster, identified as Gaurav Trivedi from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, who used to run a fake Microsoft tech support scam from his apartment.
The allegations emerged after the X user, NanoBaiter, who 'tracks down and identifies scammers" according to his bio, turned the tables by hacking into Trivedi's laptop, capturing his stunned reaction on webcam, which went viral on social media.
In a series of posts on X, NanoBaiter claimed to have busted Trivedi's 'Microsoft support scam.'
1/ Meet Gaurav Trivedi, an Indian scammer who impersonates Microsoft support and then rips off innocent vulnerable people.He tried to scam me……but instead of paying him money, I hacked into his laptop and turned on his live webcam feed. pic.twitter.com/qI5MY96LWm
— NanoBaiter (@NanoBaiter) August 19, 2025
'Meet Gaurav Trivedi, an Indian scammer who impersonates Microsoft support and then rips off innocent, vulnerable people. He tried to scam me, but instead of paying him money, I hacked into his laptop and turned on his live webcam feed," NanoBaiter said.
As per the claims, Trivedi was running a 'Microsoft support scam." This type of fraud usually begins with a fake pop-up on a victim's computer, showing loud alarms and a warning message. The pop-up pushes people to call a fake helpline, where scammers convince them to give remote access through apps like AnyDesk
'It starts with a fake pop-up that locks your screen, blares a loud warning sound, and tells you to call Microsoft immediately or risk losing all your data. The scammer's main goal? To trick you into giving them remote access to your computer using tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer," NanoBaiter explained.
But this time, NanoBaiter used his trick against him and hacked into his system. The X user accessed Trivedi's webcam and snapped a clear shot of his face. It also traced his location with the help of an active Wifi card.
He even alleged that he watched Trivedi 'eat, sleep, and scam innocent people" live before confronting him directly.
In the last post, NanoBaiter posted a video of Trivedi's reaction when he was confronted. The X user wrote, 'I confronted Gaurav personally through his webcam. This was his live reaction when I called him out in real time.
7/ I confronted Gaurav personally through his own webcam.This was his live reaction when I called him out in real time. pic.twitter.com/wfttzAp4Ur
— NanoBaiter (@NanoBaiter) August 19, 2025
After sharing the evidence online, the X user tagged @RaebareliPolice, urging authorities to take action.
Responding to reports of the incident, Raebareli Police said on X 'The officer in charge of the cyber police station has been directed to investigate and take necessary action."
The viral post has already crossed 8 million views, with netizens praising the dramatic exposure and calling it one of the most satisfying scam-busting moments online.
'This is awesome. I am an absolute fan of those who expose scammers, great job," a user wrote.
'TY for calling out these scumbags. You got a follower for sure. Keep it up, man!!" a second user wrote.
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