By the time a film arrives on movie screens, its makers often strive to find ways to articulate how relevant it is, how it speaks to now.

So here are some funny warning signs that definitely have a story behind them—and in all likelihood, none of them ended well.

This new breed is pretty sneaky, as scammers start with a tricky “wrong number” text and pull victims into a friendly rapport, but if you know what to look for, you—and your bank account—can easily ...