This is an old scam used on successful channels to scam their viewers. Blocking doesn't always work , neither does complaining to YT. They just change slightly the profile and do it again. If you leave a warning that this is not you in the first part of the description and tell people not to respond,they eventually give up.
Oh, I had not noticed, thanks for letting us know, using the same name is one thing, but using your photo is another, YT should not allow this surely. There is something similar happening on Rumble too I have noticed.
Ana your channel is excellent, I have learned alot. Attacks like this could just be a sign of jealousy. I' ve said it before and I will say it again VOTE FOR ANA !!
I can assure you that any comment I make whether in agreement, questioning or disagreeing with something you post, they are all totally open and honest.
I've seen this happen several times with different channels. It's most likely scammers trying to get money out of people by pretending to be you. Report the channel and any messages under comments that you see.
Controlled opposition paid for by those who wish to disrupt your message. RUclips will know exactly who it is and should take action (but probably will not).
Thankyou Ana, love your channel ! Been asked to text one scammer on yt recently, so they're after our phone numbers. Maybe just keep briefly warning your viewers through your next batch of vids to help detere them. Shame you've been targeted, you expose so much, take care.
The Backyard Chef has also had this done to him. It's a common scam. I have had someone buy a copy of my CD and put a mirror site up where they sold cheap copies giving me no money. Direct copyright violation. My YT channels haven't gotten much publicity yet. For a while I was getting internet trolls posting porn sites in the comments whenever I put up a new video. Sorry they did that to you too.
I've seen this on quite a few popular channels. I never take any notice of 'winning a prize' 'easy money' etc or get involved with people that obviously want you to respond to their stupid replies to the original comments. I had several trolls replying to an innocent comment I made on a popular channel that was personally about me and nothing to do with the original comment I was replying to.They are all sorry excuses for normal thinking men and women who get their kicks trying to be clever and failing🤣
Just to let you know Ana that you have not just been singled out in this way. It has happened on many different channels I have been on now for years from time to time, someone pretending to be that person with a photo telling them to contact them with a telephone number on WhatsApp etc. Something strange like that person would never do with just a tiny change, like you said in the address etc. I always knew it wasn't that person & just like you the person running the channel would end up warning people it wasn't them.
Iv seen loads of them I had a few on different channels with a WhatsApp number I got 1 apparently paul Thorpe which i knew wasn't him !! It not just you honey
Thank you for heads up xxx
This is an old scam used on successful channels to scam their viewers. Blocking doesn't always work , neither does complaining to YT. They just change slightly the profile and do it again. If you leave a warning that this is not you in the first part of the description and tell people not to respond,they eventually give up.
Thank you for letting us know Ana❤️
hackers are everywhere.
What is wrong with people, they need to get a job , idle hands make mischief. I only found you recently and I have found you very informative.
Point them out when they post....we can 👎🏻 theirs and perhaps post a message under the "fake"
Oh, I had not noticed, thanks for letting us know, using the same name is one thing, but using your photo is another, YT should not allow this surely.
There is something similar happening on Rumble too I have noticed.
Thank you Ana.❤❤❤
Thanks Ana, I just experienced this with, what I thought was Ben Habib's channel. Weird message with phone number. Thanks again ❤
Thank you for letting us know Ana.
Thanks for the heads up Ana, I imagine it would mostly occur on larger channels like yours! I guess blocking them is the best option.
I think it could be any channel, all depending on the motif. Plus I’m still a tiny channel comparing to what’s out there
Ana your channel is excellent, I have learned alot. Attacks like this could just be a sign of jealousy. I' ve said it before and I will say it again VOTE FOR ANA !!
Thank you 🥰
I've not seen it on previous videos, so it is a new thing. As you say changing their name to target different channels.
Its probably AI other people on RUclips have been saying the same.
I can assure you that any comment I make whether in agreement, questioning or disagreeing with something you post, they are all totally open and honest.
I think you misunderstood. Someone is pretending to be Me in comments
@@AnasFoodLifestyle I understand completely, the same goes for the fakes who make comments, I receive many.
Nice heads up. Might see you at the bushcraft show 👍🏼
I've seen this happen several times with different channels. It's most likely scammers trying to get money out of people by pretending to be you.
Report the channel and any messages under comments that you see.
Thank you Ana.
Controlled opposition paid for by those who wish to disrupt your message. RUclips will know exactly who it is and should take action (but probably will not).
Thankyou Ana, love your channel ! Been asked to text one scammer on yt recently, so they're after our phone numbers. Maybe just keep briefly warning your viewers through your next batch of vids to help detere them. Shame you've been targeted, you expose so much, take care.
Thank you 😊
Well done Ana ! Thank you for yr channel! ❤thanks for the update!
Scammers typically have links to telegram or something similar, I never respond to them
I have seen this on other channels as well, and I ALWAYS report them.
I report those WhatsApp comments as spam if commented to me.... I expect they will expand under the "freedom of speech" umbrella however
Thank you for letting us know this, Ana. xx
Unfortunately channels can have exactly the same name and only get copyright strikes if same videos. As you say its only the @ that has to be unique.
They have removed it now as it Was impersonating me using my picture
@ some right weirdos out there. Glad you sorted it out
The Backyard Chef has also had this done to him. It's a common scam. I have had someone buy a copy of my CD and put a mirror site up where they sold cheap copies giving me no money. Direct copyright violation. My YT channels haven't gotten much publicity yet. For a while I was getting internet trolls posting porn sites in the comments whenever I put up a new video. Sorry they did that to you too.
Sorry to hear this Ana. Your channel is mint.
It's immature and shows a very low level of intelligence.
I've seen this on quite a few popular channels. I never take any notice of 'winning a prize' 'easy money' etc or get involved with people that obviously want you to respond to their stupid replies to the original comments. I had several trolls replying to an innocent comment I made on a popular channel that was personally about me and nothing to do with the original comment I was replying to.They are all sorry excuses for normal thinking men and women who get their kicks trying to be clever and failing🤣
Have people really got nothing better to do? Ridiculous.
There are some sad people out there eh😂😂take care❤
Oh they constantly send me whatsapp number, you know its a scam.
Very good video thank you for doing it.
Just to let you know Ana that you have not just been singled out in this way. It has happened on many different channels I have been on now for years from time to time, someone pretending to be that person with a photo telling them to contact them with a telephone number on WhatsApp etc. Something strange like that person would never do with just a tiny change, like you said in the address etc. I always knew it wasn't that person & just like you the person running the channel would end up warning people it wasn't them.
Thing is tbh people that follow you, and ‘know’ you, would know it’s not you xxx and know the difference hun x
I appreciate but on other channels people may not know the difference 🫤
@ tbh I’ve seen similar on other sites and know due to watsapp number. No one does that and puts numbers out.
WEF supports your show Only joking
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I agree with everything you said!
... now if you would like to leave your bank account details below, we can move on 😮
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Iv seen loads of them
I had a few on different channels with a WhatsApp number I got 1 apparently paul Thorpe which i knew wasn't him !! It not just you honey
Good job you’re on it and telling us. This obviously can happen to other channels. Maybe you should report it?
I did 😊
What happened to the farmers making a stand?
Not sure, I think they did a bit but no coverage on the news
Pin a comment which warns about the scammer?