@@koreyb There is a very high chance these 40 USD will cost them a LOT more, if this video can save just 100 people from falling for this scam, the scammers will have lost money even though they gained 40 from Ben
The video should have had a component researching the wallet/app MetaMask or whatever it was called. Checking for reviews on legitimacy. Haven't heard of it and he could have lost the money in the account.
@@PleasantGreenscammers get active this days in Europe never had any call from them before now a days the actively pretending to be uber and try to get in a company system (amsterdam) but ngl heard them so much on your channels i cant take them serious😂
Often the scam sites are put together quickly, so they have terrible security. Likely you'll be able to send requests via postman and actually get all the tasks completed in a second
I read one of these scammer company "training pamphlets", when recruiting new scammers. They tell them to get their victims vulnerable, talking to them about past struggles, really manipulating them, then getting them to be hopeful and motivated for the future by talking about their life dreams and passions. One victim even said he lost his son, and the scammer MIRRORED his trauma by saying she also "lost a husband" to further connect with him emotionally through their shared loss. It's almost incredible how they wrote it down in steps.
TIL: In Mandarin Chinese: "我是你爸爸！" (Wǒ shì nǐ bàba!) translates to "I am your father!" This phrase can be used to belittle someone or imply they need to be treated like a child.
^Ah, I thought it was a variant of a "your mom" joke: necessarily, to be your father he needs to, well... ... I'll let y'all ask your parents how babies get made. After all, this is the internet, and certainly no place for crude discussions like that. Heaven forbid!
@@Jeffnvz as a singaporean chinese i have experience with a ton of china and some hong kong people and i can confirm this is what happens when they use google translate to talk to you, not to mention they will legitimately threaten you if they don't like you
I think out of most scams, pig butchering is specifically worse, because the scammers are willing to play the long game. These scammers are willing to spend weeks, months, and even years to get people to trust them enough, and make them feel comfortable enough to send them thousands, and even millions of dollars. That’s terrifying to think about.
I felt for one of these scams but instead of yelp it was an App called " Royal Casino " I deposited about $3,000 in total and earned about $7,000 they wanted me to recruit people in which I failed to do so so i told them I was withdrawing my money Good thing i did becouse 1 month later they drained everyone else's accounts and disappeared
It's bad. They get you to invest along side them on a bogus website. They control the website and make it look like you're making a ton of profit. In the end, it's a ploy, and they take as much as you're willing to put in.
Yes, in the West, the Pig Butchering Scam is also very common and very popular amongst women. It is also supported by governments, politicians and justice system... It is known as marriage.
I always get a little bit of a laugh when the scammer says they're sending someone to your house to get you after they're called out. I just want to see someone respond, "Thanks for the warning, I've got just enough time to escape."
@@N3gativeR3FLUX I'm suddenly reminded of a Kitboga video I saw, where the scammer was saying his identity had been stolen and used to commit a bunch of crimes. Kitboga said "I actually did that stuff. I'll confess to everything. Feel free to send the cops, I'm ready to turn myself in." The scammer got confused and hung up.
I woke up with many missed calls a while back, my mom and grandpa were about to send scammers like $5000 because the scammers told my mom I was in jail for running over someone while I was on my phone. LOL I was asleep the whole time.
Bruhhh my poor grandparents got a call like that saying my dad was in jail, something about drunk driving ? And that was TERRIFYING for them because he's sober now and they had to sit there thinking he'd relapsed 😔 luckily he did not and everything was fine but the way these scammers prey on people, and particularly the elderly is so evil.
I woke up with many missed calls a while back, my mom and grandpa were about to send scammers like $5000 because the scammers told my mom I was in jail for running over someone while I was on my phone. LOL I was asleep the whole time.
Scams are a terrible and dirty business ("business") in the first place but this type is just downright scary. I cannot even imagine what the people who are forced to carry out these scams go through let alone the victims who fall for them.
Well, I don't feel too bad for them. It's just like a gambling addiction. People lose money because they get greedy themselves, and are looking for an easy payout. The rule of thumb is that nothing good comes easy, and if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Even scammers if you watch scambaiting channels a lot, have a hard time getting peanuts themselves. They work so hard to get those gift cards, and yet, they don't get paid that much. The real winners in the scam world are the top bosses and the law enforcement in India and Nigeria that get paid off.
Scams are a terrible and dirty business ("business") in the first place but this type is just downright scary. I cannot even imagine what the people who are forced to carry out these scams go through let alone the victims who fall for them.
Thanks a lot for exposing these scumbag scammers who bring disrepute to my country that otherwise has talented and honest citizens. I hope we Americans can offer some form of amends on behalf of these shameless scammers. I wish our government became more serious and put the scammers behind bars. May the force be with you *Global Trace Assets*
Thanks a lot for exposing these scumbag scammers who bring disrepute to my country that otherwise has talented and honest citizens. I hope we Americans can offer some form of amends of behalf of these shameless scammers. I wish our government become more serious and put the scammers behind the bars. May the force be with you Global Trace Assets
@@davidfrench5407I use it because of family, my parents are immigrants and whilst talking to family at home they use it thus it being commonly used. I even use it with any friends that are out of the country or haven’t got an apple device, ridding of image+text costs
They are getting more slick with it now or at least trying to. Indeed is full of jobs created by scammers. They will have you use microsoft teams now to do an interview over text so I caught on quick it was fake.
I wanna thank you, PleasantGreen! Because of your videos, I saw red flags when talking to a potential client for my art and they used the word Kindly among other things. I wouldnt have known about that if it wasnt for your videos! So thank you again for spreading awareness!
«Would you kindly» reminds me of the game Bioshock. How it is used to trick the player into doing anything the person saying the phrase wants you to. I think all of these scammers using the word «kindly», actually think that that works on anyone. 😂
I was lost from the get go. But, if Guardio tells the the site is unsafe, I believe them. Thanks for doing this Ben. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it not true.
@@Lukelovell2 Greed overrules common sense for a lot of people. Ben knew, his goal is to probe to find out details, which he did. He lost $40, but that was something he was okay with, I'd guess, he'll make it back from RUclips.
I read one of these scammer company "training pamphlets", when recruiting new scammers. They tell them to get their victims vulnerable, talking to them about past struggles, really manipulating them, then getting them to be hopeful and motivated for the future by talking about their life dreams and passions, and how the scammer "turned their life around, and they can too". One victim even said he lost his son, and the scammer MIRRORED his trauma by saying she also "lost a husband" to further manipulate him emotionally through their "shared loss". It's almost incredible how they write this down in steps.
I'm an indian born and living in Australia and I cannot express enough how much I despise these scumbags. Literally whenever people ask me my nationality I just tell them I'm British because idiots like these give us a horrendous reputation, not to also mention they scam other indians too. It warms my heart to see stuff like this, please keep up the great recovery's work destroying these scammers *Briskdeft*
Guardio is acting scammy too. They explain to you that the free tire does not have the data leak protection service, and then proceed to ask you for your personal info "to check if your data has been leaked".
Team are legends. l've stumbled across your recommendations and now I'm hooked. It is absolutely disgusting what these degenerates do to make money. Some of the things l've heard them say on here is just sickening. It's awesome how you humiliate them and show how pathetically weak they really are and also are able to help lots of people at the same time. Kudos my friends. Keep up the awesome work *Global TraceAssets* !
Ben invested his own money and looked up the girl and found a painting and noticed a name and looked up the artist and contacted the dutch-speaking artist and communicated thru Google translate all to inform us about this. That's some deep level detective work, I gotta say.
Ben invested his own money and looked up the girl and found a painting and noticed a name and looked up the artist and contacted the dutch-speaking artist and communicated thru Google translate all to inform us about this. That's some deep level detective work, I gotta say.
OMG!!!! this is why I subscribe to you. You have the tec savvy to deal with these scammers. I have learned so much from you, thank you for what you do.
Admirable job, *VortexTrace* I’m glad to see you actively combating these individuals who lack integrity. We must prioritize the protection of the elderly and the wider public from these reprehensible scammers! Well done, my friend!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for your commitment to keeping us safe.!!!!!😊
12:12 words cannot describe my disappointment from going from the dopamine rush i got thinking i was about to hear the Nigerian jingle, to the instant dopamine crash when hearing the Hong Kong gong instead. That leadup to, and the Nigerian jingle payoff is my favorite part about these videos 😂 Keep up the good work!
AFAIK, the IP grabber trick in many cases might not work against these groups. My friend once got into the backend of a scam site like this years ago and had access to both its backend chat API and the database. It turned out most of them were operating in South East Asia, e.g. Myanmar, Thai, Philippines, etc. They used servers in Hong Kong to make the international connections smoother. The scammer was sitting behind a VPN with the exit node in Hong Kong. Not sure if it's also the case here, but operating in Hong Kong would probably be too costly to them.
Jesus loves me so much he sacrificed himself to himself to save me from what he’d do to me if he didn’t. That being, torture me for all eternity because he loves me.
@@Jesus_Loves_you2499 can you not say this on a completely unrelated comment? not everyone is christian and wants to see you preach abt something they dont even believe in
First and foremost, thank you to *GlobalTraceAssets* for creating such a welcoming work environment, taking your responsibilities seriously, and completing the work graciously! You deserve so much. Your crew does what they say they will do, and their ethics are of the greatest standards.
That’s crazy this was posted because I got a message from someone with this same exact thing. I did like 2 tasks and just stopped doing them afterwards until I saw some stuff online. I’m really happy you uploaded this.
Videos like yours and John Oliver helped me realize that I was falling for a pig bothering scam. It hurts to lose my money, but it really drags me down that so many people are being exploited by these scammers. Especially the ones who are being trafficked.
His job is so vital that the world needs more people like you. I just adore the digital recording that you set up, and I love hearing these con artists squirm and keep performing amazing, kind-hearted things that take guts to accomplish. Entire government division structures should be filled with MYRETRIEVAL, carrying out actions such as these to protect and cater to its own deceived common people. That would be a charge for all of the money spent
Happened to me too. Only difference is that I butchered their pig. Got my 1st comission of $20 after completing 30 tasks. Then when I was asked to re-invest $50 to get even more. I simply said "Thankyou" and blocked him. He spend a month messaging from various other WhatsApp numbers trying to lure me into other scams just to get his $20 back. But hey! He said it was my comission. And I did complete those 30 stupid tasks. 😂
These centers should be world wide you guys do such a great thing for people and this recovery has restored a bit my faith in humanity. That there are good people out there doing stuff like this. Hats off to you, Sir. You're a blessing in disguise. Thank you for saving all those vulnerable victims and educating each & every one of us. Love you *GlobalTraceAssets* on the internet.
Brilliant initiative, *VortexTrace* It's encouraging to see that you are actively opposing these dishonest individuals. It is imperative that the safeguarding of the general public and the elderly from these abhorrent con artists be a top priority. Excellent job, my companion! Because of your dedication to ensuring our safety, you merit the Nobel Peace Prize.!!!!!
Job scams are very common in the SouthEast Asia, I doubt Hong Kong would be the place for pig butchers. most of the jobs would offer you high salary to work overseas but instead you would 'transit' in places like Cambodia and that's where they abduct you to forced labor. I'm glad that you brought up this topic and I would like that you talk more about scams in Asia.
Hey *GrindTechiei* just wanna thank you again for offering to help me out with scammers about a year ago. Your a stand up guy and I am greatful to you, glad your doing so well. Thanks again keep up the great work and ROCK ON WITH YOUR AWESOME SELF BROTHER’!
I had one of these contact me before. So I overshared about melodrama and asked for life advice. She awkwardly said surprisingly helpful things and then vanished without trying to scam me further. So apparently that’s another way to counter them.
*Briskdeft* The quality of your job is so incredibly high. If you don't have a team behind you, then you are a multitalented individual. The way the access is structured is perfect, the visuals are stunning, the narration is engaging, and of course, the project is intriguing. You are a professional *Briskdeft* 👏…..
Your out-of-the-box thinking and unique perspective turned an otherwise mediocre presentation into a fantastic one *GlobalTraceAssets* . You did a good job in getting the refund and keeping us from wasting time and by taking the wrong path. Your attention to detail really sets you apart from the crowd. Great work: Jack, Your great work has resulted in tangible, beneficial results to me. You're a force to be reckoned
Great work, *Vortextrace* - I’m thrilled that you’re actively combatting these scammers. It’s crucial to prioritize the safety of the elderly and the public by taking every necessary measure to protect them. You truly deserve recognition for your efforts!😊😊
Thanks for this idea... I've been ignoring thise texts but from now on, I'll try to do it until the first cashout. If i can make them lose $1 twenty times a day, that's good for me.
I got one of these texts just a few days ago about reviewing hotels. I did think it was strange to review a hotel without ever staying at it. Thanks for making these videos. I wonder how many people have been saved from scams because of you.
The excitement in your voice when you finally reach a victim is priceless. You're so compassionate and empathetic. Merry my regards to you and your loved ones, *GrindTechiei* 👍 Thank you for everything you do
So just to ask -- if folks stopped after the first "round", they could literally cash out ~$100 and walk away with like 15-30 minutes worth of effort? Feels like if you can hunt down these particular scams, you could make a full time job out of it :)
A huge area for scam baiting---companies that are match makers finding men foreign brides; 2. dating coaches. One dating coach lists his fee at $10,000 for a one-hour session; another I saw posted this week for $3000 for a 50 minute session. Matchmakers post videos as well on You Tube and charge enormous prices and all of these "services" are virtually unregulated. In contrast, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, undergo significant graduate education with a firmly embedded ethics requirement as to services that they offer. I can't recommend enough, run from any dating coach that wants to charge you more than what a psychologist/psychiatrist does, and an MD with over 10 years of education/clinical experience, is typically not charging more than $200-$300 an hour, max $400 an hour.
Very well done *Briskdeft* for stopping even more scammers. I'm from Michigan, My question is why are the USA FBI not shutting more of these scammers down and throwing them into jail for a very long time. They are scamming innocent people worldwide not only in the Michigan. Keep up your fantastic work. You deserve an Oscar Awards For your generosity. you have stepped up with courage and strength you put to do this *Briskdeft* 😊😊
That's what I always said, people know that it's too good to be true but their greed blinds them because they think they're getting an amazing deal or opportunity they can't pass up.
@@Mixwell1983Winning a lottery is to be good to be true! My Friend received a new car as a gift from a church member, just because she played a piano in their church! Too good to be true!? You bet! Someone gifts money to a random stranger ! Many more examples out there! Yet, such things happen and are true!
The Stores and companies hire attractive Secretaries and Reps, also! Attractive people are good to look at and bound to sell more! It seems u are determined to put down and denigrate the victims of the scams! I believe u do this so u don’t have to feel any empathy nor compassion for the victims! It’s cold and arrogant! You will fall for one scam or another one day! Not all scams are obvious ! Some are downright brilliant !
What everyone should understand is that often the actually people conducting these scams are trapped themselves. It's called forced labor human trafficking. People in poverty are lured to one country with the promise of a good paying job and then trapped in a compound where they are forced to run scams like these or be beaten and/or tortured. I work for an organization that is helping to rescue people out of these situations.
There are lots of videos online of people who lot everything to these scams, many times, the reason they trusted them is because they were able to withdraw the first few investments. So it all depends on how much they think they can get out of you. If you look like a promising mark, they'll let you take $50 if they think they can get 50k from you. Of course, don't go around hoping to scam the scammers. They can always decide you're not worth it and shut down, taking whatever money you put in.
Admirable job, *VortexTrace* I’m glad to see you actively combating these individuals who lack integrity. We must prioritize the protection of the elderly and the wider public from these reprehensible scammers! Well done, my friend!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for your commitment to keeping us safe.😊😊
Okay, I have a QUESTION to PLEASANT GREEN, why is it that in every video you are using a DIFFERENT online protection company? You keep saying you use this company all the time, but then in the next video you’re using a different online protection company. I don’t think I’ve seen you use the “same company” in two consecutive videos. How many online protection companies can one person use? Here you are using Guardio in other videos you are using Auro’s and in another you are using a different company. So which is it?
Thank you all. I knew that. My point was that he keeps saying this “this is the best” when he isn’t using that one himself from each product. He couldn’t be it would mess up his computer, and it’s redundant. But thank you all for your help.
I fall for every pig butchering scam. I currently have been messing with one for about 2 weeks. Told them I was the fictional character, Jigsaw, using all of his details and character backstory, and they're still talking.
My fiance fell for this unfortunately about 2 years ago. We didn't know about pig butchering and although I felt uneasy, because he was seemingly "making money" he continued as he felt like he could just withdraw and stop whenever he wanted to but of course, that didn't happen and he lost about $1000. We learned our lesson the hard (and expensive) way. I think we both thought we couldn't be a scam victim as we had watched your videos before but I guess it goes to show it can happen to anyone. My fiance is still embarrassed about this happening to him but helpful videos like this will raise awareness so hopefully others don't make the same mistake.
I received an identical text like couple of months ago that had a similar premise, except its for hotel.. The display pic of everything looked identical, I baited the crap out of it but never knew that this was actually a variant of pig butchering scammer.
I'm so glad of the work you all do regarding this .. truly these scammers are getting creative and the knowledge you all are sharing is priceless. Please keep up the great work this is why I subscribe!
He exposes scams. He plays along to take a deep dive into it to expose details to help us avoid it. Am I the only one who thinks PG doesn’t need to make money that way?
I don’t know why but the picture of the “bodyguard” made me laugh. That looked less threatening and more like someone’s dad thinking he’s cool and trying to pose for his Instagram
Very well done *Briskdeft* for stopping even more scammers. I'm from Michigan, My question is why are the USA FBI not shutting more of these scammers down and throwing them into jail for a very long time. They are scamming innocent people worldwide not only in the Michigan. Keep up your fantastic work. You deserve an Oscar Awards For your generosity. you have stepped up with courage and strength you put to do this *Briskdeft*
i won't lie, it's hard finding a remote job these days because of these scams. the amount of times I've accidentally sent my resume to one of these scammers is insane. I've learned to just block whenever a recruiter wants to leapfrog the interview, second interview, etc process. at this point, the biggest red flag is when they act like i'm already hired. i already have 100k of debt from student loans - i don't need more.
Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died on the cross for your sins. And He rose from the dead. I Pray that you receive this message and start to live for Him. May you find Him and start to read The Bible! You can be made new because you can be covered in The Precious Blood Of Jesus Christ.
@@bridgwll Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died on the cross for your sins. And He rose from the dead. I Pray that you receive this message and start to live for Him. May you find Him and start to read The Bible! You can be made new because you can be covered in The Precious Blood Of Jesus Christ.
Please, respectfully, go away! You don't belong in this particular post. Go to one of your bible thumping channels and leave us alone! Thank you very much.
I’m not surprised about this new scam. They are trying to find new ways to scam victims. But a lot of smart people knew that these crooks are scammers and you are one of the smart people. Keep up the good work 😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥
So, in theory... couldn't you repeatedly make new accounts and do the process just before the point where you know they're going to ask for the combined tasks and make all profits?
Lol this happened to me last year, I did these similar 'reviews' of hotels and I actually got paid $20AUD then just cashed out. I then thought I can just create a new account, rinse and repeat this process again and earn another $20 but then nope. I tried to play it off as a 'friend' of mine that was stuck but they explained to me that they keep track of not only IP addresses that sign up for their websites, but also the MAC addresses for the devices used that sign up for their websites as well, to which I was told quote unquote, 'to prevent money laundering'. But hey I was smart enough to walk away with a free $20 pay from them so I can't complain too much.
Awesome work, Team *VortexTrace* ! It's so satisfying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial. You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance!!!!
What is sad is that it’s mostly people who don’t have money that will fall for this. They’d do anything for money and they end up losing the very little they have to scammers. These people have no hearts.
The irony is many of the slaves that are held captive and forced to do these jobs are people that were looking for overseas jobs and are lured there thinking its a legitimate job, but they then take their passports and many times physically abuse them if they object.
A scammer reach out to me the other day. I knew it was a scam but couldn't find much on Google. Glad I came across this video. The algorithm did its thing
*Spyoptron8* outstanding job, I'm so glad you're out, they're battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the noble prize for protecting us, big ups😊
I haven't seen anyone mention how it's dishonest to rate restaurants you haven't visited, if nothing else I would for sure have been out because of that.
I'm just a jerk to almost everyone who texts me. Lone survivor survives alone. Also, scammers are criminals. End of story. They don't deserve sympathy.
Often they are awful people, and what they're doing is wrong obviously, but sometimes they are forced to scam people or they're just trying to feed their family. I feel kind of bad for scammers because what a miserable life they live, and they're usually stupid because they can't understand that they're hurting another human being and that they're wasting their lives, if they do understand that they probably have a lot of guilt.
i nearly fell for a very similar scam, with the only differences being in semantics. i can't work traditional jobs for several reasons (that i won't get into because that's not what this is about) and have been desperate for money, so i ignored the red flags. thankfully i didn't give them any money, but i had already given them my email and i was incredibly scared. i'm glad there's channels like yours out there spreading the word.
*Spyoptron8* outstanding job, I'm so glad you're out, they're battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the noble prize for protecting us, big ups
*Vortextrace* , your work is truly outstanding. I appreciate your dedication in fighting against these unethical individuals who prey on the elderly and the public. It is crucial that we take all necessary measures to protect them. You have truly earned recognition for your efforts!😊😊
I'm an indian born and living in Australia and I cannot express enough how much I despise these scumbags. Literally whenever people ask me my nationality I just tell them I'm British because idiots like these give us a horrendous reputation, not to also mention they scam other indians too. It warms my heart to see stuff like this, please keep up the great recovery's work destroying these scammers *Briskdeft* 😊
You're doing an outstanding job, *Spyoptron8* I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers.
It’s a Chinese idiom. Basically it refers to feeding a pig for a long time, to make it fat, before butchering it. Pig butchering scams have a long lead time, weeks or months, before pulling off the scam. The scammer uses the time to build rapport with the victim, so when it’s time for the scam, the victim trusts the scammer and is more likely to commit larger sums of money. Some of these are romance scams but others involve business and investing.
I think the pigs are the scam victims. The scammer “fattens them up” by letting them have some money. If Ben had taken the $100 the first time, he would have been ahead. But instead the victim usually “re-invests” that money to make more. Once the victim has put enough of his own money in, the scammer takes it all and breaks contact. That’s the “butchering.”
Oh, neat! I got one of these texts. I assumed it was a scam, but when I got the "job info", I thought the job was just awful and didn't bother reporting it to the government. I guess I should have!
You didn't lose 40 dollars, you invested 40 into showing the world exactly how this scam works, and you sir are a hero for doing so.
I like that response
@@koreyb It's a small price to pay for a complete look imo.
@@koreyb There is a very high chance these 40 USD will cost them a LOT more, if this video can save just 100 people from falling for this scam, the scammers will have lost money even though they gained 40 from Ben
The video should have had a component researching the wallet/app MetaMask or whatever it was called. Checking for reviews on legitimacy. Haven't heard of it and he could have lost the money in the account.
he diddnt ads views sponser and more on this vid only...the sponser made him atlest 100 +
I love how when you ask the AI to explain it to a 5 year old, it still uses adult terminology its just changes the money to toys.
LLM`s are not very smart
wish people would stop using AI. . . . It's going to take over the world and there will be no need for humans. .
😂
Apparently toys are money
@@SquirrelTheorist Wrong, toys r us.
The 'Fake reviews/Tasks' is a variant of Pig Butchering. Sadly they're definitely on the increase.
So… there’s no free lunch?
@PleasantGreen I'll have a luch with you plesent green . We live close to you
I'll buy you a chicken sandwich lunch
@@PleasantGreenscammers get active this days in Europe never had any call from them before now a days the actively pretending to be uber and try to get in a company system (amsterdam) but ngl heard them so much on your channels i cant take them serious😂
This I totally agree. Facebook is rife with them and there a pain in the butt to take down.
@@PleasantGreenlol
It's terrifying how manipulative and strategic these scams are, and how they're exploiting innocent people.
That’s a fact
Often the scam sites are put together quickly, so they have terrible security. Likely you'll be able to send requests via postman and actually get all the tasks completed in a second
It's terrifying how manipulative and strategic these scams are, and how they’re exploiting innocent people.
I read one of these scammer company "training pamphlets", when recruiting new scammers. They tell them to get their victims vulnerable, talking to them about past struggles, really manipulating them, then getting them to be hopeful and motivated for the future by talking about their life dreams and passions. One victim even said he lost his son, and the scammer MIRRORED his trauma by saying she also "lost a husband" to further connect with him emotionally through their shared loss. It's almost incredible how they wrote it down in steps.
"I am your father" - sounds like some insult in whatever native language that is getting mistranslated thru Google translate.
Hindi.
(Edit: I was wrong.)
"You are invited to my home for a meal consisting of sugar loaf."
Saying "I am your dad" is definitely a type of insult in Chinese
TIL: In Mandarin Chinese: "我是你爸爸！" (Wǒ shì nǐ bàba!) translates to "I am your father!" This phrase can be used to belittle someone or imply they need to be treated like a child.
^Ah, I thought it was a variant of a "your mom" joke: necessarily, to be your father he needs to, well... ... I'll let y'all ask your parents how babies get made. After all, this is the internet, and certainly no place for crude discussions like that. Heaven forbid!
'i am your father'
'my bodyguard is on the way to your house'
a china classic indeed.
LMAO, are you talking sarcastically?
@@Jeffnvz as a singaporean chinese i have experience with a ton of china and some hong kong people and i can confirm this is what happens when they use google translate to talk to you, not to mention they will legitimately threaten you if they don't like you
@@Riyoe holy shit thats crazy dude, thanks for sharing
ikr hahahaha
我是你爹 moment
'i am your father' 'my bodyguard is on the way to your house' a china classic indeed.
I think out of most scams, pig butchering is specifically worse, because the scammers are willing to play the long game. These scammers are willing to spend weeks, months, and even years to get people to trust them enough, and make them feel comfortable enough to send them thousands, and even millions of dollars. That’s terrifying to think about.
Way more insidious. Akin to romance scamming
I felt for one of these scams but instead of yelp it was an App called " Royal Casino " I deposited about $3,000 in total and earned about $7,000 they wanted me to recruit people in which I failed to do so so i told them I was withdrawing my money Good thing i did becouse 1 month later they drained everyone else's accounts and disappeared
I first came across these scams when using dating apps 4 years ago. Was so annoying but I didn't realise back then how deep the rabbit hole went.
It's bad. They get you to invest along side them on a bogus website. They control the website and make it look like you're making a ton of profit. In the end, it's a ploy, and they take as much as you're willing to put in.
Yes, in the West, the Pig Butchering Scam is also very common and very popular amongst women. It is also supported by governments, politicians and justice system... It is known as marriage.
“Who in the world is that”😂😂😂 that bodyguard caught me off guard😭
That's what I am saying, it was so goofy 😭How are you supposed to get shot through the phone?
@@kaichiioma Simply Nigerian Voodoo magiks.
Haha that was funny
@@kaichiioma ikr, it was so cringe
“Who in the world is that”😂😂😂 that bodyguard caught me off guard 😭
I always get a little bit of a laugh when the scammer says they're sending someone to your house to get you after they're called out. I just want to see someone respond, "Thanks for the warning, I've got just enough time to escape."
Or “Good, I’m so lonely.” Or “Great, just made fresh batch of cookies!”
I prefer "Bring it on cupcake."
@@N3gativeR3FLUX I'm suddenly reminded of a Kitboga video I saw, where the scammer was saying his identity had been stolen and used to commit a bunch of crimes. Kitboga said "I actually did that stuff. I'll confess to everything. Feel free to send the cops, I'm ready to turn myself in." The scammer got confused and hung up.
I live in the U.S go ahead and send someone scammer ill be ready with a couple 2A party favors.
Yea, like they know where you live 😂
I woke up with many missed calls a while back, my mom and grandpa were about to send scammers like $5000 because the scammers told my mom I was in jail for running over someone while I was on my phone. LOL I was asleep the whole time.
Don't drive and sleep.
Maybe you blanked out lmao.
@@Mario583afor sure lol
Bruhhh my poor grandparents got a call like that saying my dad was in jail, something about drunk driving ? And that was TERRIFYING for them because he's sober now and they had to sit there thinking he'd relapsed 😔 luckily he did not and everything was fine but the way these scammers prey on people, and particularly the elderly is so evil.
I woke up with many missed calls a while back, my mom and grandpa were about to send scammers like $5000 because the scammers told my mom I was in jail for running over someone while I was on my phone. LOL I was asleep the whole time.
Scams are a terrible and dirty business ("business") in the first place but this type is just downright scary. I cannot even imagine what the people who are forced to carry out these scams go through let alone the victims who fall for them.
Terrifying
Well, I don't feel too bad for them. It's just like a gambling addiction. People lose money because they get greedy themselves, and are looking for an easy payout. The rule of thumb is that nothing good comes easy, and if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Even scammers if you watch scambaiting channels a lot, have a hard time getting peanuts themselves. They work so hard to get those gift cards, and yet, they don't get paid that much. The real winners in the scam world are the top bosses and the law enforcement in India and Nigeria that get paid off.
@@ARedMotorcycle gambling addiction is an addiction. addicts shouldnt be preyed upon.
Scams are a terrible and dirty business ("business") in the first place but this type is just downright scary. I cannot even imagine what the people who are forced to carry out these scams go through let alone the victims who fall for them.
Thanks a lot for exposing these scumbag scammers who bring disrepute to my country that otherwise has talented and honest citizens. I hope we Americans can offer some form of amends on behalf of these shameless scammers. I wish our government became more serious and put the scammers behind bars. May the force be with you *Global Trace Assets*
Thanks a lot for exposing these scumbag scammers who bring disrepute to my country that otherwise has talented and honest citizens. I hope we Americans can offer some form of amends of behalf of these shameless scammers. I wish our government become more serious and put the scammers behind the bars. May the force be with you Global Trace Assets
Wow this is crazy. What's app is always a sign. Thanks for all you do Ben!
Thanks Chap!
Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't know anyone in the US who uses WhatsApp. I am sure a few do, but it is a red flag, for sure.
@@davidfrench5407what messaging app does people in the US use?
@@davidfrench5407I use it because of family, my parents are immigrants and whilst talking to family at home they use it thus it being commonly used. I even use it with any friends that are out of the country or haven’t got an apple device, ridding of image+text costs
@@davidfrench5407I’m in the UK though
When they tell you to contact on WhatsApp, that’s the red flag right there. I get these text all the time. A real employer will call you to meet
They are getting more slick with it now or at least trying to. Indeed is full of jobs created by scammers. They will have you use microsoft teams now to do an interview over text so I caught on quick it was fake.
When they tell you to contact on WhatsApp, that’s the red flag right there. I get these text all the time. A real employer will call you to meet.
Or telegram
I wanna thank you, PleasantGreen! Because of your videos, I saw red flags when talking to a potential client for my art and they used the word Kindly among other things. I wouldnt have known about that if it wasnt for your videos! So thank you again for spreading awareness!
Kindly might also be a parki general term as pastor use it also
I need to stop using that word then 😅😅
«Would you kindly» reminds me of the game Bioshock. How it is used to trick the player into doing anything the person saying the phrase wants you to. I think all of these scammers using the word «kindly», actually think that that works on anyone. 😂
I was lost from the get go. But, if Guardio tells the the site is unsafe, I believe them. Thanks for doing this Ben. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it not true.
Pig Butchering is soooo bad and cruel. People being tricked into fake reviews or work. That picture with the 👍🖕 made me lol
I was just trying to help and she gave me the bird!
Come on, surly even if your 80. You would know it's a scam
@@Lukelovell2 Greed overrules common sense for a lot of people. Ben knew, his goal is to probe to find out details, which he did. He lost $40, but that was something he was okay with, I'd guess, he'll make it back from RUclips.
Hi Deyo.😊
why are they called pig butchering?
I read one of these scammer company "training pamphlets", when recruiting new scammers. They tell them to get their victims vulnerable, talking to them about past struggles, really manipulating them, then getting them to be hopeful and motivated for the future by talking about their life dreams and passions, and how the scammer "turned their life around, and they can too". One victim even said he lost his son, and the scammer MIRRORED his trauma by saying she also "lost a husband" to further manipulate him emotionally through their "shared loss". It's almost incredible how they write this down in steps.
I'm an indian born and living in Australia and I cannot express enough how much I despise these scumbags. Literally whenever people ask me my nationality I just tell them I'm British because idiots like these give us a horrendous reputation, not to also mention they scam other indians too. It warms my heart to see stuff like this, please keep up the great recovery's work destroying these scammers *Briskdeft*
You're clearly a brown person, I don't know who yo reynard fool with british.😅
Guardio is acting scammy too. They explain to you that the free tire does not have the data leak protection service, and then proceed to ask you for your personal info "to check if your data has been leaked".
If the service is free, you are the product. They make money selling your data
But a free tire would be nice.
Wait, they give out free tires?
Team are legends. l've stumbled across your recommendations and now I'm hooked. It is absolutely disgusting what these degenerates do to make money. Some of the things l've heard them say on here is just sickening. It's awesome how you humiliate them and show how pathetically weak they really are and also are able to help lots of people at the same time. Kudos my friends. Keep up the awesome work
*Global TraceAssets* !
Ben invested his own money and looked up the girl and found a painting and noticed a name and looked up the artist and contacted the dutch-speaking artist and communicated thru Google translate all to inform us about this. That's some deep level detective work, I gotta say.
He's Batman!
not deep at all
@@neo4552 I agree, it's just detective work... the correct word would be dedicated.
@@47streetcop96 yeah
Ben invested his own money and looked up the girl and found a painting and noticed a name and looked up the artist and contacted the dutch-speaking artist and communicated thru Google translate all to inform us about this. That's some deep level detective work, I gotta say.
OMG!!!! this is why I subscribe to you. You have the tec savvy to deal with these scammers. I have learned so much from you, thank you for what you do.
Admirable job, *VortexTrace* I’m glad to see you actively combating these individuals who lack integrity. We must prioritize the protection of the elderly and the wider public from these reprehensible scammers! Well done, my friend!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for your commitment to keeping us safe.!!!!!😊
12:12 words cannot describe my disappointment from going from the dopamine rush i got thinking i was about to hear the Nigerian jingle, to the instant dopamine crash when hearing the Hong Kong gong instead.
That leadup to, and the Nigerian jingle payoff is my favorite part about these videos 😂 Keep up the good work!
Pig Butchering isn't really a scam in the West African area, they're pretty much based in countries within the South-East Asian territory.
It seems like way too much boring work to do to get so little then find out later it’s a scam. Thank you Pleasant Green for making us aware of this.
AFAIK, the IP grabber trick in many cases might not work against these groups. My friend once got into the backend of a scam site like this years ago and had access to both its backend chat API and the database. It turned out most of them were operating in South East Asia, e.g. Myanmar, Thai, Philippines, etc. They used servers in Hong Kong to make the international connections smoother. The scammer was sitting behind a VPN with the exit node in Hong Kong. Not sure if it's also the case here, but operating in Hong Kong would probably be too costly to them.
Plus the police in Hong Kong would probably really arrest them, unlike the corrupt police in those other places.
@@Jesus_Loves_you2499 WTF does your silly Jesus have to do with my comment? F off.
Jesus loves me so much he sacrificed himself to himself to save me from what he’d do to me if he didn’t. That being, torture me for all eternity because he loves me.
@@Jesus_Loves_you2499 Jeebus isn't real.
@@Jesus_Loves_you2499 can you not say this on a completely unrelated comment? not everyone is christian and wants to see you preach abt something they dont even believe in
I did not expect Dutch language on your channel! Dank je wel voor de Journalistiek!
First and foremost, thank you to *GlobalTraceAssets* for creating such a welcoming work environment, taking your responsibilities seriously, and completing the work graciously! You deserve so much. Your crew does what they say they will do, and their ethics are of the greatest standards.
I went too long without a video from Pleasant Green! Thank YOU for this video! 🎉
That’s crazy this was posted because I got a message from someone with this same exact thing. I did like 2 tasks and just stopped doing them afterwards until I saw some stuff online. I’m really happy you uploaded this.
As a person living in Hong Kong I did not expect “her” location. Great video as always
Videos like yours and John Oliver helped me realize that I was falling for a pig bothering scam. It hurts to lose my money, but it really drags me down that so many people are being exploited by these scammers. Especially the ones who are being trafficked.
stupid tax is high
@@TheGuruStudit’s stupid to care about other people?
You seem sad and lonely. Why else would you be trying to make people feel bad online?
If you've been scammed I'll advise you report your case to get help with recovery
I have same issue, but *Tuvcyber* helped me out.
I found him on Instagram
You are so awesome Ben. Thank you so much for sharing this with us because this will save a lot of people from losing their money 🥰
His job is so vital that the world needs more people like you. I just adore the digital recording that you set up, and I love hearing these con artists squirm and keep performing amazing, kind-hearted things that take guts to accomplish. Entire government division structures should be filled with MYRETRIEVAL, carrying out actions such as these to protect and cater to its own deceived common people. That would be a charge for all of the money spent
Happened to me too. Only difference is that I butchered their pig. Got my 1st comission of $20 after completing 30 tasks. Then when I was asked to re-invest $50 to get even more. I simply said "Thankyou" and blocked him.
He spend a month messaging from various other WhatsApp numbers trying to lure me into other scams just to get his $20 back.
But hey! He said it was my comission. And I did complete those 30 stupid tasks. 😂
Thank you Again Ben, for keeping us all informed. I have never heard of this one. I appreciate that you take care of us.
>I am your father (x3)
>I you are the father
Is this scammer Darth Vader or Maury?
These centers should be world wide you guys do such a great thing for people and this recovery has restored a bit my faith in humanity. That there are good people out there doing stuff like this. Hats off to you, Sir. You're a blessing in disguise. Thank you for saving all those vulnerable victims and educating each & every one of us. Love you *GlobalTraceAssets* on the internet.
Brilliant initiative, *VortexTrace* It's encouraging to see that you are actively opposing these dishonest individuals. It is imperative that the safeguarding of the general public and the elderly from these abhorrent con artists be a top priority. Excellent job, my companion! Because of your dedication to ensuring our safety, you merit the Nobel Peace Prize.!!!!!
Job scams are very common in the SouthEast Asia, I doubt Hong Kong would be the place for pig butchers.
most of the jobs would offer you high salary to work overseas but instead you would 'transit' in places like Cambodia and that's where they abduct you to forced labor.
I'm glad that you brought up this topic and I would like that you talk more about scams in Asia.
Hey *GrindTechiei* just wanna thank you again for offering to help me out with scammers about a year ago. Your a stand up guy and I am greatful to you, glad your doing so well. Thanks again keep up the great work and ROCK ON WITH YOUR AWESOME SELF BROTHER’!
I had one of these contact me before. So I overshared about melodrama and asked for life advice. She awkwardly said surprisingly helpful things and then vanished without trying to scam me further.
So apparently that’s another way to counter them.
Man this is so complicated to follow, scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated these days
*Briskdeft* The quality of your job is so incredibly high. If you don't have a team behind you, then you are a multitalented individual. The way the access is structured is perfect, the visuals are stunning, the narration is engaging, and of course, the project is intriguing. You are a professional *Briskdeft* 👏…..
Your out-of-the-box thinking and unique perspective turned an otherwise mediocre presentation into a fantastic one *GlobalTraceAssets* . You did a good job in getting the refund and keeping us from wasting time and by taking the wrong path. Your attention to detail really sets you apart from the crowd. Great work: Jack, Your great work has resulted in tangible, beneficial results to me. You're a force to be reckoned
Great work, *Vortextrace* - I’m thrilled that you’re actively combatting these scammers. It’s crucial to prioritize the safety of the elderly and the public by taking every necessary measure to protect them. You truly deserve recognition for your efforts!😊😊
Thanks for this idea... I've been ignoring thise texts but from now on, I'll try to do it until the first cashout. If i can make them lose $1 twenty times a day, that's good for me.
I got one of these texts just a few days ago about reviewing hotels. I did think it was strange to review a hotel without ever staying at it. Thanks for making these videos. I wonder how many people have been saved from scams because of you.
I got caught in that scam. USDT. I will never buy a coin again
The excitement in your voice when you finally reach a victim is priceless. You're so compassionate and empathetic. Merry my regards to you and your loved ones, *GrindTechiei* 👍 Thank you for everything you do
So just to ask -- if folks stopped after the first "round", they could literally cash out ~$100 and walk away with like 15-30 minutes worth of effort?
Feels like if you can hunt down these particular scams, you could make a full time job out of it :)
A huge area for scam baiting---companies that are match makers finding men foreign brides; 2. dating coaches. One dating coach lists his fee at $10,000 for a one-hour session; another I saw posted this week for $3000 for a 50 minute session. Matchmakers post videos as well on You Tube and charge enormous prices and all of these "services" are virtually unregulated. In contrast, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, undergo significant graduate education with a firmly embedded ethics requirement as to services that they offer. I can't recommend enough, run from any dating coach that wants to charge you more than what a psychologist/psychiatrist does, and an MD with over 10 years of education/clinical experience, is typically not charging more than $200-$300 an hour, max $400 an hour.
I do it on daily basis: get the scammer to believe in an idiot, get the first withdrawal and bail out...
Where do you find the scammers to target?
@@chasemiller9053 they just drop into my spam every now and then
Very well done *Briskdeft* for stopping even more scammers. I'm from Michigan, My question is why are the USA FBI not shutting more of these scammers down and throwing them into jail for a very long time. They are scamming innocent people worldwide not only in the Michigan. Keep up your fantastic work. You deserve an Oscar Awards For your generosity. you have stepped up with courage and strength you put to do this *Briskdeft*
😊😊
Most scams rely on greed, lust or ignorance: pig butchering uses all three
That's what I always said, people know that it's too good to be true but their greed blinds them because they think they're getting an amazing deal or opportunity they can't pass up.
People are looking for ways to make an income! People can be too trusting, too naive or gullible ! Greed does not enter into it!
@@Mixwell1983Winning a lottery is to be good to be true! My Friend received a new car as a gift from a church member, just because she played a piano in their church! Too good to be true!? You bet! Someone gifts money to a random stranger ! Many more examples out there! Yet, such things happen and are true!
The Stores and companies hire attractive Secretaries and Reps, also! Attractive people are good to look at and bound to sell more!
It seems u are determined to put down and denigrate the victims of the scams! I believe u do this so u don’t have to feel any empathy nor compassion for the victims! It’s cold and arrogant!
You will fall for one scam or another one day! Not all scams are obvious ! Some are downright brilliant !
@@Mixwell1983 its not greed its poverty wages making people desperate
What everyone should understand is that often the actually people conducting these scams are trapped themselves. It's called forced labor human trafficking. People in poverty are lured to one country with the promise of a good paying job and then trapped in a compound where they are forced to run scams like these or be beaten and/or tortured. I work for an organization that is helping to rescue people out of these situations.
Wait, so if you had stopped after the first cash out, you would have made money no strings attached?
Most likely, yes. That's how the scammers gain your trust. And who wants to stop at $100 when you think you can just as easily get a few thousand?
There are lots of videos online of people who lot everything to these scams, many times, the reason they trusted them is because they were able to withdraw the first few investments. So it all depends on how much they think they can get out of you. If you look like a promising mark, they'll let you take $50 if they think they can get 50k from you. Of course, don't go around hoping to scam the scammers. They can always decide you're not worth it and shut down, taking whatever money you put in.
Admirable job, *VortexTrace* I’m glad to see you actively combating these individuals who lack integrity. We must prioritize the protection of the elderly and the wider public from these reprehensible scammers! Well done, my friend!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for your commitment to keeping us safe.😊😊
Okay, I have a QUESTION to PLEASANT GREEN, why is it that in every video you are using a DIFFERENT online protection company? You keep saying you use this company all the time, but then in the next video you’re using a different online protection company. I don’t think I’ve seen you use the “same company” in two consecutive videos. How many online protection companies can one person use? Here you are using Guardio in other videos you are using Auro’s and in another you are using a different company. So which is it?
The one that paid him this time.
I mean... maybe he's the biggest scammer of all...
@@duds1916 he just earning money, come on.
They all pay him to say it's the only one he uses it's the same script for these ad reads
Thank you all. I knew that. My point was that he keeps saying this “this is the best” when he isn’t using that one himself from each product. He couldn’t be it would mess up his computer, and it’s redundant. But thank you all for your help.
I fall for every pig butchering scam. I currently have been messing with one for about 2 weeks. Told them I was the fictional character, Jigsaw, using all of his details and character backstory, and they're still talking.
I'm so confused. I just want to get paid to eat lobster dinners.
My fiance fell for this unfortunately about 2 years ago. We didn't know about pig butchering and although I felt uneasy, because he was seemingly "making money" he continued as he felt like he could just withdraw and stop whenever he wanted to but of course, that didn't happen and he lost about $1000. We learned our lesson the hard (and expensive) way. I think we both thought we couldn't be a scam victim as we had watched your videos before but I guess it goes to show it can happen to anyone. My fiance is still embarrassed about this happening to him but helpful videos like this will raise awareness so hopefully others don't make the same mistake.
@Kalesi-kb4dg ??
A farmer told me the vest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put in yoir pocket.
Dude *Grindtechiei* you are a modern-day hero. So glad law enforcement is on board!
I received an identical text like couple of months ago that had a similar premise, except its for hotel..
The display pic of everything looked identical, I baited the crap out of it but never knew that this was actually a variant of pig butchering scammer.
Yep, anything crypto is probably pig butchering
I wouldn’t mind them contacting me again :)
@@EDDU22 They will.
I'm so glad of the work you all do regarding this .. truly these scammers are getting creative and the knowledge you all are sharing is priceless. Please keep up the great work this is why I subscribe!
How did you fall for this exactly, If anyone messages you out of the blue that you don't know, the rule is, block it.
He exposes scams. He plays along to take a deep dive into it to expose details to help us avoid it. Am I the only one who thinks PG doesn’t need to make money that way?
I don’t know why but the picture of the “bodyguard” made me laugh. That looked less threatening and more like someone’s dad thinking he’s cool and trying to pose for his Instagram
WE NEED MORE VIDEOS! I can’t take 2-3 weeks until new videos lol
Very well done *Briskdeft* for stopping even more scammers. I'm from Michigan, My question is why are the USA FBI not shutting more of these scammers down and throwing them into jail for a very long time. They are scamming innocent people worldwide not only in the Michigan. Keep up your fantastic work. You deserve an Oscar Awards For your generosity. you have stepped up with courage and strength you put to do this *Briskdeft*
Because they are in China?
I find these fake tasks on Facebook. Pretty much the same thing anyone else find them on Facebook or is it just me?
i won't lie, it's hard finding a remote job these days because of these scams. the amount of times I've accidentally sent my resume to one of these scammers is insane. I've learned to just block whenever a recruiter wants to leapfrog the interview, second interview, etc process. at this point, the biggest red flag is when they act like i'm already hired. i already have 100k of debt from student loans - i don't need more.
So true! I thought linkin would be better for legit jobs but most the jobs that contact me are scams it's so ridiculous
scammers are actually getting smarter... sometimes
No they’re not
Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died on the cross for your sins. And He rose from the dead. I Pray that you receive this message and start to live for Him. May you find Him and start to read The Bible! You can be made new because you can be covered in The Precious Blood Of Jesus Christ.
@@bridgwll Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died on the cross for your sins. And He rose from the dead. I Pray that you receive this message and start to live for Him. May you find Him and start to read The Bible! You can be made new because you can be covered in The Precious Blood Of Jesus Christ.
Please, respectfully, go away! You don't belong in this particular post. Go to one of your bible thumping channels and leave us alone! Thank you very much.
I’m not surprised about this new scam. They are trying to find new ways to scam victims. But a lot of smart people knew that these crooks are scammers and you are one of the smart people. Keep up the good work 😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥
So, in theory... couldn't you repeatedly make new accounts and do the process just before the point where you know they're going to ask for the combined tasks and make all profits?
They'll change the scam if people do this
No, they control everything, at most you can cash out the first withdrawal and that’s it
Lol this happened to me last year, I did these similar 'reviews' of hotels and I actually got paid $20AUD then just cashed out. I then thought I can just create a new account, rinse and repeat this process again and earn another $20 but then nope. I tried to play it off as a 'friend' of mine that was stuck but they explained to me that they keep track of not only IP addresses that sign up for their websites, but also the MAC addresses for the devices used that sign up for their websites as well, to which I was told quote unquote, 'to prevent money laundering'. But hey I was smart enough to walk away with a free $20 pay from them so I can't complain too much.
Ben losing $40 so we didn't have to, absolute hero
Awesome work, Team *VortexTrace* ! It's so satisfying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial. You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance!!!!
This scam is scary !!
Very
Imagine getting kidnapped and forced to steal from people @@PleasantGreen I'm surprised they tricked you
What is sad is that it’s mostly people who don’t have money that will fall for this. They’d do anything for money and they end up losing the very little they have to scammers. These people have no hearts.
@@louisnapolitano if you got kidnapped, how are you posting comments here?
The irony is many of the slaves that are held captive and forced to do these jobs are people that were looking for overseas jobs and are lured there thinking its a legitimate job, but they then take their passports and many times physically abuse them if they object.
A scammer reach out to me the other day. I knew it was a scam but couldn't find much on Google. Glad I came across this video. The algorithm did its thing
0:30 the forehead is crazy
*Spyoptron8* outstanding job, I'm so glad you're out, they're battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the noble prize for protecting us, big ups😊
It just shows that anyone can fall for these things. Thanks for telling us about this; some would have been too proud to do so.
I haven't seen anyone mention how it's dishonest to rate restaurants you haven't visited, if nothing else I would for sure have been out because of that.
Definitely not our 'Ben Dover'!! He's the best! The whole chat loves and respects him so very much! He can do no wrong!! 💖💓💖
I'm just a jerk to almost everyone who texts me. Lone survivor survives alone. Also, scammers are criminals. End of story. They don't deserve sympathy.
Sigma male 😈
Often they are awful people, and what they're doing is wrong obviously, but sometimes they are forced to scam people or they're just trying to feed their family.
I feel kind of bad for scammers because what a miserable life they live, and they're usually stupid because they can't understand that they're hurting another human being and that they're wasting their lives, if they do understand that they probably have a lot of guilt.
I"m glad your showing how scams work and also making people aware of Gaurdio. Keep spreaidng that awareness and we'll make a differnce .
You are doing the right thing about this. Did you file charges?
i nearly fell for a very similar scam, with the only differences being in semantics. i can't work traditional jobs for several reasons (that i won't get into because that's not what this is about) and have been desperate for money, so i ignored the red flags. thankfully i didn't give them any money, but i had already given them my email and i was incredibly scared. i'm glad there's channels like yours out there spreading the word.
*Spyoptron8* outstanding job, I'm so glad you're out, they're battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the noble prize for protecting us, big ups
*Vortextrace* , your work is truly outstanding. I appreciate your dedication in fighting against these unethical individuals who prey on the elderly and the public. It is crucial that we take all necessary measures to protect them. You have truly earned recognition for your efforts!😊😊
Women can be father now, it is a very complicated time line we have in 2024.
😂
I'm an indian born and living in Australia and I cannot express enough how much I despise these scumbags. Literally whenever people ask me my nationality I just tell them I'm British because idiots like these give us a horrendous reputation, not to also mention they scam other indians too. It warms my heart to see stuff like this, please keep up the great recovery's work destroying these scammers *Briskdeft* 😊
You're doing an outstanding job, *Spyoptron8* I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers.
Let us know if that security guard comes after you. lol
If you don’t see another video from me you’ll know
@PleasantGreen yep. Lol. Hopefully, that doesn't happen.
Where are the pigs? and the butchering?
What a bizarre description!
It’s a Chinese idiom. Basically it refers to feeding a pig for a long time, to make it fat, before butchering it. Pig butchering scams have a long lead time, weeks or months, before pulling off the scam. The scammer uses the time to build rapport with the victim, so when it’s time for the scam, the victim trusts the scammer and is more likely to commit larger sums of money. Some of these are romance scams but others involve business and investing.
i believe it is a chinese saying.
I think the pigs are the scam victims. The scammer “fattens them up” by letting them have some money. If Ben had taken the $100 the first time, he would have been ahead. But instead the victim usually “re-invests” that money to make more. Once the victim has put enough of his own money in, the scammer takes it all and breaks contact. That’s the “butchering.”
Dude, your digital detective skills are pretty freaking amazing. That was really great how you tracked that girl down.
Dude *Spyoptron8* you are a modern-day hero.
So glad law enforcement is on board.!!!!
Oh, neat! I got one of these texts. I assumed it was a scam, but when I got the "job info", I thought the job was just awful and didn't bother reporting it to the government. I guess I should have!
I fell for a similar scam that was just like this in detail!!
Did you really just double ad us in a single short video?
Dude, *VortexTrace* you are a modern-day hero. So glad law enforcement is on board.!!!!!!!