09:30 Living up to my name, 'PewDiePie on crack™'. Next, watch the dirtiest scam in the world; you won't believe it! ruclips.net/video/iKJoMO0vJ5c/видео.html
Welcome to NYC Karl ;) This has been going on in Time Square since they cleaned it up decades ago. The child character thing is relatively newer but I bet at least 10 years now it's been like this? The guys with the CDs is the one that's been a long time scam especially in the 90s. Make your way to the Toronto area! Being from NYC and not here, I always wished for more Indian food/culture in NYC but now in Toronto it is like a little version of Westernized India. Very unique, don't see another Indian diaspora like this in the world even in the UK. Come and stuff your face withy good food please would love to see a Canada video about the Indian community one day!
They need a new name because they're are not monks. I'm pretty sure they aren't even Buddhist. I don't know any Buddhist who would dress up as a bhikku and cheat people for money.
As a New Yorker, it’s nice to have coverage of these scams. It’ll have a great reach on future tourists, especially coming from a trustworthy guy like Karl
@Tausi Thanks, Mate. This is why I do it. I hope everyone enjoys their time in New York. Man, the food blew my mind. Impossible to have a bad meal there. The quality is so good.
I live in nyc and the mini mouse girls They got me before. The 3 of them. They grabbed my 4 year old at the time on holloween 3 years ago and they posed and told me to take my phone out to take a pic and then all three of them put there hands out for money so I pulled out a 5 dollar bill. I put it on one of the lady’s hands and told them to split it and the other two put their hands in my face for more money. There is the male version in suits as well of them around.
Time square is horrible. In 2019 walking through there I had two guys talking about how they were trying to get into the music industry with their new rap music, so I played along because honestly why would they need to approach some random person on the street to do that. I said I worked for a music label in Europe. They followed me two blocks, insisting I should take a CD for free, so I agreed... And then they asked for a donation, to which I said no, so they asked me for the CD back and then headed back towards time square hurling loud insults at me down the street. Amusing :)
😂 I remember the 'friendly NYC rapper' scam. I was a naive young girl in 2011 and got sucked into a guy's story about his dream to get his music out into the world, etcetc. I paid him $20 for the disc, took it all the way home to Northern Ireland, loaded it up on the computer, and yeah it was blank. I couldn't believe then that someone would lie to my face like that, but it was a lesson learned.
You could flip the disc over and see if there's any data on it. It'll be a darker color where information was burned to the disc. Do it right in front of their face and watch them panic
Did you just move to New york? You act like such things are out of the ordinary. That's what many people find attractive about the city. The "freaks". As long as they're not harming you, and you use your common sense, you should appreciate the fact that you live in a tolerant environment where "weird" people allowed to do their thing. If you've ever lived in a suffocating small town environment where you can't express yourself you would know what I'm talking about. And New York City cops generally have much more serious things to do than worry about these people. Just use your common sense. And enjoy the free entertainment.
Oh wow. I bumped into a 'monk' on nyc's HighLine some years back. Same scam. Check out that monks footwear...pretty blingy boots hey! Monks, REAL ONES, would never wear those. Times square definitely IS a scammy hotspot. Great video Karl !!😊 greetings from aus 🇦🇺
Note: that scam almost exclusive to Time Square (NYC), LA Sidewalks, and Las Vegas. Been an American all my life and I have never seen this anywhere other than Time Square and Las Vegas, or LA Sidewalks. It’s extremely specific to those areas. I am not aware of anywhere in Florida (where I live) there are any character scams. Here in FL we just have the regular Disney experience to drain your entire life savings…..lol😅
Hahahaha I saw your comment as I was watching and was thinking who's gonna say that? Can't believe it was himself that called him that, so self-aware I love it!
I mean it's NY so even if they assault you it's barely a charge , they do have scamming w/ menacing but it's hard to prove and they'll push you to just drop it
Yeah, I love New York. But not Times Square. But I went there daily to buy the discounted theatre tickets so I could see as many shows as possible while there.
I have the same sentiments but in a different city, sin city Las Vegas to be exact LOL! I really can't avoid Las Vegas Blvd (strip) as I work there but that is the only time that I step foot on it. Off the bus and straight to work and vice versa going home but I do have to navigate the gauntlet of costumed characters, monks and ticket sellers.
As a South Georgia country girl , why do you hate times square? I live out in the middle of nowhere , I have only three neighbors around me for two miles. I would probably be nervous to be around so many people at once
I appreciate you clarifying that this is a New York problem and not an America problem. Too many travel bloggers will say to never come to the US because of these thugs, and the only places they visited are Times Square and Hollywood Blvd. The rest of our country rarely sees these scammers. I have never encountered a single scammer here in my home state of Texas!
having grown up in a small town, the first encounters with scammers in foreign big cities were cutting really deep into my faith into humanity. the godless, ugly, hateful glare they give you when you refuse to pay for something THEY forced upon you is something that still shocks me every other time. as if they were really dependent on that money to eat and live, that shit just breaks my heart.
Most NYC residents and natives stay away from Times Square unless they're passing through to get to shows. It's mostly for tourists, which is why it's full of scammers. They know people not from here don't know any better and are susceptible to folks who seem friendly. Times Square is really not representative of the city as a whole, so I hope you were able to visit some of the outer boroughs to see how most regular New Yorkers live. As always, kudos to you for exposing scams wherever you may find them, ESPECIALLY in my hometown!
As a moderately wealthy tourist this kind of hustling really , really puts me off visiting these places . I am well travelled and perfectly able to say no or stand my ground , but it's really tiresome like constantly having to swat flies away on a hot day also some of these hustlers really do get aggresive sometimes and who needs that shit spoiling their day as a visitor to these places . Nope I tend to spend my money elsewhere . Where it is valued to the extent that I am not hassled walking around public spaces . Keep up the good work bro , it's a worthy thing you do .
I was in NY in 82, and Santa shoved cheap candy in my hand and demanded money. Santa for gods sake. Keep your hands in your pockets and don’t go to Times Square. 😂
No, no, no, I would go to Times Square and turn the tables back on them,,, take them for a ride,,, Oh how I would have enjoyed that 30 years ago,,,, but sadly in my 80's,,, I can only dream of what I used to do.
@@tinetannies4637 What these weak clowns gotta do dude? Get physical and you get a slap. And im legally in the right too. But nobody ever tried to scam me for some reason sadly and I travel a lot. Still waiting to let someone find out
Well the thing with that scenario is that you don’t know what kind of person you’re dealing with, is $0.35 cent bracelet worth being injured or killed?
you dont need blessings man, you are a blessing for this. shit like this needs to be broadcasted on national news so elderly people stop making these scammers rich.
Old people aren't safe anywhere. They will get phone calls, emails, text, stuff like this. You have to be aware of scamming everywhere. I deal with people getting romance scammed, finance scammed, thw Ethiopian prince scam is real. Also people posing as celebrities to get money from people. Some people are trully gullible.
As a New Yorker, I found this video so awesome. These Times Square scammers suck but keep in mind that 99.9% of actual New Yorkers and the majority of tourists will not fall for this. Hope you enjoy nyc and explore all of NYC, not just the tourist traps. If you can link up with the legend Casey neistat, that would such a groundbreaking collab
Yea as a fellow New Yorker from Long Island, I wonder how much of this is lost on people that aren't from NY lol. Also it's funny when ever someone says they are a New Yorker and you ask what part and if they say anything other than NYC or Long Island.. Doesn't count. There is actual New York, and then there is upstate, for those that don't know. The two are very different. Upstate or just NY state is like anywhere else.
While you're in the city check out marinara for some slammin pizza without the wait Bagel express has good bagels for cheap on 26th and 3rd Patsys pizza is another good spot But you really gotta get yourself some street meat while you're here brother. Make sure you're on the right side of the street or that 7 dollar gyro might be 18
My beautiful drag queen son turned the tables on Minnie and demanded a tip for allowing himself to be photo'd with HER! AND HE WAS RIGHT he is FAR more photogenic
What does violence have to do with weed or coke ? They're simply substances the fact they are illegal is where the trouble begins because vendors have no legal recourse if they are robbed etc .Also in the case of powders anything could be in them since the market isnt regulated and is just another failure of the government in its duty of care.
@@davidinmossy Atr you stupid? For what purpose could we ever need to be using cocaine? You just wanna replicate the old coca cola recipe for a good time? I don't buy it. This shit is addicting and you think these plugs are just gonna abide by the rules of the law if they were legal?
@@davidinmossy Are you trying to play dumb on purpose or just plain are? Drugs on the 'black market' usually comes with some form of violence if the business. All the way from robbing to get getting killed over them. Either by competition or a fiend. Edit: I understand your stance and where you're coming from but let's not kid ourselves. The people who push these things usually aren't any people who have good intentions or pass out reliable products. I do agree our government is a failure and the norm should change but we shouldn't necessarily just enable people to get high. Like you said, it isn't the purest of stuff and if a person gets ripped off. Who's to say they don't retaliate.
@daveh71 Criminal ? Where's the victim ? For something to be criminal there needs to be a victim. Hence why a simple transaction in a controlled and regulated market between 2 consenting adults isnt a crime perhaps a licencing or prescription issue but that's really more of a civil matter. Not the sharpest tool in the box are ya dave. 3 replies ? Seems your the one on the crack haha 🤪
Thank you Karl for posting this. It's disgusting that people do this here to tourists. I'd suggest foreigners visit the Midwest, and southern states. Go visit the mountains or the Grand Canyon. Visit some old cowtowns. Real monks here will not ask you for a dime. I live down the street from a temple. An abandoned house in the neighborhood was torn down, and the monks built a playground for everyone around here. They didn't scam people for it or force anyone to help pay for it.
I went to western Nevada recently, have driven 10 k miles through the streets. Arizona… Lastly I almost went to the Grand Canyon…. Currently preparing another trip from Utah to Arizona by the end of next year.
@benjismith593 I'm definitely exploring the Midwest and Southern states. This midwest couple invited me to sit with them at a restaurant because I was alone... so sweet of them. My next stop is Texas.
@@JPinShenzhen It has its cons, but its still a pretty remarkable place. There's nothing like physically existing in one of the most iconic spots in the world. If you have your wits about you, you can have an enjoyable time.
Thanks for the video. Hope it gets shared, especially by family/friends of people headed to NYC. No eye contact. Be aware of your surroundings. Don't accept "freebies". Wear sunglasses; it keeps scammers from knowing if they have made eye contact.
So I live across the river in New Jersey. And actually you're right, these scammers are a pain in the ass. When I was in the city I always see people getting scam. Hell I have to step in a few times with my friends to push people away from these scammers
8:01 weed was legalized in NY so you smell it EVERYWHERE because you can smoke it on the street. That was one of the first things I’ve noticed when I went back.
That's a shame that you can smoke it in the streets too, I really hate weed smell, it makes me feel sick. It's so disrespectful, same with cigarette smoke to smoke on public places with lots of people.
@@teijaflink2226Just about everywhere in the United States, including those states where it’s still criminalized, you’ll smell marijuana in most public places. Malls, sidewalks, parks, colleges, parking lots, storefronts, etc. While I support its legalization, it’s definitely bothersome, especially in NYC where you’ll get hit by marijuana smoke clouds from people smoking near you. This occurs in busy areas like times-square and Central Park too. It’s the smell you can’t escape while in NYC. It definitely wasn’t like that before legalization.
i wasn't prepared for the smooth "weed or cocaine" question and I CERTAINLY was not prepared for the even smoother "Pewdiepie on crack" remark. LMAO!!!!
That Monk’s grumpy face 😂😆 I’ve spent half of my life in NewYork before moving to Florida and can totally relate with this. I think I’ve met the same monk multiple times at the TS and annoyed him as well just by saying No,thx!😄
You're awesome Karl. I've been watching you for years. You're one of my very few favorite youtubers. Thanks for all of the great content. I'm not only in it for your videos. But also your personality. You're really good at what you do. Safe travels.
Karl, I have never seen this much "Hussle" before filmed, even on our U.S. tv channels !! Amazing video Karl, and thank you. Good morning from the U.S.A.
Thanks Karl for posting this!!! I felt so sorry for that little girl when Minnie Mouse took her phone and refused to give it back unless Mum paid up!! No matter where you go, there is Scamming everywhere and thanks to you, I am so glad you catch them out!!!! Awesome Karl :-) Stay Safe 🙂
Being a long time subscriber, and meeting you today at a mall was surreal , was happy, nervous and way too shy to approach you. Such a gem of a person you are ❤❤❤
Thanks for highlighting this. I’ve lived in NYC (15 years) and am currently in LA - and these folks can really bring down a visitor’s experience of these fab cities. They have no fear and the best defense is to not engage -= general rule of thumb DO NOT MAKE EYE contact!
Times Square is a very grotesque tacky tasteless tourist trap that can and should be avoided at all costs. Trust me you are missing absolutely nothing by skipping it all together. Main agale maheene bhaarat ja raha hoon!
Wow they are not afraid at all 🙀he said I’m just a smart black man 🤦🏽♀️thankyou so much Karl for uploading this video and I hope you are enjoying your stay in America 😘
Karl! I totally agree about Five Guys. Weird that guy was trying to 'stop the violence' then offered you drugs while you were recording him on the way...
In San Francisco and Los Angeles we have all of that too. They will take a selfie with you and then demand money from you, if you don't pay them they then demand you to erase the selfie. They will not tell you a thing before hand, they tell you after. Bunch of scammers. Thanks for doing this PewDi... I mean, Karl😜
@@Glamgrlsf I've seen some people posing as Monks in SF (I can't remember where exactly) but I also encountered one in Philadelphia when I visited so I think they are just in pretty much every big city. As for the other stuff it can get kinda sketchy near like Pier 39 with people trying to sell you on stuff and scam you but nowhere near as bad as Hollywood or NYC.
When we went to NY, my mom was scammed from one of these people. We just gave them the $5 without any fight because we were on vacation, but I’m sure they make WAY too much money from other vacationers who don’t want to just say “no” to tipping because they’re too nice or they don’t want to get into any trouble
Scammers r all over the fuckin world lol 🤣🤣🤣 they r soooo fuckin annoying 😑 i had to knock a guy out in france for touching my girlfriend n man i did make a fuckin scene n that fuckin scammer was embarrassed 🤭🤭
As a New Yorker I would like to apologize to the tourist that come and want to have a good time and then get surround buy these leeches. Our governor and and the mayors of NYC have been getting soft on crime and it really shows. I hope people keep watching and making videos like this to become aware.
The other day I asked an ai to list the top 100 art deco bars in NYC and it filled the list. What you find really depends whether you look beyond the most known tourist traps. Dont let those cockroaches at TIimes Square be more than what they are.
6:36 At the Eiffel Tower I was also harassed by a group of women. If you MERELY READ the sign they are holding they expect payment. We were told to divert our eyes. I, a bit of a rebel at the time, was like “screw that, I’ll look where I want”. Made eye contact with one, and decided to look up and read her sign. Instantly she shuffled over with her hand out and goes “excuse me, money for prayer?” And I said no thank you. She then insisted, by me reading the sign, the prayer was finished. I can’t remember if she was the same person who was trying to raise money for a deaf school or not. But we were warned those dead school things are a scam as well. Unfortunately very few are actually raising money for deaf/blind schools. So the ones that are real.. go underfunded because everyone thinks it’s a scam. We were told to make donations directly. The SICKEST thing was when we went to an orphanage in Italy and people were outside asking for money for the orphanage. We were immediately told ALL OF THEM were completely unaffiliated.
Do I look poor or homeless? I've never been approached by these people. I've gone up to them because I heard them speak Spanish and wanted to know where they were from. Has NYC seen an influx of people from Puebla in the past 5 years?
Dang. I haven’t been to Manhattan since 2000. Things have really changed in a quarter of a century. I don’t remember seeing scammers everywhere like this. There were always guys running shell games and selling pirated CDs/DVDs/clothing/bags, but I never saw people just demanding money for photos or anything like that. Disney could easily post lawyers around Times Square and round up people to sue for copyright infringement by the dozen. That would shut those scammers down faster than a heavy police presence, I’d imagine.
Thanks Karl. I have a few friends who love going to NYC as much as they can and they never told me about these type of scams. Great info for people thinking of going there.
@@KarlRockif you ever revisit, go to south of Manhattan next to the SI ferry terminal, you will find dozens of degenerate scammers trying to sell you Statue of Liberty tickets.
We get these people in London and most work with criminals gangs of pickpockets and are illegal immigrants who dont pay taxes vile people who only pray on the innocent.
That same monk approached me in Times Square. He wanted “suggested donation” of 700$. It was a FREE TIBET scam. He was trying to get belligerent with me. But I turned it around and ended up getting a a free bracelet outta him. The same bracelet he took back from the OP. I wear it sometimes with pride. It’s like my anti-scam amulet.
I KNEW YOU WERE FROM NEW ZEALAND!!!. this is my first time watching your channel and when i heard your voice i was like: hey he sounds like a new zealander!. love the content you are making. good job!
NY State has laws in the books that protect these people before they protect the people who will be scammed. Basically it's " if you're get scammed then it's your fault "
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09:30 Living up to my name, 'PewDiePie on crack™'.
Next, watch the dirtiest scam in the world; you won't believe it! ruclips.net/video/iKJoMO0vJ5c/видео.html
Karl when was this filmed . I was just at NY would’ve liked to have met you .
@@Dr_Shoe_ summer Bro. I have a long backlog as I do all the work myself on this channel.
Welcome to NYC Karl ;) This has been going on in Time Square since they cleaned it up decades ago. The child character thing is relatively newer but I bet at least 10 years now it's been like this? The guys with the CDs is the one that's been a long time scam especially in the 90s.
Make your way to the Toronto area! Being from NYC and not here, I always wished for more Indian food/culture in NYC but now in Toronto it is like a little version of Westernized India. Very unique, don't see another Indian diaspora like this in the world even in the UK. Come and stuff your face withy good food please would love to see a Canada video about the Indian community one day!
@@dmerpaderp8083 I'll definitely visit Canada at some point. Wherever there are Punjabis, you will find very delicious food.
Thanks for your reply brother! Much respect!
I love how the Monk went from Happy to pissed off 😂
That fake monk should be deported or locked up.
@@yummm8775There are no tourists except RUclipsrs found all allowed. (I watched some Luisito Comunica)
I would have walked off with that bracelet he would have had to take it back from me. He gave it to me, if he wants it back he can buy it back.
They need a new name because they're are not monks. I'm pretty sure they aren't even Buddhist. I don't know any Buddhist who would dress up as a bhikku and cheat people for money.
We even had a fake monk in Dundee Scotland,but he didn’t last long here,come here and find out why
As a New Yorker, it’s nice to have coverage of these scams. It’ll have a great reach on future tourists, especially coming from a trustworthy guy like Karl
Yeah thanks for these videos my vacation on New York last year I avoided them all.
Lots of travelers on youtube talk about these new yorker scams lol 🤣🤣🤣 n the scams in Nevada 🤭🤭
@Tausi Thanks, Mate. This is why I do it. I hope everyone enjoys their time in New York. Man, the food blew my mind. Impossible to have a bad meal there. The quality is so good.
Biggest scam is living in NYC and paying taxes to fund illegal immigrants.
I live in nyc and the mini mouse girls They got me before. The 3 of them. They grabbed my 4 year old at the time on holloween 3 years ago and they posed and told me to take my phone out to take a pic and then all three of them put there hands out for money so I pulled out a 5 dollar bill.
I put it on one of the lady’s hands and told them to split it and the other two put their hands in my face for more money. There is the male version in suits as well of them around.
Thank you for exposing these scammers to prevent others, what you do is valuable and appreciated.
Why are these people allowed to stand around harassing the public? It’s just ridiculous how our laws allow this.
It's called freedom of choice
CAnt believe your account was opened in 2006
It is loitering. Soliciting.
@@Canleaf08 Nah a lot of extortion going on minnie mouse full on extorted that young girl and her mom for her phone.
@@hahshdjdbdhjhfhfjfbfjdbf5253freedom to theft
Time square is horrible. In 2019 walking through there I had two guys talking about how they were trying to get into the music industry with their new rap music, so I played along because honestly why would they need to approach some random person on the street to do that. I said I worked for a music label in Europe. They followed me two blocks, insisting I should take a CD for free, so I agreed... And then they asked for a donation, to which I said no, so they asked me for the CD back and then headed back towards time square hurling loud insults at me down the street. Amusing :)
Humans can be nasty unfortunately
That was ur 1st mistake playing along should said naaaaa
It looks like a place to avoid. I have heard that people who have even in New York City avoid it as if it were an open sewer.
@AC-yt3we - **CD PLAYER?**
No....they gave him a "CD" and wanted $$ for it.
I asked for change one time for the train ... handed them a $20, they gave me back $5
Did not expect that "weed or cocaine" slip in there 😂😂😂
If you want some weed or cocaine laced with fentanyl, just let me know! LOL! What a scumbag...
that dude definitely a cop or informant
Damn lol for real 😂
😂 I remember the 'friendly NYC rapper' scam. I was a naive young girl in 2011 and got sucked into a guy's story about his dream to get his music out into the world, etcetc. I paid him $20 for the disc, took it all the way home to Northern Ireland, loaded it up on the computer, and yeah it was blank. I couldn't believe then that someone would lie to my face like that, but it was a lesson learned.
You could flip the disc over and see if there's any data on it. It'll be a darker color where information was burned to the disc. Do it right in front of their face and watch them panic
If a total stranger in Manhattan suddenly talks to you start walking away from them.
Couldn't believe lol
@@user-or6yn8pm3c As I said, I was young & naive. Also, it happened 13 years ago.
@@user-or6yn8pm3c🤣🤣🤣
Native New Yorker here. Thank you for putting a light on these freaks.
Indeed
Did you just move to New york? You act like such things are out of the ordinary. That's what many people find attractive about the city. The "freaks". As long as they're not harming you, and you use your common sense, you should appreciate the fact that you live in a tolerant environment where "weird" people allowed to do their thing. If you've ever lived in a suffocating small town environment where you can't express yourself you would know what I'm talking about. And New York City cops generally have much more serious things to do than worry about these people. Just use your common sense. And enjoy the free entertainment.
But European-Americans had killed Native Americans.
Oh wow. I bumped into a 'monk' on nyc's HighLine some years back. Same scam. Check out that monks footwear...pretty blingy boots hey! Monks, REAL ONES, would never wear those. Times square definitely IS a scammy hotspot. Great video Karl !!😊 greetings from aus 🇦🇺
Note: that scam almost exclusive to Time Square (NYC), LA Sidewalks, and Las Vegas. Been an American all my life and I have never seen this anywhere other than Time Square and Las Vegas, or LA Sidewalks. It’s extremely specific to those areas. I am not aware of anywhere in Florida (where I live) there are any character scams. Here in FL we just have the regular Disney experience to drain your entire life savings…..lol😅
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That's the same for every country. All tourist places have scammers but not in entire country
And a lot of them aren't from the US. They bring their scams from other countries here.
Where do you live around?
yeah i agree at least its legit in fl haha
“Pewdie pie on crack” Karl, you’re hilarious..I spit tea over my iPad 😆
bro same i got coughing
its a thing from the time Karl's channel was growing back in 2016-17. Old subscribers would know.
that was good joke:D
The timing was good 😅
Hahahaha I saw your comment as I was watching and was thinking who's gonna say that? Can't believe it was himself that called him that, so self-aware I love it!
Most of these guys are one interaction away from ending up in jail. THE WORST HUMAN BEINGS
I mean it's NY so even if they assault you it's barely a charge , they do have scamming w/ menacing but it's hard to prove and they'll push you to just drop it
As a New Yorker, i absolutely hate times square with a burning passion. thank you karl
I'm a new yorker I avoid time Square like the plague
Yeah, I love New York. But not Times Square. But I went there daily to buy the discounted theatre tickets so I could see as many shows as possible while there.
I have the same sentiments but in a different city, sin city Las Vegas to be exact LOL! I really can't avoid Las Vegas Blvd (strip) as I work there but that is the only time that I step foot on it. Off the bus and straight to work and vice versa going home but I do have to navigate the gauntlet of costumed characters, monks and ticket sellers.
As a South Georgia country girl , why do you hate times square? I live out in the middle of nowhere , I have only three neighbors around me for two miles. I would probably be nervous to be around so many people at once
🚬👴🏿🥃 HOO CARES WATT U LIKE U LIVE IN AN ABANDONED SUBWAY STATION IN THE SOUTH BRONX
The side eye from that 'monk' - LOL!!
"Sourpuss face" lmao
"Charlie Brown" was not happy!
I appreciate you clarifying that this is a New York problem and not an America problem. Too many travel bloggers will say to never come to the US because of these thugs, and the only places they visited are Times Square and Hollywood Blvd. The rest of our country rarely sees these scammers. I have never encountered a single scammer here in my home state of Texas!
Here in Massachusetts, barely anything happens. Also where in Texas are you from? Heard it’s a big place, I’m interested in visiting
having grown up in a small town, the first encounters with scammers in foreign big cities were cutting really deep into my faith into humanity. the godless, ugly, hateful glare they give you when you refuse to pay for something THEY forced upon you is something that still shocks me every other time. as if they were really dependent on that money to eat and live, that shit just breaks my heart.
The sad part is some of them DO depend on that money to eat and live
going to Tijuana helped me as a 10 yr old learn this.
ikr its so scary..i ddint grow up in a small town but a city, but my city doesnt have these sort of things
Dont worry its only like this in democrat cities.
@@JanoyCresvaNope, happens all over Europe too
Most NYC residents and natives stay away from Times Square unless they're passing through to get to shows. It's mostly for tourists, which is why it's full of scammers. They know people not from here don't know any better and are susceptible to folks who seem friendly. Times Square is really not representative of the city as a whole, so I hope you were able to visit some of the outer boroughs to see how most regular New Yorkers live. As always, kudos to you for exposing scams wherever you may find them, ESPECIALLY in my hometown!
As a moderately wealthy tourist this kind of hustling really , really puts me off visiting these places . I am well travelled and perfectly able to say no or stand my ground , but it's really tiresome like constantly having to swat flies away on a hot day also some of these hustlers really do get aggresive sometimes and who needs that shit spoiling their day as a visitor to these places . Nope I tend to spend my money elsewhere . Where it is valued to the extent that I am not hassled walking around public spaces . Keep up the good work bro , it's a worthy thing you do .
I was in NY in 82, and Santa shoved cheap candy in my hand and demanded money. Santa for gods sake. Keep your hands in your pockets and don’t go to Times Square. 😂
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Never trust someone who breaks into your house every year
No, no, no, I would go to Times Square and turn the tables back on them,,, take them for a ride,,, Oh how I would have enjoyed that 30 years ago,,,, but sadly in my 80's,,, I can only dream of what I used to do.
Santa needs his payments for them presents
yet we trust blk "people" to vote, who makes up 13% while also 60%?@@daleksupreme2913
When the monk puts the bracelet on my arm it’s mine.
Just start walking away
Yessss lol same
What if they put a curse on the bracelete and the only way to bless it is with monetary compensation.
@@tinetannies4637
What these weak clowns gotta do dude? Get physical and you get a slap. And im legally in the right too. But nobody ever tried to scam me for some reason sadly and I travel a lot. Still waiting to let someone find out
Well the thing with that scenario is that you don’t know what kind of person you’re dealing with, is $0.35 cent bracelet worth being injured or killed?
Honestly? ... the malicious manipulative behavior? Do it back 🤷🏼♀️ take the gift! Lol. Bye!
9:10 pew die pie on crack made me loose it 😂
Accurate af
Your honesty and realness is something i respect from the depth of my heart. Much love 🙏♥️
you dont need blessings man, you are a blessing for this. shit like this needs to be broadcasted on national news so elderly people stop making these scammers rich.
Old people aren't safe anywhere. They will get phone calls, emails, text, stuff like this. You have to be aware of scamming everywhere.
I deal with people getting romance scammed, finance scammed, thw Ethiopian prince scam is real. Also people posing as celebrities to get money from people. Some people are trully gullible.
"Stop the violence, u want some weed or cocaine" 😂😂😂😂
6:47 NO MONEY NO BLESSINGS?🤯U GOT HIM RIGHT THERE😂😂😂
Re-watching now. Thank you, Karl!
Thank you for coming to the Premiere.
@@KarlRock I enjoyed it!
Cool
I love your content, you keep it 💯 REAL and this is AWESOME!!!! 👍 Keep up the GREAT work ❤
As an Indian, I’ve never heard a white guy speak such good Hindi. I appreciate how much work you put in even to match our inflection! Great vid too!
As a New Yorker, I found this video so awesome. These Times Square scammers suck but keep in mind that 99.9% of actual New Yorkers and the majority of tourists will not fall for this. Hope you enjoy nyc and explore all of NYC, not just the tourist traps. If you can link up with the legend Casey neistat, that would such a groundbreaking collab
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Yea as a fellow New Yorker from Long Island, I wonder how much of this is lost on people that aren't from NY lol.
Also it's funny when ever someone says they are a New Yorker and you ask what part and if they say anything other than NYC or Long Island.. Doesn't count.
There is actual New York, and then there is upstate, for those that don't know. The two are very different. Upstate or just NY state is like anywhere else.
While you're in the city check out marinara for some slammin pizza without the wait
Bagel express has good bagels for cheap on 26th and 3rd
Patsys pizza is another good spot
But you really gotta get yourself some street meat while you're here brother. Make sure you're on the right side of the street or that 7 dollar gyro might be 18
My beautiful drag queen son turned the tables on Minnie and demanded a tip for allowing himself to be photo'd with HER! AND HE WAS RIGHT he is FAR more photogenic
takes only one bullet
Unfortunately there are still people that are so gullible and will fall for the scammes. Thank you for your updated videos
8:53 Scammer: We're here to stop the violence, 9:31 do you want some weed or coke.😅😅😅
What does violence have to do with weed or coke ? They're simply substances the fact they are illegal is where the trouble begins because vendors have no legal recourse if they are robbed etc .Also in the case of powders anything could be in them since the market isnt regulated and is just another failure of the government in its duty of care.
@@davidinmossy Atr you stupid? For what purpose could we ever need to be using cocaine? You just wanna replicate the old coca cola recipe for a good time? I don't buy it. This shit is addicting and you think these plugs are just gonna abide by the rules of the law if they were legal?
@@davidinmossy Are you trying to play dumb on purpose or just plain are? Drugs on the 'black market' usually comes with some form of violence if the business. All the way from robbing to get getting killed over them. Either by competition or a fiend.
Edit: I understand your stance and where you're coming from but let's not kid ourselves. The people who push these things usually aren't any people who have good intentions or pass out reliable products. I do agree our government is a failure and the norm should change but we shouldn't necessarily just enable people to get high. Like you said, it isn't the purest of stuff and if a person gets ripped off. Who's to say they don't retaliate.
@@wrath2008 Nice of you to argue with yourself then correct yourself all in the same post that's a neat trick pmsl
@daveh71 Criminal ? Where's the victim ? For something to be criminal there needs to be a victim. Hence why a simple transaction in a controlled and regulated market between 2 consenting adults isnt a crime perhaps a licencing or prescription issue but that's really more of a civil matter.
Not the sharpest tool in the box are ya dave. 3 replies ? Seems your the one on the crack haha 🤪
Thank you Karl for posting this. It's disgusting that people do this here to tourists. I'd suggest foreigners visit the Midwest, and southern states. Go visit the mountains or the Grand Canyon. Visit some old cowtowns. Real monks here will not ask you for a dime. I live down the street from a temple. An abandoned house in the neighborhood was torn down, and the monks built a playground for everyone around here. They didn't scam people for it or force anyone to help pay for it.
How about just not going to Times Square? Haha
I went to western Nevada recently, have driven 10 k miles through the streets. Arizona… Lastly I almost went to the Grand Canyon…. Currently preparing another trip from Utah to Arizona by the end of next year.
@@JPinShenzhen just pretty much avoid the Northeast part of the United States. Rude people up there.
@benjismith593 I'm definitely exploring the Midwest and Southern states. This midwest couple invited me to sit with them at a restaurant because I was alone... so sweet of them. My next stop is Texas.
@@JPinShenzhen It has its cons, but its still a pretty remarkable place. There's nothing like physically existing in one of the most iconic spots in the world.
If you have your wits about you, you can have an enjoyable time.
Best word of advice I can give to any tourist, go visit anywhere besides New York
Thanks for the video. Hope it gets shared, especially by family/friends of people headed to NYC. No eye contact. Be aware of your surroundings. Don't accept "freebies". Wear sunglasses; it keeps scammers from knowing if they have made eye contact.
and wear headphones 🎧 even if you aren't listening to anything easy to act like you can't hear them
Welcome to the US. I appreciate the work you do in exposing scammers and helping to keep people safe.
NO NOT AMERICA! THIS IS THE INVADERS THAT ILLEGALLY ENTERED OUR COUNTRY! SO ANNOYING!!
1:27. "We politely harass". !!
So I live across the river in New Jersey. And actually you're right, these scammers are a pain in the ass. When I was in the city I always see people getting scam. Hell I have to step in a few times with my friends to push people away from these scammers
8:01 weed was legalized in NY so you smell it EVERYWHERE because you can smoke it on the street. That was one of the first things I’ve noticed when I went back.
Ngl i wanna go to New York, but that would reallyy annoying tf outta me. No hate, live your life, but be atleast someone considerate to other people.
That's a shame that you can smoke it in the streets too, I really hate weed smell, it makes me feel sick. It's so disrespectful, same with cigarette smoke to smoke on public places with lots of people.
@@teijaflink2226Just about everywhere in the United States, including those states where it’s still criminalized, you’ll smell marijuana in most public places. Malls, sidewalks, parks, colleges, parking lots, storefronts, etc. While I support its legalization, it’s definitely bothersome, especially in NYC where you’ll get hit by marijuana smoke clouds from people smoking near you. This occurs in busy areas like times-square and Central Park too. It’s the smell you can’t escape while in NYC. It definitely wasn’t like that before legalization.
I agree, ever since it was legalized in OK, I smell it absolutely everywhere, even in my apartment. It's really annoying.
Does it cover the piss smell? Because I'd be okay with that
Blessings and Love for you Karl! You are truly doing great work.
i wasn't prepared for the smooth "weed or cocaine" question and I CERTAINLY was not prepared for the even smoother "Pewdiepie on crack" remark. LMAO!!!!
That Monk’s grumpy face 😂😆 I’ve spent half of my life in NewYork before moving to Florida and can totally relate with this. I think I’ve met the same monk multiple times at the TS and annoyed him as well just by saying No,thx!😄
I just take the beads and keep walking. Shouldn't have just handed them to me.
I wonder if he ever got that Temple built 😉
Not a real monk. He's a fake-monk.
@@ID-8491 monks are scammers by nature
@@ID-8491 Well done for noticing.
6:18 when u don’t give money for blessing 😂
Why that Chinese guy mad he gave Karl the the thing and he pull out a book and want him to sign then he ask for money then he get mad 🤦♂️ monks smh
@love0740 he isn’t a real monk he just scams people for money that’s why he was mad
Fake monks are everywhere . " Please sir , donation for renovating temple "
its in taiwan in a secret magical land
Just about every local avoids Times Square.
What ever they ask for donations, remember you can take as much that fits you in both hands :)
Hateful one in Glasgow just wouldn't piss off without paying him
You're awesome Karl. I've been watching you for years. You're one of my very few favorite youtubers. Thanks for all of the great content. I'm not only in it for your videos. But also your personality. You're really good at what you do. Safe travels.
I appreciate that. Thanks mate
Imagine waking up every morning realizing your job is to scam people.
Karl, I have never seen this much "Hussle" before filmed, even on our U.S. tv channels !! Amazing video Karl, and thank you. Good morning from the U.S.A.
Glad you enjoyed it. I hope they clean up Times Square, it's an incredible place.
@@KarlRock Let's hope xi jinping will visit Times Square and it will be cleaned up real fast :P
@@uderzo1984China has way more scams than the US....
Wow! Manhattan has changed a lot...for the worse.
First timer on this channel...THANK YOU for exposing these street scammers.
Yeah I really miss all the porno theaters in Times Square.
"You need to watch out for these scammers"
Also, buys food from five guys 😂
I love this type of content. It exposes issues to look out for.
Thanks Karl for posting this!!! I felt so sorry for that little girl when Minnie Mouse took her phone and refused to give it back unless Mum paid up!! No matter where you go, there is Scamming everywhere and thanks to you, I am so glad you catch them out!!!! Awesome Karl :-) Stay Safe 🙂
The stare of the monk at the end, is pure blessing to bring love and peace
Man I love you Karl 😂😂 keep exposing these scammers, I’m from nyc and I feel so bad for foreigners getting scammed.
This is one of your best Posts , Exposing the Circus of Scammers in New York Times Square
First rule of being a costumed character or mascot...NEVER remove your "head" in view of the public!
Being a long time subscriber, and meeting you today at a mall was surreal , was happy, nervous and way too shy to approach you. Such a gem of a person you are ❤❤❤
Thanks for highlighting this. I’ve lived in NYC (15 years) and am currently in LA - and these folks can really bring down a visitor’s experience of these fab cities. They have no fear and the best defense is to not engage -= general rule of thumb DO NOT MAKE EYE contact!
Venice is worse than any tourist shithole in NYC. Paid $8 for a small bottle of water there.
Fab city😂😂😂. Traveled to Europe. Those cities are fab.
@@user-or6yn8pm3c I’ve lived in Europe as well - Rome specifically. Every place has its own charms and things that aren’t always desirable.
Fab cities🤣must be a wild ride goin through life with eyes wide shut!
@@sweetla4750 Its obvious the guys got a trust fund and never had to work his entire life.
Well done showing who these scammers are
Times Square is a very grotesque tacky tasteless tourist trap that can and should be avoided at all costs. Trust me you are missing absolutely nothing by skipping it all together. Main agale maheene bhaarat ja raha hoon!
Agreed. It’s an awful place to be.
It's also a "gun free zone" ... So you know, soft targets
Thanks for the work you do in keeping us all safe from scammers.
Great stuff, Karl! Loved the video, the fake monk was hilarious with the piss-face. 😄
Wow they are not afraid at all 🙀he said I’m just a smart black man 🤦🏽♀️thankyou so much Karl for uploading this video and I hope you are enjoying your stay in America 😘
Hi Stephanie, I love America ❤️
What are you talking about? The black dude actually have music on it. Most of the people that be scamming in New York are not from America.?
@@davidmarbury9875this is exactly why im confused, the QR code had music on it and it's not like they had to pay to scan it
@@davidmarbury9875whatever
Thank you for showing people these weirdos.
Karl you were named exactly right. You ROCK!
Karl! I totally agree about Five Guys. Weird that guy was trying to 'stop the violence' then offered you drugs while you were recording him on the way...
Now people know where to head to the plug. Excellent marketing skills:)
In San Francisco and Los Angeles we have all of that too. They will take a selfie with you and then demand money from you, if you don't pay them they then demand you to erase the selfie. They will not tell you a thing before hand, they tell you after. Bunch of scammers. Thanks for doing this PewDi... I mean, Karl😜
where in SF?
Imagine falling for fake monks. Even if they are real monks they are still buddhist satanists and deserve no money
I don’t see people like this in SF
@@Glamgrlsf I've seen some people posing as Monks in SF (I can't remember where exactly) but I also encountered one in Philadelphia when I visited so I think they are just in pretty much every big city. As for the other stuff it can get kinda sketchy near like Pier 39 with people trying to sell you on stuff and scam you but nowhere near as bad as Hollywood or NYC.
@@kirkwahmmett1666 yeah it’s not as bad as other big cities in SF so not much to worry about, only problematic mostly in New York
I love your mission to alert travelers to scams. Thank you!
When we went to NY, my mom was scammed from one of these people. We just gave them the $5 without any fight because we were on vacation, but I’m sure they make WAY too much money from other vacationers who don’t want to just say “no” to tipping because they’re too nice or they don’t want to get into any trouble
Never thought that there were so many scammers in the US.
Scammers r all over the fuckin world lol 🤣🤣🤣 they r soooo fuckin annoying 😑 i had to knock a guy out in france for touching my girlfriend n man i did make a fuckin scene n that fuckin scammer was embarrassed 🤭🤭
Being a pushover and nice are way different
Great video, as always! I found speaking Polish to those street scammers scares them away. My language is scary i guess 😮
Lol I spoke German to them and the Minnie one walked away😂
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As a New Yorker I would like to apologize to the tourist that come and want to have a good time and then get surround buy these leeches. Our governor and and the mayors of NYC have been getting soft on crime and it really shows.
I hope people keep watching and making videos like this to become aware.
these scammers are destroying NYC. i've never been there but after watching this it doesn't look like i want to even go there
The other day I asked an ai to list the top 100 art deco bars in NYC and it filled the list. What you find really depends whether you look beyond the most known tourist traps. Dont let those cockroaches at TIimes Square be more than what they are.
@aakhbaf4921 you'll love NYC bro. Just avoid Times Square. Only go there to buy the discounted theatre tickets. Then get out.
Democrats are destroying NYC.
Nice to see someone confront these scammers
3:29 he should act for Gru if there’s ever a non-animated movie of despicable me movie lol
Hello from Belgium 🇧🇪
Thank you for opening our eyes for all this bad people is out there ...
Big thank you
6:36 At the Eiffel Tower I was also harassed by a group of women. If you MERELY READ the sign they are holding they expect payment. We were told to divert our eyes. I, a bit of a rebel at the time, was like “screw that, I’ll look where I want”. Made eye contact with one, and decided to look up and read her sign. Instantly she shuffled over with her hand out and goes “excuse me, money for prayer?” And I said no thank you. She then insisted, by me reading the sign, the prayer was finished. I can’t remember if she was the same person who was trying to raise money for a deaf school or not. But we were warned those dead school things are a scam as well. Unfortunately very few are actually raising money for deaf/blind schools. So the ones that are real.. go underfunded because everyone thinks it’s a scam. We were told to make donations directly. The SICKEST thing was when we went to an orphanage in Italy and people were outside asking for money for the orphanage. We were immediately told ALL OF THEM were completely unaffiliated.
When he said *look at Minnie* I was like _which ONE_ ?!? There were only 20 of them.
DON'T scan those QR codes people Those can be scams as well.
they're everywhere
Karl! You're so funny "that'll be $20". I appreciate you, you're a legend, Sir.
$20 is $20.
I was there two weeks ago.. these people were approaching me every damn time and I had to say NO 100 times for them to leave me alone.
You should've given them a NYC "Hellllllll nawww".
Do I look poor or homeless? I've never been approached by these people. I've gone up to them because I heard them speak Spanish and wanted to know where they were from. Has NYC seen an influx of people from Puebla in the past 5 years?
Glad you acknowledged the PewDiePie thing. Could not stop seeing it.
Mickey Mouse Scammer In NYC, Are You Talking About Eric Adams The Mayor OF NYC.😂😂😂
And every other dumb liberal out here
Such a selection of ways for a tourist to be parted from their money :)
BTW good to see CJ. Hope she is doing well.
Glad you recognised CJ. She's great. She just had a beautiful baby ❤
Dang. I haven’t been to Manhattan since 2000. Things have really changed in a quarter of a century. I don’t remember seeing scammers everywhere like this. There were always guys running shell games and selling pirated CDs/DVDs/clothing/bags, but I never saw people just demanding money for photos or anything like that.
Disney could easily post lawyers around Times Square and round up people to sue for copyright infringement by the dozen. That would shut those scammers down faster than a heavy police presence, I’d imagine.
Thanks Karl. I have a few friends who love going to NYC as much as they can and they never told me about these type of scams. Great info for people thinking of going there.
I'm JEALOUS... your hair is so nice!!!!! 😻🤯🤣
Karl you are brave! welcome to my neck of the woods NYC is a mixture of good and bad but overall 100% lovely.
Thanks! I loved it. I didn't have a bad meal, that's how good the standard is there. Missing NY food 😍
@@KarlRockif you ever revisit, go to south of Manhattan next to the SI ferry terminal, you will find dozens of degenerate scammers trying to sell you Statue of Liberty tickets.
These are more hustles than outright scams …But I love the scam series it’s my fav on here
We get these people in London and most work with criminals gangs of pickpockets and are illegal immigrants who dont pay taxes vile people who only pray on the innocent.
stealing a kids phone is a hustle? seems more like criminal theft.
Its a hustle when Americans do it, but if an Indian does it then it qualifies as the biggest crime in the world.
The monk is such a hypocrite 😂 reminds me of the movers scam where shady agencies expect large tips on top of their charges or they bad mouth you : (
just found your channel. really like it. Thanks for sharing and in lightening.
"let us know if you need some weed or cocaine or anything man" ....bold and probably a setup lol. That was wild
na that probably a normal dude nowadays. drugs arent a secret anymore.
Thanks for useful and informative video as always
The large cities are all like that, but small cities and towns are where you meet the nicest people in the US.
3:20 Karl missed the perfect opportunity to hustle someone for $20 lol
6:10 "Buid the Temple" the misspelled word is how you know he's legit
The biggest scam artist is as 7:43 … $20-$30 for a average burger meal lol
That same monk approached me in Times Square. He wanted “suggested donation” of 700$. It was a FREE TIBET scam. He was trying to get belligerent with me. But I turned it around and ended up getting a a free bracelet outta him. The same bracelet he took back from the OP. I wear it sometimes with pride. It’s like my anti-scam amulet.
6:24 100% fake monk ,u can he face with angry , with bad temper,real monk with happy face, don't ask the thing back,he given
I KNEW YOU WERE FROM NEW ZEALAND!!!. this is my first time watching your channel and when i heard your voice i was like: hey he sounds like a new zealander!. love the content you are making. good job!
In Baltimore we have more squeegee kids .. they demand money for a service you didn’t agree to .. cleaning car windows at red lights 😮
I've only seen that in Mexico. New to me.
It's very much alive here in Baltimore. (I'm a "BaltiMORON")@@wildflower9041
7:08 I like how the fake monk was afraid of trying to scam the giant lady with the green blouse. he's not as dumb as he looks.
Your timestamp doesent show what you said clown
NY State has laws in the books that protect these people before they protect the people who will be scammed. Basically it's " if you're get scammed then it's your fault "