Romance SCAM Uncovered

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @stefan1833
    @stefan1833 4 года назад +4896

    Who else thinks he should become a private investigator?

  • @noahslaughter1733
    @noahslaughter1733 5 лет назад +810

    Easy rule for online dating , don’t get serious if you can’t video chat

    • @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6
      @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6 5 лет назад +61

      Thank you! How can you love someone through emotionless texting???

    • @the1exnay
      @the1exnay 5 лет назад +17

      Blakeley Taylor
      Pretty easily in my experience.. v.v

    • @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6
      @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6 5 лет назад +23

      You are just projecting your own feelings onto those texts. They are really just words that you have no idea of the intent behind them.

    • @the1exnay
      @the1exnay 5 лет назад +21

      Blakeley Taylor
      I feel like you're underestimating what can be communicated via text. It's certainly less than can be communicated in person or on a call. And it's easier to lie via text of course. But there's still a lot that can be communicated via text including things outside the literal meaning of the words used.
      Sometimes after I've read a good book i can have trouble remembering whether it was a movie or a book. Like since it has been a couple years since I've watched or read harry potter i genuinely am not sure which parts of my memory are from the books or from the movies.
      My mind at least doesn't differentiate much between the source of the information. Is yours different? Is the medium strongly encoded in your memories?

    • @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6
      @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6 5 лет назад +6

      @@the1exnay
      Understandable. Ok, when you're reading a book don't you read with your imagination to put yourself where the characters are? Like when someone sends you the text...I love you. Do you imagine those words coming from his/her mouth, the setting in which they may be sending you the text in, and the emotion he/she must be feeling while sending that text? For me, I imagine that he's in a room, by himself, longing for me. But I also know it's probably not the case. Our imaginations get inserted between the lines. At least it does for me.

  • @cee_el
    @cee_el 4 года назад +1711

    Anyone who keeps using “sir” sounds like a scammer 😂

    • @ClassifiedPerson
      @ClassifiedPerson 4 года назад +51

      Sir
      Are you sure about that?😂

    • @ArcaediusCommentary
      @ArcaediusCommentary 3 года назад +12

      That would include sir

    • @royliu2282
      @royliu2282 3 года назад +26

      if they continuously use one word even in unnatural sentences then it's definitely true

    • @ladiiblue2u634
      @ladiiblue2u634 3 года назад +9

      Or Am

    • @driIIagram
      @driIIagram 3 года назад +11

      Sir, U sure bout that?

  • @IsomerMashups
    @IsomerMashups 2 года назад +170

    Rule #1 of online dating: if they won't video chat or meet you in person within 2 weeks or they ask for money before meeting you in person, they're a scammer.

    • @sarahphillips295
      @sarahphillips295 Год назад +3

      💯% If people followed these simple and common sense rules (and never gave them nudes to use for sextortion,) these scammers would have to get real jobs and do something beneficial with themselves. I wouldn’t even give them two weeks either. If they’re in your area and aren’t a scammer or just totally wasting your time wanting a side piece, you should have a face to face date scheduled in a week.

    • @pnp3894
      @pnp3894 10 месяцев назад

      So simple, yet so many fools don't get it.

    • @ahotdj07
      @ahotdj07 8 месяцев назад

      Glad I don’t have any money to give people. 😂

    • @poble
      @poble 8 месяцев назад +2

      rule #1 of online dating: just don’t lol

    • @Wft-bu5zc
      @Wft-bu5zc 7 месяцев назад +1

      Don't lend anyone money period, even if they ask in person. People scam in person too (like the Tinder Swindler), just a different kind of scam.

  • @dzelisx7031
    @dzelisx7031 5 лет назад +838

    It's so sad, I went back to Nigeria and friends I thought would never do this have fallen so low as to do this. It breaks my heart knowing that my country has literally said abandon all hope all who live here. Pleasant green let's talk

    • @FREZINO
      @FREZINO 5 лет назад +59

      Dzelis x shithole central. Rule nr.1 don’t trust anyone from Africa. The continent has received 50yrs + of subsidies & look where it’s at. South african politians wear glasses to look the part but can’t read. Shithole central. Let the big companies plunder their resources & get the fcuk out of there.

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 5 лет назад +59

      @@noadavid3559 I'm talking about how Nigerians are involved in scamming people through fake romances

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 5 лет назад +116

      @@FREZINO I don't know how to respond to that honestly

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 5 лет назад +33

      @@noadavid3559 I visited one of the universities, the abundance of young people engaging in this is scary+ the fact that a few of them are extremely successful in doing this

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 5 лет назад +1

      @@noadavid3559 let's just say it's in the east

  • @QuirkyTJones
    @QuirkyTJones 3 года назад +744

    I feel like the "private investigator" was a scammer too...$1000 and you send me 2 sentences of random information.

    • @avi7278
      @avi7278 3 года назад +59

      in broken english on top of it

    • @bluebeard8681
      @bluebeard8681 3 года назад +22

      about overpriced work, my grandma was once scammed when the "computer repair man" reinstalled windows and installed free antivirus for about 30$. Worst part is,he is our neighbor who was asked kindly to see if something was wrong with computer

    • @justinwyllie3359
      @justinwyllie3359 3 года назад +38

      @@bluebeard8681 Eh that ain't really scam just overpaid by $10-20 bucks

    • @aandykf
      @aandykf 3 года назад +3

      @Quirky Jones I agree!

    • @tunedskillsz
      @tunedskillsz 3 года назад +25

      @@bluebeard8681 What? thats not a scam, it costs way more than 30$ to have windows reinstalled at bestbuy.

  • @DocBree13
    @DocBree13 4 года назад +851

    anyone who tells you they are a “military man” on a “peace-keeping mission” in the Middle East, especially if they ask for itunes cards - it’s a scam - I know this from personal experiences

    • @michaelandreu4618
      @michaelandreu4618 4 года назад +73

      Anyone asking for Money is a scam Even family sometimes xD

    • @maheshBasavaraju
      @maheshBasavaraju 4 года назад +13

      plural?

    • @chrisr393
      @chrisr393 4 года назад +6

      Oof. No judgment, but can I ask how much you ended up sending in total?

    • @michirrus
      @michirrus 4 года назад +7

      Please don't tell me you sent money

    • @adrianghandtchi1562
      @adrianghandtchi1562 4 года назад +18

      Yes that is happened to me countless times as soon as they got to the iTunes part I was just like so done with it so that every time somebody brings up military or peacekeeping mission I just say nope goodbye.

  • @UniverseUndone7
    @UniverseUndone7 3 года назад +61

    Something that I don't think it's called out enough in your videos is how you're willing to help people who need it. And I find that quite admirable. You catch the bad guys in the act, you see the people that would be labeled as bad guys but are really going through a rough time and humanize them, and you don't just laugh at people who have been victims of these crimes. You help them. Glad to now be subbed to your Channel

    • @buffdnet
      @buffdnet Год назад

      you can not fix stupid and god can not cure cancer

  • @rickmongia
    @rickmongia 4 года назад +466

    Lol, how can he text while he's in jail...

    • @joseabad9416
      @joseabad9416 4 года назад +17

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @katbowen4800
      @katbowen4800 4 года назад +7

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Nickos1b
      @Nickos1b 4 года назад +31

      Prisons in Africa are actually quite chill. I hear they let them go for a walk to stretch their legs as long as they promise to return for the night. 😉

    • @rickmongia
      @rickmongia 4 года назад +21

      @@Nickos1b Wow, that sounds nice, but he claimed that he was in the United States so...

    • @rickmongia
      @rickmongia 4 года назад +2

      @@trezantrez Wow

  • @cogs11
    @cogs11 5 лет назад +1547

    I love the tropical/African music that plays whenever the location is somewhere in Africa lol. What's it called ?

    • @Tumbbi
      @Tumbbi 5 лет назад +98

      Black market music

    • @bugsy7413
      @bugsy7413 5 лет назад +19

      Me as well lol it kinda drives me crazy lol

    • @LoveHappinessShineOn
      @LoveHappinessShineOn 5 лет назад +19

      SoundHound or Shazam it.

    • @trapanwintor425
      @trapanwintor425 5 лет назад +41

      💀💀💀💀💀💀 the music kills me every time

    • @DatMuslimDad
      @DatMuslimDad 5 лет назад +7

      Cogs called racist

  • @NeatNoodle
    @NeatNoodle 5 лет назад +205

    Brilliant, nicely done Ben! Take care Sean, life does get better, I promise.

  • @NotYourMamasChannel
    @NotYourMamasChannel Год назад +20

    I'm shocked to see how someone can feel so desperate and hopeless that they would reach out to strangers on the internet for help and post a pic with a gun to their head!

  • @clxout_yt6433
    @clxout_yt6433 3 года назад +619

    Its crazy how pleasant green uses easy methods that only takes two days to find scammers whilst detectives take months to find tiny clues

    • @mxs4193
      @mxs4193 3 года назад +47

      the difference is that this guy needs to make actual progress to make an interesting video, whereas detectives just need to prove that they "put in the effort"...

    • @reda29100
      @reda29100 3 года назад +21

      Not at all. I'm not putting down PG, but actual criminals, and I mean *real* criminals are way, *waaay* smarter than these, excuse my language, idiots and dumb scammers.
      I remember a documentary about drug smugglers using primitive phones and prepaid SIM cards that have no GPS, and even if detected through service provider tracing or whatever, they will change their cards AND phones such that whatever card was traced is left behind.
      Also, notice how PG can do almost nothing to track him unless he clicks the URL. And the reverse picture search? It just reveals where pic was taken from (could be just random FB account that they have plenty of pics, happy, sad if we're talking about sympathetic situations, nude if we're speaking of dating, or just stock share pictures website), but not where it was sent from.
      In short, if the criminal is dumb enough to use the same communication device and address and click whatever URL or accepted whoever joins his gang, then yes anyone can catch him. If he was a real, hyper-aware of every step he and others take then that's a tricky situation to deal with.
      And no, I'm not hating on PG or patronizing what he does; I enjoy every video of his. But *assuming all criminals to be this dumb to be tracked, and minimizing how difficult, and sometimes even very risky if an undercover agent was involved, and minimizing what real investigations takes, is something I'm against.*
      Before someone criticizes and says (but agency X does not do that, or government Y does not care enough to spend this much effort) is not my point. I'm not praising nor vindicating X and Y; I'm just pointing out what real investigation requires, and not arguing if organization Z does that or not. I don't care about politics, I'm talking about the abstract subject of investigation itself, and no I'm not an expert or an enthusiast, just a layman watching scam-baiting videos.

    • @peaceofmindofpeace1650
      @peaceofmindofpeace1650 3 года назад +8

      They are still living in the eighties I guess.

    • @coledavis9553
      @coledavis9553 3 года назад +3

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @scottmatznick3140
      @scottmatznick3140 3 года назад +7

      The longer the state/federal government spends working on a case, the more government funding they can receive.

  • @Adrian-me9dt
    @Adrian-me9dt 4 года назад +682

    “But still you’re worth more than 3000$”
    “No,no wrong amount 3million$”

  • @abrooks8154
    @abrooks8154 4 года назад +265

    It seems that Sean sent Pleasant Green a pic of him with a gun to his head to force him to help (making PG think "if I don't help, I'll have Sean's blood on my hands"). That's pretty crappy, honestly.

    • @busylivingnotdying
      @busylivingnotdying 4 года назад +25

      That may be... but not every action is a calculated scam. Perhaps seeing all these videos of cynical people makes us forget that "lost puppies" actually DO exist, you think?

    • @alexbennet4195
      @alexbennet4195 4 года назад +29

      He was also a racist pos

    • @rosemarydudley9954
      @rosemarydudley9954 4 года назад +9

      A Brooks --- that is pure BLACKMAIL.

    • @Leo-mt4uj
      @Leo-mt4uj 3 года назад +46

      Also he called the scammer a n****r,
      Not a nice man at all

    • @lauracraig8110
      @lauracraig8110 3 года назад +26

      @@Leo-mt4uj yeah honestly there's no excuse to use that word, ever. He doesn't deserve any help.

  • @jamesszalla4274
    @jamesszalla4274 Год назад +8

    Thank you for turning me on to Google Image Search. I’m contacted by a ton of romance scammers on Facebook. They comment on my posts using a formula. First, they compliment me. Goes along the lines of I’m beautiful and they love my posts. Second, they say they want to get to know me. Third, they say they’ve sent me friend requests that didn’t go through. Finally, they ask me to send them a friend request. It’s July 2023. One of the recent scammers claimed to be a Navy SEAL. His profile was created in May 2023 and uses a pic of a gentleman who died in May 2023. He apparently saw the deceased man’s obituary and paired his picture with the biography of a real SEAL. Another one who claimed to be a businessman from New York was using the picture of a mathematician from the University of California.

    • @Mrsmarina84
      @Mrsmarina84 3 месяца назад

      I got a couple of Facebook messages from these scammers. I finally put my profile picture with my husband, and the messages stopped 👍

  • @iidentifyasAmerican
    @iidentifyasAmerican 4 года назад +187

    The scammers don't care. You'll never appeal to their compassion, they have none. Ppl are tools, means to an end. For the scammer it's business.

    • @elizabethmurphy468
      @elizabethmurphy468 4 года назад +4

      Joan H these are narcissistic true psychopaths clinically u know my 27 year 26 page felon does these I just found out in dec I changed the locks he’s miserable

    • @sabrinawang6267
      @sabrinawang6267 3 года назад

      How can you say that? It is criminal like rapping, Robb killing.... your morality is questionable!

  • @froladee
    @froladee 4 года назад +330

    I'm sorry but that small hand holding the receipt is frickin hilarious!!! It reminds me of that dude in Scary Movie 2 who had the super tiny gross hand "Take my strong hand!" lmfao

    • @chipmunktubetop
      @chipmunktubetop 3 года назад +2

      @Rene Gomez THE FUCKIN' BEST!!!

    • @markmarkem1572
      @markmarkem1572 3 года назад +2

      This my good hand!

    • @_A4A
      @_A4A 3 года назад +2

      Hahahahahaha!... That nasty man ruined the entire dinner too, especially after shoving his (Whatever that was attached to his arm) into the Mashed Potatoes!... SMH!.... 🤣😂🤣

    • @trevorhensley3185
      @trevorhensley3185 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@_A4A"Stuff the shit out of it!"

    • @_A4A
      @_A4A 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@trevorhensley3185 Hahahahaha!... 🤣🤣🤣

  • @areekalaan
    @areekalaan 4 года назад +19

    You do have a knack for the ministry thing. Saving a man's life. Stopping scammers from ruining lives. Helping victims. All while entertaining / educating the masses. Keep up the good work.

  • @yogesh69222
    @yogesh69222 4 месяца назад +1

    Hey ppl, I'm a retired computer/IT person, Yet I still find *sentinel Recover* so informative and straight forward. Thanks for your advise and helping the people...........Great work and love watching.

  • @bryantramirez742
    @bryantramirez742 5 лет назад +286

    I own a monygram location. We have these All. THE. TIME. The worst case was a deaf woman sending $980 dollars to a "soldier" that she met online and she was claiming they were married. I knew some thing was off when he wanted to speak to us and his screen saver was a green Camaro that was photo shopped. Ended up saving her

    • @roxcyn
      @roxcyn 5 лет назад +27

      Thank you for saving these people. I get scammers all the time on Twitter trying to get gift cards. 🤦🏻‍♂️😖

    • @moef.5326
      @moef.5326 5 лет назад +23

      How often do you have them? Do you inform the customer's, or are they too blind to see the truth?

    • @bryantramirez742
      @bryantramirez742 5 лет назад +25

      @@moef.5326 Too blind to see the truth and I show them how it doesnt make sense what they're doing and we do not process the transaction even if they dont get it or aren't seeing it

    • @madscientistshusta
      @madscientistshusta 5 лет назад +3

      @@bryantramirez742 good for you bro

    • @madscientistshusta
      @madscientistshusta 5 лет назад +16

      @@bryantramirez742 if there is a god, your def gettin into the VIP section of heaven, iv saved a few scammies in my day too, but the fact you use your position to better others lives gives me faith restored in humanity.

  • @gdavis2020
    @gdavis2020 5 лет назад +90

    I pray that no one harms himself/ herself over these scammers. Please, it’s not worth it!!!!

    • @samjohnson5680
      @samjohnson5680 Год назад +1

      I love baiting scammers rule number one is don't give number or click links they send. 2 if they don't video call it's a fake automatically

  • @HT-vd4in
    @HT-vd4in 5 лет назад +614

    So you should turn on ads, because apparently they are turned off at least in Germany. I hope you weren't demonetized.

  • @Anthony-spencer1034
    @Anthony-spencer1034 4 месяца назад +119

    As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that the internet keeps records of your good works as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good works *GlobalTraceAssets*

  • @tblushloca
    @tblushloca 4 года назад +40

    You are so freakin awesome dude. Much respect.... That fake detective service that charged him 1000 dollars should be the next to be investigated or they should forward you that money. That was amazing. Not to mention rhe time you took out of the kindness od your own heart to help " sean". Im a first time watcher on this video and Im def gonna subscribe.

    • @duanewing3008
      @duanewing3008 4 года назад

      Thank you, I wish I could meet you in person to hug and kiss.

  • @big_brayo
    @big_brayo 5 лет назад +291

    The real soldier in that photo will have a very tough time proving that he's himself😂🤣🤔😭

    • @pauldeddens5349
      @pauldeddens5349 5 лет назад +6

      he could just do a video call

    • @big_brayo
      @big_brayo 5 лет назад +9

      @@pauldeddens5349 there are real time deep fake😊🤣😂😅

    • @pauldeddens5349
      @pauldeddens5349 5 лет назад +9

      id be damn impressed if scammers went through that much effort
      a real time deepfake would melt those puny scammer computers

    • @big_brayo
      @big_brayo 5 лет назад

      @@pauldeddens5349 how about an organized crime type of scammer😁😁😁

    • @kakokapolei123
      @kakokapolei123 5 лет назад +5

      Just ask him to take a pic that's so random and specific that you couldn't possibly find it on Google. Like sticking his ring and pinky finger on his eyes while wearing earphones in his head.

  • @Q_z_
    @Q_z_ 5 лет назад +46

    I hope projects like these kick off your RUclips channel. I see these videos as a potential to develop into a scam relief organization. Hopefully Sean gets back on his feet and many others as well.

  • @angelaread234
    @angelaread234 3 года назад +3

    WOW!!
    That was FRIKKEN AWESOME!!
    I know our boys are in some horrible places fighting for a better life & they certainly deserve our Thanks, but I would just like to say "Just For You" -- *THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE* you are doing one hell of a job, keep up the good work. I'm disabled & don't have a lot of money, but I've sent what I could. I just hope it helps to allow one decent young man, to pick himself up & start again. There's so much to be said, for meeting someone IRL!!

  • @IbraTech04
    @IbraTech04 5 лет назад +246

    "6 hours in Photoshop..."
    I feel like most of that was spent finding a cracked version of Photoshop, then downloading it and removing the virus lol

    • @zyq
      @zyq 4 года назад +2

      Its ez to get cracked ps i got it thrice no virus xdd

    • @imdeet
      @imdeet 4 года назад +2

      Viruses with photoshop are rare just don’t be slow and download the wrong site

    • @mishXY
      @mishXY 4 года назад +1

      PS portable is boss

    • @beardsntools
      @beardsntools 2 года назад +1

      You're giving the scammer way too much credit, if there was a virus he wouldn't remove it and we would never hear from him again, lol

  • @lssjgaming1599
    @lssjgaming1599 4 года назад +51

    This sickens me that some people exploit romance on the internet, especially since I met my girlfriend online so it makes me sad that people are screwed over stuff like that

  • @WiiAgent007
    @WiiAgent007 5 лет назад +302

    I just had a random thought -
    have you seen videos from the Jim Browning channel on RUclips? That channel showcases computer-based scams that come from India.
    I wonder if you guys can do some type of collaboration ... That makes me excited!!!

    • @benvail6395
      @benvail6395 5 лет назад +22

      This channel and Jim Browning's are my 2 favorites!

    • @harrybell2005
      @harrybell2005 5 лет назад +1

      Ben Vail agreed

    • @sammydemon666
      @sammydemon666 5 лет назад +11

      These two are both the pinnacle of scam baiting and investigation. If Pleasant Green wanted to get in to the India side of things Jim would be a great collaborator.

    • @BlueBeefalo
      @BlueBeefalo 5 лет назад +2

      Haha holy shit I just finished watching a video of his what a coincidence.

    • @msinfo32
      @msinfo32 5 лет назад +1

      A collab would be sooooo perfect.

  • @davidward15
    @davidward15 4 месяца назад +156

    Bless your heart *GlobalTraceAssets* . Its so sad how the scammers prey on the elderly and the uninformed public. Bless you and all others who fight against these crimes. Its horrible how mainstream media is not doing the right thing by shining light on these things to help the public

  • @Simonjose7258
    @Simonjose7258 5 лет назад +23

    Btw, I saw the story about you and the guy from Africa on CBS morning show.... I cried. Literally. It was so beautiful. I was so moved. 💜🙏🥰

  • @joemann5378
    @joemann5378 5 лет назад +247

    When anyone asks you to buy them iTunes gift cards, you know you're being scammed.

    • @stephiiiless
      @stephiiiless 5 лет назад +4

      Exactly

    • @sharingsharing1049
      @sharingsharing1049 5 лет назад +11

      I had one today...telling me he's a Senior Sargent and that he can only use KIK. I asked him if he can't download another app. THEN HE ASKED ME FOR I TUNES CARD FOR US TO TALK....LOLOL... I WAS LIKE BYE SCAMMER

    • @patkeeler6645
      @patkeeler6645 5 лет назад +10

      Or steam cards? In nigeria

    • @aquua3970
      @aquua3970 5 лет назад +7

      Or bitcoin

    • @coreynelson7507
      @coreynelson7507 4 года назад +3

      People still getting scammers if it with Pandemic going on everyday trust yourself and safe and bless😷😷😷

  • @marciathehooligan3861
    @marciathehooligan3861 4 года назад +15

    I wouldnt even believe my own sister!
    Just because you chat online with someone, DOESNT MEAN YOU KNOW THEM!
    Great video, dude 👍

  • @susansisk4950
    @susansisk4950 3 года назад +7

    Pleasant Green is an amazing teacher and sleuth when it comes to online scammers. Thank you!

  • @thetomfox7479
    @thetomfox7479 3 года назад +46

    I found this channel today and I've literally done nothing but binge watch these videos since I finished work 😅 This is awesome!

    • @xqtcs
      @xqtcs 5 месяцев назад

      same

  • @faithyintii8457
    @faithyintii8457 4 года назад +55

    I am from Ghana ... i must say am disappointed in this scammer, i pray he (the scammer) gets arrested and gets what he deserves

    • @cybertek3188
      @cybertek3188 3 года назад +4

      It's con artists like this that give Ghanaians and Nigerians bad name. I hope the cops bust these guys.

  • @eliasroa4225
    @eliasroa4225 4 года назад +82

    I nearly died with laughter when the bad boys song came on

  • @AnthonyBachour
    @AnthonyBachour 5 лет назад +210

    Imagine Shawn was actually a scammer himself and this is the ultimate reverse uno

    • @jasonharnois674
      @jasonharnois674 4 года назад +12

      Anthony Bachour same thing I was thinking the whole time

    • @Lexicoley1826
      @Lexicoley1826 4 года назад +10

      I was thinking the same thing the whole time I was watching the video! And then PG apparently gave him the money from the ads and is taking PayPal donations for “Sean.” 😂 I almost believed it up until that caps lock ranting of him being suicidal and having a gun to his head craziness started. Then I was like.... yeah, I’m betting he’s a scammer himself.

    • @yourworstnightmare5902
      @yourworstnightmare5902 2 года назад

      I would bet money that was the case. I thought that right off the top

    • @wolfetteplays8894
      @wolfetteplays8894 2 года назад

      Even so, PG still helped him out and probably helped him get a better job regardless. Most scammers are scammers because of necessity, not scammers because they legitimately like doing the job.

  • @Trisepta777
    @Trisepta777 5 лет назад +47

    Great video and detective work! You put that private investigator to shame.
    Also, the scammer's Photoshop work was hilarious lol!

  • @artspin9154
    @artspin9154 4 года назад +27

    i remember i applied for a chat support position years ago, after the interview i learned that my job will be scamming and pretend to be somebody else and make foreigner fall inlove in chatrooms, i refuse to sign the contract and never whent back cause i don't want to fool people

    • @MahouKat
      @MahouKat 3 года назад +3

      Good on ya dude 🙌

  • @gemmalow6515
    @gemmalow6515 2 года назад +9

    Poor Sean I hope he is doing better and has found someone who truly loves him.

  • @FexyVRC
    @FexyVRC 4 года назад +176

    Never send anyone money, ever!

    • @brianglm7732
      @brianglm7732 4 года назад +9

      What if its my mom and she ran out of money at the store

    • @elvenleaf5589
      @elvenleaf5589 4 года назад +3

      My mom send me money

    • @froggyvibinupinhere_withyo3323
      @froggyvibinupinhere_withyo3323 3 года назад +2

      You can send loved ones money

    • @danmilew
      @danmilew 3 года назад +1

      Only hand give it

    • @Yes-rv4kr
      @Yes-rv4kr 3 года назад +6

      Idk man I only have to pay $100 and then it says I can get a check for $5m seems like a pretty good deal if you ask me

  • @stratkiller2531
    @stratkiller2531 5 лет назад +48

    It's funny how these fools think it's ok to scam people but when you turn the tables on them they get PISSED OFF. I think it's funny. 😂😂😂😂

  • @chinoe6745
    @chinoe6745 3 года назад +39

    Bro.. I'm seriously blown away at how easy you make this look! You got a new subscriber from me for sure ... keep up the awesome work and put an end to this scamming business! peace from 956 Texas

  • @DeadmanInc336
    @DeadmanInc336 2 года назад +10

    This almost happened to me a few months ago. Chatted with a girl on POF that eventually moved to WhatsApp. Luckily I caught on to her scam before she started asking for money. But her gimmick was basically that she was a Marine currently deployed over in Japan. And each time I tried to video chat with her, she always had an excuse like she had to "preserve" her minutes in case of emergencies. The biggest tip off was her sending me a picture of her lunch. Didn't know they had Whataburger....IN JAPAN!!!
    These people are sociopaths and deserve to get beaten with a sock full of nickels.

  • @n3wt
    @n3wt 5 лет назад +62

    this channel a different level then the other scam baiting channels, the delivery and topics are good listen

    • @confusedkemono
      @confusedkemono 5 лет назад +2

      Check out Jim Browning, its also a good channel.

  • @nicki958
    @nicki958 3 года назад +79

    I've gotten messages on messenger from fake soldiers trying to talk to me. Even though it says I'm married and it's mostly a jewelry business page😒. I'm gonna start messing with them like this guy does...seems fun😁🙃😂😂

    • @christinalet
      @christinalet 3 года назад +6

      I say go for it!! Wasting their time means they spend less time scamming other people! 😂

    • @thetruthalwayshurt8515
      @thetruthalwayshurt8515 3 года назад +3

      I mess with them all the time. Today I had one on the phone for almost an hour and in the end I told him, I hope you feel stupid for believing anything I said because it’s all lies and I knew you were a scammer

    • @DJRazorgirl826
      @DJRazorgirl826 3 года назад +1

      It is. They have zero respect for Americans these scammers. They consider us all rich morons. I have a blast messing with them. Plus, they are giving their countries a terrible image which isn't right.

  • @AmericanAmy
    @AmericanAmy 5 лет назад +10

    “Sean” this has happened to a lot of ppl. Don’t be so hard on yourself, you are worth so much there is nothing more precious than human life and you will find someone who loves you. 🙂

  • @NandanKumar-hq5nq
    @NandanKumar-hq5nq 4 месяца назад

    The efficiency of this *sentinel Recover* is next level. To juggle walk throughs of various angles on the topic delivered to-camera, differnet content per topic from various folks underneath the umbrella of the track list of the larger big band concert itself is engaging and refined. To make a dense taccess like this so digestible is really something. Awesome work *sentinel Recover* !!

  • @reeman2.0
    @reeman2.0 5 лет назад +386

    Why wouldn’t you use tinyurl to hide the grabify link? At some point you’re gonna get caught by the scammer and won’t get their ip.
    Edit: Most scammers aren’t this smart, but some smart ones also might block grabify on their network to avoid stuff like this.

    • @----------_-------------
      @----------_------------- 5 лет назад +21

      If you did that Tinyurl will still to redirect to Grabify, so if its blocked it still wont grab his ip.

    • @reeman2.0
      @reeman2.0 5 лет назад +14

      SLASHnumbers224DOTexeSLASH yes I know but the tinyurl link will trick most scammers if they know about grabify already. Most scammers don’t know shit about computers and won’t know how to block stuff.

    • @YoniX50
      @YoniX50 5 лет назад +61

      @@----------_------------- I think he is referring to the fact that the scammer can SEE the word grabify in the URL. The tinyurl would hide that word.

    • @Patriotsforev
      @Patriotsforev 5 лет назад +16

      There is an option to use a google link on gravbify actually.

    • @Mario583a
      @Mario583a 5 лет назад +2

      @@YoniX50 What if they have TinyURL Preview enabled?

  • @thegrassman6369
    @thegrassman6369 5 лет назад +80

    I am The Grass Man and I would never scam a soul. Keep growing fellow family

    • @GDOmegaT
      @GDOmegaT 5 лет назад +9

      I love you grass man. Stay strong

    • @madscientistshusta
      @madscientistshusta 5 лет назад +3

      Nameste

    • @reeman2.0
      @reeman2.0 5 лет назад +4

      President of the Secrete Sankcake Server Namaste

  • @patrickhunt4288
    @patrickhunt4288 4 года назад +12

    Pleasant Green I really do like your channel. Honestly. I watch a few videos a day since I became a subscriber. Please keep doing what you're doing to help people gain awareness to scams. With that said this particular video loses some empathy from me, when the scammed let the "N" word drop. I get how pain is a force that can make someone lose themselves for a moment. But not only did he have time to work towards getting out of that headspace. He had time to contact you and play on your heartstrings. I can't feel bad for a guy that drops N BOMBS like that.

    • @scratch3406
      @scratch3406 4 года назад +1

      Patrick HUNT end racism 👦🏼🤜🏻🤛🏽🐵

  • @ZeboxonAbbosova
    @ZeboxonAbbosova 9 месяцев назад

    Great work Adriannotch - so glad you are out there fighting these lowlifes. We need to do all we can to spare the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers! Kudos to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel prize for keeping us safe big up brother

  • @ariananicolebahramicorniel3674
    @ariananicolebahramicorniel3674 3 года назад +32

    Awwe the poor dude poured out his heart and someone had the Audacity to hurt him.... I could never do that to a person

  • @nikibradshaw-cole9978
    @nikibradshaw-cole9978 4 года назад +25

    Dude!!! This is awesome!!! I have a friend that is going through something similar. My detective work isn't as good as yours, but I'm determined to bust this guy!

  • @PurpleLotusSamsara
    @PurpleLotusSamsara 5 лет назад +35

    Seriously The FBI should be hiring you ... what kind of background do you have? Great skills to have In today's world ! Love your vids!👍

  • @ShambhuKumar-pj7mi
    @ShambhuKumar-pj7mi 4 месяца назад

    The efficiency of this *TECH SAFE GUARDIAN* is next level. To juggle walk throughs of various angles on the topic delivered to-camera, differnet content per topic from various folks underneath the umbrella of the track list of the larger big band concert itself is engaging and refined. To make a dense access like this so digestible is really something. Awesome work james!!

  • @thelastdef3nder
    @thelastdef3nder 3 года назад +375

    The scammer actually tried to use juju(black magic) to make Sean send him money 😂

  • @Mario583a
    @Mario583a 5 лет назад +223

    Good luck getting my IP, I am behind seven proxies.
    The joke comment was not made on a Mozilla Techno CX Air
    I need to sleep man

    • @intellectualhybrid2
      @intellectualhybrid2 5 лет назад +8

      Ancient meme. But it still checks out

    • @thenaeh3030
      @thenaeh3030 5 лет назад

      I see u on literally al of pleasant green's vids.

    • @hr2883
      @hr2883 5 лет назад

      Don't get the joke, please explain.

    • @Mario583a
      @Mario583a 5 лет назад +1

      @@hr2883 knowyourmeme.com/memes/good-luck-im-behind-7-proxies

    • @hr2883
      @hr2883 5 лет назад +1

      I don't click on links man.

  • @tttuu3309
    @tttuu3309 5 лет назад +40

    I feel sorry for this as a African native.

    • @anjachan
      @anjachan 5 лет назад +2

      most people know not every african is like that ... and who doesn't (want) to know it is stupid ^^

    • @katbowen4800
      @katbowen4800 4 года назад +1

      @@anjachan I love your profile picture

    • @anjachan
      @anjachan 4 года назад

      @@katbowen4800 thank you ^.^

    • @vizio2003
      @vizio2003 4 года назад +1

      Alpha224 T V even more so as a Ghanaian

  • @phoe23nix58
    @phoe23nix58 3 года назад +1

    Kudos to you for addressing the scammers directly in this video. Even though that won't change them, at least you put it out there.

  • @bmaiceman
    @bmaiceman 5 лет назад +29

    OMG my friend got hit by the SAME type of scam. Cost him like 3-4 GRAND. he is now in deep debt as all the money came from pay day lenders.... So yah he in bad debt now. May even be same dude as in thus video.
    GOOD ON YOU FOR EXPOSING THIS DOUCHE BAG 👍👍👍

    • @JAYJAY_
      @JAYJAY_ 5 лет назад +2

      @@petervansan1054 why did you said that !!!..

    • @bmaiceman
      @bmaiceman 5 лет назад +4

      @@petervansan1054 so you say it's a good thing my friend is now in debt thousands of dollars that he don't have, and may loose his home over this??? That is somehow a good thing just because he is gullible?!!!!!

  • @emperorpalpatine1228
    @emperorpalpatine1228 3 года назад +449

    "The U.S. would never abandon its Soldiers"
    *Vietnam Vets have entered the chat*

    • @andrewshepherd5249
      @andrewshepherd5249 3 года назад +7

      Benghazi

    • @MuyuP
      @MuyuP 3 года назад +3

      Rene Gomez we really do

    • @moopelbay5631
      @moopelbay5631 3 года назад +9

      The Vietnam vets were abandoned after returning home. I've heard endless horror stories about it at the va

    • @alanj7306
      @alanj7306 3 года назад +9

      Now look at Afghanistan just a week ago...

    • @DaveZaniboni
      @DaveZaniboni 3 года назад +2

      Yep, that comment didn't age well

  • @S7AR2024
    @S7AR2024 5 лет назад +974

    Pleasant green: $300 is not worth taking your life!
    Shaun: sorry wrong amount, I meant to say $3000.
    Ok, now it’s fine

    • @prankstereddy
      @prankstereddy 5 лет назад +2

      Word😂

    • @kamaraz966
      @kamaraz966 4 года назад +40

      I know it’s a joke but suicide should NEVER be joked around about.

    • @Crabernacker
      @Crabernacker 4 года назад +41

      @@kamaraz966 it's a coping mechanism hun most people who joke about it go through it. stop trying to be woke lmao

    • @GL_Jcobbs
      @GL_Jcobbs 4 года назад +6

      @@elianawn3026 suicide is not a joke

    • @Crabernacker
      @Crabernacker 4 года назад +10

      @@GL_Jcobbs yes it is

  • @FTBLETSAS
    @FTBLETSAS 5 лет назад +33

    That was a really good and funny one! well done sir!!

    • @Anne-me9du
      @Anne-me9du 5 лет назад +3

      Hey, I'm not the only one from Greece who's watching pleasant green! 😄

  • @whuforever8088
    @whuforever8088 5 лет назад +6

    This a great concept, starting with contact from those who had been scammed, and I hope you continue to explore this facet further!

  • @Cat94683
    @Cat94683 5 лет назад +8

    Love these scam the scammer stories. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Queen_of_chaos
    @Queen_of_chaos 2 года назад +2

    It’s crazy how I didn’t watch these and commenting on how “great” your videos and it’s crazy how people are getting more aware of these scams! Your doing great! ^^

  • @alexyo3927
    @alexyo3927 5 лет назад +11

    Save yourself always meet in person as soon as possible.
    Everyone can do video chats if you can't do that please be suspicious!
    Never send money to anyone who you don't know!

  • @alanj7306
    @alanj7306 3 года назад +3

    Awesome of you to help this guy out!! It’s definitely nice to see there are still some good people in the world.

  • @chriscross329
    @chriscross329 3 года назад +14

    Amazing that this guy had access to a good computer and all the programs he would need to create fake documents all from the prison that he is in!

  • @jacobgilbert323
    @jacobgilbert323 4 месяца назад +207

    Brilliant initiative, *GlobalTraceAssets* 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!

  • @pd4954
    @pd4954 5 лет назад +114

    I want some of those "fund peppers" to put in my BBQ sauce LOL

    • @patrickchubey3127
      @patrickchubey3127 5 лет назад +3

      Yeah, me too. Must be an African thing, all we have over here are hallipainyo peppers. ( pronounce it with a Texan accent )

    • @mammon_is_god
      @mammon_is_god 5 лет назад +3

      Fundamental peppers are delicious.

    • @elephystry
      @elephystry 5 лет назад

      Mammon I prefer moderate peppers

  • @adam69_
    @adam69_ 5 лет назад +69

    Dude in Ghana rocking an iPhone X like a boss. He’s got himself some pretty profitable business, if you ask me.

    • @tibicenlinnei4014
      @tibicenlinnei4014 4 года назад

      Probably a fake. My friend is Sudanese and she says counterfeit iphones are everywhere. And people with real iphones don't show them off.

    • @Enafa666
      @Enafa666 4 года назад +1

      @@tibicenlinnei4014 Since when is Sudan and Ghana the same country

  • @rudy8212002
    @rudy8212002 4 года назад +12

    Someone tried to scam me with a military picture of a guy but the funny thing was is that I was in the military and realized early on that he was a scammer.

  • @ClementineKit
    @ClementineKit 3 года назад +3

    This was one of your best videos!
    Good work Pleasant Green!

  • @charliealfa3208
    @charliealfa3208 4 года назад +70

    Fbi should learn from you lmao😂😂

  • @sixstanger00
    @sixstanger00 4 года назад +185

    *FBI:* "There's not much we can do to identify the perpetrators."
    *Pleasant Green:* Gets name, location, photo of guy's face, FB account, phone number, and text records proving the scam
    Ok....why do I pay taxes again?

    • @ThatDerp
      @ThatDerp 4 года назад +12

      FBI would use the "not our jurisdiction" excuse when the perpetrators are not in the US.

    • @busylivingnotdying
      @busylivingnotdying 4 года назад +6

      Well sure, we COULD use the story, in righteous indignation, to let the FBI know how dum they are….(I know I don't trust them anyway), perhaps even cut their funding (tax cuts are popular)
      …. OR, we can encourage IMPROVEMENT! and hook them up with "our man" to learn :)

    • @DanielLopez-sh2pp
      @DanielLopez-sh2pp 4 года назад +6

      The FBI is trash. So are local authorities. They are so incompetent at their jobs. They are more political in nature. It turns out they will not give a fuck. Even when an actual head of state contacts you. They look away indifferently. Especially if these foreigners made a deal to previously contact you first of all things through the USA federal government.

    • @timriehl1500
      @timriehl1500 3 года назад +4

      @@ThatDerp That really burns me up; you know if someone "important" was scammed, the FBI would be all over it.

    • @MeowtronStar
      @MeowtronStar 3 года назад +13

      You pay your taxes to get scammed in a legal way.

  • @DrewsThoughts
    @DrewsThoughts 5 лет назад +39

    Love this. But aren't you letting all scammers know in this video what link they need to be looking out for? I mean you could say in your videos that you sent them a link without actually showing what link you sent them.

    • @mammon_is_god
      @mammon_is_god 5 лет назад +3

      They don't view what they do as "wrong" or "crime" so they won't worry about how people perceive them.

    • @dmw870
      @dmw870 5 лет назад +2

      He probably has a sponsorship with the Grabify company.

    • @madeinfull
      @madeinfull 5 лет назад

      that link isnt the only link shortening service that does what the one that he uses does so if they catch on to one he can just use another

  • @Laurenjoinsyoutube
    @Laurenjoinsyoutube 3 года назад +8

    My husband is actually in the army and voice calls are very pricey with over seas phone plans when he’s on deployments but FaceTime is free like usual. If they won’t even FaceTime then its sketch

  • @tardis5179
    @tardis5179 3 года назад +7

    But seriously, you are amazing at finding out stuff like this. The FBI should seriously hire you.

    • @bitterlemonboy
      @bitterlemonboy 3 года назад +1

      The FBI wont hire him because hes a straight white male.

    • @user-tc7nd8hk2s
      @user-tc7nd8hk2s 3 года назад

      @@bitterlemonboy Dude what 🤣

  • @tiffany85walters73
    @tiffany85walters73 3 года назад +4

    I love what your doing here!!! Keep getting them! So sad some ppl fall victim to this kind of stuff! 😕

  • @lucyroark4189
    @lucyroark4189 2 года назад +3

    You’re work is so needed. Many thanks!

  • @CaptOrbit
    @CaptOrbit Год назад

    The whole "Pleasant Green" ministries bit along with "Pastor Benjamin Dover" really did seem to be carrying on the legacy of the old 419 eaters page.
    Well done!

  • @sippin1877
    @sippin1877 5 лет назад +43

    I thought the person who got scammed was a scammer like who even uses that many emojis

    • @vaniiaaaa
      @vaniiaaaa 5 лет назад +4

      Zz lol honestly 😂

    • @MyBlackhawk007
      @MyBlackhawk007 4 года назад +4

      Sean was definitely a scammer.

    • @joseabad9416
      @joseabad9416 4 года назад

      Me. All the time. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Lexicoley1826
      @Lexicoley1826 4 года назад +2

      I definitely think “Sean” is the mastermind behind this elaborate scam!

  • @megameerkat2634
    @megameerkat2634 2 года назад +3

    They say hell hath no fury than a lover scorned. Have to admit, the way the victim went for it and got them to break character is impressive. Hope he's doing well. Sincerely

  • @trudiewegner6717
    @trudiewegner6717 5 лет назад +17

    Thankyou Sir! Greetings from South Africa

  • @Rainiac1
    @Rainiac1 5 лет назад +108

    Nigerian Scammer: *exists*
    Indian Tech Support Scammer:Finally a worthy opponent ,our battle will be legendary!

    • @done675
      @done675 5 лет назад

      Rainiac you stupid

    • @prankstereddy
      @prankstereddy 5 лет назад +2

      Lol love it.

    • @luxorshark4343
      @luxorshark4343 4 года назад +2

      Than you got the third guy in corner, the ones who do the Jamaican Lottery Scam.

    • @1dayx
      @1dayx 4 года назад +1

      funny, I jus watched kung fu panda. lel

  • @tristanjones1845
    @tristanjones1845 5 лет назад +11

    I think you need to be hired into the FBI where you track scammers overseas and calls ect you would be worth the investment for the FBI and us citizens! Love your vids

  • @prich0382
    @prich0382 4 года назад +26

    I still don't understand how anyone falls for these scams, never send anyone money, it's that simple. I came across this "girl" from "London" who said she wants a sugar daddy, I lived a good 3 hours away, she said not that far, she wanted to come over but didn't have enough money for petrol, said she needed £22 or so, I messed about with the scammer for ages, then said oh I got a place to go that we can meet about halfway, then she said she didn't know and that well if you don't wanna meet up and blah blah blah. Clearly a scam basically.

    • @erikswanson5753
      @erikswanson5753 4 года назад

      I was once almost scammed by a "girl" who claimed to be in Russia. What made it so convincing for me is that I had been on a Russian dating site and I spoke Russian. She used to send me pictures, etc. I finally had the good sense to do a Google image search and the pics were of a Russian model. My first thought was "Wow. She's a model!" But then I started putting two and two together. I sent her emails in Russian, to let her know I spoke Russian. She always answered back in English and never directly answered what was in my emails. Then she told me she was getting a ticket to fly over to see me but didn't have the money. Could I please send her the money via Western Union. Then, I understood. "She" never got the money. I never got the girl.

    • @sergioyitzchaksanchez-gutz6717
      @sergioyitzchaksanchez-gutz6717 3 года назад +1

      Sometimes we need love in all the wrong places but never will take your heart. That is yours to keep unless they butcher you. Got to be careful.

    • @Kevinacharles
      @Kevinacharles 3 года назад +1

      It's very easy to get duped, especially if you are desperate for something they are offering.

  • @Shila64
    @Shila64 4 месяца назад

    I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this. Because you're right. The worst thing that you can feel is hopelessness. And I hope that someone who is on the verge of losing hope finds *sentinel Recover* and realizes that as long as you're still alive and breathing, there's a chance, there's HOPE that the future is brighter then the present day.

  • @birgitaholmes1832
    @birgitaholmes1832 4 месяца назад +127

    Your out-of-the-box thinking and unique perspective turned an otherwise mediocre presentation into a fantastic one
    *Global TraceAssets* 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

  • @Gingers4u1
    @Gingers4u1 3 года назад +3

    Like you said, too many people are falling for all these 'on line lovers." Dr, Phil continuously has family members contacting him so he can prove to their family member getting scammed will believe him. He shows all the details to them proving they are scammers.

  • @ravenfive3864
    @ravenfive3864 5 лет назад +76

    I mean damn, if you fell for this kind of photoshop.. oof, i think we got a different problem here

    • @africanlipplateandbonenose3223
      @africanlipplateandbonenose3223 5 лет назад +3

      The dude who had a gun to his head is a fucking psycho... probably should be investigated before he shoots up a school or some shit

    • @Sara-xk1ns
      @Sara-xk1ns 5 лет назад

      He was clearly depressed and thought being loved would help that. He clearly needs a therapist to work thru his demons, but when you are vulnerable and weak you ignore the red flags. He was desperate to find love or happiness.

    • @Sara-xk1ns
      @Sara-xk1ns 5 лет назад

      Honk Honkler so bc he was depressed and suicidal he is now nuts and going to shoot up a school?? That makes NO sense. He didn’t want to hurt anyone, he wanted to end his own life. He needs therapy for his inner demons. But that doesn’t mean he’s a danger to others. People who are suicidal aren’t homicidal (most of the time, and he clearly wasn’t in this case). He probably saw this video and reads comments, why would you talk like that about someone who clearly has mental illness and is already vulnerable?

    • @africanlipplateandbonenose3223
      @africanlipplateandbonenose3223 5 лет назад

      @@Sara-xk1ns How the fuck would you know?

  • @TaHaLkA-mt5ln
    @TaHaLkA-mt5ln 4 месяца назад

    We need more immeasurably wise and compassionate humans like you on this planet. Thank you for sharing *sentinel Recover* , James. I bet I'm not alone when I say this video found me at the perfect moment, and there are a lot of things here that I needed to hear right now.

  • @salmaatiya6330
    @salmaatiya6330 3 года назад +35

    The part where the scammer was sending African relics got me and then "Sean"'s reaction to it. I know it's not a funny situation for Sean but that just made me laugh.

  • @gemvac
    @gemvac 5 лет назад +15

    What if “Sean” is also a scammer....a matryoshka of scammer to make you give him money!!!!

  • @farulish
    @farulish 4 года назад +60

    Hes talking about gay couple, and somehow my eyes are looking at batman and robin picture on the back

    • @pirateking8109
      @pirateking8109 4 года назад

      Bruh batman is not a gay ring the bell

    • @LL-vj5yp
      @LL-vj5yp 3 года назад

      zwitter z 👏👏👏👏👏😂😂

    • @spedman1425
      @spedman1425 3 года назад

      They're doing something at the background.

    • @justindunlap1235
      @justindunlap1235 3 года назад

      Whoever painted that knew what they were doing.