A friend of mine is from India, so not the same example as Africa. But he was telling me about the temptation many people his age feel. They all speak English as a first language, they're all highly educated (usually having postgraduate degrees), they're very tech literate having used computers since they were kids. They could use their skills and qualifications to work for a big company like Microsoft but earn a quarter of what their American colleagues would be paid, or they could be a scammr. For some, especially those with families to support, simply can't justify not scamming, it's sad but true. The way to really get to the bottom of scamming isn't just about rooting out corruption and proscuting the scammers, but to bring about real economic change to make legitimate work pay more than crime.
Thank you for talking about this. Scamming victims often have their whole life destroyed and/or feel a lot of shame, and there are always people who still say it's their own fault. Scammers have no idea (or maybe they do but they just don't have a heart?) what kind of long-lasting damage they cause. Thank you for educating and being a decent human being!😊
I don't know if this applies to Nigeria, but there is a general misrepresentation of the US (and probably other wealthy countries) that eveyone has an abundance of money and live luxurious lives. This can give scamming a "robin hood" feel and make it feel like they're doing a "good" thing by "redistributing" money from the wealthy to the poor. 😔
Fantastic video. So happy you were able to stay strong ❤ Scamming is a dark path that always ends badly, whether or not they are punished by people, they are punished by God.
I really respect that you didn't become a scammer! I wish scammers and people doing wrong in your country could learn from you! honestly your a great man and you have my respect fully!
If the roles were reversed, it's easy for me to say I, too, would resist the "easy" money from scamming. But in reality, in the world we are actually living in, I very well could be a scammer and maybe even feel good about it! It's easy to villianize scammers when you don't have a true understanding of what life is like for them. You don't know how much you have until it's taken away from you. If I wasnt born with such immense privilege to live a comfortable life in the US, I very well could have become a drastically different person than I am today. It would be easy for me to explain away any guilt. What I'm trying to say is that it's easy to see scamming as cruel and immoral when you're ignorant of what true poverty is. And for anyone fortunate and privileged enough to not know, be grateful you are so far removed from true poverty and suffering that you genuinely can't put yourself in their shoes.
Probably the two biggest temptations over here are drug running and gangs. However my guy told me that Americans are often hired by "coyotes"(Human traffickers) and drug cartels to deal with the local people they are exploiting because Americans are seen as more trustworthy than their own people. Probably because they are fed a steady diet of America being "The Promised Land" where gold lies around in the streets and jobs are for the asking. Just recently a place had taken government money for a "job program" for Chinese women that was a massage parlor, that is,an unofficial brothel.
Sorry but am not surprised because Nigeria has the image of having the most scammers. Many Africans complain about racism when they come to Asia but this is mainly because of bad experiences with Nigerian scammers. Even non Nigerians are often mistaken to be that because we can’t differentiate between one black person and another. I hope Nigerians realise that this is ruining your image.
They probably do realise, but Nigeria isn't exactly the land of opportunity and there are plenty of gullible westerners willing to empty their bank accounts. It's easy money. It's just a pity that the only viable targets for scams are also suffering from hardship. I don't think anyone would have a problem if they were tricking billionaires out of their wealth.
@@splendidcolors what point am I missing? He said “ you would be surprised.” I am not as Nigerians have a reputation for being scammers, more than any other nationality. That is why many countries don’t allow Nigerian passports in easily. They will be scrutinised more carefully.
@ I meant we can’t differentiate between a Nigerian and Kenyan or Cameroonian or even African American. Many black people cant differentiate between one Asian and another either in terms of which country or ethnic group we are from so no need for you to be triggered. Unless you have comprehension problems, it is quite clear from my comment that I meant we can’t differentiate between a Nigerian and non African Nigerian. I doubt even black people can.
Humanising the youth who's been pressured into crime, is a worthy cause. You give us a thoughtful insight into a large problem, thanks man!
Thank you for explaining the “why”
You are important, because you are exampling to the younger men what kind of man to be. ❤️
A friend of mine is from India, so not the same example as Africa. But he was telling me about the temptation many people his age feel. They all speak English as a first language, they're all highly educated (usually having postgraduate degrees), they're very tech literate having used computers since they were kids. They could use their skills and qualifications to work for a big company like Microsoft but earn a quarter of what their American colleagues would be paid, or they could be a scammr. For some, especially those with families to support, simply can't justify not scamming, it's sad but true. The way to really get to the bottom of scamming isn't just about rooting out corruption and proscuting the scammers, but to bring about real economic change to make legitimate work pay more than crime.
I had no idea that it was so prevalent, thinking it's only one person in many thousands in the game. I wonder if most people make little money at it.
Empathy is very important, on both sides
We need more people like you in the world. Bless you
Thank you for talking about this. Scamming victims often have their whole life destroyed and/or feel a lot of shame, and there are always people who still say it's their own fault.
Scammers have no idea (or maybe they do but they just don't have a heart?) what kind of long-lasting damage they cause.
Thank you for educating and being a decent human being!😊
I don't know if this applies to Nigeria, but there is a general misrepresentation of the US (and probably other wealthy countries) that eveyone has an abundance of money and live luxurious lives. This can give scamming a "robin hood" feel and make it feel like they're doing a "good" thing by "redistributing" money from the wealthy to the poor. 😔
@@thumbsarehandy. Yes, it does apply to Nigeria.
I really like the message of this, times can get so hard and sometimes we need a good push, to avoid that bad push!
Fantastic video. So happy you were able to stay strong ❤ Scamming is a dark path that always ends badly, whether or not they are punished by people, they are punished by God.
been following for a while from atomic shrimp you're a good man
come to australia lol
thanks for having good morals.
I really respect that you didn't become a scammer! I wish scammers and people doing wrong in your country could learn from you! honestly your a great man and you have my respect fully!
If the roles were reversed, it's easy for me to say I, too, would resist the "easy" money from scamming. But in reality, in the world we are actually living in, I very well could be a scammer and maybe even feel good about it!
It's easy to villianize scammers when you don't have a true understanding of what life is like for them. You don't know how much you have until it's taken away from you.
If I wasnt born with such immense privilege to live a comfortable life in the US, I very well could have become a drastically different person than I am today. It would be easy for me to explain away any guilt.
What I'm trying to say is that it's easy to see scamming as cruel and immoral when you're ignorant of what true poverty is.
And for anyone fortunate and privileged enough to not know, be grateful you are so far removed from true poverty and suffering that you genuinely can't put yourself in their shoes.
Very interesting 👏 sounds like an amazing mother
You're a great guy!! Much respect to you!
I unfortunately understand. .-. if it didn't work and work so well it wouldn't be a temptation for anyone.
Thank you for this, its so insightful!!!!
You're a good man
Probably the two biggest temptations over here are drug running and gangs. However my guy told me that Americans are often hired by "coyotes"(Human traffickers) and drug cartels to deal with the local people they are exploiting because Americans are seen as more trustworthy than their own people. Probably because they are fed a steady diet of America being "The Promised Land" where gold lies around in the streets and jobs are for the asking. Just recently a place had taken government money for a "job program" for Chinese women that was a massage parlor, that is,an unofficial brothel.
It is the truth..there is too much temptation 😂
Great message. Thank you!
Great video, I love the perspective
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Sorry but am not surprised because Nigeria has the image of having the most scammers. Many Africans complain about racism when they come to Asia but this is mainly because of bad experiences with Nigerian scammers. Even non Nigerians are often mistaken to be that because we can’t differentiate between one black person and another. I hope Nigerians realise that this is ruining your image.
They probably do realise, but Nigeria isn't exactly the land of opportunity and there are plenty of gullible westerners willing to empty their bank accounts. It's easy money. It's just a pity that the only viable targets for scams are also suffering from hardship. I don't think anyone would have a problem if they were tricking billionaires out of their wealth.
Way to miss the point...
@@splendidcolors what point am I missing? He said “ you would be surprised.” I am not as Nigerians have a reputation for being scammers, more than any other nationality. That is why many countries don’t allow Nigerian passports in easily. They will be scrutinised more carefully.
"...can’t differentiate between one black person and another" 😞 Wow, how ridiculous of a statement that is.
@ I meant we can’t differentiate between a Nigerian and Kenyan or Cameroonian or even African American. Many black people cant differentiate between one Asian and another either in terms of which country or ethnic group we are from so no need for you to be triggered. Unless you have comprehension problems, it is quite clear from my comment that I meant we can’t differentiate between a Nigerian and non African Nigerian. I doubt even black people can.