How Exposing a Car Scammer Got me in Some Trouble

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2023
  • Exposing the scammer that tried to steal my Corvette actually had some backlash and got me in just a little bit of trouble. Watch out for these scams and don't let someone else take your car or money!
    If you're ever in a situation where someone is trying to take your car or money, don't let them get away with it! I was lucky to catch the scammer that tried to steal my Corvette, and I hope you'll learn from my story and be careful about what kind of scams you fall for!
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @FlyingWheels
    @FlyingWheels  7 месяцев назад +226

    Part 1 here --> ruclips.net/video/q2im3jqY7uk/видео.html

    • @brandonbaker7468
      @brandonbaker7468 7 месяцев назад +11

      Your lucky he only got you for $500 if I was you I wouldn't take cash app. There's big scams with cash app bro soo be careful

    • @90scarguy
      @90scarguy 7 месяцев назад +5

      @oneownercarguy is my buddy, haha, I just text him this video. He will laugh, he had a lot going on back in the day man.

    • @anonymousstoner304
      @anonymousstoner304 7 месяцев назад +6

      Just an FYI that segment wasn’t removed. You can still see the clip showing his # . Just so you know

    • @gray3z1
      @gray3z1 7 месяцев назад +12

      Your whiteboard has a couple names and numbers. You might want to keep that out of your videos too. JS

    • @rogerchiu2210
      @rogerchiu2210 7 месяцев назад +4

      It’s human nature, when we see unjust and if could somehow make it right… to that extent I actually think Melvin will now get even more calls😅

  • @CMASH_TX
    @CMASH_TX 7 месяцев назад +1439

    Melvin is that dude that will steal your wallet and then act like he's helping you look for it 😂

    • @william9922
      @william9922 7 месяцев назад +15

      😂😂

    • @clinging54321
      @clinging54321 7 месяцев назад

      He'll hide it under his fat

    • @lask007
      @lask007 6 месяцев назад +21

      I had a "friend".... looked like melvin... and he literally did that exact thing to me. Found my wallet a few years later in the back corner of my property.

    • @jaymac7203
      @jaymac7203 6 месяцев назад +5

      😭😭😭 lol 😂

    • @jaymac7203
      @jaymac7203 6 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@lask007
      It's a problem!

  • @billy2069
    @billy2069 7 месяцев назад +719

    Melvin did say he would get you a whole ton of customers. No idea it would happen this way.

  • @fix8ed387
    @fix8ed387 5 месяцев назад +309

    The good thing is, Melvin is now internet-famous. For the rest of his life this video will be attached to him. Well worth the $500 price tag for exposing a thief and scammer. Good work.

    • @MarcusPark-rb8fl
      @MarcusPark-rb8fl 4 месяца назад +5

      Will be forgotten in a few years

    • @eyeswideshut7732
      @eyeswideshut7732 4 месяца назад +2

      i agree he had 500 worth of shaming ...

    • @leokeffalas3143
      @leokeffalas3143 3 месяца назад

      @@MarcusPark-rb8fl nahh hes got an ugly mug everyone will remember everytime he goes somewhere 🤣

    • @trumpisamoron1212
      @trumpisamoron1212 3 месяца назад

      @@MarcusPark-rb8fl
      Not by his friends who now know he’s a POS

    • @pepeteriyaki3779
      @pepeteriyaki3779 2 месяца назад

      @@MarcusPark-rb8fl perhaps by most but I will never forget.

  • @PrankCallDecentral
    @PrankCallDecentral 4 месяца назад +200

    Melvin was recently spotted at various buffet style restaurants, trying to negotiate their “all-you-can-eat” fee, then completely wiping them out, so nobody else could eat.

    • @christopherdominguez845
      @christopherdominguez845 2 месяца назад +3

      😂

    • @johnmckinley6839
      @johnmckinley6839 2 месяца назад +2

      😅😅😅😅

    • @bard119
      @bard119 Месяц назад +2

      He told the server what a great job they did, paid the bill with a $500 tip, and then did a chargeback on the credit card.

    • @Herkulez1981
      @Herkulez1981 Месяц назад

      Jesus Christ the comments here 😅

    • @Undercoverbat95
      @Undercoverbat95 Месяц назад

      ​@@Herkulez1981Jesus loves you ❤️ and the only way to heaven

  • @williemclean3224
    @williemclean3224 7 месяцев назад +1150

    Melvin is the kind of person that makes this world difficult to live in.

    • @vanguy7810
      @vanguy7810 7 месяцев назад +16

      Well put, thank you

    • @johnwebb167
      @johnwebb167 7 месяцев назад +26

      Kinda like Brandon and the rest of the Demonrats

    • @bob733333
      @bob733333 7 месяцев назад +23

      Liars and thieves rule this world.

    • @Kingofrestrrooms666
      @Kingofrestrrooms666 7 месяцев назад +5

      How about he become a minus?

    • @HiddenAgendas
      @HiddenAgendas 7 месяцев назад

      @@bob733333 Yep, as a small business owners, I have been robbed several times and receive hundreds of reverse charges. All from the same certain group of the population.

  • @stevenebesni2432
    @stevenebesni2432 7 месяцев назад +301

    Imagine scamming someone then calling the police. Let him take his medicine.

    • @rvarsigfusson6163
      @rvarsigfusson6163 7 месяцев назад +19

      Stupidity can not be cured....... That`s fact for sure.

    • @Chris-2-of-3
      @Chris-2-of-3 7 месяцев назад +18

      He's "entitled".

    • @ravenmoto310
      @ravenmoto310 7 месяцев назад

      Another criminal playing victim, next he will play the race card for discrimination

    • @billmiller3425
      @billmiller3425 7 месяцев назад

      He did it because the scumbags know the system now protects THEM, not the victims. God bless America.

    • @ChrisWijtmans
      @ChrisWijtmans 7 месяцев назад +15

      @@Chris-2-of-3 he is not entitled, he FEELS entitled. People should stop abusing that word.

  • @user-vu3hz5lz9n
    @user-vu3hz5lz9n 3 месяца назад +29

    Melvin actually ate the car, after covering it in sugar…he is right there is no longer any car.

  • @Desertoasisstudios
    @Desertoasisstudios 5 месяцев назад +65

    I never had a car - Melvin 😂😂😂 shame on you Melvin 😂

  • @tragene2250
    @tragene2250 7 месяцев назад +507

    You did nothing wrong. You exposed a scammer, a thief. People should know this. It is time for these people to be called out, humiliated, and made to know their actions will have consequences.

    • @jukeboxfandango
      @jukeboxfandango 7 месяцев назад +13

      At the same time it's important for people to remember that watching a youtube video shouldn't prompt you to try and get involved

    • @CuarentaZ40
      @CuarentaZ40 7 месяцев назад +14

      @@jukeboxfandangoehh I’m glad other people do.
      Only because he deserves it and I don’t have the time to be the one doing that

    • @Shaggy-intothewild
      @Shaggy-intothewild 7 месяцев назад +8

      @@jukeboxfandangowhat would this world be if nobody helped anyone else out……oh yeah, that’s the crappy world we do live in now.

    • @jukeboxfandango
      @jukeboxfandango 6 месяцев назад +2

      @Shaggy-im5kc - he's not asking for help, and usually when people take it upon themselves to get involved in situations they read about or saw a video about online, they think "help" is making threats and messing with a person's job

    • @Shaggy-intothewild
      @Shaggy-intothewild 6 месяцев назад +7

      @@jukeboxfandango crazy enough, in this situation there is a bigger thing than just helping someone out….mine as just an overall statement for general help. This is beyond him and the need to hold people like this accountable for their actions. He did wrong and should be exposed. If the guy never answered the phone in the first place, there wouldn’t have been anything pointing to his indiscretions……but he did and claimed that he never had a car, that was the moment for me that made it completely fair game for him to be harassed 🤷🏼

  • @_CAT-lg4sr
    @_CAT-lg4sr 7 месяцев назад +790

    After all this, Melvin would be smart to just send you $500 with an apology and partially redeem himself.

    • @vanguy7810
      @vanguy7810 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thinkin Melvin is to stupid to do that, if you study him in the video footage, you will realize that we are dealing with a very stupid monkey.

    • @27neverlose
      @27neverlose 7 месяцев назад +51

      If Melvin was a one time scammer who only tried this scam once with this type of backlash, then your right, he would most likely send the $500 and say there was some kind of mix up, but lifetime scammer will only cry about the payback they receive and never admit guilt.

    • @ls4.8frank
      @ls4.8frank 7 месяцев назад +8

      Why would any scammer send money? Was that suppose to be a realistic comment or are you living in a fantasy world? That was an ignorant comment. Sounds like something someone without a true sense of reality would say. A scammer has no intention of making anything right, which is why it is called a "scam". Honestly we are watching a guy that touches his mouth like a little priss over and over. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

    • @S1MH4CKR
      @S1MH4CKR 7 месяцев назад +17

      The internet does not forget.

    • @michellecrawford1602
      @michellecrawford1602 7 месяцев назад

      @@ls4.8frankok Melvin, we gotcha!!

  • @jonathanclemente1473
    @jonathanclemente1473 16 дней назад +8

    Melvin is the kind of guy who carries a dead roach in his pocket and puts in on his plate at a restaurant to get a meal for free.

  • @BobPier-ob4zp
    @BobPier-ob4zp 18 дней назад +10

    Hey Craig,...
    ...I'm "next door" in Maine, ...Thanks for Being a Great, Decent and Honorable person for spreading the TRUTH about Scammer's that are EVERYWHERE in All industries!!
    You Are an Outstanding car Dealer and an Exceptional person overall!
    ...Sincerely and Respectfully, Bob P. Mid Coast, Maine. 😊

  • @MrCharlesEldredge
    @MrCharlesEldredge 7 месяцев назад +325

    Melvin went through a lot for $500. He tried to get you for 9k, but failed. Pretty scummy dude. You were awesome. Love the way you dealt with the whole thing. And your follow up was great!

    • @mitchlymer
      @mitchlymer 7 месяцев назад +10

      ​@@EUCvibesDefinitely not clickbait. What the title says is in the video.

    • @dysFUNctionalOnes
      @dysFUNctionalOnes 7 месяцев назад +5

      ​@@EUCvibesdo you know what click bait is? Not this video!

    • @normcoker9399
      @normcoker9399 6 месяцев назад

      Really great video. You definitely seem to be a stand up man.

    • @OblivionPrime
      @OblivionPrime 5 месяцев назад

      @@EUCvibes What's your problem exactly about exposing a scammer?

    • @8PMFORMULA
      @8PMFORMULA 5 месяцев назад

      You must be a scammer @@EUCvibes

  • @Bulldog75stp
    @Bulldog75stp 7 месяцев назад +350

    Isn't it ironic that street justice is coming after a street hustler.

    • @Muzzzzzle
      @Muzzzzzle 7 месяцев назад +41

      And now the loser wants to call the police….

    • @Mr_Zimm
      @Mr_Zimm 7 месяцев назад +40

      ​@Muzzzzzle he wanted to defund them too i bet. How the tables have turned.

    • @dakotaautosales9673
      @dakotaautosales9673 7 месяцев назад +8

      @@Mr_Zimm lmfao You are dead on

    • @Zeebo1uk
      @Zeebo1uk 7 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@Mr_ZimmBoom!!!

  • @jeffreybozeman6245
    @jeffreybozeman6245 4 месяца назад +152

    That $20,000+ check from RUclips should take the sting out the $500 loss 😂

    • @mattbarker1411
      @mattbarker1411 2 месяца назад +10

      20k..... partners get 7k per million views.....

    • @CertifiedHuSTLer
      @CertifiedHuSTLer 2 месяца назад

      Depending on how many premium viewers how many adds it could be 30k ​@mattbarker1411

    • @hilham89
      @hilham89 2 месяца назад +7

      $58,590 if he is right about getting $.07 a view

    • @brianfrolo245
      @brianfrolo245 2 месяца назад +6

      Hi Melvin 🙄

    • @hilham89
      @hilham89 2 месяца назад

      ​@@brianfrolo245😂😂😂😂

  • @ElberGalarga22
    @ElberGalarga22 4 месяца назад +66

    "Please don’t call Melvin and threaten him.."
    I’m definitely calling that mf 😂

  • @masterblaster4393
    @masterblaster4393 7 месяцев назад +473

    This is the way to do it. Expose ALL scammers and make them suffer!

  • @user-hm4jm1cy7m
    @user-hm4jm1cy7m 7 месяцев назад +1111

    how nice the cops are working so hard to help this criminal while doing absolutely nothing for you. I'm curious did you even break any laws for the police to work for this clown or were they just doing it out of the goodness of their hearts?

    • @MrSimondaniel3
      @MrSimondaniel3 7 месяцев назад +12

      1. how do we know that? 2. Idk if they'll go after someone for a one time charge back of $500, but they might - especially if there's a pattern of crimes.

    • @bryancoyne9692
      @bryancoyne9692 7 месяцев назад +44

      Yeah that usually how they work unfortunately but ur completely right 👍

    • @user-hm4jm1cy7m
      @user-hm4jm1cy7m 7 месяцев назад +43

      @@MrSimondaniel3 lol youre clueless

    • @TheIronChainMaster
      @TheIronChainMaster 7 месяцев назад +20

      tHe lAw pRoCeTs cRiMInAlS 20o

    • @NealVio
      @NealVio 7 месяцев назад +6

      Ha ha, yeah, you'd think the local prosecutor would at file charges on your behalf while an officer writes up the report. I agree and have wayyy too many stories.

  • @erickrajniak8424
    @erickrajniak8424 17 дней назад +5

    Melvin just found out what happens when you "Try That In A Small Town"😁

  • @moojuice369
    @moojuice369 2 месяца назад +9

    Screw Melvin, he scammed you. People like that deserve no pity and should definitely be exposed for what they are. Great video 😊❤

  • @masnaringquest4626
    @masnaringquest4626 7 месяцев назад +407

    How awesome would it be to see a 3rd and final video of Melvin showing up, agreeing to give you the $500 he owes you, on video, and apologizing?
    Come on Melvin! Do the right thing and restore our faith in humanity! 🙏

    • @menonunya2984
      @menonunya2984 7 месяцев назад +42

      I don't think I would be able to sit through another one of these videos. Dude talks and repeats himself WAY TOO much!

    • @john1959ism
      @john1959ism 7 месяцев назад +16

      ​@@menonunya2984thinking the EXACT same thing. Way too long.

    • @Nick71237
      @Nick71237 7 месяцев назад +8

      Nah the dudes gonna go the distance, no turning back now.

    • @randy-ke8vn
      @randy-ke8vn 7 месяцев назад +5

      Actual, non-counterfeit cash!

    • @yeephaw
      @yeephaw 7 месяцев назад +14

      No need to drive all the way there, he can just pay over the phone with his credit card, or someone's credit card

  • @josephcontreras3988
    @josephcontreras3988 7 месяцев назад +491

    I was in the car business for 25 years F Melvin I personally believe there should be a website exposing every fraudster that walks into a dealership

    • @richardfrank4959
      @richardfrank4959 7 месяцев назад +24

      There should be a Web site showing everyone who has scammed someone I don't care if it was just a penny they should get called out for it.maybe we can setup a website like this.

    • @troybusch2697
      @troybusch2697 7 месяцев назад +10

      I want to start a website “customer reviews”. They have no issue reviewing us, I want to do the same to them.

    • @betrevryday1
      @betrevryday1 7 месяцев назад +10

      That’s an excellent suggestion a National list of Scammers 👍

    • @kalen01
      @kalen01 7 месяцев назад +22

      Lots of dealers are scammers too.

    • @MoneyMarcMes
      @MoneyMarcMes 7 месяцев назад +18

      Don't forget the dealerships themselves as they are fraudsters as well!

  • @gilbertrtf2195
    @gilbertrtf2195 4 месяца назад +28

    Big Melvin looks like the type that will take a bite of your food is you leave it unattended at a restaurant 😂

    • @johnkammerer5707
      @johnkammerer5707 2 месяца назад +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @paynetreyvon1261
      @paynetreyvon1261 Месяц назад +2

      Not just a bite, the food will vanish.

    • @ShaneDeLong-sm4dq
      @ShaneDeLong-sm4dq 24 дня назад +1

      He will steal the cash tip after you leave😂😂

    • @rhilton5622
      @rhilton5622 18 дней назад

      ​@@ShaneDeLong-sm4dqI was just going to comment that and you beat me to it!!😂😂

    • @The_Lincoln_Penny
      @The_Lincoln_Penny 5 дней назад

      My wife and I literally saw that happen once. A diner got up to go to the restroom. Immediately someone else sat down, took a few bites and a sip, and walked away 🤣🤣🤣

  • @damegataco
    @damegataco 4 месяца назад +15

    One lesson from this situation is that if you ever do a scam exposure video you need to clarify that you do not want anyone to harass him or try to get revenge on him for you, but that the only intention was to warn people so they can both avoid that person as well as learn from the situation to gain more awareness on how these scams are done. That way you can deny liability if someone tries to act on your behalf and try to go after whoever is being exposed since you can claim that you made it clear that was not something you wanted and even clarified that such action should not be taken.

    • @peves-
      @peves- 3 месяца назад

      Yeah exposing a scammer pretty much unleashes him to every type of person on the other end of this screen. And some of them have dark thoughts like the guy who wanted to do a drive by. People don't like scammers so putting them out here you give him to the drive by guy, the hackers, the researchers, the trolls, police, every type of person you can imagine and a lot of people on the internet are bored and looking for some way to get back at a person like Melvin, if that's his real name. The bottom line is that now he is fucked whether the intent was good or not. He will get into trouble with people he doesn't want trouble from because they have already seen these videos and now it's open season on Melvin.

    • @stevenspilly
      @stevenspilly Месяц назад +1

      Unless you actually encourage people to commit crimes though, you're not responsible for other people's actions

    • @InTheZone85
      @InTheZone85 Месяц назад

      I don't agree with this channel needing to tell his followers not to do anything. As long as he doesn't tell people to act a fool he doesn't need to tell people to behave themselves.

  • @jforge5612
    @jforge5612 7 месяцев назад +131

    Melvin "the low life" Johnson deserves all the bad karma that befalls him. Thank you for enlightening us about people like him.

    • @BluffClub6204
      @BluffClub6204 7 месяцев назад +4

      Melvin family business is h2o media in mn

    • @Mars-77
      @Mars-77 7 месяцев назад

      People him don't last long.

    • @connorpayne2671
      @connorpayne2671 7 месяцев назад

      That's not what karma is 👁️👄👁️

  • @greenroom2
    @greenroom2 7 месяцев назад +180

    Good for Melvin. Guys like that deserve everything they get. There’s no way this was his first time doing a hustle.

    • @Nobleness-KnoWledge
      @Nobleness-KnoWledge 7 месяцев назад +5

      Good for Melvin?

    • @re-upgangllc
      @re-upgangllc 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@Nobleness-KnoWledge he simply meant good for him meaning he (greenroom2) was glad he was being harassed...

    • @devonforsure260
      @devonforsure260 7 месяцев назад +3

      He probably thought he was slick throwing multiple avenues of payment. It's hilarious
      He's not slick he's a rat

    • @sexshit1107
      @sexshit1107 7 месяцев назад

      Melvin is a Khant.

    • @frankiegarza3002
      @frankiegarza3002 7 месяцев назад

      ​​@@sexshit1107you mean khant*

  • @DoktorFishPhilly
    @DoktorFishPhilly Месяц назад +7

    Every town has a couple of Melvins...
    You're obviously a good person. And a hard worker who didn't deserve this.
    I truly hope Karma finds Melvin.

  • @rhilton5622
    @rhilton5622 18 дней назад +3

    The only reason Melvin is still around because he is too big to step on. Dude that escalade is going to be a cool ass ride!

  • @slydog75
    @slydog75 7 месяцев назад +239

    There's no way this guy is ever showing his face in his Corvette club again.

    • @FrankyRedEyes
      @FrankyRedEyes 7 месяцев назад +86

      He don't have no car. He never had no car.

    • @stephenbaxter3369
      @stephenbaxter3369 7 месяцев назад +18

      He will probably sell the vehicle as it's just too hot currently.

    • @stephenbrand5661
      @stephenbrand5661 7 месяцев назад +19

      Something tells me he never has!

    • @majormarshall588
      @majormarshall588 7 месяцев назад +41

      No club, scamming cars for his brother

    • @dj1698
      @dj1698 7 месяцев назад +38

      My guess Mevin & his brother are going to somehow get a “clean” title for that car and flip it.

  • @reallyemptypockets6509
    @reallyemptypockets6509 7 месяцев назад +296

    So Melvin calls the cops to report that he stole $500 from you and now your fans “harassing” him?😂😂

    • @elbarto4394
      @elbarto4394 7 месяцев назад +13

      Sounds like most TV court shows 😅

    • @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq
      @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq 7 месяцев назад +16

      That's how America works now, get used to it

    • @navion1946
      @navion1946 7 месяцев назад +16

      And the police have the gall to call Craig.

    • @probablynot1368
      @probablynot1368 7 месяцев назад +14

      If there’s ever a harassment battle, Melvin’s call to the police department confirms he had an ‘interaction’ at Mark’s business.

    • @PStewart28
      @PStewart28 7 месяцев назад +26

      Melvin knows his complexion gives him privileges

  • @templebrown7179
    @templebrown7179 4 месяца назад +4

    I must say, your response to the outpouring of calls, emails, and texts seems really genuine and the way you worded it made me really happy. I wish you the best and hope people stop calling unless they are interested in a car.

  • @rvpenalosajr
    @rvpenalosajr 6 месяцев назад +5

    I recently came across your videos.
    There was a lot of things I wanted to comment on.
    But after seeing the two videos - I can say with a certain degree of certainty you are just a genuinely good guy.
    Hope you all the best !

  • @kevinleesmith
    @kevinleesmith 7 месяцев назад +228

    Heartening to see a bad guy get some pain and good guy get some pleasure. It happens too rarely in today's world.

    • @simonrodgers3278
      @simonrodgers3278 7 месяцев назад +5

      I would call it Pay Back not Re Charge 😂😂

    • @BluffClub6204
      @BluffClub6204 7 месяцев назад +9

      Melvin family business is h2o media inc in mn

    • @michaelzepp5816
      @michaelzepp5816 7 месяцев назад +5

      What do you think the odds are Melvin's getting a new phone number 😂

    • @bebin73
      @bebin73 7 месяцев назад

      MN? he's from NY. @@BluffClub6204

  • @bamkablam
    @bamkablam 7 месяцев назад +287

    You provided a real public service but you should know by now, no good deed goes unpunished.

    • @mymy3172
      @mymy3172 7 месяцев назад +9

      That is one of my most favorite sayings because it is so true.

    • @sprintcarsandguitars959
      @sprintcarsandguitars959 7 месяцев назад +4

      man,some people are just plain nuts! over a video of someone else's issues?

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones 7 месяцев назад

      Or unpublished

  • @dennisranck1613
    @dennisranck1613 4 месяца назад +7

    Thank you for creating your first video and making us aware of some of the scams that are out there.

  • @richkeylor787
    @richkeylor787 6 месяцев назад +5

    Melvin The Scammer deserves everything that is coming to him, and more.
    But it is also possible that someone who is thinking about trying this crap, sees the backlash and reconsiders.

  • @stevenbear1610
    @stevenbear1610 7 месяцев назад +79

    Get a small claims judgement, cost about 60 bucks to file and serve.
    Attach the judgement to the title. He can't sell it, or transfer it until you are paid.

    • @stevelozano9523
      @stevelozano9523 7 месяцев назад +2

      A lein.

    • @OneLeggedTarantula
      @OneLeggedTarantula 7 месяцев назад +6

      car is long sold.. he had a buyer lined up..

    • @bradd.8278
      @bradd.8278 7 месяцев назад +8

      @@OneLeggedTarantula That's why he said "I ain't got no car, I nevah had a car" lol

    • @peves-
      @peves- 3 месяца назад +3

      The reason Melvin said "he doesn't have a car, he never had a car" is because he already cashed out on it.

    • @WillCop-ze9te
      @WillCop-ze9te 2 дня назад

      You cant do

  • @richardschlueter9866
    @richardschlueter9866 7 месяцев назад +58

    You exposed a scammer and thief. You did everything right. I would have informed the police of the theft via a scam. Multiple scammers involved here.

  • @Stuloud
    @Stuloud 6 месяцев назад +6

    You are a man of integrity, I salute you! We are few and far between in this world today.

  • @davidanger321
    @davidanger321 6 месяцев назад +3

    Craig from Flying Wheels owner the owner of the car dealership is a very humble and good hearted man who has a great reputation and has great respect for the people he's dealing with even when he knows that there trying to scam him. Your a good man and thank you for the good video.

  • @erikjohansen1873
    @erikjohansen1873 7 месяцев назад +375

    It will not be over for Melvin until he stops by with $500 cash and an apology.

    • @louskunt9798
      @louskunt9798 7 месяцев назад +10

      💯💯💯

    • @darkracer1252
      @darkracer1252 7 месяцев назад +2

      yes it will be. unless you want to end up in jail. and unless you want this youtuber to end up in jail.

    • @twatmunro
      @twatmunro 7 месяцев назад +75

      @@darkracer1252 -- Hi Melvin!

    • @fivespeed42
      @fivespeed42 7 месяцев назад

      ​@darkracer1252 haha...
      shut up, Melvin

    • @frankrizzo5155
      @frankrizzo5155 7 месяцев назад

      $1000 an extra $500 for being a shit bag

  • @BigDaddyDru
    @BigDaddyDru 7 месяцев назад +58

    One of the saddest parts about growing up is realizing that the people who are over the top nice are often under the surface evil.

    • @leonranchero7088
      @leonranchero7088 7 месяцев назад +1

      Not always, it's just that a liar is a liar, dont let their lies fool you that an actual nice person is some scammer...lol😂
      Is this "corvette club" guy making all corvette guys scammers?
      Being nice is just a part of the scheme and so is the cash... end of day cash and nice attitude ain't evil😅

  • @mikedr525
    @mikedr525 Месяц назад +1

    You're the nicest guy ever. So patient with all those calls! Crazy amount of calls... but you're so understanding. Hope you get lots of new business!

  • @Fam4Moore
    @Fam4Moore 4 месяца назад +2

    I just found your video and I appreciate you sharing it. Law abiding citizens are fedup with these scammers that make it hard on us when we go to purchase a vehicle or other large item. Seeing what you went through helps me understand why a out of town dealership we bought a car through was so concerned about how we paid.

  • @madbusa3388
    @madbusa3388 7 месяцев назад +103

    I worked in retail, car dealerships for 20 + years. The scammers are more than a nuisance. Feeling for you. Keep up the good work.

    • @jackjones1915
      @jackjones1915 7 месяцев назад

      Arent all used car dealers scum? Or is it just 99.9% of them

    • @BudMasta
      @BudMasta 7 месяцев назад +6

      you mean the employees that work there? lol

    • @koffeetechshow
      @koffeetechshow 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@BudMastacope.

    • @George-dy3pt
      @George-dy3pt 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yea we had to get 4 cars ourselves because the police won't do anything and the credit card companies will always give the customer the money back! Thank God for the 2nd amendment!

  • @atmacm
    @atmacm 7 месяцев назад +150

    This guy has a very unique way of cramming 3 minutes of content into 30 minutes.

    • @chewarmstrong
      @chewarmstrong 7 месяцев назад +30

      You ain’t lying

    • @DanielWilliamIronside
      @DanielWilliamIronside 7 месяцев назад +14

      I came looking for this comment! 😂

    • @burtd24
      @burtd24 7 месяцев назад +24

      car salesman

    • @DanielWilliamIronside
      @DanielWilliamIronside 7 месяцев назад +8

      @@burtd24 great comment 🤣 excellent summary 👏👌👍

    • @endtimesninja1235
      @endtimesninja1235 7 месяцев назад +13

      I knew this comment was lurking in here. He's a used car salesman. Shouldn't be too surprising.

  • @nickcastings1568
    @nickcastings1568 5 месяцев назад +9

    Craig you seem a nice guy, I hope people keep calling Melvin at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in the morning and all the minutes of the day and his sister and brother too, until they go totally bat💩 crazy!

  • @damonheard5080
    @damonheard5080 8 дней назад +1

    bro I can tell youre a solid dude based off your approach and your mannerisms. Im sure you have people in your circle you can trust like your family, employees, etc. instantly subscribed

  • @melvinsmiley5295
    @melvinsmiley5295 7 месяцев назад +125

    Best $500 you ever lost I bet. Happy that it has done positive things for your channel and business. That must really suck to have folks try to lie and cheat you constantly. Keep being honest so other dealers have to follow your lead!

    • @re-upgangllc
      @re-upgangllc 7 месяцев назад +8

      bro the fact ur name is Melvin saying this cracks me up but there is def more than 1 Melvin living in this world

  • @brg1708
    @brg1708 7 месяцев назад +75

    Craig - this is the used car dealer 3 hours from you (always count cash recieved twice.)
    I believe your video touched a nerve with many because the last 3 years people are TIRED of watching criminals getting away with petty to serious transgressions that in times past police, FBI, and banks would have taken seriously.
    I thought you were receptive to the many who called to give advice /show support. You never know what customer or people in their orbit will be a customer.

    • @stormb3948
      @stormb3948 7 месяцев назад

      So you’re one of the many idiots who called Craig I assume?

    • @yusiffff
      @yusiffff 7 месяцев назад +1

      I'd argue it's been going on for much longer than the last 3 years. Maybe the exposing of the scam artists has increased in the last 3 years due to more content creators realizing calling out scams is a pretty big market with all the different types of scams out there, which is great, but these issues have definitely been occurring for longer than that and people have been fed up for much longer than 3 years.

  • @vikon170
    @vikon170 5 месяцев назад +7

    Melvin will have to Slimdown to disguise him self from being identified in public 😂

    • @thirdeyesurvivor3886
      @thirdeyesurvivor3886 4 месяца назад +2

      That’s kinda true tbh

    • @ResolUloseR
      @ResolUloseR Месяц назад

      Wanna bet Melvin drops a ton of weight to disguise himself...and ends up looking like bobblehead Rev Al Sharpton😂😂😂😂

  • @jeffrego5627
    @jeffrego5627 3 месяца назад +3

    I don't like people telling me what to do.. I'm calling him... Haaaa He was mad🤣🤣🤣

  • @belleame1064
    @belleame1064 6 месяцев назад +40

    Craig you should complete a police report to cover yourself. All information on a police report is considered public record. Just so that the scammer doesn't attempt to sue you. Never trust any thief!

    • @blairlewis3583
      @blairlewis3583 Месяц назад

      Stupid comment the scammer can’t sue him.

    • @stevenspilly
      @stevenspilly Месяц назад

      The truth is the ultimate defence for a defamation suit

    • @robdiqulous2328
      @robdiqulous2328 Месяц назад +5

      @@blairlewis3583 of course he can. He might not win. But he could definitely sue him.

  • @jameshickey9666
    @jameshickey9666 7 месяцев назад +72

    You do not owe that person an apology at all he tried scamming you twice he got everything he deserves

    • @SparkeyCox
      @SparkeyCox 7 месяцев назад +5

      He is the bigger person to own up to his little mistake - yah - he said sorry but did not forgive the scammer for what he did.

  • @thomas4844
    @thomas4844 6 месяцев назад +3

    Craig, you earned my subscription. Great videos even though it was an unfortunate experience. Good luck sir.

  • @majdbob7099
    @majdbob7099 18 дней назад +1

    As a car dealer myself this has happend to me various times and I can tell you it sucks. however you learn from your mistakes and you grow from them!

  • @XJordanx89
    @XJordanx89 7 месяцев назад +42

    You did nothing wrong. I hope he still gets phone calls, hopefully they’re not threatening him or anything bad like that but who knows how many other people he scammed and hope he realizes he messed with the wrong person and doesn’t ever do it again.

  • @twofstu1
    @twofstu1 7 месяцев назад +99

    This is just a taste of how much your viewers love you. Keep killing it Craig and thanks for everything you do.

  • @carlweidman3026
    @carlweidman3026 2 месяца назад +1

    I just learned something new and I appreciate that all your help so keep up the good work

  • @godistoogood4803
    @godistoogood4803 4 месяца назад +2

    You handled it like a Pro! God Bless! 🙏🏽

  • @CVM222VOLT
    @CVM222VOLT 7 месяцев назад +39

    I applaud your telling this story. It's good to see that not all used car dealers are shady. I hope 5 years from now when your scammer tries to do some kind of car deal, people say" I Know Who You Are" and walk away from him. He does deserve that kind of karma

    • @danionescu988
      @danionescu988 7 месяцев назад

      Everybody in the business will remember him forever. He's done. I'm watchin this from Europe. Imagine entire America sees this too 🤣

    • @BluffClub6204
      @BluffClub6204 7 месяцев назад +1

      Melvin family business is h2o media in mn

  • @Kerronshane
    @Kerronshane 7 месяцев назад +39

    I love how humble, thoughtful, and receptive you are towards your viewers. I wish I could put into words the admiration I have towards you. Keep up the amazing work.

  • @douglastwyford9872
    @douglastwyford9872 4 месяца назад +1

    Just subscribed...this is down to earth and excellent. Keep going pal !

  • @AUTOTUB3
    @AUTOTUB3 Месяц назад +2

    Yea people like that guy have to be exposed! They try to take advantage of people.

  • @YayWei320
    @YayWei320 7 месяцев назад +68

    We support you!! Melvin knows he’s a garbage human, he’s just mad now everyone else knows he’s garbage as well. It sucks to suck!! I wonder if he still thinks being a scammer is worth it!

    • @KStewart-th4sk
      @KStewart-th4sk 7 месяцев назад

      Sorry to tell you it's all water off a duck's back for Melvin Johnson's ilk. This will be just one in a long list of scams he has probably pulled on people. Should check if he has a police record.

  • @Joeshomegarage
    @Joeshomegarage 7 месяцев назад +78

    These people are crazy! I have been watching for about a year and it never even crossed my mind to harass him. You got out with a $500 loss and gave us some great information about taking credit card payments. Appreciate you!

    • @cardinaloflannagancr8929
      @cardinaloflannagancr8929 7 месяцев назад +8

      What a total cop-out by the card company because it was keyed in. They don't even care if the purchase was legitimate or that the person still has the item in the condition it was advertised as.

    • @Joeshomegarage
      @Joeshomegarage 7 месяцев назад

      @@cardinaloflannagancr8929 it should at least give him a bad mark on his credit but maybe not🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @George-dy3pt
      @George-dy3pt 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@cardinaloflannagancr8929no they don't and neither does the police!

    • @DDowling06
      @DDowling06 7 месяцев назад +4

      Am I the only one who thought “it sounds like they just exposed an active scam method that anyone can use, call and have a card run and shipped to you then claim fraud.”

    • @chrisjenkins203
      @chrisjenkins203 7 месяцев назад +2

      Ikr he still cleared $35.5K vs $36K?! Obviously, I despise scammers but this overall “scam” was really just a big ol’ nothing burger.

  • @petermyrice567
    @petermyrice567 4 месяца назад +2

    Your right on base, Craig. Look what can be done on the internet to keep honest folk, honest!

  • @jimfournier9065
    @jimfournier9065 5 месяцев назад +1

    Craig, I’ve been in retail all my life dealing with people, and I always say to my associates, the bad ones make the good ones look better! Positive thoughts and merry Christmas to you and your family! Jim

  • @ronaldmatthews1715
    @ronaldmatthews1715 7 месяцев назад +52

    I’m so glad for you. You are probably the first used car salesman that the public is totally behind. Usually they would burn you at the stake. Next we need to help tow truck drivers. I’m a new subscriber and glad, keep it up

    • @LifesGood-nu6rd
      @LifesGood-nu6rd 6 месяцев назад +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @qwertqwertqwertqwertqwertq9531
      @qwertqwertqwertqwertqwertq9531 6 месяцев назад

      I give burn by mechanics and tow truck drivers a few time over the years. Irving but dishonest axxhole!!!they don’t deserve to get help, Can’t trust them!!!!!

  • @TreborKyle
    @TreborKyle 7 месяцев назад +127

    I live in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    Your video has gone global. 😎
    I really appreciate all your videos and especially the ones detailing the ups and downs of the car market. They saved me a ton of money on a recent purchase simply by encouraging me to wait a few months until prices normalised.
    Thank you for doing what you do and being who you are. Your videos are highly educational and informative as well as soulful and relatable. All the best for the future. 💗

    • @waynecarter6193
      @waynecarter6193 7 месяцев назад +4

      Great video ,we live in the south of England its going global baby , keep up the good work.

    • @Optimistiskpessimist
      @Optimistiskpessimist 7 месяцев назад +3

      Norway here 🇧🇻

    • @reizo89hfc49
      @reizo89hfc49 7 месяцев назад

      Haha no u dinny 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @DaveS71
      @DaveS71 7 месяцев назад

      @@Optimistiskpessimist Wow. What a trip.

    • @amvdhulst
      @amvdhulst 7 месяцев назад +1

      The Netherlands🎉

  • @user-hq2fu6um6z
    @user-hq2fu6um6z 2 месяца назад +1

    You did great focus on your work and things will all fall into place, you are the better man for it

  • @samgonzalez6859
    @samgonzalez6859 5 месяцев назад +1

    You Rock dude!! I think that eventually it will be very dificult to do bussiness like this over the phone.

  • @heathenbiker
    @heathenbiker 7 месяцев назад +33

    Thanks for the glimpse behind the curtain of a used car dealer's struggles. I never saw that side of it before.

  • @michaeltheboatinglife9359
    @michaeltheboatinglife9359 7 месяцев назад +32

    you did the right thing--the minute his mouth started moving I knew he was lying

  • @tecknows
    @tecknows 4 месяца назад +2

    Ol' Melvin won't be scamming anyone any more. 🙂 "Well......, The internet did it's job.". ROFLMAO! I love it. Good stuff.

  • @chibang492
    @chibang492 Месяц назад +2

    I Was only kidding about having Melvin in my car trunk.... Geez, my post was deleted within seconds of my posting, lol.😂😂😂😂

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 7 месяцев назад +17

    melvin did it to himself, i have no pity for him. great stuff thanks

  • @Creations-hj2kq
    @Creations-hj2kq 7 месяцев назад +13

    From south Africa… I’m glad you exposed this scam. We need to do this with corporates and stock market and politicians.

  • @stephenbabine3325
    @stephenbabine3325 3 месяца назад +2

    This might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Many, like I just did are probably subscribing to your channel as you are likable and interesting.

  • @arniestewart9738
    @arniestewart9738 2 месяца назад +1

    Sorry for the scam. It doesn't help with trust issues but please know that everyone is not out there trying to get over. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @electropentatonic
    @electropentatonic 7 месяцев назад +127

    I appreciate your maturity in asking your audience not to harass Melvin, but take solace in the fact that they will not stop 😂 He deserves every bit of it

    • @navion1946
      @navion1946 7 месяцев назад +3

      😂 I’m pretty sure Craig does take solace in that fact.

    • @fitterhappiermoreproductiv2172
      @fitterhappiermoreproductiv2172 7 месяцев назад

      I'm pretty sure that piece of s*** has already turned off that phone number.

    • @louskunt9798
      @louskunt9798 7 месяцев назад +9

      Yea don’t bother Melvin, folks. *wink *wink

    • @Dougfunny37
      @Dougfunny37 7 месяцев назад +5

      I posted 10 members of his families exact addresses and their children’s school on the Reddit post linked to this video hahahahahahahahahah.
      Trust that shines life is RUINED

    • @Level3Lifestyle
      @Level3Lifestyle 7 месяцев назад +7

      @@Dougfunny37 Thats pretty fucked ngl- theres a line and you sprinted past it

  • @rangerrecon
    @rangerrecon 7 месяцев назад +22

    It’s great to see the support you’re getting on this scam issue. Yes, the overzealous responses of some wishing to do harm or harass Melvin is unfortunate, albeit unavoidable. Thank you for sharing the story.

  • @taylorandsons
    @taylorandsons 4 месяца назад

    We all have Parents,Grandparent,Great Grandparents sisters and brothers, and we all are going to get old some day! I know if anyone had tried to or did scam any one of them, I and I like to think we would all be very mad about it. Hence the major outrage caused by this video! Thank You. for making it and exposing just one scammer we all learned from it. Remember to look out for our family and keep them all safe from all scams. Especially, our elderly family members that grew up in a different era.

  • @tcda3640
    @tcda3640 6 месяцев назад

    Thank You for these Videos. Amazing. Continued Success to You, Hope you keep making honest upfront videos.

  • @kickinwithyaya5841
    @kickinwithyaya5841 7 месяцев назад +35

    Karma is best served by the internet lol

  • @AwokenEntertainment
    @AwokenEntertainment 6 месяцев назад +112

    I can't even imagine how many times Melvin has pulled scams throughout his life, he should get into acting

    • @EllenBeeBoutique
      @EllenBeeBoutique 4 месяца назад +4

      I agree, but it seems kinda cheap to scam $500 from a $36k purchase. OK, $500 is a lot to most of us but you still have to be able to look at yourself in the mirror. Maybe the scammers don't think like normal people. My father always advised us never afraid of answering the front door (in case a policeman wants to talk to you). Enjoyed both parts of the video. Great editing

    • @Scalaflow
      @Scalaflow 2 месяца назад

      @@EllenBeeBoutique He tried to scam him originally out of $8k, and tried chargeback for $500 on 2nd credit card

    • @robertzmailbox
      @robertzmailbox 2 месяца назад

      I can't even imagine how many times Craig has "scammed".

  • @Saffrone221
    @Saffrone221 3 месяца назад +2

    You are a hero. Expose these bums. Just subscribed

  • @andrewlloyd4702
    @andrewlloyd4702 6 месяцев назад +1

    Just came across your video(s), regarding "the scammer" Craig you are such an upfront, honest, humble and noble guy, well done for exposing this man, I am now a fan of your channel and dealership, i just want to send you my very best wishes to you and your family, have a great Christmas and a very profitable new year, love and best wishes from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️❤️❤️ Andrew.

  • @brewgardsrg
    @brewgardsrg 7 месяцев назад +52

    You did exactly what you needed to do. Good job Craig.

  • @Motorsportsgeek
    @Motorsportsgeek 7 месяцев назад +69

    You did the right thing. People need to be called out for their bs

    • @rogermendez7266
      @rogermendez7266 7 месяцев назад

      Right. Rob his house. Scammer house.

    • @Motorsportsgeek
      @Motorsportsgeek 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@rogermendez7266 People also need to chill lol, karma will find a way, you don't need to "rob his house"

  • @oscarheredia3917
    @oscarheredia3917 2 месяца назад

    Lmao 🤣 the fire director got me rolling lol I thought it was mine😂🤣 cause I haven’t changed the battery on it hahahaha

  • @UptownWatta
    @UptownWatta 3 дня назад

    Props man, whenever someone disses you for taking too long or not getting to the point, you didnt get mad you just responded in jest

  • @josephrago3270
    @josephrago3270 7 месяцев назад +107

    Craig, ramble all you want, man! You're incredibly relatable and I'm glad you shared your story. Count me as a new subscriber. Melvin sowed seeds and the vines that grew strangled him, so don't feel guilty for a second. I hope that the video and it's viral spread catapults your channel and business to a completely new level. Success is what honest hard working people deserve!

    • @cookinggerson4000
      @cookinggerson4000 6 месяцев назад

      Ybe Mel mighted repented, n paid up, w/out the danger calls.

    • @danoneill130
      @danoneill130 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@cookinggerson4000 huh?

    • @ixlr8677
      @ixlr8677 5 месяцев назад +1

      mel will say you gave out his number on purpose. hes just a tub of yea.

  • @user-mh9ks8cu3t
    @user-mh9ks8cu3t 7 месяцев назад +7

    I grew up 15 miles from Albion ,N.Y. It's a small little farming community and once in a while you will get scammers like this dude.GET HIM GOOD

  • @ryanh3219
    @ryanh3219 16 дней назад

    Dude, the look on your face when you realize there are fans out there willing to do a friggin’ drive-by on his house is hilarious and priceless! Lmao

  • @user-nl3rw8nb2j
    @user-nl3rw8nb2j Месяц назад +1

    Dude, I'm going to follow you so I can remember you in the future. I lost my license for a dui and had to sell my car. When I can get my license back I'll be looking for a car. I too am overall a distrusting person but having watched your kids over the corvette makes me want to trust you. I would like to thank you for giving me a feeling of trust in people again.
    I don't want to tie you up with non business nonsense but I just wanted you to know that I believe you are a good and honest person and I'd feel comfortable buying a car from you. Thank you

  • @america1403
    @america1403 7 месяцев назад +71

    It's no mystery how a professional scammer has that much cash to plop down on a flashy vehicle!
    Wonder how many DEA agents are now watching him?

    • @user-hm4jm1cy7m
      @user-hm4jm1cy7m 7 месяцев назад +21

      probably zero

    • @debraclancy2652
      @debraclancy2652 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@user-hm4jm1cy7mSeven, The awnser is 7.

    • @ElogantFitness
      @ElogantFitness 7 месяцев назад

      ahahahah at least one now, i put in a cyber crimes tip against him xD he maddddddd@@user-hm4jm1cy7m

    • @JohnS-il1dr
      @JohnS-il1dr 7 месяцев назад +15

      Zero, unless he was wearing a MAGA hat

    • @andrewmcintosh9832
      @andrewmcintosh9832 7 месяцев назад +3

      Yes the Donut Eating Agency is taking notes.

  • @tcphoto
    @tcphoto 7 месяцев назад +30

    Karma can be a beautiful thing, you have handled this situation well with humor, professionalism and grace.

  • @kyleanderson2527
    @kyleanderson2527 5 дней назад

    Amazing video series. Putting this guy on blast.