What I dislike about You-Toob is their total disregard for an individual's first amendment rights. If you say something they don't agree with, they will pull the plug on you. It has happened to me plenty of times. Steve, thanks for the hard work you do to keep us all happy in these trying times. Thanks for the VID!
I agree Lou! And it’s just as bad for the creators. You can get your videos deleted and or demonetized if they don’t like certain things that you say. 😩
Oh Lord 😮 Thanks Mr. Steve, for this great presentation on scammers and how they operate. You are like one of my distance closest friends. Thanks for looking out for us. Your friend from the great Peach 🍑 State. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Flowers for you, Mr. Jim & my sweetheart Mason.
Not that my demographics matter, but I’m a single lady with 2 grown sons, in my mid 50’s, from Illinois that enjoys walking her dog in the cemetery. I found you on your cemetery channel and grew to love you from there. You and Jim are insightful, an interesting listen, and are a joy! You have a wide appeal! ❤
That happened to me on Paul McCartney’s channel. “He” said he was so glad that I was a fan & asked for my phone number so he could call me. While the thought of PM calling me was a pleasant thought I knew it wasn’t real. 💁🏻♀️
I was in a fan group on FB and that happened to me for a Tom hanks group For a brief second I had fan girl thoughts too like oh would be nice if that was real- then I reported it to FB and FB responded immediately.
The biggest scammers are the repairman that come to our homes to fix something. Our generator estimates started at 2500 dollars, to someone trying to sell me a new one. I finally found a mechanic who fixed it for 600. Retirees are sitting ducks for price gouging. Compare & get estimates for AC, car, washer or plumbing repairs. Don’t hire the first guy.
I totally agree with you, Tex. I’ve noticed that too here in Palm Springs where we have a mostly senior population. Repair men are getting very rich here. Thanks for the heads up any advice! 😲
There are so many scams out there it's mind boggling. And its not just RUclips, its in emails, other social media platforms and such. Some can be pretty tricky.
Hi Steve 👋 Thanks for all the reminders to look out for scams. 😖 I NEVER click on any of that stuff. The thing I noticed with those so called conversations popping up. The original comment and all the replies all pop up at the same time. 😂 What are the chances of THAT happening 😳 NONE 😆 Thanks for watching out for your viewers when you can. 😀
Thanks Steve I’ll be on the look out for scams makes a person just want to stay off social media or never comment isn’t that sad ! Have a great Sunday Steve ❤
RUclips is definitely amongst the best at minimizing spam/scam activity. In comparison to other social media platforms RUclips is amongst the safest, if not the safest.
That falls right in the line when you get the email says you won a contest that you've never entered or you got a package waiting that you've never ordered in the sad fact is a lot of people click on those and they get hacked thank you for bringing this to other people's attention listen to you and yours❤❤
@@theretiredlifewithsteve it's so easy for people to get on these days the one that always comes to mind to me is the one where they call and say your grandson is in jail and they need your help you know I actually got one of those phone calls years ago and my answer was well you better call his mama cuz I ain't getting him out they hung up I never heard from him again and at that time I didn't even have grandchildren
I thank you and appreciate you doing this video on this topic. it happens so often and it's really sad. One of many big things missing/lacking in America these days is Morals.
That’s for sure Tripper! When I was growing up, morals were so important for everyone. Now anyone with morals is looked at like an alien! 😳 it’s weird how things in society can change so fast and so dramatically for the worse! 🙁🙃
💞 Thanks Steve, this was very informative. U r so right, we've got to remain vigilant & at the same time, not have our 'peace of mind' devoured by these sleazeball scammers! BTW, your channel has been a wonderful source of information, entertainment & sheer joy. We can't ask for a better gentleman host than our man 'Steve from PS!' Continued success & happiness, thanks love👏👍🇺🇸
Thanks Steve, this is a good reminder. One Scam I've seen when commenting on a European Creators site is the scammer replies to me saying they are grateful for my kind words and they would like to communicate with me through Telegram. When I logged on again to Report this as a scam a few hours later the comment had disappeared so I guess RUclips caught it.
I've gotten that request when commenting on a European creator's YT channel as well as a US creator's YT channel. My guess is that they are trying to either hijack your Telegram account for their own nefarious purposes or they are trying to get at personal info to sell on the dark web.
It’s a shame that there is so many scammers out there. I bought all the anti theft sleeves to cover my credit cards & bank cards in my wallet. Walking through an airport or shopping mall leaves us vulnerable for someone to scan our cards (that sounds crazy, but true). I also don’t open emails that’s I don’t know.
Thanks for mentioning that Tex. I’ve heard about that, but I haven’t bought one of those wallets or sleeves yet. I’m going to have to look into that again. 👍
Thank you Steve, for those wonderful tips. It's sad now a days, that we have to be like this, but I guess that's the world we live in now a days. You might have saved us a lot of aggravation, Steve by educating us, when it comes to these many awful scammers that try so hard to steal your personal information out there in the world of cyber space. Thanks again, Steve. I look forward to your next video. Take care my friend.
Yep, I try to stay ahead of them. There are a lot of scammers on Facebook, and you have to be careful about emails and text messages. I don't answer my phone I let it go into voicemail. If an e mail comes to update any log in info I go to the site. I don't click onto any links in any e mails anymore. Text messages that might be fake from the bank. I just call the number I have not the number they are texting from. Unfortunately, this is the world we live in and you can't let your guard down for a minute
Hi Steve. Thanks for the information. I guess people caught on to the romance scams so they're trying all kinds of tricks on seniors and retirees. Thank you Steve. Thanks for all you do.
Thank you for helping us stay aware of the scams out here. We need to stay informed about how dangerous the world has become. Take care and thanks again for all of your awesome videos.
I get those comments on some of the other RUclips channels I watch. I just ignore them . If I want any financial advice I know well respected financial advisors in my community if I wanted to invest or whatever. It's just sad that people out there get joy out of scamming people out of money. Thanks for sharing this with us. We have to stick together when it comes to this. 😊
Everybody, as a retired senior as well I get them too, I'm 63. I get requests to contact the channel host. Indeed, but I know better. We, as seniors targeted everywhere on the web and emails. All my spam emails go directly to the spam folder.
Thank you, for the heads up Steve, As I am writing this I am sharing this video on my Community page to warn others. I don't think it matters what age or RUclips niche you are in. It can happen to anyone. As for scammers, keep in mind that these are people who are bored. They need to get a life LOL!
Thanks, Steve - It's unfortunate that social media types of sites have attracted predatory behavior. I'm glad your doing this video because I many people and myself enjoy your videos and NO one should listen to these financial stuff online. I get scammed constantly on Instagram, mostly women showing too much or playing online scrabble now too - they don't realize I'm not into women! ah ha ha
Good video. I just can't believe all the gullible people out there. The internet and scammers have been around for years, people should know better by now.
I blocked offensive words/slurs as well on my business page. I do not allow trolls to bully others. Keep safe friends and watch out for bots, trolls and scammers. Thank you Steve.
Steve, whenever you reply to comments made it always feels thought out and personal. I would hope that myself and your viewers would be able to tell the difference between the real you and any Fake Steve. One again, you offer good advice so people can be aware of these types of scams and that is very appreciated. ❤️ Paul
@@theretiredlifewithsteve not sure it it’s just recently, although the pandemic sure caused many to panic. It’s mind blowing to learn of an elder gentlemen having been targeted and sucked dry (recent RUclips about this situation) and the man ended up six feet under in a heinously disgusting and heinous crime. On the other hand we should not let these things cause us to overreact, like I often read in neighborhood apps… suddenly, anything suspicious is bad, when there’s perfectly reasonable explanation.
Watch for a scam that came to me this past week if you are a Sams Club member. They were telling me it was time to renew membership and wanting information. The "site" appeared to have Sam's logo and everything looked legit. I happened to need to go to Sam's anyway so decided to just renew at the store and they said it wasn't them. I'm not due to renew till January 2025! Unfortunately these folks are getting more creative, So everyone be careful.
There's a You Tube financial channel Joe Blogs we watch and hackers took it over. You'd think it would be hard,, but surprising they figure out ways and worse ways to lock out and prevent the RUclipsr from getting his channel back. Crazy but true.
Another tactic the scammers use is to respond to a comment impersonating the owner of the channel and saying they want to continue the conversation offline. Big red flag.
Thanks Steve. I also wanted to mention I didn’t get to your video on cataract surgery and now don’t see it. Maybe I can put it in the search, and find it. I was wanting to listen as I will at some point have to address, it.
Hi Ivan, I posted that video about six months ago so you can also just scroll back through the old videos until you see it. It shows a big patch on my eye on the thumbnail. Good luck with your surgery when the time comes. 🤞👍
Steve these scammers, are very tricky you kind of wonder how their minds work! 🤔we all have to stay a step ahead of these scam addicts. Who have nothing better to do in life but to start trouble. Have a nice day ahead! 👍Also thanks for your message! lol 😍
I had a friend who lived with me for a few years. He was big into get rich schemes. Long story short. He passed away. And I had the displeasure of getting all his scammer calls. I ended up changing my landline number. Now I still get some of his snail mail. That is file 13.
@@theretiredlifewithsteve Yes they do. Only problem with changing the number is. I get calls for the people who had the number before me. And thats been the past 4 years. But they come and go in waves.
I watch the Shawn Ryan show and I feel like reply’s come from scammers signing call what’s app. It leaves a phone number Has happened numerous times with numerous numbers. It makes me so irate.
Yes Steve most of time when I make a comment there a post on my comment say it the RUclipsr but its a scam it's a real problem and no RUclips from my view never done anything
Hi Ray, thanks for sharing that with us. A lot of RUclipsrs don’t answer many of their comments, so it’s probably easy for the scam to not be caught and deleted by the channel. 😩
Well, thanks, Steve, but a little late! I invested in that Mexican silver mine based on your recommendation. I guess that's $80 I'll never see again. 😂
Thanks Steve good info. If you have had a problem with a bogus site using your site name videos or whatever here's another idea. copyright your site name and then report to RUclips that the bogus site using your name (plus a period) as copyright infringement. I've been told you tube takes action faster for copyright infringement vs a creators report. Good luck
What you said makes me think of a message I got from a ticktock content creator about investing in Crypto I was not interested and wondered why this person would send that as they never talk about that on their channel, but I bet it was the same kind of deal
Yeah cloning has become rampant on here. I had the issue try to get me on another channel. I emailed the content creator and they let me know it was a scam. The scammrrs will also offer prizes and rewards to try to get info as welll
I know steve. I try to be very careful. I noticed that. I don't go for any stuff like that. On my Facebook I block alot of people who try to scam you too. I wonder if these people hack into there Facebook cause they look legitimate. But I wonder if Facebook is aware of this like utube
It pays anymore to carefully look at anything closely. Like in emails if i didn't ask for the information or the email address looks funny it gets reported and blocked. I would definitely let you or anyone else know if a spammer appeared to be using your name or likeness.
This happened to a friend of mine. I'm aware of this scam. I reported it to You Tube then they shut it down. The scammers do this on Instagram too. That's why I'm not on Instagram anymore.
Hi PG, yes, the graveyard channel is by other channel. I started this channel just to share personal things about life and retirement. Thanks and I am glad you found this channel too. 😄👍
Thanks for having our back Steve!❤
Always, Diane 👍
Thanks for the heads up Steve! We all have to stick together on things like this. ❤ Hi to Jim~
Hi Joan, I agree. It takes a village these days to stay out of the scammers! 😲😄👍
Thanks for letting us know about this Steve✌️ I try to pay attention about these things but so glad you have our back. You are loved friend 🌷😎
Thank you LF! 😄👍
Report. Block. Report ! Alot of us do this. We'll be on the lookout for sure.
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Thanks a lot Steve
Steve, thank you for the heads up. All of us have to be so careful and it might get worse with AI in the future.
I was thinking the same thing about AI! Omg 😩
What I dislike about You-Toob is their total disregard for an individual's first amendment rights. If you say something they don't agree with, they will pull the plug on you. It has happened to me plenty of times. Steve, thanks for the hard work you do to keep us all happy in these trying times. Thanks for the VID!
I agree Lou! And it’s just as bad for the creators. You can get your videos deleted and or demonetized if they don’t like certain things that you say. 😩
Oh Lord 😮 Thanks Mr. Steve, for this great presentation on scammers and how they operate. You are like one of my distance closest friends. Thanks for looking out for us. Your friend from the great Peach 🍑 State.
❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Flowers for you, Mr. Jim & my sweetheart Mason.
Thank you, and I’m glad it was helpful Janice! 💐😄👍
Not that my demographics matter, but I’m a single lady with 2 grown sons, in my mid 50’s, from Illinois that enjoys walking her dog in the cemetery. I found you on your cemetery channel and grew to love you from there. You and Jim are insightful, an interesting listen, and are a joy! You have a wide appeal! ❤
Thanks so much for sharing that with us Jilly! 😄👍
That happened to me on Paul McCartney’s channel. “He” said he was so glad that I was a fan & asked for my phone number so he could call me. While the thought of PM calling me was a pleasant thought I knew it wasn’t real. 💁🏻♀️
Hi Maryann, wow, I bet they tricked a lot of fans without one. 😲 glad you were smart enough to see throughout. 😄👍
I was in a fan group on FB and that happened to me for a Tom hanks group
For a brief second I had fan girl thoughts too like oh would be nice if that was real- then I reported it to FB and FB responded immediately.
The biggest scammers are the repairman that come to our homes to fix something. Our generator estimates started at 2500 dollars, to someone trying to sell me a new one. I finally found a mechanic who fixed it for 600. Retirees are sitting ducks for price gouging. Compare & get estimates for AC, car, washer or plumbing repairs. Don’t hire the first guy.
I totally agree with you, Tex. I’ve noticed that too here in Palm Springs where we have a mostly senior population. Repair men are getting very rich here. Thanks for the heads up any advice! 😲
Sounds like the scammers are getting really resourceful. Thanks for the heads up. 😊
They sure are 😲
Thanks for the info, Steve. The infuriating thing is scammers themselves seem to face no penalty!
Exactly! 😩
There are so many scams out there it's mind boggling. And its not just RUclips, its in emails, other social media platforms and such.
Some can be pretty tricky.
I agree, Todd, it really is mind-boggling! 😳😩
Great Awareness Message Steve. We all have to be very careful on the Internet.
Thanks, Mark. Yes, it’s so easy to forget and just one slip up can be disastrous. 😩
ohhh sneaky little buggers aren't they? Thanks for the heads up Steve.
lol they sure are! 😳😄👍
Thank you graciously for having our backs! HateFul scammers ugh! We all need to look out4 eachoher. Steve youre th BEST‼️
So true Andrea. It takes a village these days to avoid the scammers. 😲😩
@@theretiredlifewithsteve ‼️TRUTH ‼️💜
I hate when I get phone calls from people asking to check my water heater. I don't even live in a house. Thanks for the update about scammers.
Omg the scammers are multiplying by the minute! 😳😲😩
Thank you Steve! We must help all of us help each other to be safe from scammers! ❤ hi to Jim!👍
I agree Ann. These days, it takes a village to fight off the scammers! 😲
Hi Steve 👋 Thanks for all the reminders to look out for scams. 😖
I NEVER click on any of that stuff.
The thing I noticed with those so called conversations popping up. The original comment and all the replies all pop up at the same time. 😂 What are the chances of THAT happening 😳 NONE 😆 Thanks for watching out for your viewers when you can. 😀
Exactly Marlene. It’s a huge red flag. 😳🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Thanks Steve I’ll be on the look out for scams makes a person just want to stay off social media or never comment isn’t that sad ! Have a great Sunday Steve ❤
I agree and assure as Jackie! 🙁
Woq, thanks for the heads up! We all need to be reminded to use caution. I really appreciate it😊❤
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There's scammers everywhere, thanks Steve for the reminder
Sad, but true CD! 😳🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
RUclips is definitely amongst the best at minimizing spam/scam activity. In comparison to other social media platforms RUclips is amongst the safest, if not the safest.
I agree Dave! 👍
Good to know
That falls right in the line when you get the email says you won a contest that you've never entered or you got a package waiting that you've never ordered in the sad fact is a lot of people click on those and they get hacked thank you for bringing this to other people's attention listen to you and yours❤❤
Exactly, Debbi, sadly it’s just too easy for us to forget an accidentally click or respond to things that we shouldn’t! 😩
@@theretiredlifewithsteve it's so easy for people to get on these days the one that always comes to mind to me is the one where they call and say your grandson is in jail and they need your help you know I actually got one of those phone calls years ago and my answer was well you better call his mama cuz I ain't getting him out they hung up I never heard from him again and at that time I didn't even have grandchildren
Steve thank you for heads up on these scams, its like another world of crime being done online cybercrime and so on
It sure is Cath! 😡
Thank you Steve for the info, I sure will watch out from now on.
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My suspicious self would not allow me to fall for such scams. Great video.
Good to hear that. Sad, but these days we all need to be more suspicious. 😲😄👍
I thank you and appreciate you doing this video on this topic. it happens so often and it's really sad. One of many big things missing/lacking in America these days is Morals.
That’s for sure Tripper! When I was growing up, morals were so important for everyone. Now anyone with morals is looked at like an alien! 😳 it’s weird how things in society can change so fast and so dramatically for the worse! 🙁🙃
Thank you, Steve!❤
💞 Thanks Steve, this was very informative. U r so right, we've got to remain vigilant & at the same time, not have our 'peace of mind' devoured by these sleazeball scammers!
BTW, your channel has been a wonderful source of information, entertainment & sheer joy. We can't ask for a better gentleman host than our man 'Steve from PS!' Continued success & happiness, thanks love👏👍🇺🇸
Thanks so much, Marsh. That is so nice of you to say. 😄👍
Dreadful news to hear. Thanks for the message.
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Thanks Steve, this is a good reminder. One Scam I've seen when commenting on a European Creators site is the scammer replies to me saying they are grateful for my kind words and they would like to communicate with me through Telegram. When I logged on again to Report this as a scam a few hours later the comment had disappeared so I guess RUclips caught it.
Wow, thanks for the heads up on that one ER! 😲👍
I've gotten that request when commenting on a European creator's YT channel as well as a US creator's YT channel. My guess is that they are trying to either hijack your Telegram account for their own nefarious purposes or they are trying to get at personal info to sell on the dark web.
Many of my comments are automatically deleted on You Tube. I don't know why, but this happens often.
It’s a shame that there is so many scammers out there. I bought all the anti theft sleeves to cover my credit cards & bank cards in my wallet. Walking through an airport or shopping mall leaves us vulnerable for someone to scan our cards (that sounds crazy, but true). I also don’t open emails that’s I don’t know.
Thanks for mentioning that Tex. I’ve heard about that, but I haven’t bought one of those wallets or sleeves yet. I’m going to have to look into that again. 👍
They are cheap on Temu. I got a pack of 8 for 2.50. The bank clerk noticed I had my bank card covered and she said everyone should buy them. 👍.
They are on Facebook worse. I wish Facebook would crack down.
I agree Trr. In fact, I have a Facebook story about this that I was also planning to share in the future. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thank you Steve, for those wonderful tips. It's sad now a days, that we have to be like this, but I guess that's the world we live in now a days. You might have saved us a lot of aggravation, Steve by educating us, when it comes to these many awful scammers that try so hard to steal your personal information out there in the world of cyber space. Thanks again, Steve. I look forward to your next video. Take care my friend.
Thanks, Mark. I’m glad you found it helpful. 👍
Yep, I try to stay ahead of them. There are a lot of scammers on Facebook, and you have to be careful about emails and text messages. I don't answer my phone I let it go into voicemail. If an e mail comes to update any log in info I go to the site. I don't click onto any links in any e mails anymore. Text messages that might be fake from the bank. I just call the number I have not the number they are texting from. Unfortunately, this is the world we live in and you can't let your guard down for a minute
Very smart Lampkin. Thank you for sharing this with us as a reminder to everyone.! 😲👍
Hi Steve. Thanks for the information. I guess people caught on to the romance scams so they're trying all kinds of tricks on seniors and retirees. Thank you Steve. Thanks for all you do.
Exactly. Thanks, Ken. 😊👍
Forewarned is Forearmed !! Alarms set. Thank you !! 😊😊
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Thanks for letting us know, Steve
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Great advice for any age.TY
I really in joy watching your chancel I find you. Vary informative and inspiring
Thank you, Josie 😄👍
Steve, I’ll be sharing this out on my FB and YT channels. Thanks for the heads up. My friend.
Hope it helps and thanks for letting us know about your channels!
I noticed that recently on one of the channels I follow, and I immediately flagged it.
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Thank you for helping us stay aware of the scams out here. We need to stay informed about how dangerous the world has become. Take care and thanks again for all of your awesome videos.
Glad it was helpful rescue lady! 👍
We love you, Steve! I think I’ll block certain words too from my channel.
Thank you BadAss! :-)
Thanks for enlightenment.
thanks for the heads up steve
Whack-a-Scammer. My favorite carnival game.
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Yes alot of channels have comments turned off and curious why.
That’s probably one reason. The other reason is that trolls are vicious and leave comments and some RUclipsrs just don’t wanna deal with it. 😩
Thanks for the heads up Steve.
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I get those comments on some of the other RUclips channels I watch. I just ignore them . If I want any financial advice I know well respected financial advisors in my community if I wanted to invest or whatever. It's just sad that people out there get joy out of scamming people out of money. Thanks for sharing this with us. We have to stick together when it comes to this. 😊
Glad you are wise to their scams, Jody! 😄👍🚩🚩🚩🚩
Everybody, as a retired senior as well I get them too, I'm 63. I get requests to contact the channel host. Indeed, but I know better. We, as seniors targeted everywhere on the web and emails. All my spam emails go directly to the spam folder.
Glad to hear that you are savvy about these scams, Tony! 😄👍
Honestly Steve it’s an epidemic everywhere - social media, text, calls, emails - I don’t click anything or respond to anything anymore 😂
It sure is RB and me either! 😳😲
Thank you, for the heads up Steve, As I am writing this I am sharing this video on my Community page to warn others. I don't think it matters what age or RUclips niche you are in. It can happen to anyone. As for scammers, keep in mind that these are people who are bored. They need to get a life LOL!
Thanks Jess and sadly I’m sure you are right. I think these scammers are targeting everyone. Very sad. 😩
Thanks for letting us know
Thanks, Steve - It's unfortunate that social media types of sites have attracted predatory behavior. I'm glad your doing this video because I many people and myself enjoy your videos and NO one should listen to these financial stuff online. I get scammed constantly on Instagram, mostly women showing too much or playing online scrabble now too - they don't realize I'm not into women! ah ha ha
Sorry to hear that Steve, but at least the lava is on them! 😂👍
Good video. I just can't believe all the gullible people out there. The internet and scammers have been around for years, people should know better by now.
True West, but they are getting so sophisticated, but I can see how lots of people could fall for these! 😳🚩🚩🚩🚩
I blocked offensive words/slurs as well on my business page. I do not allow trolls to bully others. Keep safe friends and watch out for bots, trolls and scammers. Thank you Steve.
Thanks for sharing Mikki!
Very good video and thanks for the information.
Glad you liked it, Sally 😄👍
Thank you sir!
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Many thanks for this video. Hope you’re feeling better 👍🏼🌈❤️
Thank you, Martin. My lungs are still too sort of walk, but I’m feeling a little bit better each day. 😄👍
@@theretiredlifewithsteve That’s good to hear that you’re doing better. Just take it easy. 👍🏼👍🏼🌈❤️
Steve, whenever you reply to comments made it always feels thought out and personal. I would hope that myself and your viewers would be able to tell the difference between the real you and any Fake Steve. One again, you offer good advice so people can be aware of these types of scams and that is very appreciated. ❤️ Paul
Thanks, Paul, I appreciate that! 😄👍
Thanks for doing this!
Thanks for watching Gail! 👍
Thank you Steve ❤I'm not a senior yet,I'm 53 but I'll be on a lookout anyway 😊thank you so much. Say hi to Jim 👋🏼
Yes, you are still a youngster so the scammers won’t be paying as much attention to you for a while. Enjoy it while you can lol! 😂👍
Thank you steve. There are so many scams targeted to single gay retirees here. Aaarfh.
Hi Michael, I know what you mean. It really seems to be out of control these days. 😲
@@theretiredlifewithsteve not sure it it’s just recently, although the pandemic sure caused many to panic. It’s mind blowing to learn of an elder gentlemen having been targeted and sucked dry (recent RUclips about this situation) and the man ended up six feet under in a heinously disgusting and heinous crime. On the other hand we should not let these things cause us to overreact, like I often read in neighborhood apps… suddenly, anything suspicious is bad, when there’s perfectly reasonable explanation.
Good stuff. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it Sarah! 👍
Shame on them
Unfortunately, they don’t have any shame! 😲
Watch for a scam that came to me this past week if you are a Sams Club member. They were telling me it was time to renew membership and wanting information. The "site" appeared to have Sam's logo and everything looked legit. I happened to need to go to Sam's anyway so decided to just renew at the store and they said it wasn't them. I'm not due to renew till January 2025! Unfortunately these folks are getting more creative, So everyone be careful.
Thanks for the heads up Vernon 😲👍
There's a You Tube financial channel Joe Blogs we watch and hackers took it over. You'd think it would be hard,, but surprising they figure out ways and worse ways to lock out and prevent the RUclipsr from getting his channel back. Crazy but true.
Hi DBC, I wasn’t aware of that channel, but I have heard of it happening to other RUclips channels! 😩 thanks for sharing that with us! 😲
thanks steve
I get Alot phone calls and all I do is block report them plus I don't answer the phone
That’s smart. I’m like you. I haven’t answered my phone in about five years lol. 😄👍
Another tactic the scammers use is to respond to a comment impersonating the owner of the channel and saying they want to continue the conversation offline. Big red flag.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Carolyn! 😲🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Great video
Thanks Martha!
Thank you for the information 😊
Any time! 😄👍
Thanks Steve. I also noticed plenty of pet videos. being copied
That’s interesting. I wonder why pets? Maybe because pet lovers will do anything for their pets and scammers know it.
@@theretiredlifewithsteve And many are asking for donations. Seems they all either in China or some Eastern European country.
Sad we have to live life looking behind our backs very day trying not to get scammed.
I agree, Ace. Who knew there were just so many awful people in the world. The Internet really pulled back the curtain on that. 😳😩
Very nice steve 😎
Thanks Paula 👍
Some people, thanks Steve for the info
Hope it was helpful Carol 👍
Thanks Steve. I also wanted to mention I didn’t get to your video on cataract surgery and now don’t see it. Maybe I can put it in the search, and find it. I was wanting to listen as I will at some point have to address, it.
Hi Ivan, I posted that video about six months ago so you can also just scroll back through the old videos until you see it. It shows a big patch on my eye on the thumbnail. Good luck with your surgery when the time comes. 🤞👍
Steve these scammers, are very tricky you kind of wonder how their minds work! 🤔we all have to stay a step ahead of these scam addicts. Who have nothing better to do in life but to start trouble. Have a nice day ahead! 👍Also thanks for your message! lol 😍
Sad but true. Thanks, Linda. 👍
I had a friend who lived with me for a few years. He was big into get rich schemes. Long story short. He passed away. And I had the displeasure of getting all his scammer calls. I ended up changing my landline number. Now I still get some of his snail mail. That is file 13.
Omg, they never stopped trying to scam you, even after you are dead! 😳😩
@@theretiredlifewithsteve Yes they do. Only problem with changing the number is. I get calls for the people who had the number before me. And thats been the past 4 years. But they come and go in waves.
I watch the Shawn Ryan show and I feel like reply’s come from scammers signing call what’s app.
It leaves a phone number
Has happened numerous times with numerous numbers.
It makes me so irate.
Thanks for the heads up 😲👍
Yes Steve most of time when I make a comment there a post on my comment say it the RUclipsr but its a scam it's a real problem and no RUclips from my view never done anything
Hi Ray, thanks for sharing that with us. A lot of RUclipsrs don’t answer many of their comments, so it’s probably easy for the scam to not be caught and deleted by the channel. 😩
Well, thanks, Steve, but a little late! I invested in that Mexican silver mine based on your recommendation. I guess that's $80 I'll never see again. 😂
Omg lol! 😳😂
Thanks Steve good info. If you have had a problem with a bogus site using your site name videos or whatever here's another idea. copyright your site name and then report to RUclips that the bogus site using your name (plus a period) as copyright infringement. I've been told you tube takes action faster for copyright infringement vs a creators report. Good luck
Thanks for the tip Woodsman! 😊👍
Wow .. creepy. I would never think 🤔 your channel would be cloned. Thanks for the heads up!
I know, right? 😲
What you said makes me think of a message I got from a ticktock content creator about investing in Crypto I was not interested and wondered why this person would send that as they never talk about that on their channel, but I bet it was the same kind of deal
I’m sure you are right Jim! 😳🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Yeah cloning has become rampant on here. I had the issue try to get me on another channel. I emailed the content creator and they let me know it was a scam. The scammrrs will also offer prizes and rewards to try to get info as welll
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Enjoyed again, Steve, very helpful, if I see a comment, on your channel, you giving Jim away, I'll know it's a SCAM😂😂
lol I don’t know, I think he might legitimately want to give me away some days! 😂👍
At least I only deal with my bank. I know they're always trying to screw me.
I know steve. I try to be very careful. I noticed that. I don't go for any stuff like that. On my Facebook I block alot of people who try to scam you too. I wonder if these people hack into there Facebook cause they look legitimate. But I wonder if Facebook is aware of this like utube
From what I’ve heard it happens even more on Facebook! 😩
It pays anymore to carefully look at anything closely. Like in emails if i didn't ask for the information or the email address looks funny it gets reported and blocked. I would definitely let you or anyone else know if a spammer appeared to be using your name or likeness.
Good advice and thank you Virginia! 😊👍
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This happened to a friend of mine. I'm aware of this scam. I reported it to You Tube then they shut it down. The scammers do this on Instagram too. That's why I'm not on Instagram anymore.
Thanks for sharing with us, Lampkin. So sorry to hear that that happened to a friend of yours. 😩
Seems like I mention that I use fidelity, and my comment. Let’s see how long this stays up
That’s not a word I have blocked, so your comment made it through. 😄👍
@@theretiredlifewithsteve I have said the place with the green trim and that comment disappeared. Caffeine place.
Hi do you run The Graveyard Channel or is that someone else? Huge fan new member to you're retiring page!
Hi PG, yes, the graveyard channel is by other channel. I started this channel just to share personal things about life and retirement. Thanks and I am glad you found this channel too. 😄👍
Ok nice!
Hi Steve x
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I go y a text from Tom Selleck yea rite to donate money on face book
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