Fraud Fighters: Hackers expose illegal call centres and phone scams (Marketplace)

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  • čas přidán 7. 04. 2022
  • We track down and confront alleged Canadian money mules who allegedly funnel money from thousands of victims of scam calls to organized criminal kingpins abroad. Our Marketplace producer teams up with hacker Jim Browning, who tips off our investigators to phone scams in progress. Watch as our team interrupts the calls and stops vulnerable victims from losing money. This special one-hour finale of Marketplace's 49th season reveals the inner workings of a multi-layered, sophisticated scam.
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  • @greed0599
    @greed0599 Před rokem +745

    I love how Jim Browning looks like the stereotypical black hat hacker who's up to no good when in actuality he's one of the most selfless people on the internet

    • @EclecticFruit
      @EclecticFruit Před rokem +55

      It's messed up when cyber crimes would make a stronger case to incarcerate Jim Browning than they'd do to incarcerate actual scammers. Clearly laws have not kept up with the times.

    • @Rusty_Gold85
      @Rusty_Gold85 Před rokem +21

      ive been watching his channel for 5 or more years . very smart man

    • @JayceeR
      @JayceeR Před rokem +10

      I mean, wearing all black clothing is the best way to hide your identity... some actors in some countries do it (mostly kpop idols when they have to be very discreet).

    • @AWeekLastTuesday
      @AWeekLastTuesday Před rokem +9

      To be honest, from his voice, I thought he was much older.

    • @Cassxowary
      @Cassxowary Před rokem +1

      yes, when it comes to humans' money... he's great that way...

  • @KGBookkeeping
    @KGBookkeeping Před 2 lety +409

    Guy is rolling around in a nice Hyundai, getting job offers from banks, no jail time, and only had to pay out $55,000??? Where is the justice???

    • @Dontcrapout
      @Dontcrapout Před 2 lety +3

      Why are you so salty blame the judge boo

    • @ontheblock2063
      @ontheblock2063 Před 2 lety +4

      Ima be a scammer no cap

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu Před 2 lety +11

      Great India !!

    • @simmonssimmons4494
      @simmonssimmons4494 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Dontcrapout It could be that person's right to be salty boo!!😆👍

    • @jasmineparker253
      @jasmineparker253 Před 2 lety +3

      Well unfortunately it seems we are living in a world where there is just less and less

  • @weirdthingstoeat7198
    @weirdthingstoeat7198 Před 11 měsíci +22

    They *SHOULD* DO a *CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT* against this guy and take away *EVERYTHING* INCLUDING HIS HOUSE, so *HE* COULD FEEL THE *PAIN* he has caused to his victims !!!!

  • @anthonycaruso2248
    @anthonycaruso2248 Před rokem +33

    Jim Browning is a personal hero of mine. I wish I was smart enough to do the things that he does. His work helps to protect the most vulnerable and valuable members of our society, our seniors.

  • @formallyknownasj.a.2074
    @formallyknownasj.a.2074 Před rokem +1477

    Jim Browning is the man. This is personal for me because it happened to my mom last Christmas. Ironically, I got the phone call about what happened while watching Jim Brownings channel, but unfortunately it was too late. I have nothing but praise for the people who try to stop, expose and help these victims.

    • @UKProgRock
      @UKProgRock Před rokem +30

      Sorry to hear that. Thanks to one of Jim's videos I was able to stop my 60 odd year old parents from being scammed, and show them what to look out for. I think it's something that would benefit from being available to a bigger audience to help even more people

    • @UtopssAKAPJ
      @UtopssAKAPJ Před rokem +24

      Jim is a Legend

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 Před rokem +18

      It is hilarious to me that everyone acts clueless as to why this is allowed to continue with the blessing of law-enforcement.

    • @PBMS123
      @PBMS123 Před rokem

      @@anti-ethniccleansing465 What? They dont. Indian police are just terrible, and understaffed.

    • @Rusty_Gold85
      @Rusty_Gold85 Před rokem +9

      why couldnt you get the bank to stop the transfer?

  • @MsNoPixel
    @MsNoPixel Před 2 lety +807

    JIM BROWNING!!! He’s legit my favorite. Not all hero’s wear capes, but Jim is definitely a hero none the less!

    • @oak8728
      @oak8728 Před 2 lety +1

      Guy needs to work on his whiteboard skills

    • @MrUssy101
      @MrUssy101 Před 2 lety +1

      Oh Please Jim does it for publicity and he makes a lot of money out of it himself !!!!

    • @deeliciousplum
      @deeliciousplum Před 2 lety +14

      Ms.NoPixel, Mine, too. As far as CZcams channels with valuable content go, Jim's is on the top of my lists.

    • @Drought-jr6pb
      @Drought-jr6pb Před 2 lety

      @@MrUssy101 Who care that he has found a way to get money from CZcams and Patreon. He is saving people's lives and livelihoods. He is doing a big service for the rest of us and should be compensated in some way for it.

    • @Bozar069
      @Bozar069 Před 2 lety +8

      Pretty sure Jim Browning wears a cape.

  • @LauPalomas
    @LauPalomas Před rokem +11

    Jim Browning is the Godfather of all those who are fighting back with this scammers. He fights back with brain, ITC tools and impunity towards scammers. And with kindness towards victims. And that makes him a noble person and human being. Big fan of J. B.

  • @casedistorted
    @casedistorted Před rokem +12

    I love seeing Jim Browning in this. He’s a down to earth nice guy who responds to emails when you have questions, he’s just a stand up guy

  • @ControversialOG
    @ControversialOG Před 2 lety +944

    I used to work at a grocery and anytime I saw someone buying more than $10 worth of Google, Apple, Steam GC. I would interrogate them and warn them. 3 times, I stopped people out of that 1 time this old lady in a mobility scooter was actually on the phone with a scammer.
    No one deserves to lose their hard earned cash.

    • @CaliforniasGoldCoast
      @CaliforniasGoldCoast Před 2 lety +74

      thank you for doing that

    • @jenkins5265
      @jenkins5265 Před 2 lety +74

      You are a good soul. You might have saved their retirement.

    • @harrisonmurbi8145
      @harrisonmurbi8145 Před 2 lety +79

      Please get in touch with Marketplace. This is an angle they could investigate too: Grocery stores!! Never thought of that!! You are a hero/heroine for this matter.

    • @SnowWhite-hr4ho
      @SnowWhite-hr4ho Před 2 lety +52

      My son stopped an old lady at the pharmacy trying to buy 900 dollars of steam cards. Maybe we could hold the gift card companies libel as well.

    • @steveescher1554
      @steveescher1554 Před 2 lety +23

      I just had someone use my debit card 4 different times in 10 min at the same wine and spirits and charged about 400 all on credit and no one questioned that or asked for ID when doing credit like they use to. Morons. I only lost my card for a couple hours before canceling and they got me that fast.

  • @Starfish2145
    @Starfish2145 Před 2 lety +649

    Asking sociopaths to apologize to their victims is an exercise in futility

    • @GasPipeJimmy
      @GasPipeJimmy Před 2 lety +84

      It’s meant to publicly embarrass them.
      Public humiliation works in foreign shame based societies

    • @mikecorbeil
      @mikecorbeil Před 2 lety +6

      Some, once caught and feeling threatened due to legal recourse against them, f.e., might say that they apologize, but how sincere they would be in doing this is a whole other question. If they also are prepared to promptly provide reparations, then this would make their apologies credible, certainly more anyway, but only if they followed through with providing the reparations and quickly so. If it is about $$ and they are not willing or claim that they are not able to provide the reparations, then they would need to be required to make up for this by other means, without it being by robbing other innocent people. Etc.

    • @jawariayaseen2390
      @jawariayaseen2390 Před 2 lety +13

      They had no remorse. So cold. Are they even human?

    • @anmnou
      @anmnou Před 2 lety +9

      @@jawariayaseen2390 I think we should redefine what being a human is because there are so many horrible people that do awful things. They are human beings but not decent ones. Animals are less cruel.

    • @ninjaturtle6106
      @ninjaturtle6106 Před 2 lety +2

      Apologize??? Give their money back.

  • @Dvalarogg
    @Dvalarogg Před měsícem +2

    People like Jim Browning and "Casey Hunter" are nothing short of heroes.

  • @cat_alyst6306
    @cat_alyst6306 Před rokem +24

    I work at a bank and we see this all the time! The worst scams are the romance scams, because you tell these people who are lonely and in need of affection, attention and love that these people are scammers and they don’t believe you. They end up sending the money anyway. It’s so sad 😭

    • @abrararifify
      @abrararifify Před rokem

      Working at a bank really opens your eyes in a lot of ways....

    • @NoCallerID86753ohNine
      @NoCallerID86753ohNine Před měsícem

      I feel so sorry for the elders that aren’t aware of the types of scams going on, heck I’m 27 and consider myself “tech savvy” and almost fell for a very sneaky scam myself. My coworker ended up falling for the scam and told me about it, and I felt like he opened my eyes to the fact that this can happen to anyone.
      Now, I never give info over the phone if I don’t have to and if I can physically go into stores to get help for anything that’s what I do, that way you know you’re giving your secure info to people that aren’t out to steal your identity.

  • @TeamCat1128
    @TeamCat1128 Před rokem +666

    Just listening to Jim’s voice makes me feel calm, safe and secure.

    • @declaredjeans7555
      @declaredjeans7555 Před rokem +21

      He has a very calming voice, that's for sure! But a hero needs an awesome voice, don't you think?😉

    • @dr.vojislavhadzimilic3649
      @dr.vojislavhadzimilic3649 Před rokem +3

      @@declaredjeans7555 ???????

    • @michelleishappy4036
      @michelleishappy4036 Před rokem +2

      I agree. But when he raises his voice in anger at the scammers, look out!

    • @billybbob18
      @billybbob18 Před rokem +11

      That's because he's and actual superhero; Not some Marvel fantasy.

    • @bajtars6757
      @bajtars6757 Před rokem +7

      We need Jim Browning Antivirus now! That could actually be the slogan 'feel calm, safe and secure... Jim Browning Antivirus'😂

  • @PJ_TheAverageGamer
    @PJ_TheAverageGamer Před 2 lety +302

    Jim Browning. The man, the myth, the legend. His videos got me onto Scammer Payback, Scambaiter, Kitboga and many more scambaiters.

  • @ryanrabey522
    @ryanrabey522 Před rokem +51

    I can't thank you enough for what you are doing. It's shocking and sad that authorities don't take this seriously, despite the fact that these frauds have become a part of our daily life. What else should happen to make them believe this needs to be taken seriously and stop letting the fraudsters walk freely next to you on the street and public places!

    • @giorgiocisilino4874
      @giorgiocisilino4874 Před rokem +2

      went to the rcmp in my town, involving bank fraud as it took my bank over 5mnths to change my account number and thought the authorities would take action, but shocked that they were not interested in doing their job, so contact our mayor and he was suprised and looking into it.It's always good when the media put pressure and shed lights on these type of matters like Marketplace does.

  • @newfie1275
    @newfie1275 Před rokem +51

    The last man from Ontario that they helped avoid being scammed reminded me of my grandfather . This makes me so angry that people especially the elderly are being ripped off by these low down criminals. The RCMP needs to be doing more to stop this and get them prosecuted!

    • @gulamakber858
      @gulamakber858 Před 3 měsíci

      Really they must get punishment. Never trust unknown persons. By calling so many people saying investment health insurance etc. They are cheating with peoples. God will punish them

    • @CBCPROPAGANDA
      @CBCPROPAGANDA Před 3 měsíci +2

      OK let's see if I got this right.
      .
      Many of those named seem to be NEW CANADIANS.
      Many of the addresses were in Mississauga or Brampton.
      .
      Hmmm ... I wonder what that implies?
      .

    • @andreasasatya9188
      @andreasasatya9188 Před 2 měsíci

      @@CBCPROPAGANDA Classic Brampton

  • @nathanirvine2361
    @nathanirvine2361 Před rokem +324

    Jim Browning is a true hero. The number of people he has single headedly saved is incredible

    • @RainRemnant
      @RainRemnant Před rokem +10

      Yes more than any law enforcement in any country combined

    • @FreeSpeechXtremist
      @FreeSpeechXtremist Před rokem

      He has also inspired many others to join the fight.
      Remember years ago the first Jim Browning video I saw changed the way I interacted with scammers for good.
      I work with people with dementia so I screen a lot of scam calls it's shocking how once they realise someone is vulnerable they won't let up.
      Even if 95% of the calls get a angry carer they still won't let up wasting there time is the only way to reduce the calls.

  • @Royan1900
    @Royan1900 Před 2 lety +552

    Nothing makes me more infuriated than people, especially vulnerable ones, being taken advantage of. Makes me sick to the stomach 😬. I'm so glad Market Place and Jim worked together to prevent more being victimized

    • @av8tor261
      @av8tor261 Před 2 lety +10

      You nailed it.

    • @borutz5191
      @borutz5191 Před 2 lety

      u are crazy woman

    • @Royan1900
      @Royan1900 Před 2 lety +37

      @@borutz5191 Aww, must be frustrating for you to see your fellow brethrens failing to victimize more people. It's ok, maybe one day you'll grow a spine, find a moral compass, find an actual job, and hopefully start living like a human being instead of a leech. Who knows, anything is possible!

    • @randibgood
      @randibgood Před 2 lety +15

      @@Royan1900 Get 'em Roy! I hate a thief! If you don't work and pay for it, or is someone doesn't VOLUNTARILY give it to you, you are stealing it. I don't know how these people do it and sleep at night.

    • @karrkraft893
      @karrkraft893 Před 2 lety +8

      @@borutz5191 , who the hell are you talking too? You must be a scambot over seas.

  • @heenanyou
    @heenanyou Před rokem +6

    To ask criminals what they would say to their victims is the dumbest question ever. Think of something more intelligent to ask than this over and over.

  • @kaytriott
    @kaytriott Před rokem +25

    I am glad about the CBC Marketplace trying to stop scammers and educating Canadians, but at the same time victims need to be told to turn off their computer in case the scammer is connected to their computer as well as to call their bank and CC just in case. Why? Because even if they did not send money, as long as they had logged into their online bank while the scammers have been connected to their computer, they install keyloggers and could easily make new CC in the victim's name and details.

  • @Mango39
    @Mango39 Před 2 lety +252

    Well done jim browning I cant believe jim has made it on Marketplace what a perfect combination

    • @ItsCookiePartyy
      @ItsCookiePartyy Před 2 lety +10

      I was surprised they didn't have him on speed dial as a resource. hes truly invested in what he does.

  • @Myn6211
    @Myn6211 Před 2 lety +161

    Shame on the RCMP! Shame on all the politicians who have failed to address this very serious issue with meaningful action. Far more needs to be done. 50 hours of community service is not a strong enough deterrent. All that does is promote Canadians as "free" targets for this disgusting act. Thank you Marketplace, Jim Browning and all those who target these scammers.

    • @pamelaremme38
      @pamelaremme38 Před rokem

      Polyticians are NOT on our side. They are on the NWO side. They want people broke, hungry and homeless and dependent on the International masonic mafia that most call gooberment.

    • @hphinn
      @hphinn Před rokem +1

      Shame on the scammers.

    • @RainRemnant
      @RainRemnant Před rokem +2

      @@hphinn unfortunately those things know no shame. Or decency. Or humanity. Etc.

    • @Notrocketscience101
      @Notrocketscience101 Před rokem +2

      Shame on us for paying them hundreds of billions of dollars to not do their job.

    • @Inquisitor2024
      @Inquisitor2024 Před 4 měsíci

      Stop letting these things into 🍁 you have no idea what you're letting in here

  • @darrellhankins9964
    @darrellhankins9964 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Our Canadian news(CBC) shows our professionalism in finding and digging what are our police have no time to cover everything.
    Thankyou CBC

  • @aimeeh5898
    @aimeeh5898 Před rokem +3

    Jim is every scammers nightmare and he’s my hero thank you Jim

  • @yuddinwarri6824
    @yuddinwarri6824 Před 2 lety +223

    What is rarely talked about is how many scammers have inside help from people who get jobs at banks and tech companies solely for the purpose of mining data, selling info or being directly involved

    • @jasonstlouis9871
      @jasonstlouis9871 Před 2 lety +19

      VERY VERY TRUE. this is their starting point. often victims have no clue they've been targeted. The data collected is a lucrative business for these scammers.

    • @davemartin8409
      @davemartin8409 Před 2 lety +14

      It is even simpler than that. Anytime a user registers an online profile with government, or online retail or an online game or a rewards card that information is sold to brokers.

    • @xinthamiddle
      @xinthamiddle Před 2 lety +17

      Yup and it was not lost on me that the convicted scammer had a job interview at a bank. That should say enough right there, he probably knows someone that works at that bank already.

    • @jesusramirezromo2037
      @jesusramirezromo2037 Před rokem +5

      not really, its much easier
      every company sells your data, anyone can but it, so scamers just take advantage of that

    • @denisereid5417
      @denisereid5417 Před rokem

      So true...sad indeed

  • @MRprod.
    @MRprod. Před 2 lety +282

    I have been following scammer chaser like Jim, Scammer payback, kitboga...on youtube for a while and I can tell that most of these scammer don't have remorse and will insult and treat anyone even elderly disabled person without much money. We have our part to play as well to inform our relative, especially elders about this.

    • @huskerbusker
      @huskerbusker Před 2 lety +5

      I was going to list them out, glad to see you did! Check them out on CZcams and Twitch!

    • @lancekirkwood7922
      @lancekirkwood7922 Před 2 lety +8

      i do watch scammer payback, the guy is awesome.

    • @MRprod.
      @MRprod. Před 2 lety +5

      @@lancekirkwood7922 for a good laugh you should also watch Kitboga

    • @swallowedinthesea11
      @swallowedinthesea11 Před 2 lety +3

      They're all great, but I like Jim the most. They're a bit too eccentric to me.

    • @moeanthony9308
      @moeanthony9308 Před 2 lety

      Scamula Baiter all day. She's great

  • @bhupinderchhabra8411
    @bhupinderchhabra8411 Před měsícem

    Market Place is doing a great job for innocent elderly Canadians.
    I appreciate and send my gratitude to the Market Place team members of the CBC.

  • @shaunmm2k
    @shaunmm2k Před 11 měsíci +4

    Being informed is the key to unsuccessful scam attempts. Thank you for shining a HUGE light on what’s going out there. You’ve magnified the issue tenfold!

  • @deborahcabot3100
    @deborahcabot3100 Před 2 lety +329

    Jim the hacker is a real hero, thanks Jim for trying to help and to Marketplace.

    • @av8tor261
      @av8tor261 Před 2 lety +6

      Jim is a hero.

    • @djdan890
      @djdan890 Před 2 lety +4

      He’s not a hacker he’s a very skilled individual

    • @kokeshi7795
      @kokeshi7795 Před 2 lety +3

      @@djdan890 yes, he admitted it himself. He just found a way to do things.

    • @mrtommygunwhite
      @mrtommygunwhite Před 2 lety +3

      Jim browning look him up on here he does a lot of this sort of thing

    • @CBCPROPAGANDA
      @CBCPROPAGANDA Před 3 měsíci

      OK let's see if I got this right.
      .
      Many of those named seem to be NEW CANADIANS.
      Many of the addresses were in Mississauga or Brampton.
      .
      Hmmm ... I wonder what that implies?
      .

  • @RimshotKiller
    @RimshotKiller Před rokem +429

    God, I wish this wouldn't be produced in the american soap-opera "documentary" style, but great work still. Jim Browning is the man, watch his videos. Great explanations of how these scams work, exactly the right stuff to watch with the people in your lives who might need the information.

    • @Belioyt
      @Belioyt Před rokem +39

      Actually unwatchable

    • @MichaelJM
      @MichaelJM Před rokem +69

      I almost choked from laughing when he started writing on the whiteboard. Then I felt terrible when the woman said she had lost $200k. Good they're putting a spotlight on this stuff, even if the editing is.. a bit much.

    • @dvol
      @dvol Před rokem +54

      For me it was when they pulled up cars next to each other and we got several minutes of super dramatic zooming on trash cans. Self parody at that point!

    • @TregMediaHD
      @TregMediaHD Před rokem +20

      Was glad someone else picked up in the terrible production and missing the ball on this necessary message . So

    • @loucam08
      @loucam08 Před rokem +41

      Unfortunately this fast-paced on-edge editing style seems to be the only way to grab mainstream tv watchers' attention.
      The generic hacker image that they gave Jim, with matrix digital rain on the monitors around him was super unfitting and hilarous

  • @pamelafisher5125
    @pamelafisher5125 Před rokem +2

    I'm new to your channel. I watch a lot of scam programs, but I love that you actually STOP them in their tracks!!!! LOVE IT!

  • @wilmerbridges1128
    @wilmerbridges1128 Před rokem +8

    Good for you guys for helping these poor people!!!I cannot believe this is all they're doing to him!! Insane

  • @fettersofdromi
    @fettersofdromi Před 2 lety +33

    Banks need to stop selling our info.

  • @alessandrosilveira9009
    @alessandrosilveira9009 Před 2 lety +120

    The most shocking things is to know that RCMP doesn't care at all about these crimes . Impressive!

    • @billh.1940
      @billh.1940 Před 2 lety +9

      Your cops and politicians are involved!

    • @dissraps
      @dissraps Před 2 lety +7

      90% of these are done by guys in India....so...
      Even that first guy they tracked down is an Indian dude...

    • @BishopsKnight_FL
      @BishopsKnight_FL Před 2 lety

      Call the American 🇺🇸 Feds

    • @BishopsKnight_FL
      @BishopsKnight_FL Před 2 lety

      Grady Judd and Chad Chronister would nail these pricks

    • @rotatorcuffs8140
      @rotatorcuffs8140 Před 2 lety +5

      @akplmn They can do something about the money mules.

  • @karunasubba8418
    @karunasubba8418 Před rokem +2

    All the Scammers from all over the world should be ARRESTED and PUT IN JAIL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL THE TEAM.

  • @danfell6450
    @danfell6450 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I know it's dramatically ramped up but it's feels like they did real investigative reporting bravo 👏

  • @mra4107
    @mra4107 Před 2 lety +373

    Well done Marketplace! Let's hope the RCMP starts to focus on this pervasive issue again.

    • @NunyaHarmonee
      @NunyaHarmonee Před 2 lety +39

      Marketplace has been doing these investigations for 5 years. RCMP has done very little.

    • @jpcaretta8847
      @jpcaretta8847 Před 2 lety +13

      Geee you are so naive ! RCMP is too scared to appear insensitive to the scammers and hurt their feelings.

    • @DEVIL-kx4ih
      @DEVIL-kx4ih Před 2 lety +1

      if that guy paid 55000 in restitution how how did he make from ones he wants caught for?

    • @boyce2525
      @boyce2525 Před 2 lety

      Unfortunately with the liberals in charge, the RCMP will not get involved with no support from the feds. Everybody in this country with any common sense knows the libs are only looking out for themselves, NOT the everyday average Joe. Sad.

    • @kathleenmaccann91
      @kathleenmaccann91 Před 2 lety

      @@jpcaretta8847 1

  • @qemajlosmani
    @qemajlosmani Před 2 lety +43

    Wow, I just clicked this Video without knowing Jim Browning is involved here. When I heard his voice...Goosebumps. He is a legend. We need more men like him.

  • @kjmontrope
    @kjmontrope Před rokem +10

    This is so sad. I used to work in a CRA call centre a few years ago. I remember getting a call from an officer at immigration that some guy had shown up at an office in tears and having a panic attack. The guy had recently became a permanent resident(less than a year) and got a call that he owed like 10k in taxes and he had to pay up or be deported. I ended up speaking to the guy and calming him down and clearing up the problem but he was so terrified. I felt so bad for him

    • @kaytriott
      @kaytriott Před rokem +1

      Ya, what people do not know is that people who are new to the country come from countries where this type of thing might actually happen from government, so they don't know what it legit or not where. They are easily victimized, and part of the immigration integration does not teach them to recognize scams. I have family from Iran that came to Canada, so I know how easily they may fall for this because of the difference in culture.

  • @kaytriott
    @kaytriott Před rokem +2

    I just got chills when a PI in WINDSOR, ONTARIO actually is making a difference! Windsor has a lot of corruption, so THIS Is GREAT to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My thumbs up to you Sir!!! I stand corrected that law enforcement won't do anything! It is nice to be wrong at times like this.

  • @lak1796
    @lak1796 Před 2 lety +32

    When Jim Browning involved, I'LL LISTEN TO HIM, ANYTIME.

  • @caseyHunter
    @caseyHunter Před 2 lety +189

    The wait is finally over. I finally get to see what I was involved in. So rewarding when you work with the good guys and you see your own work.

  • @kaytriott
    @kaytriott Před rokem +2

    God Bless "Jim Browning" and the Windsor Ontario PI and CBC Marketplace!!

  • @BataraKado
    @BataraKado Před rokem +2

    jim is a true modern day hero!!! doing work that is changing the world

  • @slightlydazed9267
    @slightlydazed9267 Před 2 lety +85

    Jim Browning is a legend! Been watching his videos for years! Glad he got involved with Marketplace!

  • @stephaniehumphries
    @stephaniehumphries Před 2 lety +183

    Omg I feel so sorry for the elderly that worked all their life to save money for retirement and to have someone come along and steal it all it’s sickening. Thank God for my friend Jim Browning because he is the GOAT. Thank you all so much for all that you do ❤

    • @kayfron9264
      @kayfron9264 Před 2 lety +11

      It's horrible what others can do! I work alot with the elderly. When the news is brought up I make sure to talk about scammers like these and what they can do to protect themselves. It happens alot more then we think unfortunately.

    • @truptipatel6874
      @truptipatel6874 Před 2 lety +1

      Miss Stephanie Humphries!! ♥

    • @starbright1256
      @starbright1256 Před 2 lety +3

      how can you just believe this. not once she went to the bank in person & see what's going on in her acct? I just don't get how can you just send money? ridiculous clueless

    • @chrisfairnot6522
      @chrisfairnot6522 Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Stephanie Humphries

    • @juanitarichards1074
      @juanitarichards1074 Před 2 lety +4

      @@starbright1256 These scammers are experts and they target the elderly and vulnerable who live alone, they used to target my dad who has dementia until I put a stop to it. He never gave them any money as he was too confused to understand what they were talking about, but they still kept trying and called him several times a day.....until I moved in with him and changed his phone number.

  • @willek1335
    @willek1335 Před rokem +1

    This is it. Well done guys. Really. You're able to tell a story that no one else can and that makes a difference.

  • @pscpat323
    @pscpat323 Před rokem +1

    best is to educate all the seniors how to protect themselves

  • @BigJayC.
    @BigJayC. Před 2 lety +67

    Jim Browning is a hero and has saved people from being scammed out of millions. The man deserves a medal, or maybe even a MBE from the Queen as he lives in England.

  • @in_the_pines
    @in_the_pines Před 2 lety +127

    Cool to see Jim's hard work finally getting more recognition! Keep it up man!

  • @shellybelly35
    @shellybelly35 Před rokem +2

    Jim is awesome glad to be supporting his cause and a few others who work hard to try and stop and thwart these scammers

  • @kinggill3982
    @kinggill3982 Před rokem +4

    This is sad. I truly feel for the elderly people who are scammed daily. God will have the last judgement 🙏

  • @ahmedhussain999
    @ahmedhussain999 Před 2 lety +65

    There is a special place in hell for these scumbags.
    Preying on the Elderly is unforgivable.
    Respect for bringing this to light.

    • @pineapplegirl8078
      @pineapplegirl8078 Před 2 lety +2

      It’s not just elderly. My husband is an authority follower and not tech savvy. I came home one day to find him throwing up because he received a phone call telling him he was going to be arrested due to back taxes if he didn’t come up with $9,000. He told them he didn’t know how to access our bank account right then but could they call back in an hour when I got home. They started yelling at him and telling him he had to stay on the phone with them until I got home or they would send the police because he was trying to flee. The only thing that made him get off the phone was the stress making him throw up. My husband was 44 years old at the time.

    • @ahmedhussain999
      @ahmedhussain999 Před 2 lety +1

      @@pineapplegirl8078 I do understand as age doesn't matter if the individual is not tech savey as most people are not.
      I've received a few calls myself, one came when I was watching a Jim Browning clip.....
      I couldn't stop laughing 🤣

    • @pineapplegirl8078
      @pineapplegirl8078 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ahmedhussain999 That is hilarious 😂 😂😂 I would have been dying!!

    • @GasPipeJimmy
      @GasPipeJimmy Před 2 lety +2

      In their cultures, it’s admirable to steal from other groups.

    • @ahmedhussain999
      @ahmedhussain999 Před 2 lety +3

      @@GasPipeJimmy Wow another troll 😔
      Shame on you.......

  • @nataliehilton9334
    @nataliehilton9334 Před rokem +47

    Jim Browning is a legend. Great work Jim and Kit Boga.

  • @richardsttati317
    @richardsttati317 Před rokem +6

    The law has to be so hard on those scammers … no pity : either jail for life or the electrical chair ..

  • @FantasticMoron
    @FantasticMoron Před rokem

    Bless you all for doing these shows and getting police to take actions.

  • @shaneintegra
    @shaneintegra Před 2 lety +13

    It's sad that random people online are actually doing more about the scammers than the police. It's disgusting

  • @brendareid9332
    @brendareid9332 Před 2 lety +12

    I am an elderly but these thieves will never get me because I refuse to answer my phone if I don't know who is calling. If it is my mother/children calling from a number I don't know they better leave a message and I will immediately return the call. My answering machine say leave a message, you leave one I will delete if I don't know you. My guards is always up enough my phone rings. Thank you guys, God bless. I

    • @larrywilliams6030
      @larrywilliams6030 Před rokem

      You got that right if they don't leave me a message I'll consume it's a scam I have calls 4 or 5 times a day if I don't no the number I'll never answer and I block unavailable numbers they want get me either

    • @angelshalo06
      @angelshalo06 Před rokem

      Yeah my mom get a lot of calls daily and she lets the answering machine answer. Most scammer won't leave a message.

  • @juliajaysaja556
    @juliajaysaja556 Před rokem +9

    GOOOD JOB!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!!!!

  • @rajivjagoo5131
    @rajivjagoo5131 Před rokem

    Thx everyone who are putting their effort to stop the scammers....also thx Jim👍

  • @mikeseal3053
    @mikeseal3053 Před 2 lety +24

    Jim Browning is the man! Great 👍. Thanks all scammers stoppers.

  • @mohamedabdourahman9845
    @mohamedabdourahman9845 Před 2 lety +50

    I’ve dealt with customers who’ve gotten calls about this btw. Best advice i can give is this let it go to voice mail wait a few minutes and then call your financial institution. A legit financial institution would leave clear documentation with what the message was about with instructions.

  • @michheuteshow
    @michheuteshow Před 9 měsíci

    Feel so proud for what're guys doing at CBC. That's true journalism here

  • @chrisullrich5740
    @chrisullrich5740 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Jim for what you do! Love your videos and your calming voice.

  • @cpcheung66
    @cpcheung66 Před 2 lety +65

    Jim Browning should host a seminar teaching people how to counterattack those scammers

    • @cpcheung66
      @cpcheung66 Před 2 lety

      @@oldyellerschannel4676 you're right, we wouldn't trust anyone online and would not click on the unknown link.
      Just a real life example - I have a 10 years old daughter and we just bought her a laptop for her birthday last year. I have to remove all the malware and trojan software from her laptop on weekly basis. I wouldn't blame her. All the malware ads/traps look very legit today (your computer has virus and click ok to fix it...blah blah,).
      I think it would be same for the elderly persons.
      The scammers destroyed all the trusts in the world. Period.

    • @hikaru9624
      @hikaru9624 Před 2 lety +6

      I do agree but I think that's why he posts videos on yt. To educate us on how to spot and prevent these awful people from scamming us and others. I mean it only takes 1 person to spread the word after all.

    • @carlito6038
      @carlito6038 Před rokem +2

      you shouldn’t show your hand. if that happens you’re basically shortening the lifespan of the exploits used

    • @mystque8754
      @mystque8754 Před rokem

      That's a double edged sword, making your tricks and exploits public can also help scammers think of countermeasures.

  • @nilomyki
    @nilomyki Před 2 lety +27

    Jim Browning to the rescue.

  • @corce209
    @corce209 Před rokem

    Omg. This channel is so precious. There are journalists that help so much and deserve the most credit. Keep going. Thank you because I am learning from this channel here in CANADA. God bless you journalist investigators and thinking about us regular working people. ♥

  • @gabrielmurray3553
    @gabrielmurray3553 Před rokem +1

    A huge shout out to Mr Jim Browning, you're the man, makes me proud yo! ;)

  • @tootsd
    @tootsd Před 2 lety +48

    I have alot of respect for Jim Browning. I've watched his videos for along time. He deals with scammers in a professional manner.

    • @CriticalityIncident
      @CriticalityIncident Před rokem

      Agreed. Super impressive that he can talk to these horrible people while remaining calm.

  • @rjmunt
    @rjmunt Před 2 lety +26

    Jim Browning is a national treasure.

  • @jimrudolph2864
    @jimrudolph2864 Před 4 měsíci

    Jim Browning is a life saver. Putting his knowledge to good use.

  • @Roads_of_Europe
    @Roads_of_Europe Před rokem

    Jim Browning, now that is becoming a household name against scammers. He is epic, a true hero. Anyone who doesn't know him, please find his channel and watch some of his videos. I was very surprised to see him on market place. He protects his identity strongly, because Jim Browning is not his real name. And he has to protect it. Either way, I wished more publicity was given to this scamming, educate people. I have educated my parents and it payed off several times. Even in the Netherlands phone scams are a thing, despite strong laws against unsolicited phone calls from companies. Keep this up guys, educate, educate and prevent. Good work.

  • @jaypoirier4216
    @jaypoirier4216 Před 2 lety +14

    Jim Browning is a genius . Been a fan of his work busting phone scammers for years.

  • @MrLoobu
    @MrLoobu Před 2 lety +70

    Anyone who accepts stolen money should have their citizenship revoked and be deported back to their original country. With a touch of enforcement, that would end it.

    • @bomlife1572
      @bomlife1572 Před 2 lety +11

      exactly, even scammers who are residing in that host country

    • @keeper6458
      @keeper6458 Před 2 lety +4

      Absolutely

    • @truthmatterbyoladada1462
      @truthmatterbyoladada1462 Před 2 lety +4

      I agree with you 💯

    • @-SP.
      @-SP. Před 2 lety +5

      What if they aren't born in a foreign country?

    • @GasPipeJimmy
      @GasPipeJimmy Před 2 lety +11

      @@-SP.
      Put them in prison under an indefinite hold until the parents’ home country will accept them.
      If Canadians have the political will, they can do any anything that hey want.
      Look what they did to the truckers? They put them in jail and froze their accounts just for honking horns.

  • @angell2341
    @angell2341 Před rokem +3

    I am literally so sad about how they can do this, can be this bold on just lying on the face while scamming, hope they don't get out doing this. I hope this video reaches out to a lot of people and I don't want anyone to be scammed

  • @sachinms1258
    @sachinms1258 Před rokem

    Thank you for investigating things that actually matter.

  • @SnowWhite-hr4ho
    @SnowWhite-hr4ho Před 2 lety +69

    We need to get Interpol to follow these people and charge them criminally. We could also hold the companies that process their online scams.

    • @williywonk3374
      @williywonk3374 Před 2 lety

      Companies can't be held accountable they prolly didn't know or was scammed or finesse into thinking it was real

    • @SnowWhite-hr4ho
      @SnowWhite-hr4ho Před 2 lety +5

      @@williywonk3374 they are making money on the transaction and they know that a certain percentage is being used illegally.

    • @jamesbutson6347
      @jamesbutson6347 Před rokem

      Interpol is not an agency, just a group of police officers from different countries that work together. This is an investigation in scammers in Canada so Interpol is sort of irrelevant. Overseas scammers need good overseas police officers that are a part of Interpol to take down scammers operating in their own back yard.

  • @vicgamesvt9682
    @vicgamesvt9682 Před 2 lety +125

    This was a very good exposè I want to see more investigative documentaries like this.

    • @on-site4094
      @on-site4094 Před 2 lety +13

      I want to see more investigations & jail time not just slaps on the wrist. There’s high rate of scammers in India

  • @rer509
    @rer509 Před rokem +1

    How could someone that was welcomed with open arms into a new country have so much hate in their heart for its citizens to do this.

  • @claytgibbons2089
    @claytgibbons2089 Před rokem

    Great show.Glad to see yous are stopping these parasites. THK YOU

  • @jmor-_-.656
    @jmor-_-.656 Před 2 lety +28

    You know it's going to be good when you hear Jim browning's voice in the first 30 seconds.

  • @sobanf34
    @sobanf34 Před 2 lety +83

    RCMP at this point should just give you the resources and legal permission to make arrests and investigate official matters relating to scams

    • @okk
      @okk Před 2 lety +3

      while everyone want justice against the scammers, you're advocating for vigilantism

  • @A_Stereotypical_Guy
    @A_Stereotypical_Guy Před rokem +1

    It's crazy how CZcams actively works against the folks trying to prevent these scams.

  • @fazelpatel9398
    @fazelpatel9398 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for all you do to make our communities and country safer!!! It is a shame our law enforcement agencies cannot do what folks like Jim Browning are doing voluntarily. We should be funding these types of programs.

  • @kentharris7427
    @kentharris7427 Před 2 lety +8

    I had a scammer try to steal one of my rental houses in Katy Texas. The police would do nothing. I tracked down the money mule and sent two heavy dudes to have a little chat with him. Needless to say haven't had a problem with people trying to steal my rental houses since.

  • @ChristmasDiamond
    @ChristmasDiamond Před 2 lety +9

    I had to do this when my mother was nearly scammed for the second time. If it happens again, Jim Browning is now one of my brothers. See how fast the scammers hang up.

  • @thevirtualgardener3465
    @thevirtualgardener3465 Před rokem +1

    I died when she was making comparisons about her tinder dates and the thieves😂😂😂

  • @garydworak5276
    @garydworak5276 Před rokem +2

    I am so glad that you folks are really there to help beat scammers. VERY INTERESTING how you can hack right in the scammers computers see and listen to them. more people should really watch your channel to learn what is going on and how to recognize some of them. Surprises me people believe who you are after just being scammed. THANKS TO YOU AND YOUR GROUP for ALL your service!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @briandean1931
    @briandean1931 Před 2 lety +33

    i get calls from these people everyday. I love messing with them and leading them on for over an hour.

    • @bskee001
      @bskee001 Před 2 lety +15

      I do the same thing and they get pissed once they realize I’ve wasted their time.

    • @kilnkardz7366
      @kilnkardz7366 Před 2 lety +6

      @@bskee001 Me too.

    • @benoyat5151
      @benoyat5151 Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah i do the same thing too. Always feels good to mess around with there time.

    • @shuki1
      @shuki1 Před 2 lety +2

      Insurance salespeople for me. I really admire how well some of them are trained so while they're trying to reel me in I'm trying to pick up the tactics they use.

    • @2drealms196
      @2drealms196 Před 2 lety +3

      They need to set regulations that requires banks to have elderly who make cash withdraws over $2000 verbally educate the elderly person about phone scams, and have to signing a document confirming that they have been educated. If the banks do not have this signed document they are liable for the amount defrauded. Give banks 18months to implement this regulation.

  • @Stardusted1
    @Stardusted1 Před 2 lety +18

    I unplug my landline. I block every caller except friends. These people should be put in jail, but I don’t think it will ever happen.

  • @shedenh4053
    @shedenh4053 Před 9 měsíci

    Appreciate all you have done! Scamming is crazy for almost every day!

  • @movementencouragedfitness5945

    It’s sad. You can tell some of the victims on the phone are older and they seem so genuinely confused. Very sad.

  • @mclovinlife4018
    @mclovinlife4018 Před rokem +45

    It’s gotta be tough being an honest and good Indian citizen living in America or Canada. It’s really gives their country a bad name.

    • @dt9327
      @dt9327 Před rokem +8

      Yeah especially the middle man also an Indian. Few bad apples spoiled the entire community. Gorvement should kick them out for good to regain some public trust to the community.

    • @MGPL_
      @MGPL_ Před rokem +7

      would love to see an anti-scammer Indian community in India, that would be amazing

    • @nancydrew1882
      @nancydrew1882 Před rokem +4

      It sure does. I’m Canadian and a lot of people hang up as soon as they hear an Indian accent. It so sad.

    • @SilG.123
      @SilG.123 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@MGPL_THE INDIANS IN INDIA DON'T LIKE THESE SCAMMERS, EITHER! I watched a video and it turns out these scammers are looked down on by others in the country.

  • @Novo.Galaico
    @Novo.Galaico Před 2 lety +47

    RCMP is doing nothing to protect citizens, instead TV broadcaster has to investigate and find criminals. RCMP has to justify their high benefits and salary doing what they got to do. No more excuses RCMP.

  • @aniketdaptardar3592
    @aniketdaptardar3592 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely right way we are in support and can extend helping hand as required geological 🤝🙏❤️

  • @joyflor3630
    @joyflor3630 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for doing this!

  • @RonG_NYC
    @RonG_NYC Před 2 lety +36

    Not all heroes wear capes ♥️♥️♥️
    Thank you all for doing what you do.

  • @jamesa.2880
    @jamesa.2880 Před 2 lety +18

    To avoid scammers you can set your cell phone to deny calls that are not from people from your contact list.

    • @hikaru9624
      @hikaru9624 Před 2 lety

      You can also do something similar to that with your landline but that rarely works.

    • @jamesa.2880
      @jamesa.2880 Před 2 lety

      @@hikaru9624 Well if the incoming call is not in the contacts phone won't ring!

    • @hikaru9624
      @hikaru9624 Před 2 lety

      @@jamesa.2880 we talking mobiles here right? Because I was referring to landlines and how they have a thing here in the UK that rarely works. And it’s a service you have to pay for. Best way to stop unwanted calls on landline is to disconnect the phone.

    • @derick3482
      @derick3482 Před 2 lety +2

      just hang up if you hear the accent

  • @christophermoon6083
    @christophermoon6083 Před rokem

    about time the news did this> the news does shows on things we could care nothing about> GO AFTER THE SCAMMERS

  • @AlexysB
    @AlexysB Před rokem

    Starring THE ultimate hero, Jim Browning!!!!