Investigating the con that combines romance scams and crypto fraud (Marketplace)

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • Canadians are losing millions of dollars to a devastating new cyber-scam known as “pig butchering.” It's a long-term con that combines romance scams, crypto fraud and investment schemes. CBC Marketplace talks to people who've lost their life savings and the trust of their loved ones as a result of this scam. And in a surprising twist, we reveal that many of the perpetrators are victims themselves, forced into a life of scamming.
    If you think you or somebody you know may be a victim of a scam, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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    00:00 - ‘Pig butchering’ playbook
    13:54 - Are scammers victims, too?
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    FIRST BROADCAST February 9, 2024

Komentáře • 956

  • @Jennifermellody
    @Jennifermellody Před 26 dny +49

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  • @Rita.asbjornambrose5132
    @Rita.asbjornambrose5132 Před 26 dny +49

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    • @QCCatPlanes
      @QCCatPlanes Před 25 dny

      I'm issuing an urgent warning about the Claim back Justice scam. These crooks pretend to be scam investigators who can help victims with asset recovery. But that’s not who they are at all. Promising scam victims easy and guaranteed returns of stolen funds, these lowlifes unfortunately only want to rip them off again

  • @evalangley3985
    @evalangley3985 Před 3 měsíci +429

    Facebook should be held accountable for hosting those ads that lead victims to scams.

    • @balajisharathkumar9753
      @balajisharathkumar9753 Před 3 měsíci

      even in whats app from nigerian scmmers

    • @benbazy9238
      @benbazy9238 Před 3 měsíci +51

      NO, People need to be held accountable for their own actions.

    • @lmc2664
      @lmc2664 Před 3 měsíci

      Facebook and other social media are just a platform for people to connect with others and for businesses to market their products. They never force anyone to make decisions. Instead of blaming others, the users are responsible for their own actions.

    • @EconomicWarfare
      @EconomicWarfare Před 3 měsíci +19

      @@benbazy9238 Read your statement. ☺😅🤣😂

    • @seanandreychuk2649
      @seanandreychuk2649 Před 3 měsíci +28

      ​@@EconomicWarfareBe accountable for dumb decisions. All of these people were conned by the need to be greedy. If you know that there's no such thing as a free lunch, the scammers can't steal from you. It's pretty simple. Get a better bullshit detector.

  • @indemand2
    @indemand2 Před 3 měsíci +285

    Pig butchering example: You receive a text message from a wrong number. You reply - wrong number. They reply back something innocent. You reply with a lol. Next thing you know you’re texting each other, becomes friendly. They want to be friends. They take it to the next level. Before you know it - you’ve been pig butchered! Never reply “wrong number”. Don’t let them know it’s an active number. It can even be a seemingly innocent message… Hey I can’t make my doctors appointment. You’re a nice person so you reply Wrong Number. Or they send a text message that says - what time is the meeting? You’re a nice person and you wanna make sure other plans don’t get messed up so you reply wrong number. Wrong thing to do. Don’t be that nice guy. PT Barnum said it best.

    • @akosua8779
      @akosua8779 Před 3 měsíci +29

      That wrong number text is so annoying. One time the scammer was pushing it after I said wrong number. Talking about wanting to buy me a coffee because they are so grateful I replied wrong number so they know they weren't texting their friend. I just replied stop texting me. Never heard from them again

    • @bluejedi723
      @bluejedi723 Před 3 měsíci +11

      Just be careful and aware

    • @AnimaLibera
      @AnimaLibera Před 3 měsíci +51

      It's actually pretty easy: Whatever you do, *DO NOT SEND MONEY*

    • @zigarten
      @zigarten Před 3 měsíci +27

      Block and report those texts

    • @sdgsdshshs
      @sdgsdshshs Před 3 měsíci +26

      I get weird texts all the time like "hey did you get my e-transfer?" or "im waiting for you now" or "are you home yet?" they're designed to illicit responses from you - i'm assuming to see if your number is active.

  • @RJ_331
    @RJ_331 Před 3 měsíci +249

    If you don't know them, don't talk to them... it's pretty simple.

    • @shellz831
      @shellz831 Před 3 měsíci +18

      EXACTLY. These ppl aren't victims. They gave away their money. Now ask them how many donated to local charities.

    • @EconomicWarfare
      @EconomicWarfare Před 3 měsíci +6

      Bingo.

    • @emeritacamaclang282
      @emeritacamaclang282 Před 3 měsíci +10

      AlWays remember, DON'T TALK TO STRANGERS

    • @superiorradio4540
      @superiorradio4540 Před 3 měsíci +5

      its simple for someone with a brain and common sense.

    • @nicolatesla5786
      @nicolatesla5786 Před 3 měsíci +2

      That's not how a ELDERLY BRAIN is rewired ! Even retired CHIEF of the FBI was scammed !

  • @AdeleWilliams-nx5su
    @AdeleWilliams-nx5su Před 2 dny +5

    Thanks *Briskdeft* whoever you're. These toxic people from India is ruining our Indian name in big stage. Kudos to you to teach them a lesson.
    I wish our govt should bring some reforms and regulations on call centres

  • @yulianjonty7440
    @yulianjonty7440 Před 2 měsíci +105

    I wish there was more people like you to stop all these scammers, they need serious jail time for that, especially when they take money from the elderly, keep doing what your doing *#GlobalTraceAssets* put the wind up these low life oxygen thiefs Love what you Guys do keep up the great work mate well done Respect

  • @marianhof9755
    @marianhof9755 Před 3 měsíci +195

    Basic reality has long been " if it seems to good to be true, it most likely is"

    • @AnimaLibera
      @AnimaLibera Před 3 měsíci +5

      Exactly

    • @Irilia_neko
      @Irilia_neko Před 3 měsíci +6

      At least ask a professional about it {your bank for example) not a random company on Facebook

    • @EconomicWarfare
      @EconomicWarfare Před 3 měsíci +1

      🤣😂😅

    • @bobjames6622
      @bobjames6622 Před 3 měsíci +2

      True. But nearly humans don't realise that.

    • @great-garden-watch
      @great-garden-watch Před 2 měsíci +2

      Right. If someone is giving away their piano, they just want it gone without paying for removal. If someone is giving away cash, its a fraud and a lie.

  • @bsways
    @bsways Před 3 měsíci +136

    The more deprived of love and desperate the more vulnerable you are

    • @marawashington3280
      @marawashington3280 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Definitely

    • @gillianredfearn8367
      @gillianredfearn8367 Před 2 měsíci +4

      BS. I am elderly and all my friends recognise that they are not going to be dating into their 60s let alone their 70s and 80s.

    • @e-mail881
      @e-mail881 Před 2 měsíci

      deprived of love and desperate = 99% of the world population

  • @jankauffmann6899
    @jankauffmann6899 Před 3 měsíci +136

    Never answer unknown people that unsolicited contact you, block and delete.

    • @bobjames6622
      @bobjames6622 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Wow! Really! Without your advice I would NEVER have thought of that in a MILLION years!

    • @gillianredfearn8367
      @gillianredfearn8367 Před 2 měsíci

      Sorry but I accept them all. I love scam baiting.

  • @George43_
    @George43_ Před měsícem +60

    Bravo to *Charge backtools* I'm so glad you're out there fighting these scumbags.
    We must do everything in our power to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers. You're a true hero. my brother.

  • @BanAnna85
    @BanAnna85 Před 3 měsíci +136

    Damn, that was hard to watch. I hope the victims receive justice someday (those who were scammed and the enslaved scammers). What a nightmare system; it's heartbreaking.

    • @OmniFilm-dk8ox
      @OmniFilm-dk8ox Před 3 měsíci +3

      yah right...dream on ...the cops are clueless and powerless

    • @carpediem4512
      @carpediem4512 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Would that woman have engaged that dude if he wasn’t a young handsome Asian. She says. I one ever called her honey or baby. Lady are you 50 years old or 15? Later on greed took over and now she’s out $500,000. SMH.

    • @llllllllllilillii
      @llllllllllilillii Před 12 dny

      Sadly with AI mass surveillance going on, they know our every move need wish and want in advance through datamining fb reddit google apple etc etc. It's how all these companies are getting rich, they're selling our minds like commodities. Asian scammers hack that data.

  • @kirtanforthesoul
    @kirtanforthesoul Před 3 měsíci +70

    I know somebody who lost 200k.. these scammers have no heart . They will scam the dying.

    • @gillianredfearn8367
      @gillianredfearn8367 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Plenty of criminals steal from the elderly and dying. How many stories do we have about Carers being caught on CCTV stealing from their clients purses? There was one recently where an ambulance paramedic was rifling through the wallet of someone he was taking to hospital.

    • @StefanieSiegl
      @StefanieSiegl Před 2 měsíci

      Did he/she report to the right authorities to get the money back?
      If not then he needs to immediately

    • @BrianSmith-yq7ys
      @BrianSmith-yq7ys Před měsícem

      It’s basically the Chinese mafia half the time yes they have no heart there’s also a huge facility outside Dubai where they are doing this. The facility is so big they have a mobile satellite dish truck parked out front to handle the huge amount of internet bandwidth

    • @glorysmummy
      @glorysmummy Před měsícem

      @@BrianSmith-yq7ys no it is 'basically' coming from Lagos.

    • @BIGSuperstar-or4vx
      @BIGSuperstar-or4vx Před 15 dny +1

      Damn I wish I could scammed for that 200k

  • @briannyob7799
    @briannyob7799 Před 3 měsíci +81

    I'm sorry these people were scammed, but holy crap, giving a random stranger your money?

    • @itruleyloveyouonyt123
      @itruleyloveyouonyt123 Před 3 měsíci +4

      that’s what im saying like bruh

    • @Siriuslyyy
      @Siriuslyyy Před 3 měsíci +5

      You always think you'll never Fall for it until you do.

    • @briannyob7799
      @briannyob7799 Před 3 měsíci

      @Siriuslyyy um no. I've been messaged numerous times and haven't fallen for this. Falling for this is typically indicative of desperation, greed, and a lack of critical thinking.
      It is like the CRA scams. The government doesn't ask for payment in gift cards. 🙄

    • @bozicayanc1932
      @bozicayanc1932 Před 3 měsíci

      I met someone , she gives $ 90 000 believing that guy will repay it with a GOLD that is on 'hold' on border overseas...just need little buy little until he got 90 000, and she ended up empty account...!!! Friends told her that he is scam, she just WANTED continue...she was all in 'him'...to the last penny...!!!

    • @gillianredfearn8367
      @gillianredfearn8367 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Siriuslyyy or don't. I have scammers approach me, mainly through Yahoo Mail, 2 or 3 times a day and they are so obvious. Where I live we have our own telephone company, Kingston Communications, that dates back to when telephone exchanges were first started. A workman went into the house of a friend of my neighbour in the middle of her giving someone claiming to be from them her passport number and told her to put the phone down. Why on earth did she think that the they would would want her passport number but to make it worse, her son is one of the managers of the company.

  • @JeffCynthia-uo4vo
    @JeffCynthia-uo4vo Před dnem +3

    You are doing a noble service to all people! I wish I was smart enough to help you. *Briskdeft* , I am computer illiterate. thank you for fighting people who are taking advantage of vulnerable people like myself! !!!!!

  • @DelcidWilliams
    @DelcidWilliams Před 2 dny +4

    Fantastic work *Briskdeft* - so cheerful you are out there fighting these lowlifes pranksters. We truly need to do everything we can for spare the more established and generally populace from these disgusting cheats! Applause to You!! Youdeserve the Decent 🌸🌸…

  • @raniag4916
    @raniag4916 Před 3 měsíci +64

    It is hard enough to trust ppl in real-life.
    How can ppl trust strangers online?!

    • @mariavega4898
      @mariavega4898 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Loneliness drive them to speak to them. Thats why talk and love your parents

    • @gabriellef
      @gabriellef Před 2 měsíci +2

      Don’t blame the victims. Blame the losers doing this to innocent people

  • @Management-wm5nq
    @Management-wm5nq Před měsícem +4

    Outstanding job, *Briskdeft* ! I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile scammers. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!
    Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother

  • @Siriuslyyy
    @Siriuslyyy Před 3 měsíci +50

    I got scammed while living in Germany when trying to rent an apartment. They were very convincing and their story seemed airtight. I feel awful for people like Stephanie, these scammers are professionals. You always think you're never going to let this happen to you until it does.

    • @Elchaziev
      @Elchaziev Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@TonyCyberweb Trying to pull a recovery scam eh?

    • @karaklein5348
      @karaklein5348 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I can’t believe people would actually invest online with someone they don’t know. These creeps are so good and people fall for their evil ways. Sad

    • @hshwhwbwhwhw3364
      @hshwhwbwhwhw3364 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@karaklein5348 they see first the profits then people get greedy thats how they do it

    • @gillianredfearn8367
      @gillianredfearn8367 Před 2 měsíci

      @@karaklein5348 they are not 'so good'. But play on the fact that 50% of the population is below average intelligence.

    • @llllllllllilillii
      @llllllllllilillii Před 12 dny +1

      How did you get scammed renting? I'm interested in hearing about it, I've never heard of such a thing.

  • @micaelita14
    @micaelita14 Před měsícem +239

    I LOVE what you and your team do, *VortexTrace* ! Thank you so much for protecting inocent victims. I just recently found your videos by accident and I've binge-watched them all. I would LOVE to help you do what you do……

  • @RealBrady
    @RealBrady Před 2 dny +4

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

  • @alphamansaray9
    @alphamansaray9 Před 3 měsíci +32

    Remember this people every time anybody ask you for money in any shape of form especially someone you've never met RUN. As for family members you should have a limit of how much you can help cuz some family members are scammers too

  • @lottorabbit
    @lottorabbit Před 3 měsíci +29

    This is been going on for a long time… I remember back in 2009 or 10 I met a Chinese lady online. On a dating site. I had never heard of “pig butchering“. She made me think she liked me… She sent me lots of photos of her fancy purses… Short videos of her driving her Porsche, etc. etc. Then she started talking to me about crypto. She desperately tried to get me to open an account so that she could “teach me” about crypto investing. Luckily, I immediately knew this was a scam. I strung her along for a little while, and just kept telling herthat I did not need more money. I was very well off, and I was not at all interested in crypto. She got kind of angry and just stopped talking to her.😂

    • @msbee5971
      @msbee5971 Před 3 měsíci +7

      😂 I do the same...toy with them awhile and piss them off

    • @BEAUTYnIQ
      @BEAUTYnIQ Před 2 dny

      l did the same ! he kept wanting to "email" and "whatsapp" but k said l dont do that or it takes too long to type so l made him call me.. its costs them $$ to call (and he kept changing ph numbers lol) because he had to buy the phone time.. l led him on for a few months.. finally, he got mad and started yelling at me that l "had to listen to him" that he was "the man" and l, the woman, had to "obey".. l guess it was a last ditch effort, but l was weary of it so just yelled a bunch of stuff right back and told him ld been stringing him along the whole time.. you think it will feel good but it doesnt, just makes me feel dirty l was that close to a slimeball.. its like talking to a child molestor, l wouldnt want to hear their voice in my ear, even if it is over the phone, iceans away, just thinking of who they are and what they do makes me disgusted..

  • @RACH-Hart
    @RACH-Hart Před 3 měsíci +26

    Stephanie. Forgive yourself. You are a kind and lovely person that deserves happiness. I’m sorry this happened to you. You are not alone. Try to look forward and put this behind you. Everyone makes mistakes and you will learn and grow. It’s awful this happened and I’m sorry.

    • @llllllllllilillii
      @llllllllllilillii Před 12 dny

      She can't. Her brain is stuck in Kardashian mode like 80 percent of the world who things being rich is the end all be all and there's nothing else. It's very sad that society has turned so crazy about cash.

  • @hyuu2
    @hyuu2 Před měsícem +26

    I can't imagine how hard it would be to decide to take on a moneygetback role of scammed persons..
    The history needs to be remembered though and the help that was born through such pain and suffering. Respect to these *Charge backtools* team that take on these roles.

  • @ReginaWaylen
    @ReginaWaylen Před dnem +3

    Thank you for being you! If I had your skills, I would so be there. *Briskdeft* I'm just a retired mechanic.
    What I do is advise & help people when I can. My business has a lot of sketchy folks that rip people off. I help people when I can (I've only got one good arm now) and tell people when shops are trying to take them for a ride. It ain't nothing like what you do, but it makes me feel good. Keep up the good work 💫💫💫

  • @Kurt5Dobson
    @Kurt5Dobson Před 3 měsíci +129

    I had initially planned to retire at 62, work part-time, and save money, but the impact of high prices on various goods and services has significantly disrupted my retirement plan. I'm worried about whether those who experienced the 2008 financial crisis had it easier than I currently am. The volatility of the stock market is a concern as my income has decreased, and I fear that I won't be able to contribute as much as before, potentially jeopardizing my retirement savings.

    • @peartreez
      @peartreez Před 3 měsíci +25

      freakin bots LOL

    • @andirecruits
      @andirecruits Před 3 měsíci +12

      ​@peartreez The irony on this kind of video too 😑

    • @user-kv6vt5zz5v
      @user-kv6vt5zz5v Před 3 měsíci

      Has anyone watched this Chinese movie?it is called (No more bets),based on the true stories,this movie describe the scam ogranization and how to scam people,I highly recommend watching this movie with your family,increase the awareness of anti- fraud and protect them

    • @abhinavsharma9249
      @abhinavsharma9249 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Lol u scamming here 😂

    • @smileyone1612
      @smileyone1612 Před 3 měsíci +2

      You can collect SS at 62. The amount overall doesn't change, but your checks are smaller because the payments are spread out over a longer period of time.

  • @Aces77777
    @Aces77777 Před 3 měsíci +66

    Never deal money with anyone who meet online and never met in person!!!!

    • @kevinchen5703
      @kevinchen5703 Před 3 měsíci +17

      they can scam you in person as well

    • @YouYou-sm8tf
      @YouYou-sm8tf Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@kevinchen5703 True but at least you have seen their real face and can easily catch them. Online it’s basically impossible

    • @fernando3061
      @fernando3061 Před 3 měsíci

      Lol yea that was my exact thought@@kevinchen5703

    • @kamekomiyamora
      @kamekomiyamora Před 3 měsíci +2

      They can also hack your friend's accounts and work from there

    • @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk
      @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk Před 3 měsíci

      Ok

  • @OliviaMorgan-bx6lf
    @OliviaMorgan-bx6lf Před měsícem +3

    Exceptional work, *Briskdeft* I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists!
    You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe, brother

  • @fritzsmith3296
    @fritzsmith3296 Před 3 měsíci +8

    My father used to tell us "a fool and his money are soon parted." True 70 years ago and true today.

  • @shoelessRay
    @shoelessRay Před 3 měsíci +33

    Amazing that a video about crypto scamming gets picked up by the crypto scam bots. Checkout these comments... They dont even make sense in context.

  • @brewsandbass5572
    @brewsandbass5572 Před 3 měsíci +34

    A lot of these scams are very good. Make sure you check the email address and not the subject.

    • @annushankar3032
      @annushankar3032 Před 3 měsíci +8

      with that being said, the email addresses can be spoofed

  • @stuffedlove2247
    @stuffedlove2247 Před 3 měsíci +11

    I saw a similar documentary in the Philippines. .They hired Filipinos to work as office staff or telemarketers to be based in Thailand but the job is actually in Myanmar owned by Chinese
    They thought it was a real job. But when they arrived they found out that the job is about scamming people mostly Americans,, Canadians and Europeans. They were beat up if you refused to do what they told you to do. .They were not allowed to go out. At the end they were rescued.

    • @chelsea65030
      @chelsea65030 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thanks for sharing. Wow, that's horrible, so scary. Glad they were rescued!

  • @maddominican879
    @maddominican879 Před 3 měsíci +36

    Love the market place.they should have their own channel

  • @techcafe0
    @techcafe0 Před 3 měsíci +23

    it takes a good dose of greed and plenty of gullibility to think you can 'invest' $250,000 and then 'earn' a million dollars almost overnight. i still feel bad for the victims though. crypto is a scourge.

  • @evalangley3985
    @evalangley3985 Před 3 měsíci +35

    Please Marketplace, do more of those. No more consumer friendly advices, and just do like La Facture and cover scams and overwhelming financial situations.

    • @TonyCyberweb
      @TonyCyberweb Před 3 měsíci

      Welcome to the best cyber security agency.
      Kindly let us know how we can be of service to you.
      We offer a versatile solution to scam cases.

  • @spootnik00
    @spootnik00 Před 3 měsíci +33

    Scammers preying on the victims greed

  • @patriciabrant8037
    @patriciabrant8037 Před 3 měsíci +22

    I never answer the phone to numbers I don't know. Why let them know your phones number is active.They can leave a voice mail. They never do.

    • @patriciabrant8037
      @patriciabrant8037 Před 3 měsíci +6

      I never answer texts I don't know as well.

    • @willankhatter
      @willankhatter Před 2 měsíci +1

      So you're never out looking for a job, I mean, unknown numbers will call you for interviews 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @Jacqmeoff
    @Jacqmeoff Před 3 měsíci +38

    How can you be so dumb to send your life savings away. It's pretty frustrating tbh

  • @e_Dilbert
    @e_Dilbert Před 3 měsíci +12

    i won't fall for these scams, i have no money

  • @noahknight4039
    @noahknight4039 Před 3 měsíci +8

    People get wrapped up in this stuff because of social media. It’s why everyone thinks every OF model is making millions and everyone is getting rich off Crypto.
    And everyone telling them not to just have their money in a bank but they need to make their money work for them. You need to buy stocks, bonds and do this and that and before you know it you’re broke. Because you’re looking at the exceptions and trying to be the exception.

  • @nevellgreenough404
    @nevellgreenough404 Před 3 měsíci +13

    ....And CZcams shows scam financial ads in this video!

    • @EE-uj6tw
      @EE-uj6tw Před 3 měsíci +2

      Exactly😂
      I got two real estate investment scams in the 21 minutes

    • @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk
      @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk Před 3 měsíci +3

      CZcams doesn't care they're getting paid

  • @joannewalker7863
    @joannewalker7863 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Outstanding job done by *Charge backtools* I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!
    Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother

  • @Leo-dw4fx
    @Leo-dw4fx Před 3 měsíci +8

    Someone young enough to be your grand child wants to date you and make you rich? How are people falling for this obvious scam?

  • @eric-222
    @eric-222 Před 3 měsíci +31

    "Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions."

    • @RuminatingWizard
      @RuminatingWizard Před 2 měsíci +1

      Wrong. Your thoughts are slaves to your emotions. Your emotions are slaves to your greed.

  • @Blu_coffee
    @Blu_coffee Před 3 měsíci +6

    It's getting far worse than ever. I have known all these scamming games since 2010.
    Just a glance in a DM message from unknown, I would quickly know right away it's BS.

  • @EderJunior-le6iy
    @EderJunior-le6iy Před dnem +2

    Keep up your fantastic work. You deserve an National Awards For your generosity. you have stepped up with courage and strength you put to do this *Briskdeft* They are scamming innocent people worldwide not only in the Brazil 🇧🇷…..

  • @KatalinaWoo
    @KatalinaWoo Před 3 měsíci +10

    thx for making this video and for public awareness too..its super important for all to acknowledge and prevent the damages being done!! great work guys!!

  • @Chahlie
    @Chahlie Před 3 měsíci +22

    It's hilarious that there is an obvious scammer all over the comments.... :)

  • @rabiaalsanani8532
    @rabiaalsanani8532 Před 3 měsíci +42

    Congratulations, *ExposeGadgets* !! -I am relieved that you are out there fighting these thugs. We must take every precaution to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable con artists. Congratulations to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for ensuring our security.

    • @happydailyvids
      @happydailyvids Před 3 měsíci +6

      another scammer the worst KIND , scamming the scammed vicitms

    • @user-kv6vt5zz5v
      @user-kv6vt5zz5v Před 3 měsíci +2

      Has anyone watched this Chinese movie?it is called (No more bets),based on the true stories,this movie describe the scam ogranization and how to scam people,I highly recommend watching this movie with your family,increase the awareness of anti- fraud and protect them

  • @magneto8002
    @magneto8002 Před 3 měsíci +12

    A fool and his money are soon parted.

  • @SolidSonicTH
    @SolidSonicTH Před 3 měsíci +12

    Scambaiting these guys never goes anywhere. They suck at maintaining a conversation.

    • @freeguy3751
      @freeguy3751 Před 3 měsíci +2

      When I saw the line from the singpore lady text "I have been in it" I was like hunh? terrible english, red flag

  • @reeddeer793
    @reeddeer793 Před 3 měsíci +22

    The guy was right - karma will come for him

    • @OmniFilm-dk8ox
      @OmniFilm-dk8ox Před 3 měsíci +2

      yah right...that is why crime is not so rampant

    • @bodazaphfa
      @bodazaphfa Před 3 měsíci +5

      Karma is what we tell ourselves to make us feel better. It’s not a real thing.

    • @kirtanforthesoul
      @kirtanforthesoul Před 3 měsíci

      Everyone says karma

    • @reeddeer793
      @reeddeer793 Před 3 měsíci

      @@OmniFilm-dk8ox this is Canada so it’s less likely, but if you do that to the wrong person, they might dedicate their life to tracking u down and killing those you love lol

  • @Tony-Tiger1970
    @Tony-Tiger1970 Před 2 měsíci +5

    So they meet people with million dollars and mansions but their phones is unavailable to facetime. Stupidity come in all shape and sizes.

  • @see-rious-ley
    @see-rious-ley Před 2 měsíci +4

    1. The colleague that’s helping the guy chat someone up had better be using a burner phone with NO accounts or anything identifiable or associated with a real person, because when she said shed downloaded an app to her phone as instructed as part of the investigation, her phone is bugged.
    2. The lady victim who lost her life saving is brave to come forward with her story. She overcame her biggest embarrassment to warn others, which is very commendable. 👏👏👏
    3. Greed is the root cause of the second victim.

  • @maschet
    @maschet Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant initiative, *VortexTrace* It's encouraging to see that you are actively opposing these dishonest individuals. It is imperative that the safeguarding of the general public and the elderly from these abhorrent con artists be a top priority. Excellent job, my companion! Because of your dedication to ensuring our safety, you merit the Nobel Peace Prize……..

  • @dorthymcbride3384
    @dorthymcbride3384 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for investigating these crimes! I hope the victims find solice and peace. 😢

  • @nawalosman9779
    @nawalosman9779 Před 3 měsíci +9

    I had the same situation in 2022, that year was a hard year for me. I even hired a lawyer and no support they always took my money. I have finally healed from that. I have not gotten anything back, I did all I can. All I can do is move on sadly. You are not alone.

    • @StefanieSiegl
      @StefanieSiegl Před 2 měsíci

      Have you tried reporting to the internet crime complaint center?
      If not, I can send all you need to do and have a chance of getting your money back

    • @llllllllllilillii
      @llllllllllilillii Před 12 dny

      Announcing you're a scam victim on the internet is prob not the best thing to do. People need to stop oversharing online. You got scammed because you were greedy and you wanted more money because you're a slave to money. You are valuable without money.

  • @flowmovementtherapy2096
    @flowmovementtherapy2096 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Some of them send obvious wrong number messages. But sometimes they get emotional when you don't reply. I had one once inviting me to go golfing on a specific date. I didn't reply. Then I get an angry message on that specific date asking why I didn't show up. Nope.

  • @socialdetective9462
    @socialdetective9462 Před 3 měsíci +14

    These “victims of scam” are mostly motivated by greed and lust . They should be held accountable for the proliferation of scams due to their lack of due diligence and gross negligence

  • @ToudaHell
    @ToudaHell Před 2 měsíci +4

    The joy of being a luddite. Not bothering with crypto because it's digital and not being able to even set up the accounts to transfer the money even if i did fall for the romance con. I have an anti-tech miasma around me.

    • @llllllllllilillii
      @llllllllllilillii Před 12 dny +1

      absolutely. I worked in tech in the 90s and got out. I'm HORRIFIED at the things that are happening these days and prefer to not participate in all this hoopla and just do everything old school! You can't get scammed on social media if you don't USE social media. It's all just a bunch of E-Bragging anyways.

  • @Jackiedyk
    @Jackiedyk Před 3 měsíci +5

    Just make it a rule. Do not give money to strangers online for any reason!!

  • @weronpc
    @weronpc Před 3 měsíci +8

    Feel bad for the victims, we need to educate people how to be cautious about online

  • @michaelschnepel5000
    @michaelschnepel5000 Před 3 měsíci +6

    How could you really trust anything on social media

  • @bradprivate5735
    @bradprivate5735 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Your?
    Program has stopped many crimes from happening, including scamming against myself and my friends, I deeply. Thank you.

  • @on-site4094
    @on-site4094 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Sad people are falling for this …it’s. So sad

  • @chrisiss666
    @chrisiss666 Před 3 měsíci +7

    I SALUTE You for all that your doing, helping all the victims of these scambaggs!
    They so deserved to be humiliated and be exposed to the public, these people have No place on this world, welldone *Charge backtools* we're here to support you, More Power to you and all your friends, watching from France

  • @joyp6379
    @joyp6379 Před 3 měsíci +9

    Time and again women and men fall for people online or otherwise, with whom could not meet in person but offer romance through text messages and phone calls or even investment opportunities to get rich. The
    Euphoria of getting married to a rich/beautiful/handsome person or getting rich blind their vision to see the red flags and warning signs.

  • @vichaar2023
    @vichaar2023 Před 3 měsíci +9

    Some very very learned people fall for it - this can happen to anyone - the scammers can be very deceptive - they are trained to trick

  • @nigellablum9456
    @nigellablum9456 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thank you for making us aware of pig-butchering.

  • @benbazy9238
    @benbazy9238 Před 3 měsíci +5

    You get what you deserve when you voluntarily give your money away to someone you never met or for that matter to anyone.

  • @Azel247
    @Azel247 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Avoid any of those risky "assets"

  • @Webinthamind
    @Webinthamind Před 3 měsíci +32

    Always listen to your mom , fantastic journalism, its painful to see people loose money

  • @topandrun126
    @topandrun126 Před 3 měsíci +5

    This is so sad to see what these people are going through it's hurt me i can only imagine they pain.

  • @happycook6737
    @happycook6737 Před 3 měsíci +5

    To all the lonely people, if an online "boyfriend/girlfriend" has a problem and needs your help, has an idea for investment or getting rich, is from another county and needs you for legal residency---run away from the person! I am convinced based on all the scammers that responded to my personal ad, that online romance is almost always a scam.

  • @saymoremccalman4974
    @saymoremccalman4974 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This same thing happened to me twice. The 1st lady just me was scammed into a thing called crypto yield farming. And the 2nd gentleman was scammed into a scam called crypto yield farming. It sounds good and legitimate in the beginning. But what learned was that nothing is free and if it sounds to good to be true, it more than likely is. I pray that our HEAVENLY FATHER PROTECTS ALL OF US. AMEN

  • @mohammedyusuf6419
    @mohammedyusuf6419 Před 3 měsíci +9

    We should not believe unknown person

  • @konnichiwala889
    @konnichiwala889 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I love how Peter can forgive himself after losing his mom’s money.

  • @sil3ntd4rk
    @sil3ntd4rk Před 2 měsíci +3

    Never be greedy, never, they can't get you if you're not greedy.

  • @kateskeys
    @kateskeys Před 3 měsíci +2

    👏👏👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Nice Job CBC from NYC. Your show reminds me of FRONTLINE WGBH Public broadcasting- originating from Boston, MA
    I love these documentaries! Thanks!

  • @rockgo1991
    @rockgo1991 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I wish there was more people like you to stop all these scammers, they need serious jail time for that, especially when they take money from the elderly. keep doing what your doing *Charge-backtools* put the wind up these low life oxygen thief Loves what you guy do keep up the great work mate weldone!!

  • @mennomateo
    @mennomateo Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is just scammers taking advantage of the loneliness crisis that has griped society.
    Brokenness provides paths for exploitation

  • @critical_thinker73
    @critical_thinker73 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Don't give money to people you've never met.

  • @Troy-ol5fk
    @Troy-ol5fk Před 2 měsíci +6

    There are scammers on CZcams as well

  • @marianhof9755
    @marianhof9755 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Was contacted by one of these and chatted at first but realized it was a scam so blocked her.

  • @newmexicoballer3867
    @newmexicoballer3867 Před 3 měsíci +9

    People need to educate themselves on online scams. This should be priority when using the Internet. No matter how smart you think you are. If you're very trusting and gullible you will fall for a scam. It's best to learn what to watch for.

  • @user-lw4hy5uj4o
    @user-lw4hy5uj4o Před 2 měsíci

    *CRYPTO* *SCAM* *VICTIM* ? As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield.
    You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good work *VortexTrace* …..!!!!!

  • @Jay-ef2ii
    @Jay-ef2ii Před 3 měsíci +7

    People seek true love but this is sad.

  • @freshfalcon3996
    @freshfalcon3996 Před 2 měsíci +3

    The scammers have no heart. The victims have no brains. It's a good match.

  • @user-iz1mx3sn7g
    @user-iz1mx3sn7g Před 3 měsíci +3

    Being scammed myself and realizing how it turned my heart cold and trust is completely gone

  • @Andreperera11
    @Andreperera11 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Mr *Adroitkey* , I would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you *Adroitkey* !!! Love from Greenville NC ❤

  • @jackfrost8600
    @jackfrost8600 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I think the younger generation also for the people that have older parents that are not tech savy need to really educate and teach them all about these scams especially over the cell phone were the scammers bait you with ther tricks

  • @techcafe0
    @techcafe0 Před 3 měsíci +6

    "make the victim think they can make easy money"
    in other words, scammers prey on people's greed for 'easy money' 🤑
    she might wanna sell some of her expensive Louis Vuitton handbags 🤷‍♂

    • @jameshill4900
      @jameshill4900 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Watching him load his mom's things into a 100k truck makes me think that should have been gone her house.

  • @rickystarduster
    @rickystarduster Před 3 měsíci +10

    years ago some people tried that with me and they never got nothing because i never met them in person. so if you don't meet they should not be given anything

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Před 3 měsíci

      There can be in person scammers too. If one has to give money it isn't "love"!

  • @audiusmasamba4118
    @audiusmasamba4118 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is heartbreaking

  • @waynerollack1026
    @waynerollack1026 Před 20 dny

    Good doc, thanks for doing it, it’s a real public service, keep up with the excellent work!

  • @alemandemariam4249
    @alemandemariam4249 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I am living in Washington I am in big pain thanks guys to save others

    • @StefanieSiegl
      @StefanieSiegl Před 2 měsíci

      You need to file a claim directly to the internet crime complaint center investigators to help you get back your money and get you off that pain, I've been a victim too and got help. I can send all details to you to reach them directly

    • @StefanieSiegl
      @StefanieSiegl Před 2 měsíci

      StefanieSiegl01

    • @StefanieSiegl
      @StefanieSiegl Před 2 měsíci

      I'll tell you the right authorities for the job

  • @charlespackwood9219
    @charlespackwood9219 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I find it amazing that lots of people let their feelings get in the way of logical thinking.

  • @beast1728
    @beast1728 Před 29 dny +1

    This happened to me. Using my 4 year old daughter as the bait. Pretending they cared about her. Thank goodness I followed my heart and intuition and didn’t lose that much. But this is a new kind of low life. Someone who has zero emotions towards a fellow human being and have convinced themselves that they’re not doing anything wrong. Because we give them money on our own free will. I pray for other victims of these heartless scammers.

  • @user-jt6gv9xc9o
    @user-jt6gv9xc9o Před 2 měsíci +2

    I was one of the persom got scammed by this exact scam.
    Need to ban all investment at right now and regroup.

    • @StefanieSiegl
      @StefanieSiegl Před 2 měsíci

      Did you reporting to the right authorities to trace and get your money back?
      If not, I can give you the details you need for that.