Scammer Regrets Trying to Steal My Camera!

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  • čas přidán 31. 01. 2022
  • You ever had someone try to send you a fake payment for an item you were selling online? That happened to me! Check out how I uncover this scam and make this scammer's life miserable.
    Note: Originally I had a section of this video that was sponsored by a company selling souvenir plots in Scotland. It’s a totally fun idea, and I even bought one for myself (and love it), but I ultimately felt like I didn’t do a good job of explaining the real nature of them. I can see see how it looked misleading. So, I decided to trim that section out and not take the payment from the sponsor. I may make a video in the future explaining these types of products and what they do and do not represent. But until then, and whenever I do a sponsored post, I’ll work on explaining the actual value that comes with the products I endorse. Sorry ya'll.
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  • @TheSimba86
    @TheSimba86 Před 2 lety +2203

    watermarks are definitely something to consider when selling online. helps keep scammers from stealing your pictures and using them to scam people, which happens A LOT on Facebook

    • @jujhar.
      @jujhar. Před 2 lety +7

      Ye

    • @VanJR.
      @VanJR. Před 2 lety +28

      Is there an app or an add you recommend to add watermarks on things to sell

    • @A__pb
      @A__pb Před 2 lety +27

      @@VanJR. Most built in editors on phones have a watermark functions

    • @JamesTDG
      @JamesTDG Před 2 lety +7

      @@VanJR. I just use a photo/video editor then edit in my watermark manually

    • @unitedhybrid187
      @unitedhybrid187 Před 2 lety +8

      It doesn't always work. They will replace your watermark with theirs or sometimes not even bother because no one really reads the watermarks. I've been that victim. I was selling something on Etsy that became really popular. Someone decided to clone my stuff. One group decided to sell a crap quality of my wares. Another group was scamming customers and taking their money. But they kept hitting me with copyright strikes. So my stuff gets taken down for 3 days at a time while they profit and I have to wait for the copyright strike to be removed from sending disputes. I had backup listings that I used but it's not good for the customer because they think they're getting scammed because the original listing they bought it from is gone. But these idiots lifted my pics and used them for their listings.

  • @memehub2.088
    @memehub2.088 Před 10 měsíci +579

    I'm here from tiktok

  • @awkwardpotato2793
    @awkwardpotato2793 Před 2 lety +1104

    True story I'm unfortunately a victim of this scam but in a far grosser context....When I was a teenager I was trying to sell my prom dress, and put up the listing on Craigslist. I received a text from someone interested but they wanted to verify that the dress would fit them so they asked for more photos, and spefically photos of me to ensure we were "similar sizes" unfortunately I'm extremely petite and I struggle with finding clothes that fit me so I releated to the scammer.
    Then "she" proceeded to send me photos of bras and herself in a bra(I can only assume these are photos of victims) and wanted me to do the same, then it got gross real quick and "she" wanted photos of me braless to better ensure we had the same breast size, and then finally said "you can't tell me you've never send nudes before". Obviously this person was a disgusting individual trying to scam young girls into sending inappropriate images to them. I blocked the number.
    I also never list anything on Craigslist anymore lol.. Hopfully this comment raises awareness about this kind of scam. There's some really disgusting folks out there man, be careful.

    • @MsEngelby
      @MsEngelby Před 2 lety +72

      oof that's one bitter lesson you learned there. Hopefully you wont experience anymore creeps, but tbh they're everywhere and they pounce when you least expect it.

    • @IvanScriptsEverything
      @IvanScriptsEverything Před 2 lety +56

      That is absolutely disgusting. Tbh, I dont think any girl would purchase a used dress online due to suspicion of scams. But idk, im a guy so I cant rlly tell. I never thought scammers would get to the point where they'd be deliberately asking for nudes. Like, it is horrible. I hope you're alright, it's best if you don't ever send photos of yourself holding/wearing something.

    • @J_Lynn
      @J_Lynn Před 2 lety +106

      That's not a scammer, that's a predator. I'm sorry that happened to you. I hope you're doing ok and I hope that predator gets what's coming to him...

    • @awkwardpotato2793
      @awkwardpotato2793 Před 2 lety +38

      @@J_Lynn one of the reasons I think it's more scam in its nature, is because once I interacted with this one, I kept getting texts from other numbers asking the same thing- photos of me in the dress and I knew it would escalate so I kept blocking them. Typically scams work like that, once you interact with one, your number is spread to others. But maybe predators do something similar and share the number with other predators? I dunno. Either way its definitely concerning. I'm doing okay though! This happened years ago and all I can say is it could've been worse.

    • @RandomBogey
      @RandomBogey Před 2 lety +46

      @@awkwardpotato2793 And had you actually sent explicit photos, they likely would've threatened to send them to friends/family to blackmail you into sending more extreme photos. It's sadly a pretty common creeper tactic... Not to mention the constant stress of knowing those photos are out there in God only knows who's hands...

  • @SumoLucas
    @SumoLucas Před 2 lety +381

    You had the opportunity to send literally ANYTHING to that address knowing it would be auto forwarded to the scammer in Nigeria and you DIDN’T take advantage of it? Surprised you didn’t get Mark Rober to send a glitter bomb… or pull a classic Pleasant Green and send some poop…

    • @Claudia-M
      @Claudia-M Před 2 lety +24

      Oh yeah what a brilliant idea. He definitely should’ve done a part 2 and sent something really horrible lol that would’ve been hilarious 😂

    • @theprogrammer1
      @theprogrammer1 Před 2 lety +14

      A camera made out of poop, that would be the real deal!

    • @Claudia-M
      @Claudia-M Před 2 lety +8

      @@theprogrammer1 In one of his other videos he sent the scammer real caca 💩 it was the funniest thing ever.

    • @thealien_ali3382
      @thealien_ali3382 Před 2 lety +1

      Was thinking same, poop would have been awesome

    • @eelectrodee1754
      @eelectrodee1754 Před 2 lety +2

      @@thealien_ali3382 a note with a link to a rickroll is better and the scammer wouldnt probably understand it lol

  • @WretchedSound
    @WretchedSound Před 2 lety +435

    The watermark was a great idea! Keep pumping out these awesome videos, man. You're doing inspiring work and really helping people to not fall for this stuff. :)

    • @WretchedSound
      @WretchedSound Před 2 lety +2

      @Sheisa Saniel , yeah I did think about that. They would just have to change their name to match that of the watermark each time.

    • @mindeeloo
      @mindeeloo Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking of water mark all through the part but he took the idea out of my head

    • @mindeeloo
      @mindeeloo Před 2 lety

      Also a logical person would get “Ben dover”

    • @nvignesh
      @nvignesh Před rokem

      @@mindeeloo lmao, a logical person wont fall for these scams but here we are. Lets not exaggerate peoples iq

    • @mindeeloo
      @mindeeloo Před rokem

      @@nvignesh lol so true

  • @radfoo72
    @radfoo72 Před 2 lety +28

    His insults toward you
    had me rolling on the floor🤣🤣🤣

  • @xliquidflames
    @xliquidflames Před 2 lety +258

    Serious question here. How do you know the shipping company isn't in on it? They could be part of the scam and just told you they'd shut down the account but won't. I guess there's nothing you can do except take their word for it. The only other thing would be to turn it all over to law enforcement who might be able to investigate the shipping company, also.

    • @featherpony
      @featherpony Před 2 lety +116

      The fact that the business promotes that they ship to Nigeria, specifically, says it all. Their business model is centered around Nigerian scammer clientele.
      Its like a drug dealer saying they will keep an eye out for illegal drug sales.

    • @izuchukwuanigbogu5046
      @izuchukwuanigbogu5046 Před 2 lety +44

      They offer cheaper shipping to Nigeria and they have a warehouse in both Usa and Nigeria. They aren't necessarily in on it, but you know scammers will always want to take advantage of every opportunity.

    • @featherpony
      @featherpony Před 2 lety +29

      @@izuchukwuanigbogu5046 Is it a coincidence that, of the 54 countries in Africa, they just coincidentally specifically onky mail to the one responsible for more mail fraud than the other 53 combined?
      You are really stretching the benefit of the doubt thin enough to be see through.

    • @theterribleturnip
      @theterribleturnip Před 2 lety +15

      I don't think the shipping company would be in on it because if they were, they would have given the scammer a heads up that he's suspicious and the scammer wouldn't have played along for so long

    • @FathomLordKarathr
      @FathomLordKarathr Před 2 lety +53

      @@featherpony Most countries in Africa don't have 800,000 immigrants from them living in the United States like Nigeria does, the price of basic goods are so high in Africa that its far cheaper for them to send money to relatives in America and have them buy things like diapers or lamps and then ship it to them in Nigeria so being a shipping company that focuses on Nigeria would get a lot of customers

  • @justanotherviewer4821
    @justanotherviewer4821 Před 2 lety +77

    Great video but disappointed that you are promoting a scam sponsor. It is just some Hong Kong based Chinese investors printing worthless certificates. They aren't planting trees. There is no mention of your name on the Land Registry, so even if owning land would get you a title, you don't actually ever own land. They are probably mapping the coordinates of random forests in the Highlands. In the UK, some land/property can come with titles, but as you can imagine they are rare, inherited properties only and titles knock up the price of the property. Usually the titles can only be passed down blood relatives and cease if there is a break for whatever reason.
    I am staying subscribed - but I am surprised this sponsor got through your due diligence.

    • @NTPAmusementsCO
      @NTPAmusementsCO Před 2 lety

      what about stfu?

    • @gaaraxnaru
      @gaaraxnaru Před 2 lety +22

      @@NTPAmusementsCO Why don't you?

    • @alexandruianosi8469
      @alexandruianosi8469 Před 2 lety +13

      @@NTPAmusementsCO For a guy that unearthed all kinds of scam-tactics, the fact that he promotes the old "I have a bridge to sell" kind of scam is unsettling. You might think it's all fun and giggles all you want, but you are not allowed to ask others to be silent about something that bothers them.

    • @AdeyemiAlabi
      @AdeyemiAlabi Před 2 lety +2

      I think it must be an oversight of some sort. I will like to hear his response as soon as possible.
      He especially, needs to be extra careful about what he promotes on his channel as he has built a level of trust he shouldn't misuse. I actually went ahead to their website and i probably would have order it, if not that it was so damn cheap and too good to be true.

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns Před 2 lety

      i want to hope its an oversight and honest mistake. not just blind greed.

  • @littlejonathorn6860
    @littlejonathorn6860 Před 2 lety +351

    Pleasant Green, you should’ve been like,
    “Dude, I am using this camera right now,
    After I am done.”

  • @juh-roon
    @juh-roon Před 2 lety +21

    Established Titles is quickly becoming a thing similar to RAID. Seeing this one everywhere lately.

  • @georgejr.9935
    @georgejr.9935 Před 2 lety +21

    Ben- your videos make my day. Yes they are enlightening, but more importantly, you are engaging and you pull the viewers in. Love it!

  • @bonlappen3000
    @bonlappen3000 Před 2 lety +11

    Hey man, I just wanted to let you know that you're awesome for doing these videos, you're helping people all around the world. You're a good person 💪🏼

  • @Selah_Szari
    @Selah_Szari Před 2 lety +162

    I love his videos I am going through some hard times it's nice to be able to forget them for a bit and watch one of his vids.

    • @pepe5679
      @pepe5679 Před 2 lety +15

      same as man. we'll survive the hard times.

    • @jamesheinz6325
      @jamesheinz6325 Před 2 lety +8

      may those hard times flow fast down the stream of life

    • @victoriaminns6436
      @victoriaminns6436 Před 2 lety +5

      S and V. Hope you are ok hard times are so bad I am hear for you if you need to talk I know from person experience. X 💓

    • @Taeonas
      @Taeonas Před 2 lety +1

      This is the worse so far! He's giving instructional updates to scammers, while resolving nothing, apart from not sending "his camera" to a scammer. What exactly, is "uplifting" you?

    • @Taeonas
      @Taeonas Před 2 lety +1

      I'm also going through hard times, but shait needs to stay real, so one can have a real base to lean on in hard times. This clip, feels either like a push of ads, or a blunt disrespect.. based on a YT-uber no longer caring

  • @atoz4399
    @atoz4399 Před 2 lety +21

    The world needs more people like you in it. This was great. LOL Keep up the great work.

  • @mbryson2899
    @mbryson2899 Před 2 lety +1

    You are a boon to society, sir! Looking out for the honest, even when you don't know them personally, is a great help to everyone.

  • @one-People
    @one-People Před 2 lety +4

    I'm a Nigerian, I know how life is in Nigeria, scamming is not a good source of livelihood. Well, what do you expect in a country the political class are looting money in billions and taking it to overseas and leaving the common man suffering?. In a country where a foreign company will come and destroy our environment in the name of looking for natural resources and the villagers can't even have good drinking water 💦? . I think we Nigerian youth it is time we need to rise against bad government, they have destroy our reputation, Nigerians are very hardworking people. Internet fraud is not what we are known for. 2023 is coming, we need to rise against bad government. I wish this guy will help us recover all the money our politicians have looted and invested in real estate outside Africa I will be happy. God bless you brother keep it up

  • @hqcart1
    @hqcart1 Před 2 lety +44

    dude, i can't believe you are sponsored by a scam company! This title is more of a gimmick than a real title in the UK you need to actually own legal land that this is not there are laws against this to become a lord or lady you need to buy land for yourself and not get a third party like Establishment titles as it just a scam!

    • @billstill1794
      @billstill1794 Před 2 lety +10

      I don't know what's gotten into this good person lately picking sketchy sponsors but his advice when selling something online is spot-on.

    • @hqcart1
      @hqcart1 Před 2 lety +7

      @@billstill1794 They also have the scammy counter that starts at 1 hour everytime! WTF DUDE!!

  • @ScrewYoutubeAndYourAutoNames

    For the sponsor: You don't get the title legally or own the land either. It is nothing more than a piece of paper with your name on it. It would be cheaper to just print one yourself and it will have the same effect.

    • @onion9322
      @onion9322 Před 2 lety +77

      A scam

    • @thomasmoran1211
      @thomasmoran1211 Před 2 lety +99

      this is, ironically, a scam

    • @PleasantGreen
      @PleasantGreen  Před 2 lety +78

      Thanks for the comment, Alan. I'd have to refer you to their website. They make it clear that it's a "souvenir plot."

    • @themoderndandy713
      @themoderndandy713 Před 2 lety +87

      I was mildly interested in this stuff before, but found out that no, you don't actually get a title, and you don't actually own land. It wouldn't be so sketchy if it wasn't for the fact that they charge you a whopping $50 for it. Sure, the whole tree-planting thing is good, but the marketing really makes it seem like you'll become an actual member of Scottish aristocracy. You won't. You'll have a piece of paper. It's pretty shady...
      As a side note, even if you did own land, you wouldn't be a lord, as far as I know. Homeowners in Scotland aren't nobility, but they sure have a bigger claim to it than you.

    • @philpowe3079
      @philpowe3079 Před 2 lety +18

      A Scottish Laird isn’t a Lordship lol

  • @BillOLDbergSucks
    @BillOLDbergSucks Před 2 lety +1

    You handled this so brilliantly. Love seeing scammers have their time wasted, time that would otherwise be used scamming someone not wise to them.

  • @dvalred
    @dvalred Před 2 lety +2

    Just wanna say thank you for doing what you do, man. I've had several people try to scam me and because of your channel I know how to spot red flags.

  • @egafx
    @egafx Před 2 lety +7

    I laughed out loud when the Nigeria Tune plays after showing where's that small logistics company in Texas specializes in shipping to.

  • @aiscienceguy
    @aiscienceguy Před 2 lety +8

    this is the second time you do an ad for an scam company, last time was nft, now it is even worst

  • @kittyr6534
    @kittyr6534 Před rokem

    OMG I just can't believe how many different ways ppl come up with to scam people. That's what makes this channel so great, it uncovers the many and varied types of scams.

  • @melissamcclain34
    @melissamcclain34 Před 2 lety +5

    Awesome and informative video as Always!! I have actually seen scammers ask for similar videos except they would ask the person to show themselves in the video so they could then turn around and use the video to scam the person's friends and family on social media.

  • @jamifitz
    @jamifitz Před 2 lety +3

    You handled this in the most HILARIOUS way !! Thanks for sharing !!

  • @MiG9D
    @MiG9D Před 2 lety +8

    What a fun video to watch on a cold and lonely night such as tonight.
    Thanks for the much needed laughs!

  • @sergicalcantara
    @sergicalcantara Před rokem +2

    I just realized I might’ve been used in a scam… I own a business here in Chihuahua, Mexico and the other day some girl asked me for very specific videos of some smart watches I sell on Facebook marketplace. Wow, I should’ve known! Not doing that again without adding watermarks! Great video Ben! Much love and greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽🙏🏼

  • @Sub-System
    @Sub-System Před 2 lety

    You need more videos! Love the work you explain and mess with people and also help people which is rare. Enjoy it all!! Please keep it up!

  • @NoHandle689x
    @NoHandle689x Před 2 lety +19

    I am a huge fan. Thanks for editing the video.

  • @jjbeatz5025
    @jjbeatz5025 Před 2 lety +9

    That sponser seems like a scam

  • @B.H.56
    @B.H.56 Před 2 lety +47

    You couldn't have found a better sponsor? Scammy as all get out. Video was hilarious though!

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns Před 2 lety +1

      this🙄

    • @Isaac.Foster
      @Isaac.Foster Před 2 lety +2

      That’s what I said. Lol. He promotes a scam while outing another. It’s kind of ironic…

    • @ferolsellon7749
      @ferolsellon7749 Před 2 lety

      I scrolled back so many times wondering how I missed a promo, then checked the description for it. Shocking, but then comforting that he made a move on it

  • @LK13B
    @LK13B Před 2 lety +5

    Man it's sad that the scammers know most of your tricks but you always find another way to scam the scammer, love you vids btw

  • @matthewbrinsfield1063
    @matthewbrinsfield1063 Před 2 lety +18

    Ben would you please check to make sure that Established Titles is not a scam. We bought a couple of these for our girls and they put lords instead of ladies. I did an internet check on the company and I found a lot of information that it was a fraud. The are a Hong Kong company. I also discovered you can not use titles unless you pay a lot of money for a Barrons title.

    • @philpowe3079
      @philpowe3079 Před 2 lety +11

      A Scottish Laird is not a Lord, two different things. A definite scam lol, you can’t buy a Lordship, unless you are big political donator of course

    • @PleasantGreen
      @PleasantGreen  Před 2 lety +1

      They have a no-nonsense return policy. Not many scams offer that 🤷🏻‍♂️. I would reach out!

    • @CheeseyMilkshakes
      @CheeseyMilkshakes Před 2 lety +15

      @@PleasantGreen Admit your mistake, this is a scam.

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns Před 2 lety +5

      @@PleasantGreen yikes, doubling down on a scam? lost my respect, sub, and views.

    • @featherpony
      @featherpony Před 2 lety +4

      @@PleasantGreen The reason they offer refunds is because a charge back not only forces a refund but also damages their reputation with their payment processor. They offer refunds as REQUIRED by credit card merchants... not out of the kindness of their hearts.
      Stop Defending Trash Scammers, pleasant green.

  • @UltraRik
    @UltraRik Před 2 lety +25

    lmao love how creative you are in finding way around giving him what he wants!

  • @kimberlymyers5551
    @kimberlymyers5551 Před 2 lety

    BEN, scams R a very serious problem these days, & U'R very very CLEVER! Thank U 4 sharing this!

  • @rosaria8384
    @rosaria8384 Před rokem

    It's great that you follow these scammers in social media - it basically makes them compromised just because you follow them, thereby giving you awareness.

  • @tescodeluxe1342
    @tescodeluxe1342 Před 2 lety +10

    Fun Fact: Titles like lord or lady can't be used in most countries, also you won't actually own the land they sell most people the same amount of land. One of those certificates from Established Titles is worth as much if you just printed it out yourself

  • @eybon
    @eybon Před 2 lety +5

    You’re my favorite CZcamsr Mr.Taylor, I really wish you make more videos often because your videos help me escape my depression.I hope some days we meet. With love from Mama Liberia 🇱🇷

  • @howtocookazombie
    @howtocookazombie Před 2 lety +1

    Nice, video. I love to watch your videos. Same happened to me multiple times too, when I was selling my camera lens on eBay. Scammers from GB are constantly checking items there and tried to scam me with fake bank accounts, fake transactions and fake emails. They always want to pay the full price instantly instead of trying to get a better offer. Quite funny, but annoying. 😋
    If they ask you "will you ship the item, if I send you the money", then you have to answer "yes, as soon as the money arrives at my bank account", because they will use a fake bank account (instead of sending you the money directly, which they never mention before) and tell you that they sent you the money but that this (fake) bank is withholding the money and will send it to your bank AFTER you have sent your item and confirmed it with a tracking number. Classic! 😂

  • @Highran56
    @Highran56 Před 2 lety +2

    Glad to hear my country being mentioned. I feel like Scotland doesn't get recognised enough. If you're ever in Scotland you should let us all know. Would love to meet Ben Dover in person.

  • @infinitepower6780
    @infinitepower6780 Před 2 lety +18

    So to comment on the short video request, it's a normal thing for buyers to ask.
    Photos can be stolen or photoshopped. Videos (especially with a note or voice) is almost impossible to fake.
    It's just another way for a buyer to see the legitimacy of an advert.

  • @featherpony
    @featherpony Před 2 lety +28

    Read this article before you get involved in buying Titles like "Lord" and "Lady" online. That scam has been going on for years:
    (CZcams keeps deleting the link, google for Forbes article titled "A Real Game of Thrones: The Big Business of Buying and Selling Royal Titles")
    Shame on Pleasant Green for promoting an internet scam.

    • @katanabluebird
      @katanabluebird Před 2 lety

      It's like those companies that name stars right? Seems really silly to me and a total money grab.

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns Před 2 lety +1

      disappointed in Green😒🙄

  • @mymomismad95
    @mymomismad95 Před 2 lety +34

    You damn scambaiters got me in this spiral of watching all your videos. They’re so informative and interesting. I hate it.
    Obviously, I’m joking. I love what you do. I discovered you, Pierogi, Trilogy Media, Jim Browning, etc, about four days ago. I’m completely consumed by the content.

  • @bitcoin7426
    @bitcoin7426 Před 2 lety +9

    The irony that the sponsor of this video is a scam lul.

  • @clone_lol2829
    @clone_lol2829 Před 2 lety +7

    this is one of the funniest sponsors i have ever seen lmao

  • @adamuyusuf4305
    @adamuyusuf4305 Před 2 lety +20

    Is quite unfortunate for Nigerian youth. Each time I see this coming from Nigeria it breaks my heart.

    • @ramimrahman5287
      @ramimrahman5287 Před 2 lety

      Not everyone is the same

    • @adamuyusuf4305
      @adamuyusuf4305 Před 2 lety

      @@ramimrahman5287 those act affect those who are not involved. All Nigerian cyber domain is been restricted bcuz of this rubbish, you can't get full internet access everywhere

    • @jcrowley1985
      @jcrowley1985 Před 2 lety +2

      Imagine being born there and you just want an honest life

  • @tannercatanimations6163
    @tannercatanimations6163 Před 2 lety +15

    I like how every time he figures out something about the scammer they just keep quiet 🤐

  • @chrisgironde6669
    @chrisgironde6669 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m English living in France and enjoy watching your videos
    I find it amazing how all the scammers seem to be lacking in the brain cell department. I find it amazing how they actually manage to scam anyone

  • @Isaac.Foster
    @Isaac.Foster Před 2 lety +123

    EDIT: Thank you for listening to our concerns regarding this. It shows you actually care about your community. While I would hope you address this in a video (even in a Short), I still appreciate that you made the edit to the video and description. Though I’m now seeing other people promote this scam… 🤦🏼
    Original comment: You promoted a scam while outing a scam…? Established Titles is a scam. You don’t “own” the land. It’s more like “adopting” the land, similar to adopting a highway in the States; it doesn’t mean you *own* the highway.

    • @M50A1
      @M50A1 Před 2 lety +4

      And?

    • @oleksandr4546
      @oleksandr4546 Před 2 lety +13

      I was looking for this comment 👍

    • @queeg6473
      @queeg6473 Před 2 lety +30

      I own some land in Scotland. It came with the house that's sitting on it. That doesn't make me a Lord. It makes me a homeowner.

    • @popsanddais
      @popsanddais Před 2 lety +20

      @@M50A1 they're charging $50 for something that you don't even own

    • @danielahoti4109
      @danielahoti4109 Před 2 lety +12

      @@popsanddais They are charging for the piece of novel paper! It is a scam!!!

  • @alanguile8945
    @alanguile8945 Před 2 lety +19

    Good to see you reacted to plot of land scam and refused payment. I would like to see a video talking about why this was endorsed as it's so crass.
    Original comment This is truly desperation. Its beyond scrapping the barrel for sponsors. I can't trust any sponsor of this channel, such a shame.

  • @zaak__1312
    @zaak__1312 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, I love your approach on these scammers. What would have been good is when he asked for a picture you should have sent him a picture of a Hollywood star 🤣

  • @OriginalRonald
    @OriginalRonald Před 2 lety +1

    I’m glad that I stumbled upon your videos. You be having me cracking up 😂

  • @Exodus_20_Deuteronomy_5
    @Exodus_20_Deuteronomy_5 Před 2 lety +3

    lol sold an Ipad on marketplace yesterday, hand several folks wanting to pay more than the asking price + shipping to ....you guessed it Houston. Granted I saw this AFTERWARDS, but sold local pick up, CASH only.
    Love the videos

  • @lynnleigha580
    @lynnleigha580 Před 2 lety +11

    I tried selling my old truck online and someone sent me a check for asking price, plus two grand over, I was to cash the check and send the remaining balance to someone else that was coming with a truck to get my truck, lol! I didn't fall for it, plus any time you have a check written to you for a grand or more, the bank automatically puts a hold on the check for 5 business days, to make sure the check is good

    • @nanaki-seto
      @nanaki-seto Před 2 lety +1

      Cashier check scams are common. People think that those checks are always good but they are not. As a computer tech i get in response to ads "hi i have 10 hp laptops that need windows 10 installed and anti virus. Can you take the work? I pay 800 +200 for ship...." They send you a check for 1000. You cash it the bank gives you 1 grand you send the extra to their shipping partner aka them the check bounces you are stuck paying for the bounced check.
      To us computer shop owners these checks are like most mom and pop shops first buck they frame. We "fall for the scam" every time and see who can collect the most in a year lmao.
      Actually the real reason we respond is the scammers say they also own a computer shop and need some b2b work done or some will go old school and say farm work done. Farm work is a old term that basically means i or they got to many jobs and can not handle the load so we farm it out to another trusted shop.
      You pretty much have to respond because well you do not want to pass up on 10 laptops to do a basic windows install on that you charge 50 bucks for per unit. So you respond and when it turns out to be a scam you play along and get a fake check to put on your wall and some times you even get to shut down a mule. And rarely you have a guy who brings you 10 laptops over to do a windows install on them and make a extra 500 bucks for the week because he got hammered with calls. I get 1 or 2 of those each year from 20 to 50 of these calls emails etc like this.

    • @MarySmith-lv3mo
      @MarySmith-lv3mo Před 2 lety +1

      There were Posters who said their Banks automatically allow withdrawals from checks as soon as the Checks are deposited and don't verify that the Checks are legitimate before allowing the funds to be withdrawn. Someone responded something like,"Your Banks allow automatic withdrawals from checks before verifying the checks are legitimate? Your banks are far more trusting than my Bank is. In my Bank, no money is allowed to be withdrawn from check until Check is verified to be legitimate. The check funds are just seen as ,"Pending," for about 10 days until it clears and the hold is removed.

  • @daniebiermann5361
    @daniebiermann5361 Před 2 lety +1

    Great channel! Enjoyed the video. From that first message I knew it was a Nigerian scammer 😂 Greetings from Africa.

  • @patrickrodgers2883
    @patrickrodgers2883 Před 2 lety +1

    I just started watching this guy 2 weeks ago and I can't stop

  • @tedhardulak7698
    @tedhardulak7698 Před 2 lety +5

    I have been encouraged by your videos. I am getting about 2-3 calls day mostly for credit card stuff. I set a new personal best yesterday at 28 minutes talking as an 84 year
    old VERY lonely man whose wife died last week and kids don't come over and use a walker to go get the credit card. Sometimes I hit them with telling them they will never
    reach Dharma in their religion and are cursing their entire family. All truth. And then tell them they will be reincarnated as someone that loses everything to a scammer. FUN!!

    • @danielahoti4109
      @danielahoti4109 Před 2 lety

      Dear Ted, bravo for your awareness and fighting back the disgusting scammers. I pray for you to overcome your grief loosing your dear wife. It's not easy especially when the children don't see their dad. I wish you reached out to some social workers to get some help and company. All the best to you and stay safe!
      Greetings from Germany ♥️🍀

    • @MarySmith-lv3mo
      @MarySmith-lv3mo Před 2 lety +1

      I REALLY hate to tell you this, but Ted was only PRETENDING to be an 84 year old Widower to Troll the Scammers. He's probably a 20 something year old who isn't married yet.. 😏😉

  • @faridsoto
    @faridsoto Před 2 lety +5

    First premiere I ever watch, as always your vids are really good screwing up with the scammers

  • @DodgeDartSongs
    @DodgeDartSongs Před rokem +1

    I love your videos, Ben. I appreciate that they are kid-safe.

  • @irishsakura1
    @irishsakura1 Před 2 lety +1

    This is hilarious!! You’re so smart and entertaining.😊😊

  • @AnnaKhait7
    @AnnaKhait7 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for this public warning! Didn’t know they do that now…

  • @ZAigor88
    @ZAigor88 Před 2 lety +164

    that awesome moment when an anti-scammer channel is sponsored by a scam.

    • @toofuking4111
      @toofuking4111 Před 2 lety +9

      He was sponsed by a scam?

    • @ZAigor88
      @ZAigor88 Před 2 lety +47

      @@toofuking4111 the site he is referring to is a scam. The plot of land "you're buying" isn't yours as it needs to be registered with local authorities by Scottish law. And even if it were the "lordship" would mean absolutely nothing. And they emphasize the land and lordship thing pretty hard and barely mention the tree planting, so that's secondary. You're better off just printing your own certificate and donating the money to an actual charity. Or, if you want the title, legally changing your name to lord or, in your case, king would make more sense and would actually be legally binding.

    • @toofuking4111
      @toofuking4111 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ZAigor88 ohhh I see

    • @RGC_animation
      @RGC_animation Před 2 lety +27

      He became the sole thing he swore to destroy.

    • @BoskiM
      @BoskiM Před 2 lety +13

      @@ZAigor88 cut him some slack please he obviously made a mistake and needs to do due diligence next time. No need to post same thing over and over again

  • @EnforcedPolicy
    @EnforcedPolicy Před rokem

    Have been binge watching your videos every evenings. Great content

  • @AxGryndr
    @AxGryndr Před 2 lety

    The increased sophistication you have seen over the years is the exact same issue we have in the credit card industry in trying to prevent fraud. We analyze trends, deploy strategies, fraud is reduced, scammers start to realize they aren't stealing as much, scammers develop new tactics to try to circumvent our strategies, fraud increases, we analyze the new trends and around we go. What has changed for us recently is the rate at which scammers are able to change their tactics. In years past a fraud trend may be in effect for years but now it could be as short as a month.

  • @hansuketakahashi0009
    @hansuketakahashi0009 Před 2 lety +8

    Can we appreciate that he only uploads most of the time but his content is still entertaining and very informative
    And in 4K resolution! Sheshh

  • @sharpshotefx
    @sharpshotefx Před 2 lety +3

    "If you are a Scottish lord, then I am Mickey Mouse!"

  • @outofthisworld4437
    @outofthisworld4437 Před rokem

    You got me cracking up man...laughed so much😂😂youre full of humor....loove your videos..

  • @SamirKhan-bk8op
    @SamirKhan-bk8op Před 2 lety +1

    Hi I love your content and what your doing to the society to helping and creating awareness about scams

  • @benji667
    @benji667 Před 2 lety +30

    I googled souvenir plots to find out more on the legal issues but it seems this idea is in itself a scam .. no? Open to be proven wrong though

    • @panda45925
      @panda45925 Před 2 lety +9

      I don't think it's really legit, more of just a gimmick.

    • @CheeseyMilkshakes
      @CheeseyMilkshakes Před 2 lety +6

      It’s a scam

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns Před 2 lety +1

      it is a scam. you cant even legally register plots as small as they pretend to sell you. its $50 for a fake piece of paper you could have printed free.

  • @laramka2940
    @laramka2940 Před 2 lety +3

    False titles of nobility are claimed titles of social rank that have been fabricated or assumed by an individual or family without recognition by the authorities of a country in which titles of nobility exist or once existed. They have received an increasing amount of press attention, as more schemes that purport to confer or sell such honorifics are promoted on the internet.[1] Concern about the use of titles which lack legal standing or a basis in tradition has prompted increased vigilance and denunciation,[1] although under English common law a person may choose to be known by any name they see fit as long as it is not done to "commit fraud or evade an obligation.[2]"

  • @julietteoscaralphanovember2223

    It's unbelievable the effort some people put into scamming, if they only put their efforts into doing good this world would be a better place!

  • @wtfiswiththosehandles
    @wtfiswiththosehandles Před 2 lety +24

    You're testing us, right? You taught us how to spot scams, and your "sponsor" has all the telltale signs of a scam. There's even an "make urgent purchase NOW" timer on their website!
    Does that mean I passed? Am I worthy?

    • @danielahoti4109
      @danielahoti4109 Před 2 lety +15

      I am afraid Mr Green had fallen for this scam himself. He owes an apology to all his viewers for this discusting sponsorship.

    • @wtfiswiththosehandles
      @wtfiswiththosehandles Před 2 lety +7

      @@danielahoti4109 I just watched his video on NFTs. Oh boy, this channel is taking an intersting turn!
      Keep the popcorn ready, guys!

    • @Phil-dx4zj
      @Phil-dx4zj Před 2 lety +3

      Looks like he cut the sponsor part out and talks about it in the description

  • @Nossy02
    @Nossy02 Před 2 lety +6

    Has a channel dedicated to busting scams. Advertises for "land" in Scotland......right

  • @jayhari1713
    @jayhari1713 Před 2 lety

    Lmao, this channel never gets old. Keep it up Mr. Bend-over 🤣👍

  • @efeinb8269
    @efeinb8269 Před 2 lety

    I love watching your videos. You are very smart with these people. Keep up the good work.

  • @MultiDarkZen
    @MultiDarkZen Před 2 lety +9

    took me only 15 minutes of research that shows that established titles is a scam, you aren't actually buying land, you are buying rights to it but you definitely do not own it, you should probably look more into the companies that give you sponsors so you don't end up promoting scams by accident yourself. Unless of course you already knew. Legally you do not own the land nor does paying the rights for one via established titles actually grant you a title, its pure novelty.

  • @bledardemiraj7901
    @bledardemiraj7901 Před 2 lety +5

    8:45 😂 your great man 😂 well done 👍

  • @stephaniehumphries
    @stephaniehumphries Před 2 lety +2

    What a great job Pleasant Green 👏🏽you are very smart 🥰

  • @jackking5567
    @jackking5567 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for highlighting this.
    I've had similar here in the UK when selling a motorcycle. (They seem to latch onto higher value items)
    My scammer was very similar to yours in how they push and appear to be without shame.
    My scammer had no idea about the UK and thought their own location was near mine - like the next village when the truth was the distance was 240 miles!
    I retraced my scammer and did background checks. My scammer was using several alias's on eBay and used several of them to contact me. Their true location? Romania!!!!

  • @youpooptoo1
    @youpooptoo1 Před 2 lety +572

    I hate scammers, now here's todays scam, I mean sponsor.

    • @subliminal128
      @subliminal128 Před 2 lety +30

      Yeah what’s going on with him lately

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns Před 2 lety +8

      this😒

    • @LasFavoritasDeMichi
      @LasFavoritasDeMichi Před rokem +17

      Exactly. I hate his commercials bit he says they pay his bills. 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

    • @CodeOfValor
      @CodeOfValor Před 10 měsíci +19

      Money is money, can’t really blame him.

    • @beet6796
      @beet6796 Před 10 měsíci +8

      Chad for deleting it

  • @aidenroses6533
    @aidenroses6533 Před 2 lety +6

    1:07 was literally expecting an ad 😅

  • @joshualange3997
    @joshualange3997 Před 2 lety

    My favorite scam channel back at it again❤

  • @dkjoasis
    @dkjoasis Před 2 lety

    Excellent video! Clear explanation of what to look out for when selling items online.

  • @AdelardRen
    @AdelardRen Před 2 lety +3

    0:15
    I mean, you'd think that, but I've dealt with sellers, and honestly that kind of abrupt, quick, poorly worded question seems to be what they respond to.
    It's absolutely soured me towards Craigslist and Offer Up.

  • @apologyman376
    @apologyman376 Před 2 lety +4

    7:20 Everytime that music plays 🤣

  • @Mortisk
    @Mortisk Před 2 lety

    It's nice to see my fellow Utahn's doing some of my favorite type of content

  • @seckora
    @seckora Před 2 lety +1

    Love You! You Do Amazing Work! Keep Doing What You Are Doing! We are land owners too!

  • @PCAPro
    @PCAPro Před 2 lety +3

    “When the Prince of Nigeria asks for your help you don’t say No….”

  • @mitko9414
    @mitko9414 Před 2 lety +7

    I'm almost 100% sure you can't use this Lord title in official documents too long to explain but good idea for next video do your research! You have been scammed again :D :D

  • @LUribe408
    @LUribe408 Před 2 lety

    Damn I love your videos. I immediately click as soon as they upload. Thank you for the entertainment.

  • @Mynameisharley
    @Mynameisharley Před rokem

    Watched your lost pet scam video and u asked me to watch another this is one of my personal favourites will watch chickeb sandwich review after
    Love ya channnel and thabks for helping me and family stay safe for internet scams u the man brother
    Down under love x 🇦🇺

  • @nicsaunders619
    @nicsaunders619 Před 7 měsíci +22

    Who came from that TikTok?

  • @jasonbrightman5809
    @jasonbrightman5809 Před 2 lety +4

    I had a similar thing happen when a guy asked for better photos, I thought nothing of it, so I sent them. Then I was checking eBay for a similar item I had and bam, there's my pictures and the price was triple what I was selling it for. Guess if someone bought it from him he was going to just going to be the middle man and make double the money

  • @Dead_Gamer666
    @Dead_Gamer666 Před 2 lety

    i think that "sick guy with camera in bathroom" would make for some nice wall art in.. well ... the bathroom. lol... merch idea !!!!!!!!

  • @sabina2475
    @sabina2475 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for making it funny. I was getting furious with these people.

  • @lynnecrisp
    @lynnecrisp Před 2 lety +4

    Wow & I'd never send a pic of me tho. I just got my 1st Norton scam of buying their products for $310.00 & there's no way they can scam me thank God. Just takes common sense & don't call them

  • @SlipperyFPV
    @SlipperyFPV Před 2 lety +17

    Very disappointing... The blatant promotion of a scam leads me to doubt all the other altruistic endeavours... Has it all been smoke and mirrors?! 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @KTHKUHNKK
    @KTHKUHNKK Před 2 lety

    Absolutely amazing the stuff you went through with that guy.

  • @jameswarrick778
    @jameswarrick778 Před 2 lety

    'Lord Green' has a ring to it..great video as always.

  • @notbennett1
    @notbennett1 Před 2 lety +25

    Ben: *tells us to use a VPN*
    Also Ben: *telling us how to get around a VPN*