A Scammer Hired Me to Work For Him!

[@JimBrowning]

You gained your qualifications at an awesome University. Great video.

[@Hans5958]

I thought you established that uni 10 years ago

[@hironyx]

best university

[@alexforagen5208]

Yeah, very selective University do the best degrees

[@ReodorF1]

I tought pleasant green was jim lol but we will never know

[@timeflowEqualquin]

😂

[@QueenLibraCfa]

As a Nigerian myself working online it I'm so pissed at these scammers as they've made things very hard for the legit people.

[@madhumitachatterjee6257]

I feel you man, as an Indian, the scammers just makes other people think that all Nigerians and Indians are bad people

[@MakateRapulana]

Are there any legit Nigerians?

[@brownskin.babeee]

@@MakateRapulana yeah duh You’ll always find bad apples in every country

[@PAYDAYHEDGE]

​@@MakateRapulanaprobably the ones sleeping with your wife is very legit

[@Varetsu]

​@@PAYDAYHEDGE What was that for

[@jmikea23]

As far as freelance work sites are concerned, the first red flag that it is a scam is if they ask you to communicate outside of the platform. These scammers are targeting newcomers on freelance work sites who are eager to get their first job and rating.

[@HenyaStudent]

Same with every other site with a messaging system if they want to talk on something else, red flag

[@starcherry6814]

LinkedIn has them too. That’s where I got scammed Only difference is they called me for a phone interview

[@stanleybochenek1862]

Don’t these guys feel evil about them selfs I’ve had a scammer say kill yourself and you will get something back But please don’t kill yourself it’s not worth it anyway that scammer should be fucking fired

[@ComeliaO7]

Yeah a scammer contacted me a few years ago it went from LinkedIn to Google hang out. We talked for like a week strictly on Google hang out no other platform.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

I was a victim of this, but on Fiverr. I applied for my first front-end web development job and got it. I spent a week working on a project, sent all the files, and never got paid.

[@FlywithMagnar]

Yes, this scammer is pretty clever. He should definitely be able to find a honest job.

[@sir.dookie5827]

The sad thing is there's millions of brilliant young men/women sitting on valuable degrees but they can't find a job because of how fucked Nigeria is right now

[@myscreen2urs]

Dishonest people are just not built for honest work

[@TC_here]

Great detective work... Dropping in Jim Browning University and Pierogi to see how clued in they are.. Genius

[@eurobeatking]

Add: "My girlfriend's name is Rinoa Poison and we like to go to the Atomic Shrimp Club on weekends" 🤣

[@NcWcN1]

@@eurobeatking also: "references from my former employer, Malcolm Murleen at DV Resources can be provided upon request" (typo on purpose)

[@ScammerPayback]

Love your videos brother!!!!!

[@PleasantGreen]

🙏🏽

[@MrBrandonStar]

@@PleasantGreen scammers never learn

[@reddevil_yt8]

@@MrBrandonStar dumb scammers

[@thescammerwars1041]

Ur videos are great!

[@definitelynotsham]

love u too

[@skillz8999]

Hey Ben, I'm from New Zealand and lately alot of my friends have had their Facebook hacked. Scammers have been messaging me (from friend accounts) with all types of grants, but thanks to you.. I know it's a scam. Your helping heaps of people, stay blessed!

[@erin535]

Someone stole my father's picture and tried the same scam through messenger, I played along for a few minutes and called the scammer out, he blocked me. Thanks to these type of videos I was able to let my father know, and he informed his friends that accepted his new friend request. THANK YOU PLEASANT GREEN!

[@DarlinReal]

Someone hacked my friend's Facebook page too and sent me a message about grants. I reported it from my friend's hacked page.

[@estherjack2444]

Contact Facebook. They would send you a link to verify your identity. Happened to me

[@burgerkingfries4941]

They likely weren't hacked and the scammers just made fake accounts impersonating them.

[@BlasianBobbi215]

That’s one of the main reasons why I deleted my Facebook. It got to a point where almost half of the people on my friends list had their accounts hacked, and I was getting those grant messages on a daily basis. Then what started happening was my friends were creating new accounts because they weren’t able to access their original accounts, so one person could have 2-3 different accounts, I didn’t know which one was real or not. I lost touch with a lot of friends from this, because I didn’t know which account was real so I couldn’t message them my number.

[@arcgisworld1722]

As a Full time Freelance Video Editor from Nigeria, It breaks my heart all the time Ben Reveals these scammers are from Nigeria. They really tarnish the image of Nigerians on the internet and make it difficult for people trying to actually work and help make the world a better place.

[@rl2023te]

The only thing you can do is speak out and hopefully the government can take action. Of course, all Nigerians can't be held for the actions of some Nigerian scammers. This is really where cybersecurity professionals and policemen should be involved. I can definitely see that this could be a issue for Nigeria when trying to conduct international business in the future. Cheers!

[@tgthrillion611]

@@rl2023te The Nigerian government?

[@rl2023te]

@@tgthrillion611 It have to be. I don't know who else could enforce it. Unless every country affected by Nigerian scammers extradited them to that respective country for prison. It's just not going to happen unless the Nigerian government stands up for what's right. It only gives them a bad name.

[@isaiahgaming3575]

A lot of people refused to hire me because I'm Nigerian

[@subliminal128]

@@rl2023te some? There’s way too many.

[@sevendeadlysquids404]

Ben has gone from hiring scammers to do things for him like photography to getting hired by them! The circle of scams.

[@scambaitnaansense512]

Definitely has come full circle 😂

[@tetovachkaska7056]

is CHEIL WORDEIDE scam?

[@twistedviewlabs]

Elton John (singing): The ciiiirrrrrcle of scaaaammms

[@TamedSlime]

next step is to become the scam

[@ax3226]

Do you know da way

[@curiositykillingcat3226]

Thanks very much! As a disabled person who can only work from home, I often look for little jobs only to discover it's a scam.

[@ubersucks8634]

This is now starting to happen to me and it sucks

[@RemiVecera]

Something about how you tell a story is really entertaining, have loved your content for years, keep up the amazing work 👏 ❤️

[@PleasantGreen]

I appreciate it!

[@jamiepenney3720]

@@PleasantGreen Hey Ben, I’m an investigator from Australia would like to contact you. What’s the best method?

[@bowvfx7402]

@@PleasantGreen keep up the work so amazing

[@stevenwright8997]

@@PleasantGreen Hi Ben I would like to get in contact with you

[@charliegallman7616]

Great videos

[@gfiction7]

Coming from someone who has been scammed in the past, scammers are now much easily visible. Thank you and keep coming out with amazing videos!

[@itsentdev]

A scam not on this comment lmao

[@TwilightLanayru]

Yeah, I’m an illustrator, and I was looking for work on upwork. I saw a job like this, and I thought it was legit… and ended up getting scammed. Looking back, there were red flags, but I didn’t see them, neither did my parents when I was discussing it with them. I was so upset, my social security number is floating out there in the world in the hands of some jerk. I still feel embarrassed talking about it. I felt really stupid. But in the end, it was the malicious thieves who are at fault. Take this as a cautionary tale y’all, it can happen to you! God bless!

[@candaceluther9524]

😢 I just fell for this a few days ago. My bank closed my account because they called me a fraud and said that I am at high risk. These monsters scammed me out of $400. I am so down right ashamed, and feel like shit. I’m sorry.

[@adaoraagu8324]

@@candaceluther9524 that's bad... send a dm $400 is not a lot I can help out

[@candaceluther9524]

@@adaoraagu8324 Here’s an update: My bank sent back the first check that was stolen from a company in Texas, and they recalculated the amount they took from me. The total is $2600. And the interesting part is that they are active on skype again.

[@adaoraagu8324]

@@candaceluther9524 that's alot of money...do you have instagram?

[@poushalinag7942]

I am a freelancer from India , i also fell for a scammer in Kolabtree who asked me to connect via Telegram though i had all the red flags, but at last i didn't reveal any of my bank account details. These people still call now and then trying to tell me to take my payment which is a scam clickbait. And one time he tried to flirt with me as well , and by mistake opened the web cam, so i saw a African young men with chickens around. I regret wasting 10 hours time and doing so much hard work.

[@jisuskitty]

i’m so sick of scammers but these types of videos are so entertaining

[@MultiCreditKIng]

Sad that the US can't go to war with these international scammers, but go after US citizens with everything who are a dollar off their taxes.

[@Tho-j6m]

Excellent job, *GLOLEDGE* -I'm delighted you're out there fighting these jerks. We must do everything possible to protect the elderly and the general public from these vile con artists! YOU on your website deserve it!! Big up, brother, you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe and bringing money back for us

[@Ikerot]

I remember almost getting scammed by this back in 2016 when I was out and looking for a job. I thought it sounded shady, but that drop of "maybe it's real" pulled me forward. Fortunately, my bank recognized that this was a scam and stopped me from transferring the money. It was the first time I was exposed to scams and why I really like these scambaiting videos 😂

[@Paul-g8x4s]

Well done, *VortexTrace* - I’m grateful that you are actively combatting these individuals of low moral character. It is crucial that we take every possible action to protect the elderly and the general public from these detestable scammers! Congratulations to you!! You deserve the highest recognition for ensuring our safety, my friend.!!!!!!

[@zeke7515]

I nearly fell for a scam like this around the a YEAR prior to the time this video released. I was in a very very desperate place having been unemployed and COVID was destroying job hopes. At the time I was not aware of your channel, but this is insanely valuable information. I got super wary when it came time for the instant deposit to be sent back to the interviewer for the softwares needed. The red flag to me was the softwares listed cost way, way, *WAY* more than what the check they had written me would've cost, even with business discounts etc. Thank you for the work you're doing. Hope you can save someone.

[@amelie_and_eliska]

Hi I am from South Africa and it is scary how many scams you get the last few years. It is almost as if after lockdown everything just got crazy. My husband lost his business due to Covid and it is so hard to survive. It feels like all the scammers like to feed from people like us that has nothing. We do not have food but I will never go and scam someone. How do they sleep at night. Your videos are great.

[@DianaLopez-mm5ki]

I wish there were more people like you, Exela Support, who are dedicated to stopping these scammers and protecting the elderly from financial exploitation. They deserve serious consequences for their actions. Keep up the fantastic work you're doing, exposing these lowlifes and bringing them to justice. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, and I'm loving the work you're doing! Keep it up, mate, and well done!

[@samoalfredgroup]

This is so disappointing. I am a Nigerian Professor in the USA and I work really hard for my money. Scamming others doesn't appeal to me. It is sad that people like these hide behind the internet to do evil. I hope all of them get caught.

[@Kampfprinz_]

please professor, what does it mean? wa sori buruku ni ara a pa awon to nie oloriburuku adaripon

[@Dude-dx5ns]

@@Kampfprinz_ The person is cursing you in Yoruba

[@iammatthews]

@@Kampfprinz_ it's Yoruba and it means the following 1. You'd be unfortunate. 2. You family and friends would be struck by lightning. 3. Blonde headed person. That's what he typed in Yoruba.

[@Kampfprinz_]

@@iammatthews thank you kind sir, i was wondering. now i can rest peacefully.

[@af_duke]

@@Kampfprinz_ a bastard, an unfortunate fellow...

[@nessaswords]

Nigerian here. We're not all scammers please. There are a bunch of us doing good, honest work. So it gives me joy when you catch idiots like this.

[@NJkin-u3g]

Excellent job, *Vortextrace* - I’m thrilled to see you out there fighting against these individuals who lack integrity. We must do everything within our power to shield the elderly and the wider public from these wicked scammers! Hats off to you!! You deserve the highest honor for your efforts in keeping us safe, brother.!!!!

[@hk254lyt8]

As someone from Kenya, I always laugh when you call them and their nigerian accent gives them away. Their accent is so obvious. If you’re gonna be a scammer pretending to be in US, at least learn their accent 🙄

[@MLWJ1993]

Doesn't that mean putting in effort? I don't think putting in effort works well with "easy money" 😆

[@hk254lyt8]

@@MLWJ1993 but they put a lot of effort in their tech. Meaning they are intelligent people

[@MLWJ1993]

@@hk254lyt8 Hmmh, I don't know. Using a VPN & standard messaging apps/E-mail doesn't really scream "effort" to me. Actually self set up platforms for more elaborate scams is putting in effort to me. Perhaps we can call spoofing putting in effort, but that's something that has become relatively easy nowadays & therefore more common.

[@NinjaKitsunes]

I’ve had Jamaican scammers actually do that but when they realize I am Jamaican and can still hear their accent they curse me out… in our native tongue…. I’m used to hiding my accent too but I don’t think they remember there are other Jamaicans in the states as well.

[@GabrielAlcala956]

@@NinjaKitsunes I am from Senegal with American accent and I have 90% scam success rate with Americans

[@Ver-f7c]

I want to express my utmost appreciation to you, *VortexTrace* , for your tireless efforts in battling these deceitful individuals. We must do everything in our power to shield the elderly and the wider public from these malicious con artists. Your dedication is truly praiseworthy!😊😊

[@Nukerane]

Everyone should like this video and write a comment for the algorithm. This man deserves way more subscribers. Some of the best content on KZbin

[@NandiCollector]

*Mr Ben Dover is a cult classic now. :)*

[@TheDeathanimator]

Facts tho. Love people messin with scammers

[@aldinardo4812]

True

[@estusdrinker]

Tactical comment for YT algorithm :)

[@ShorterThantheEasel]

I'm glad all of the scam baiting videos I've been watching led me to this one, because I almost fell for a similar scam a few years ago. In my case it was through an email job offer that looked pretty legit at first. I was lucky enough to start catching on when they mentioned the check. When I started questioning them they started insisting they would be using a trusted vendor. I told them I needed some time to think about it and if I could get in contact with them the next day, and before I could respond they deleted the chat entirely. It's a relief to see others talking about this type of scam,. In my case, they posed as a big studio preying on small artists, and I know I'm not the only one.

[@kamabegmatov2231]

I just got scammed😢😢😢 just received my check today for 7900$ I was pretty confused and now after watching this video now I clearly understand that this is a freaking scam. Thanks man now I am informed about this. And will be more careful

[@HONESTGUIDE]

Great stuff as always!

[@Poppy-sc6vk]

Good to hear from Janek and Honza, love you too guys :)

[@YoussefBenKhamsa]

Wooow didn't expect you guys here! Love your great stuff!

[@courageousmelon5654]

One more thing about DMARC though: A DMARC policy is a request, not an obligation!! A DMARC policy instructs to treat the emails according to the DMARC policy, but the recipient side (a system admin can do this, not a standard mailbox user) of the email is not required to comply with the DMARC policy.

[@sporedoutofmymind]

So pumped that you're taking on Upwork scammers. They have become a huge problem on the platform recently

[@zen_mindset1]

I signed up for Up Work, but after seeing all the scam jobs, I left.

[@sporedoutofmymind]

@@zen_mindset1 When you search you can filter for clients with at least 1 job history and that filters out pretty much all of the scammers. Sucks for the new legit clients, though, but I don't see what else can be done on our end.

[@IsmailaRahama]

This man spends hundreds of thousands of time just to help us. He helps those in need while also helping us. He alway put a smile on our faces and we should appreciate it. Hats off to Him! I love you dude. Crazy I've never payed attentions to the *VortexTrace* movement when I say ancestral our a gift to our people.!!!!!!!!

[@lonerider5315]

I really hope this cikaordeary story continues, and ends happily

[@a093-p6d]

Hats off to you, *VortexTrace* , for your exceptional dedication in fighting against these fraudulent individuals. The safety and well-being of the elderly and the wider community should be our top priority, and you have shown unwavering commitment in protecting them from these vile con artists. You truly deserve accolades for your outstanding efforts!😊😊

[@camerons829]

Imagine a former scammer at a job interview “What job experience do you have” “I have 7 years in the scamming field”

[@madhumitachatterjee6257]

LOLOLOLOL 😂😂😂😂

[@sharit7970]

🤣🤣🤣

[@a093-p6d]

Hats off to you, *VortexTrace* , for your exceptional dedication in fighting against these fraudulent individuals. The safety and well-being of the elderly and the wider community should be our top priority, and you have shown unwavering commitment in protecting them from these vile con artists. You truly deserve accolades for your outstanding efforts!!!!!

[@ilovewingstopandcanes]

These sets are incredible, It’s amazing how far Lewis has come

[@Laynel8]

Damn I never knew that Pleasant Green was just PolarSaurusRex in disguise this whole time!

[@FazeelFarooq]

Thank You!! Please never stop doing this. my grandfather is harassed by these criminals. you are doing us all a great service *Adriannotch*

[@miceshooter]

Ben Dover: Are you texting and driving?! Scammer: Let me park my car

[@doncan1446]

i am lowkey happy that these scammers arent stupid. they really put in the time

[@doncan1446]

@Anemone bro they are usually so stupid. but all have one thing in common. they can never talk on the phone like a professional

[@IAmToDd6691]

Awesome story. These scammers need to be stopped and I love when they are caught. Also loved the Pierogi name drop lol. Maybe they’ll get to know him eventually in the future too lol.

[@user-oz4ip6dz3t蕭]

Astounding work *GrindTechiei* so lively you are out there connecting with these disappointments. We really want to do all that we can for spare the more prepared and the general public from these horrendous clowns! Adulation to YOU!! You merit the Nobel prize for keeping us safe.big up family’..

[@HyperUserGoesHyperer]

Thanks so much for bringing up the money muel/romance scammer thing! So many people “expose” these mules and we never know if they’re involved or not and it sucks

[@beautylove2441]

You're most welcome

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

Regardless if they know what they're actually doing or not, it's highly illegal.

[@Drazooma]

You just helped keep one of my family members from falling for this scam. Thank you so much!

[@DistortedMemories555]

"Shanen" actually changed his timezone? He did it poorly, but frankly... I'm impressed. Not with him SCAMMING people, but changing his timezone.

[@korn-tv2032]

It is extremely easy to do

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

@@korn-tv2032 some scammers don't take the time to change time zones though

[@tdyrc]

Sir, You just earned my biggest respect with this video. Not even lying.

[@localhypnofruit]

As someone who's been trying to look for a job/gig for months now, it's good to know that I should be wary of scams!! Thank you for this video, keep up the great work!! :>

[@Ver-f7c]

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. Mad respect to these. *VortexTrace* that take on these roles.!!!!!!

[@olaafelumo4754]

As a Nigerian that understood all the profanity spewed towards the end. See meanings below 😂😂😂. ‘You will be unfortunate’ ‘Thunder will strike and kill those that own you’ ‘Unfortunate big head’

[@jayjimenez5729]

Hahaha! Thank you for this 😂

[@TheDeadfast]

Haha, I'll have to work "unfortunate big head" into my vocabulary!

[@pamodoujallow8825]

I just came to the comment section to check for the meaning🤣🤣🤣

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Unfortunate big head That sounds hilarious. 😀😀😀😀😀

[@goldeverythingg5431]

Nigerians have a bad reputation it’s sad

[@Ver-f7c]

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. Mad respect to these. *VortexTrace* that take on these roles.😊😊

[@debbiestyer453]

So sad there are so many crooks in the world. I enjoy your videos.

[@stanleybochenek1862]

some scammers and crooks aren’t bad but most can be so yeah..

[@洪麗玉-t1z]

As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that the internet keeps records of your good works 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 Adriannotch

[@kens3dandaquatics]

Love all the work you do! Keep it up Mr Dover ;)

[@listenhere1623]

Have you met Seymour

[@superyamchama5659]

Ronnie? :0c

[@MrNickosz]

That's Ben Dover for you

[@gregkareem9824]

Ben* dover

[@saladmus920]

*answers phone* Ben.

[@SimaBabazade]

Hearing these people's voices over the phone so thrilled to be evil, almost giddy sounding, is utterly disgusting. Thank you Adriannotch all you and your team does to shut them scammers down.

[@X_Flutter_X]

I “applied “ for an online data entry job once got to the point they sent me a check through my email to mobile deposit. The check wasn’t even from the same company I was dealing with. I contacted the company on the check and let them know what was going on. It’s sad people fall for these scams.

[@ComeliaO7]

I guess since an actual check via FedEx it did not have my full legal name on it and it was crooked. 😆😆 Whoever those people were we’re just fucking lazy.

[@beautylove2441]

*Thanks for ☝️☝️ watching Contact me for a way out..**

[@JoyAli-wg9dy]

Congratulations, *Adriannotch* 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

[@MsHojat]

Against these scammers I think it might be interesting to say that you don't have any money in your bank account, and that the bank is holding the deposit until it clears.

[@burmeisterjoe725]

I just wanted to say that I love your videos and I’m in the hospital right now from a motorcycle crash and watching your content is getting me through it

[@jackcarreno907]

Pretty good vid. This is a new one. They are getting more creative in trying to hide their scams. BUT, ultimately you can see that their greed is their downfall. If someone you're doing "business" with wants you to do a transaction quickly before you realize what you're doing, then we should all realize their REAL intentions.

[@ekaterinarasheva9109]

Thanks to you I’m not being fooled by the scammers now. Now I’m getting lots of emails, messages and all other apps that I have on my. They all offer me a good pay job and coming from very funny emails. Thank you! And from you I learned not to click on anything. 😁😁😁

[@itsmej87]

I almost fell for one of these scams of someone asking for a driver. I almost sent them a gift card because they had a family member in the hospital or some story like that, but luckily my wife was smarter than me and stopped me on time. Feel so silly for almost falling for it at a time when I really needed any type of income.

[@olgassepa]

This is a word-for-word exactly what happens to me today!!! Must be the same person scamming me. too bad for them, we are too smart for them!

[@Auguzto.]

Thank you for bringing light into this, I recently created an upwork profile since I really needed to find a job and it sucks so much that 90% of the jobs posted are from scammers

[@TechTchno]

Indeed is a pretty good website for finding one! I applied for a few jobs on there and had legitimate interviews and I did actually end up getting a job through there

[@joakimberg7897]

@@TechTchno Yeah no, you are lying. State the website in the comments, if not your comment sounds pretty false.

[@TechTchno]

@@joakimberg7897 KZbin keeps deleting my comments (ugh) but you can literally look up the website yourself. It's not a big deal; I have nothing to gain from lying in a single comment thread and I don't know why you're getting so defensive over me trying to help.

[@sabbie7]

Thanks for sharing all the steps they dragged you through and things to look out for. It's so frustrating how many scammers there are.

[@kaitlynjarrett4991]

This sounds like what I went through today... ugh can't believe I fell for it. Its was slightly different but very closely the same. I blocked the guy before losing any money. They wanted me to get a bunch of equipment and get a 500 dollar gift card and offered to pay off my credit debt. It was fishy and I ignored the flags... I was running off very little sleep due to having family issues I was dealing with the night before. I hate that people like that prey on the vulnerable like they do.

[@j.danaiken2651]

I really enjoy your channel. What I find really striking about your videos is that you are clearly one of the most decent and honorable people in this world. You always give scammers the benefit of the doubt. I'm always amazed when you actually pay scammers, knowing they are scammers, to teach them the value of work and encourage them to be better people. Most people would just want to cause them some grief for what they've done. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks. You're an awesome guy and your videos are interesting and helpful.

[@robinmeade7573]

Unlike other videos baiting scammers, for once I understood what was going and who is who. Great video.

[@NJkin-u3g]

Hey bud, just wanted you to know that everything you do is necessary and thank you so much for what vou do. It's more than just a recovery service, you're helping people. You're actually the push for me to get my degree in Information Technology so that I can protect people from heartless people like this. Thank you for all you do *VortexTrace* you're a genius with a big heart and principles. Support and Respect from uk.!!!!!!

[@melissamcclain34]

It's always a great day when Pleasant Green uploads a new video!!! Love the reference to Jim Browning and Pierogi😂😂😂 Thanks for another awesome video!

[@memeteam2016]

I almost got scammed like this when I was younger. Very professional job listing, said he needed an assistant to run errands for his business. Good English too. I applied, but somehow got the job without even speaking to him. He then sent me a check that he wanted me to deposit into my bank account, then withdraw cash and send it somewhere. Of course, the check would have bounced and I would have been out of cash. I almost fell for it, because at the time I didn't understand how it could be a scam. Only reason I didn't go through with it is because I thought it was so strange that he didn't meet me before "trusting" me with money.

[@darekcosta3819]

This same scam happened to me when I was looking for work during the beginning of the pandemic and I was unemployed. Needless to say I caught on very quick. But I happened almost exactly like on the video. Crazy

[@pookybear86]

Hi Ben I was so closed to getting scam. I'm happy I came across your KZbin video. Thank you and BTW, you do have a point. I wished these scammers would use their gift to help those needed. Thank you!

[@marakorzen7023]

I am the lead editor for Montag Press, and the scammers are impersonating us. We're not hiring anytime soon. Our books, however, are real. I suppose that any publicity is good publicity, so please be sure to check out our books! I like the "Ben Dover" signature! Thanks for the tips! Our managing director will take them under consideration.

[@marakorzen7023]

@InvaderCee If you'd like to do an author interview for your channel, I'd be happy to put you in touch with one of our authors.

[@ashaoluvictor7204]

Hello, I'm Nigerian and I love your content, scamming is what young guys do to make illegitimate money and funny as it may sound some of them are been praised doing the wrong thing.

[@jeffreysg]

I love how Ben always encourages to be productive instead of scamming.

[@JVLIVSPhotography]

Loved this video. I need to watch them more often. Love it even more when scammers get caught in their own game and have it thrown in their faces! That same effort that people use to scam people is that exact same energy that can be used to get a REAL job and learn from REAL skills.

[@nathanbishop5614]

You know its a scam when they write "their" company name in all caps

[@zen_mindset1]

And they use the word kindly.

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

They will tell you "each and everything" on calls too

[@ismailolatunji178]

Great work you're doing. I am a Nigerian, and I can tell you these guys aren't interested in working. They're bunch of thieves that only want free money and lavish same on women or booze. It's really unfortunate these are the same set of people that criticize Nigeria as being a bad county but they forget their acts are significant part of why Nigeria is what is it today. If you tell them the implications of their acts, they will tell you politicians are also doing bad. I've a profile on Upwork and have earned well on the platform. These lots are just bunch of unfortunate thieves. Terrible lots. I really don't want to stay long in the midst of so many terrible beings!

[@appetiteee5605]

Good for you!

[@cursorguy]

I was on Fiverr for about two months a few years ago and although I never got any sells I DID get A LOT of scam messages. Luckily I knew they were fake considering I know how to reverse image search AND I knew that if they want to communicate outside of the platform they are automatically trying to do something fishy.

[@Diet_Bleach]

This has to be the worst scam by far. They are preying on people who have no money because they're looking for a job.

[@NickBouwhuis]

Very good advise: Set up SPF and DMARC Then immediately after: You know what else you should do? Get a VPN! Because this one silver bullet from the weird shady company will totally help. If you think a VPN is good for privacy, look up 'browser fingerprinting'

[@stanleybochenek1862]

That’s kinda fucked up the fact they can track your fingerprint as well

[@MrSqurk]

VPNs do help with privacy, they just are magic. It's like saying wearing a mask doesn't protect you from surveillance because gait analysis exists.

[@nolashdemon]

I almost fell for this scam. I did end up sending money but didn’t lose any cuz when i was about to send a 2nd payment someone warned me I could be getting scammed. Luckily the first transfer wasn’t deposited so I was able to cancel it. It was so scary

[@blackconservativeperspecti3507]

Sorry pal

[@emmanuelnwankwo926]

You are exceptionally smart at storytelling. What an amazing video.

[@omniscient8885]

Jim Browning University LMAO🤣🤣

[@swallowedinthesea11]

I was a victim of this, but on Fiverr. I applied for my first front-end web development job and got it. I spent a week working on a project, sent all the files, and never got paid.

[@markosu]

Nice video Ben! Keep up with the great content!

[@frizzybizzy4881]

ben dover 😭

[@SevenHunnid]

I got fired from my job because i almost beat up my 50 year old coworker.. and It got toxic yo so now i smoke weed on my KZbin channel now, meanwhile i get back to the hustle lmao💨😈

[@IsmailaRahama]

Well done, *VortexTrace* - I’m grateful that you are actively combatting these individuals of low moral character. It is crucial that we take every possible action to protect the elderly and the general public from these detestable scammers! Congratulations to you!! You deserve the highest recognition for ensuring our safety, my friend.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lil-nacho000]

Thank you so much for all you do!

[@beautylove2441]

I always gotcha **

[@babs9269]

amazing video! This has actually happened to me so many times on upwork and I just laugh at how incoherent the scammers are. Literally, the exact same format and everything 😂

[@GodSonBlessed]

Damn no wonder it's so easy for the high level scammers to spoof business emails. This is scary.

[@infinimetrical]

There are so many scammers out there. It's always good to have a strong intuition.

[@johnyorchak5162]

Yo "Ben", I'm glad you feel safe following up on these various scam links but I'm afraid of them installing spyware on my computer if I click on them. How prevalent is this practice these days? Love your channel.

[@AdachiCabbage]

Kind of confused about what you are asking, but it's good to have protection on your pc. If you have this, you shouldn't have a problem with spyware and if you don't click on obvious stuff, it should be fine. Spyware, Malware, etc. are common.

[@stanleybochenek1862]

Do scammers even have mercy or feelings it’s like they only have two Calm and angry

[@zs1gaming]

get malwarebytes, adblocker (with trackers etc disabled) and dont download stuff

[@arjix8738]

@@zs1gaming *ublock origin It is more than just an ad blocker, it blocks trackers as well, and third party cookies iirc AdBlock plus would have been fine 10 years ago, but it is no longer doing a good job.

[@rileylewisdolan]

Don't click on any links they send you. Notice how Pleasant Green never does that. The only kinda safe way to do it would be to make a virtual machine, but even that has a risk.

[@OzSigns]

Loved to watch Periogi, but this is now my favorite, you delve into so many types of scams i wasnt even aware of.

[@friendsofthegerund7693]

5:38 Used a plural noun with a singular verb. Noun and verb must agree in number "data ARE secure" or else "datum is secure". Minus 3 points. You must go back and "voiceover" the wrong word with the right one in every previous instance of this error, lest others hear it and erroneously fail to realize that it is unacceptable, thus further polluting our ways.

[@sourcedasher]

What? He said it right. It is "your data is secure" and not "your data are secure". Are you ESL or just special? Maybe wanna look up basic grammar and check out how countable vs uncountable works. "The air are fresh." "The sand are hot." "Today's water are cold." ^ This is what you think is grammatically correct, lmao.

[@friendsofthegerund7693]

@@sourcedasher You haven't enough education to discuss educated things with educated folk: datum, datī, n In English: gift, present Auf deutsch: Gabe (f), Geschenk (n) second declension Singular Plural Nom. datum data Gen. datī datōrum Dat. datō datīs Acc. datum data Abl. datō datīs

[@sourcedasher]

@@friendsofthegerund7693 "guys I am just pretending to be stupid, look at me hurdur"

[@friendsofthegerund7693]

@@sourcedasher Teddibly soddy, I was the stupid one, and superficial. I confess it.

[@friendsofthegerund7693]

@@sourcedasher I may be able to help you to source a new metaphorical ass since you laughted yours off of yourself.

[@messageeco_krackoninstagra8566]

Just got scammed this week. I decided to do some digging,I was linked to a reliable guy who helped me out in issues like this, security have chosen to only receive fraud case and never helped out, but all thanks to him I got hold of what I lost again

[@meghan_shew3360]

Why do they always sound like they just woke up when he talks on the phone with them

[@chrispanell6195]

Montag Press is a great small publishing company. The book shown on Amazon in this video, 51 Ways To End Your World, is absolutely fantastic.

[@Adam_marshal]

Hello sir I really appreciate your work and how you educated a lot of people about scammers keep up the work sir

[@ignacioarellano2632]

It’s crazy to see the scammers fighting back in the comment section. Anyways, thank you so much for this video. I was actually in the “hiring process” with this same scammer just now, and things seemed really fishy to me. Then I watched your video

[@mattalvarez4500]

that moment you legit add your scam bait friends as their own company's you used to work for but the scammer's like ah ok your good 😂 nice job ben