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

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

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

[@EclecticFruit]

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

[@Rusty_Gold85]

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

[@JayceeR]

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

[@AWeekLastTuesday]

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

[@Cassxowary]

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

[@formallyknownasj.a.2074]

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

[@UKProgRock]

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

[@UtopssAKAPJ]

Jim is a Legend

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

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

[@PBMS123]

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

[@Rusty_Gold85]

why couldnt you get the bank to stop the transfer?

[@weirdthingstoeat7198]

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

[@anthonycaruso2248]

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

[@KGBookkeeping]

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

[@Dontcrapout]

Why are you so salty blame the judge boo

[@ontheblock2063]

Ima be a scammer no cap

[@babagandu]

Great India !!

[@simmonssimmons4494]

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

[@jasmineparker253]

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

[@TeamCat1128]

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

[@declaredjeans7555]

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

[@dr.vojislavhadzimilic3649]

@@declaredjeans7555 ???????

[@michelleishappy4036]

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

[@billybbob18]

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

[@bajtars6757]

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

[@LauPalomas]

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

[@ryanrabey522]

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

[@giorgiocisilino4874]

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

[@MsNoPixel]

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

[@oak8728]

Guy needs to work on his whiteboard skills

[@MrUssy101]

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

[@deeliciousplum]

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

[@Drought-jr6pb]

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

[@Bozar069]

Pretty sure Jim Browning wears a cape.

[@ControversialOG]

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

[@CaliforniasGoldCoast]

thank you for doing that

[@jenkins5265]

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

[@harrisonmurbi8145]

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

[@SnowWhite-hr4ho]

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

[@steveescher1554]

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

[@casedistorted]

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

[@newfie1275]

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

[@gulamakber858]

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

[@CBCPROPAGANDA]

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

[@andreasasatya9188]

@@CBCPROPAGANDA Classic Brampton

[@PJ_TheAverageGamer]

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

[@MeJustAimy]

same

[@kiwi__1011]

kit is my favourite

[@UKProgRock]

Same here

[@RyanKeane9]

@@kiwi__1011 yeh love Kit👍🏻

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

thanks to watching their clips I swear at scammers before hanging up on them so thankfully don't get many calls.

[@nathanirvine2361]

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

[@RainRemnant]

Yes more than any law enforcement in any country combined

[@FreeSpeechXtremist]

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

[@cat_alyst6306]

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

[@abrararifify]

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

[@NoCallerID86753ohNine]

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

[@Dvalarogg]

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

[@Starfish2145]

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

[@GasPipeJimmy]

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

[@mikecorbeil]

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

[@jawariayaseen2390]

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

[@anmnou]

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

[@ninjaturtle6106]

Apologize??? Give their money back.

[@deborahcabot3100]

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

[@av8tor261]

Jim is a hero.

[@djdan890]

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

[@kokeshi7795]

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

[@mrtommygunwhite]

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

[@CBCPROPAGANDA]

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

[@darrellhankins9964]

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

[@shaunmm2k]

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

[@Mango39]

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

[@ItsCookiePartyy]

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

[@MRprod.]

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

[@huskerbusker]

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

[@lancekirkwood7922]

i do watch scammer payback, the guy is awesome.

[@MRprod.]

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

[@swallowedinthesea11]

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

[@moeanthony9308]

Scamula Baiter all day. She's great

[@kaytriott]

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

[@pamelafisher5125]

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

[@Royan1900]

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

[@av8tor261]

You nailed it.

[@borutz5191]

u are crazy woman

[@Royan1900]

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

[@randibgood]

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

[@karrkraft893]

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

[@in_the_pines]

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

[@wilmerbridges1128]

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

[@kaytriott]

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

[@slightlydazed9267]

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

[@qemajlosmani]

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

[@heenanyou]

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

[@danfell6450]

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

[@yuddinwarri6824]

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

[@jasonstlouis9871]

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

[@davemartin8409]

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

[@xinthamiddle]

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

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

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

[@denisereid5417]

So true...sad indeed

[@stephaniehumphries]

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

[@kayfron9264]

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

[@truptipatel6874]

Miss Stephanie Humphries!! ♥

[@starbright1256]

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

[@chrisfairnot6522]

Hi Stephanie Humphries

[@juanitarichards1074]

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

[@kaytriott]

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

[@BataraKado]

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

[@nataliehilton9334]

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

[@alessandrosilveira9009]

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

[@billh.1940]

Your cops and politicians are involved!

[@dissraps]

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

[@BishopsKnight_FL]

Call the American 🇺🇸 Feds

[@BishopsKnight_FL]

Grady Judd and Chad Chronister would nail these pricks

[@rotatorcuffs8140]

@akplmn They can do something about the money mules.

[@karunasubba8418]

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

[@willek1335]

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

[@RimshotKiller]

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

[@Belioyt]

Actually unwatchable

[@MichaelJM]

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

[@dvol]

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

[@TregMediaHD]

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

[@loucam08]

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

[@vicgamesvt9682]

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

[@on-site4094]

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

[@juliajaysaja556]

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

[@shellybelly35]

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

[@mra4107]

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

[@NunyaHarmonee]

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

[@jpcaretta8847]

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

[@DEVIL-kx4ih]

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

[@boyce2525]

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

[@kathleenmaccann91]

@@jpcaretta8847 1

[@Myn6211]

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

[@pamelaremme38]

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

[@hphinn]

Shame on the scammers.

[@RainRemnant]

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

[@Notrocketscience101]

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

[@Inquisitor2024]

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

[@kjmontrope]

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

[@kaytriott]

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

[@garydworak5276]

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

[@mikeseal3053]

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

[@caseyHunter]

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

[@tonigilsenan6320]

Good work in catching these scumbags 👍

[@caseyHunter]

@@tonigilsenan6320 thanks

[@OldestHouse]

you are one fearless hero!

[@SlientChaos]

Great work, Casey.

[@caseyHunter]

@@SlientChaos thanks so much

[@gabrielmurray3553]

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

[@FantasticMoron]

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

[@tootsd]

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

[@CriticalityIncident]

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

[@lak1796]

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

[@chrisullrich5740]

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

[@rajivjagoo5131]

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

[@BigJayC.]

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

[@mehallica666]

Think he lives in Belfast.

[@jaypoirier4216]

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

[@corce209]

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

[@michheuteshow]

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

[@rjmunt]

Jim Browning is a national treasure.

[@fettersofdromi]

Banks need to stop selling our info.

[@positivevibrations2501]

And also phone companies

[@bhupinderchhabra8411]

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

[@aniketdaptardar3592]

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

[@TheMightsparrow]

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

[@pineapplegirl8078]

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

[@TheMightsparrow]

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

[@pineapplegirl8078]

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

[@GasPipeJimmy]

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

[@TheMightsparrow]

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

[@RonG_NYC]

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

[@jimrudolph2864]

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

[@fazelpatel9398]

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

[@nilomyki]

Jim Browning to the rescue.

[@brendareid9332]

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

[@larrywilliams6030]

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

[@angelshalo06]

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

[@shedenh4053]

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

[@sachinms1258]

Thank you for investigating things that actually matter.

[@cpcheung66]

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

[@cpcheung66]

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

[@hikaru9624]

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

[@carlito6038]

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

[@mystque8754]

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

[@SnowWhite-hr4ho]

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

[@williywonk3374]

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

[@SnowWhite-hr4ho]

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

[@jamesbutson6347]

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

[@Roads_of_Europe]

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

[@arg7865]

🙌🏽 keep it up Jim and the squad ❗️❗️❤️

[@CdnMystery]

Jim Browning is a legend! Love him, he does great work to help people.!

[@mohamedabdourahman9845]

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

[@pscpat323]

best is to educate all the seniors how to protect themselves

[@joyflor3630]

Thank you for doing this!

[@phoenix405]

@jim browning you legend!!!! Thanks for lending your expertise to help Canadians become more educated about these scams!

[@jmor-_-.656]

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

[@claytgibbons2089]

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

[@johndowning3598]

You guys are great going these sumbags I know I am grateful for your kindness and time

[@HusseinALSHAMIRI]

JIM BROWNING, is a LEGEND hat off

[@sharon_singh]

I wish we can have more people like Jim Thank you so much Jim for helping vulnerable people

[@64TommyG]

And you can wondering why not all media are doing the same job when they are supposed to do just that! Instead they have stories about celebrities and sports...

[@niethandaveestimada2715]

are you okey no scam sir

[@angell2341]

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

[@user-dc2tp3tk1m]

I live in the States and I love watching these journalist. I love watching this channel either way.

[@StrifePulse]

One of the best marketplace episodes, more on phone scams please!

[@shaneintegra]

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

[@L.o.u.i.s..]

This is heartwarming.

[@phenpilaibutlakhorn12]

Thank God for your program that exposed those criminals

[@AdditionalJargon52]

Thank you Jim Browning for bringing me here!

[@tyn999]

This is outrageous! Most victims are elderly people! Thankfully you managed to save that last man (he looks so sweet)!

[@CBCPROPAGANDA]

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

[@kinggill3982]

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

[@Jesuswarnedus]

One thing more they need to do, and may be doing it, is tell the person being scammed to spread the word to their friends n done be embarrassed by it. Getting the word out to the elderly the ones being scammed. God Bless u all n may God keep His guiding hand upon these wonderful people.

[@MrLoobu]

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

[@bomlife1572]

exactly, even scammers who are residing in that host country

[@keeper6458]

Absolutely

[@truthmatterbyoladada1462]

I agree with you 💯

[@-SP.]

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

[@GasPipeJimmy]

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

[@jamesa.2880]

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

[@hikaru9624]

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

[@jamesa.2880]

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

[@hikaru9624]

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

[@derick3482]

just hang up if you hear the accent

[@benjaminburk2007]

Thats incredible, nice to at last see Jim, would certainly help to spread the word abot scams on tv.

[@elizeleroux6388]

we need more people like this to catch scammers