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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[@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?

[@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

[@darrellhankins9964]

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

[@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'😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@Mango39]

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

[@McCookieParty]

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

[@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...

[@Dvalarogg]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@in_the_pines]

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

[@jimrudolph2864]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Daijxo]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jaypoirier4216]

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

[@nataliehilton9334]

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

[@wilmerbridges1128]

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

[@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.

[@lak1796]

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

[@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.

[@kayj767]

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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@danfell6450]

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

[@mikeseal3053]

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

[@BataraKado]

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

[@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.

[@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.......

[@fettersofdromi]

Banks need to stop selling our info.

[@positivevibrations2501]

And also phone companies

[@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.

[@kaytriott]

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

[@karunasubba8418]

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

[@Laura-he4ds]

No. Not good enough. Immediate. Capital punishment

[@CdnMystery]

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

[@RonG_NYC]

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

[@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

[@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. ♥

[@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

[@phoenix405]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michheuteshow]

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

[@lyndahoward3785]

How rewarding it would be to be on the side of stopping and nailing these scammers. It’s so pathetic they target elderly people

[@richardsttati317]

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

[@spark2736]

JIM BROWNING IS DA MAN! He does everything to protect others and does an outstading job.

[@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.

[@ChristmasDiamond]

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

[@OneBadAssDJ]

Jim Browning is the man. he is a hero in so many ways. Without him fighting these scammers, a lot more people would have lost their life savings.

[@rer509]

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

[@nickiewilson9134]

Last year my 80 yr mom was called saying my son was in jail & needed so much. The second time she went to her 19 yr bank demanded her money. Thank fully they knew her sat her down explained, she was grateful for the bank's dedication. Last yr after 14.00.00 was taken out of my bank acct ( box office?), then they asked me to buy 900.00 of Google Play Tickets at 711's. Thank fully I didn't go after telling someone. I live in a Senior's Complex of 300, they get hit 2-3 times a day, Senior's are volunable here on Vancouver Island.

[@StrifePulse]

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

[@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? .

[@shaneintegra]

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

[@A_Stereotypical_Heretic]

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

[@juliajaysaja556]

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

[@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.

[@cherylmaclean4349]

I’m glad someone is doing something about this; thank you Marketplace. It’s really sad that the RCMP are doing nothing about this. Isn’t their job to help Canadians in need, especially those who are vulnerable? I didn’t know it needed to be Marketplace. Thank you for bringing this very big issue to the forefront again. I hope someone at the RCMP who has the power to make a change sees this and does something. What a shame.

[@kentharris7427]

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

[@gabrielmurray3553]

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

[@elizeleroux6388]

we need more people like this to catch scammers

[@OhNoNotFrank]

I have worked on several stories like this, and they are always heartbreaking. Most will not admit to what has happened until it's basically too late, so the "shame" of being duped prevents the victims from moving on and the police from finding the perpetrators - or even open a case. Besides the financial ruin, these victims feel a loss of personal security that it can take years to recover from. They feel that they let their family and children down, as they often have to change lifestyle. Inheritances, money for their kids or grandchildrens education, all gone. They have no reason to feel shame though, they have been conned by people who *really* knows what they are doing. I know of CEO's, doctor's, politicians, you name it, they've been conned too, so it's about time that the shame is placed where it belongs, with the criminals, not the victims. Whenever you see a senior citizen having to work for a living, chances are... so at least give them a smile. 👍😉

[@jmor-_-.656]

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

[@HayBaiLs420]

Omg the second I saw and heard Jim Browning's voice I got so stoked. Good on you Marketplace for not thinking you're above anyone. This was great.

[@SolidSonicTH]

I'm fearfully respectful of Jim's skills. He fights for the right causes but he is not someone I'd be on the wrong side of (although I would love to learn some of them - if even just to understand it as an IT professional and someone who likes tech).

[@Awhi]

Jim Browning is the greatest at what he does, its a shame the police in the US can't work with him.

[@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

[@mclovinlife4018]

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

[@dt9327]

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

[@MGPL_]

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

[@nancydrew1882]

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

[@SilG.123]

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

[@nilomyki]

Jim Browning to the rescue.

[@OleHolm-sq7yj]

I love it when scammers are either crying or ranting when they lose. Pirogi even had a scammer boss destroying his computer after losing the money.

[@rajivjagoo5131]

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

[@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.

[@DavidKen878]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@NoCallerID86753ohNineIf someone cakes and asked for information, what does that have to do with being tech savvy? Stuff like that doesn't happen to anyone, just the folks without good sense.

[@Stardusted1]

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

[@royalcrownsound2941]

Jim Browning does great work and makes a huge difference in trying to help and protect vulnerable victims .These other 2 seem like they want badges for Tv 😳🤧🙏

[@FredNameni]

Thanks to special employees who are working hard to catch the fraud trash inside Canada , keep your good works

[@thekibbler]

Don't wait on the government to save you. Your best defense is your own awareness. Please take care of your elderly family members as well. We will all be there one day! Kudos to all the people who are standing up to it!

[@EpicDon]

This stuff needs to be taught and showing in school how to protect our identity our money our privacy and our family instead of learning about French or US history as a Canadian citizen I’m 42 years old I’ve never used French or used US history for any job anything on a day-to-day basis thank God I know what to do when these lowlife scammers call me and I informed my 82-year-old Oma what to do.

[@MuantanamoMobile]

These scams usually only work on the very vulnerable like elderly people.

[@DankusMemicus]

History is important to learn, whether you use it in real life or not is irrelevant.

[@famass2807]

French, history and other subjects are important in schools. You might not have had to use french, or whatever, dosent mean it didint help someone else. It helps open your mind to what you like, to what you might want to do later on as an adult. Every subject dosent have to translate into a 1-to-1 skill in real life to be useful!

[@ianmiller8399]

We had to take courses about cyber security stuff every year in school in Tennessee

[@deeliciousplum]

Considering the demographics of the victims of these types of scams, there ought to be sentences which are as severe as is possible. And, where the names of the perps are to be publicly listed for potential employers and for the general public to be mindful of. The aforementioned severe sentencing, e.g., a minimum of 10 years jail time and fines which include paying back their victims, is not as a deterrent for others. It is to lessen their reach as people without ethics/compassion will reoffend and prey upon the elderly and other vulnerable groups at the moment that they are free to. ⚖

[@hamidb75]

The system isn't just lenient with fraudsters but encouraging them to commit more crimes

[@buckyb7658]

Jim is doing his job and getting paid for it. He is not a hero, but he is bringing this issue to light. Show us how to track down these people so we can bring our own Justice. It’s sick that people from other country comes to Canada to better their life and they chose to better their life by scamming others and teaching others to do the same. May karma returns to them.

[@buckyb7658]

I am wrong, Jim is a hero.😎👍

[@Kdk9MER]

Keep on helping Canadians guys love what you do. This one hit close to home

[@AndesF34]

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

[@okk]

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

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

The RCMP need to get it together and start working to protect Canadians. It's almost unbelievable that they're doing so little on this. Well done to everyone for bringing this issue to light, and for keeping the money of innocent people in their hands. This is one of the best episodes of Marketplace ever.

[@harrisonmurbi8145]

It is the government - and by extension , the citizens - who need to direct RCMP to do this.

[@zbyszanna]

I follow Jim Browning and he's a great dude, he does amazing job exposing those people. It's really shame that proper institutions can't do anything about it, it's millions of dollars being stolen from USA, Canada, UK and so on citizens, they should do something about it. Also kudos to that private detective and that guy from India that helps fighting those scammers. Great job guys. Thank you so much!

[@heenanyou]

No point in trying to shame a sociopath.

[@briandean1931]

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

[@bskee001]

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

[@kilnkardz7366]

@@bskee001 Me too.

[@benoyat5151]

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

[@shuki1]

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

[@2drealms196]

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

[@williamwins5711]

Jim Browning's newest video (following the money) has more of the webcam confrontation between the Police & the scammer. Wish they had kept that part in. One of the cops absolutely chews out the scammer it's super cathartic. This was very cool, really neat to see Jim Browning on a TV broadcast Please keep making stuff like this, it's quite important.

[@Starfish2145]

Until they start putting these scammers in jail for decades, they will keep doing it

[@bissetttom1738]

you need to show critical moments at prime time day in and day out so enough people recognize a scam.

[@Inn3rman]

Jim Browning is a celebrity is this part of KZbin . Absolutely more value in such star that those in Hollywood.