Did I Sign Up for a Get-Rich-Quick Scam?

[@CookieCutter]

i did this, i am now a millionaire and make 100 waffles a day

[@tonynova]

How? Many toasters?

[@comicsans2516]

@@tonynova at least 2

[@sweetmelon3365]

He's sarcastic by the way

[@TheWrigle]

@@sweetmelon3365 you sure? Waffles are no joking matter.

[@chazflipsstuff2841]

You’re a waffler

[@AFAndersen]

I love these 10-20 minute "I'll prove I'm not a scam, and you'll be healthy and wealthy for the rest of your life". They're actually quite entertaining

[@bagggg445]

Have you gotten the quantum code one with the guy in the plane lol it’s good

[@critterwhisperer5821]

My dad was listening to the miracle pill from some MD guy. After it was done I asked him about it with a scrunched up face “you do know that sounds like a scam right? Please do some research before you decide anything” he did, as well as I did, and the most scammy part about it is, that if you order from the main site, unbeknownst to you, they will set you up for a recurring membership and you’ll get the damn pills monthly. So my dad will y’all to my brother, who is all about healthy and would be able to help figure something out

[@fresch4395]

I always watch their ads to the end so they have to pay 😂

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

I cant believe people can be so dumb as to not go why would you sell it when if he just kept it it would make 1500$ in less than a day and no limit on how many automated accounts he wants.

[@alexthomas6569]

I’m not scamming because i am pay you free money yes not scam

[@nightlythievery]

I will include "I would like to personally thank you for opening my emails and for your loyalty" in every single email I send from now on.

[@mr.shepherdspie7958]

same

[@claires8735]

😂😂😂

[@arjundureja]

I would like to personally thank you for commenting on this video and for your loyalty

[@corallocean1580]

great idea!

[@snooganslestat2030]

@@arjundureja I would like to personally thank you for commenting on this comment and of course for your loyalty. 😂

[@posysdogovych2065]

The fact that they were going to try and see if they could sneakily charge you $97 even though you had explicitly declined that proposal is infuriating.

[@MarySmith-lv3mo]

My eyebrows were raised at that too. 🤨🧐

[@itsachris]

It’s about as bad as those old school iPhone apps that would pretend to read your fingerprint as you hold your hand over the button with touchID, then charge you $99, which would be accepted as your finger was already on the button. Disgusting.

[@Bluman2]

@@itsachris How did Apple let that through? I thought they checked the apps first

[@itsachris]

@@Bluman2 well, this was several years back, the security has become better since then. I don’t think there’s anything like that in the App Store now.

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

@@itsachris they did that 😧

[@NateRuvin414]

“You don’t need any common sense” Most people with common sense wouldn’t end up in that presentation anyway 🤣🤣🤣 great video as always PG

[@mzee5533]

Remember they’re a lot of nut jobs out there who think you can be rich out of nothing just the so called religious people

[@stevenr8606]

⬆️ like a fortune teller that had a psychic reading saying; I'll send her 💰 for a future of good luck. Should have given her all my money... ALL 2 cents 😉

[@khalidhassan9423]

@@mzee5533 imagine bringing religion into this

[@JandyElijahYT]

PG

[@cadcad-jm3pf]

"Consider this your amazing opportunity to get started with something that actually works" - he sure knows his target audience

[@2pacisAkiltheMC]

Had me literally LOL'ing when he started referring to his (obviously fake) customers as his babies

[@RGC_animation]

And totally not creepy! 👍

[@stanleybochenek1862]

@@RGC_animation it really is creepy

[@michealpersicko9531]

that was sarcastic obv.@@stanleybochenek1862

[@jasonsmith2759]

Love how he uses purposefully vague terms like "wealthy industrialist" and what not.

[@PleasantGreen]

Convincing!

[@OnepunchBDB]

@@PleasantGreen mega Elizabeth is so annoying I bet

[@h1there35]

⚾️⚾️🌪🍛🍟🌪☁️🏈

[@Sabretooth-gz7pp]

@@PleasantGreen make sure you eat your Waffles Cereal 😁

[@Minglator]

I can his top hat and monocle now 🧐 🎩

[@itsjohnthomas]

“I would like to personally thank you for [reading my comment] and for your loyalty” probably my favorite line from this

[@MinecraftGamer-pp2in]

This is one of if not the best KZbin channel that focuses in the scamming industry. I’ve done my dabbling and with programming skills I’ve single handily saved 5+ victims by learning tips from this channel You are an amazing person for saving all of theese scam victims and Keep up the great work!👍👍

[@arjundureja]

How are you saving these people? I have programming skills as well and would like to help :)

[@therealsensei168]

Hell yeah!

[@MrNight-dg1ug]

@@arjundureja He might be (installing rats on scammers' computers, then) copying contact info over, to then call them.

[@david199086]

By d Grace of God ;-)

[@NIKKEB]

when your name is : Minecraftgamer121, your comment seems a little sus

[@demontamerbf18]

Once I landed on a site who promised me they had the "cure to anxiety that the doctors and therapists are hiding from you" or something like that, I was really desperated because my anxiety disorders were really bad at the time so I was SO close to paying for the supposed product, thank goodness I didn't have a debit card yet because it was obviously a scam, but I was new to scams back then so that was a very close call, scammers love to play with people's hope of finding easy ways to do stuff.

[@danny8063]

exercise cures my anxiety best

[@demontamerbf18]

@@danny8063 I work out but it doesn't help with my anxiety, I've found other ways to improve.

[@eeg0415]

A low carb diet has helped hugely for my depression/anxiety. Maybe you can try it for a couple weeks to see how it would work for you. And spending some time in the sun for vit D. And some type of exercise as well like a rebounder would be great. Helps with unblocking the lymphatic system. Blessings~

[@demontamerbf18]

@@eeg0415I already work out every day, doesn't help with anxiety but I've lost some pounds and I'm feeling good, definitely gonna try the diet, thanks for the advice.

[@ekatlind]

⁠@2e2i23therapists and medication aren’t always a scam. I was struggling with depression, anxiety, and some other issues for about a decade. I started taking medication almost two years ago and it has helped me to be more functional. I’ve also seen a lot of therapists over the years, but my current one has been helpful as I don’t have any support system without her

[@barrymanutts8223]

The 14 billion mobile users had me rolling good work man ! Love your videos

[@johnfoltz8183]

It must have been 7 billion people with two phones per person on two different phone accounts

[@Blues9]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@Ren99510]

I have to be honest. This is the most hilarious scam I've seen yet. Please cover more amazing scams like these. My sides hurt, Pleasant Green.

[@DEYOCLUB]

You got a beer belly. You listen to Britney Spears. You can't multiply 10 x 10. 😂😂😂 Is this guy for real?!

[@PleasantGreen]

Apparently!

[@balto2455]

he's just really proud he payed attention for 2 minutes in math class 20 years ago. He wants us all to know that

[@nettack]

Haven't you heard? Babies need tough love

[@jasonisfamous6544]

He was trying reverse psychology?

[@yn1325]

crazy thing is; i love britney spears

[@NeutralGenericUser]

I love that you actually go through with these to give us an inside look.

[@EllieF8099]

Imagine asking someone how much time something takes and they go “about 5 waffle pops”

[@shroomboy432]

🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@beardsntools]

Americans.. they will use any units except metric :D

[@aliciacole9971]

Our way is the best way :)

[@stanleybochenek1862]

@@beardsntools americans use guns

[@beardsntools]

@@stanleybochenek1862 Well that's one of good things about being american, but it for sure would be weird to use guns as measure units, especially since they are different sizes.. but then again feet are too.

[@snooganslestat2030]

Creating a business by clicking one button is even easier than owning your own business by buying a starter pack in an MLM. 🤣

[@ThatLostGamer]

the video is fantastic. I would love to see a part 2 where you dig into the company. keep up the good work.

[@leopardknowledge.1430]

Yeah I would be great to see

[@PleasantGreen]

What more is there to see? LOL.

[@leopardknowledge.1430]

never know what will happen in the future

[@ThatLostGamer]

@@PleasantGreen not sure. I will do research.

[@aeyde]

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[@askhowiknow5527]

“This is your final notice” is one of the most flagrant lies I’ve ever been told

[@suhas5214]

Hey Ben, I'm pretty sure that you already know, Emails can be embedded with trackers, so if you open said email, the other person gets to know. Don't open emails, simply right click and report as phishing. But I digress, if you hadn't opened then we wouldn't get this amazing content, Cheers!

[@bradleymorris4492]

Impossible unless you download an attachment. However if you have a very old system it’s possible to download an attachment without your knowledge but that maybe 1% of people with windows 98

[@bradleymorris4492]

Or clicking a link obviously

[@comicsans2516]

its probably a burner email, so doesn't really matter to him edit: the advice is still good for anyone on their main email account

[@oktomcat]

I would be shocked if he doesn't have a separate email address just for scammers. He seems pretty knowledgeable about online security. He uses VPNs, Password Protection programs, and even has a way to protect his credit cards and ensure that people do not over charge him.

[@SouthsideHardhead601]

@@bradleymorris4492 sudi

[@AidenRKrone]

The scammers took the time to type up PDF booklets and to code software that generates websites. That's commitment. Most scammers wouldn't go that far.

[@africacarey]

You really do a great job getting into different scams for us

[@IreneNamer]

I love how Pleasant Green catches scammers :)

[@ms.donaldson2533]

The Scammers hate me.... my parents told me that Reality was better than money, so I never attempted the "Big dream" lol Glad someone is taking these people down!!!!! Love watching FYI... everyone is like me and has 2 phones lmao

[@Loruca]

Naw. I don't believe you. Most of those extra phones were my nephew's as he keeps losing and breaking them.

[@Bajongus]

man took advice from spamton g spamton

[@kumi6797]

@@Bajongus lmao

[@zen_mindset1]

I could care less about,l wealth, I just want to be financially comfortable.

[@Soffity]

@@zen_mindset1 me too. As long as I can pay my bills, buy food, give my friends birthday presents and take my dog to the vet when needed I’m happy.

[@madizzle90]

6:03 Waffles do not take 15-20 minutes to toast, good sir.

[@ggarzagarcia]

I like how you use Privacy to protect yourself from the exorbitant charge. Thank you for telling us about the scam.

[@catkinsella651]

Little did he know is that it’s illegal to burn money…

[@Jenna2k]

Where?

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

@@Jenna2k it's illegal to deface US money in the US

[@EmiIy-Topic]

@@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901 its not illegal, i "defaced" 1 dollar and the police havent came

[@oktomcat]

This is the channel to go to to find out the latest and greatest scams. I thank you for taking these risks to help us stay informed. You also have a great way of making the video funny and entertaining.

[@downpp2255]

I see this ads often on KZbin. I wonder HOW is that possible? How can KZbin allow such ads and what does it cost them to have a 5-15 minute ad on KZbin?

[@Palvader]

Plot twist: The entire program is actually designed to subtly increase waffle cravings in the end users!

[@bortsimpson4536]

I think you just gave a scammer $7. I guess you got to spend money to save other people money. I really enjoy your videos, especially when you try to convert people to honest jobs. Keep up the good work.

[@RGC_animation]

That is 7 hard earn cash he'll never make back.

[@Bluman2]

@@RGC_animation I will walk to his door and give him 7 dollars just for losing it.

[@RGC_animation]

@@Bluman2 Good luck!

[@davidkolb4721]

I haven’t got those scam emails but I keep getting Medicare benefits scam calls. I’d rather get emails cause then your phone doesn’t keep ringing. Thanks for all the info you do great work

[@whiteofsky]

"You don't need any common sense" he isn't lying

[@LetsGoChaseThatTrain]

It would actually be quite a hindrance.

[@michaelmorrow4697]

Dear pg I wanted to let you know I love your videos on scammers because they made sure that I didn’t fall for a scam because a scammer hacked a family member’s Facebook account thank you so much

[@sidlife365]

I love me some waffles too, lol! The site looked like it is developed using technology from 1997. Good exposure and very entertaining!

[@youtubeviewer9523]

Knowing this channel, I am going to say yes... BTW I watched the trilogy media video on the scammers. That was absolutely crazy how many people are involved and how shady it is.

[@mariaathena7910]

I binge watch your videos. I haven't fallen for any scam but you are really helping me psychologically, I'm in.a difficult phase💓💓 much love from Athens Greece

[@billyholly]

You always make me laugh with a comment that starts with, "Did I ...??" Hehe. I don't think so. Thank you for your channel!!

[@TJD_04]

3:26 “I appreciate your spunk” Wtf 😂😂😂

[@kyle.m8451]

That… was… a very detailed list of things that you don’t need in order to do this…. Is the scammer ok? I feel like they need a therapist lol

[@evilaccel9259]

4:29 Why did u do him dirty like that? He was so sure of his answer 😂😂

[@sarkis.sarkisov]

After watching this video, the ambassador of Nigeria rung my doorbell and dropped off a life supply of Eggo Waffles

[@theblitz9]

Ironic that, for a channel that fights scams I get a scam ad from a company called "Tesler". Please deal with it.

[@dudethebagman]

Before the video started, there was an ad that said something about making thousands of dollars per day. Then I clicked "SKIP AD." Is that the one you're talking about? I wonder if the guy we're watching wanted us to get that ad, for entertainment value.

[@theblitz9]

@@dudethebagman probably the same ad

[@onemansvoice9132]

@@dudethebagman No youtube just puts random ads on every video

[@BoneGoddess]

I love that you always give ahonest review and dig as deep as you can I to these scams like you are a victim just to find out how they work. Love it.

[@OneMeanArtist]

First red flag: Sender has two first names. Second red flag: the email sentence lines are all broken up in an odd cut/paste way. If you need more red flags... well, let's say everything beyond that. If you continue past the first two red flags, whatever happens is on you.

[@JulieKernit1]

"Joe" certainly loves the sounds of his own voice.

[@Rileybarnes0524]

Joe mama?

[@bi0lizard1]

This channel has become my favorite KZbin channel!

[@Lucas-qc3cr]

these videos always seem to make me laugh at the simplest of things

[@edwhitson9873]

I think they are the people who helped me start my dandelion farm, it only cost 1200 to get started out, and wow they really grow good, as soon as the buyer is lined up and export papers paid for I'll be rich I'm saving up the $999.99 for fees and export taxes

[@ahmadawada5363]

Hi Ben, i also receive many email where they talk for a long long time on the magical benefits of a product without me knowing what they are selling. This tactic is becoming OLD and useless. Every body knows now that if they do not tell you the product within a minute and a half then it is a scam. Enjoyed your video. Keep the good work. Cheers

[@SurahOnline]

3:03 - *Okay, I feel attacked. Nothing wrong with listening to Britney lol*

[@ZacharyRodriguezVlogs]

Pleasant Green, thank you for the book. Because of you, my marriage has been a wonderful thing. We have had many hardships, but in the end, it all worked out. I can finally say that I am a happily married man to my My Little Pony collection.

[@timarheit7272]

The best part was youtube showed me an ad for a similar get-rich-quick scheme in the middle of your video. Featured a guy in his own private plane.

[@cbailey4322]

Very entertaining and humorous way to let others aware of scams. Good content.

[@alibahar244]

Maby he loves waffles and it’s his favorite snack😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thesquirrelisking]

You are a legend and you've literally saved my life and I think I'm pretty savvy. I work in money services and your videos has helped me in my career

[@princesssprinklesthecat4192]

If you cant pick out scams and need his help to see them you shouldn't be around anyone's money

[@lisaperry5999]

@@princesssprinklesthecat4192 quit being a rude Karen

[@kevinsamson1693]

@@princesssprinklesthecat4192 there’s so many various ways to scam ppl a lot of people are gonna fall for them

[@pattywolford]

Excellent information! I always learn something helpful.

[@hatsuneelissu5924]

2:54 OK OK I GET IT DAD! mygawd!

[@RustyLightningPhoto]

I was already a millionaire before replayed to her email, now I’m single, live in a trailer, drive a 1982 Volvo and have a bad meth habit. Thanks guys I’ve never been happier.

[@MythicalPhoebe]

it's actually illegal to burn large amounts of money because that removes money from circulation and effects the value of the currency.

[@fuzzykurb]

Depending why you're burning it, it could be protected under the 1st Amendment, much like burning the US Flag

[@llewelynshingler2173]

@@fuzzykurb I take it that Protesting is allowed, "For the Lolz" is not.

[@atoach]

3:24 every British person falling off their chair when they hear "I appreciate your spunk".

[@bledardemiraj7901]

2:00 😂😂 ,,, 7 bilion people 14 bilion phone 🤣 🤣 🤣 😂 😂 😂continue like this ,, i have a lot of time i not laught like this ,,your great man

[@QueenJellyBean307]

I swear the ad before you video was for a get rich quick scheme, it said “This is my my student Vonda. She is making a $1000 a day!”

[@mishti06]

O.m.g...I have no words!! Don't think I've laughed that hard for a while. Seriously! These scamners will do anything!! If only you could make a ' bucks' for every minute you have to listen to these idiots..you'd be a millionaire! Unbelievable 🤦‍♀️. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@GuildOfCalamity]

Unlike other scamming channels, Ben Dover actually edits his videos... great job!

[@krisraps]

I Love How He Puts Images Of Villas ANd Mansions ANd Old SUeprcars Just To get peoples Atention, GREED, Greed is the thing that gets people to send scammers money like this

[@stefanfrankel8157]

"Final notices" are _never_ final. I even get these in the mail now. I even get one about some health care/insurance nonsense with absolutely *NO* indication who these people are, no business name, no business address, nothing. Clearly someone I can trust.... ;o)

[@dummybody89]

I keep getting car warranty scam calls and love waisting their time 🤣

[@doublezeroisourhero]

They’re not all scams I sell extended service contracts aka car warranties

[@stevenkramer626]

That is one fever dream of a video you were showing there. I felt like I was watching a clip from the Simpsons.

[@honkhonk9089]

I got a get rich scam advertisement on this video, ironic.

[@bhambhole]

You have quickly become my favorite scam baiters and I've followed a dozen channels.

[@uplink-on-yt]

The quality of these scam sites is always atrocious, both at the presentation and at the code levels. They are probably made by 10 year olds, so that claim isn't exactly wrong.

[@roxanne2881]

I want to become a member so bad on ur channel, but can’t afford it right now. But as soon as I get rid of a few others, then I WILL join ur membership. U are awesome.

[@BrianEubanks]

I made $142 from watching this video. How do I collect?

[@PleasantGreen]

Let me know when you find out

[@yuno7846]

@@PleasantGreen How is this comment 14 hours ago

[@BoskiM]

@@yuno7846 For those who join the membership get early access to videos

[@mastermewtwo5503]

2:54 Holy hell, this Joel guy is savage. He didn't have to call out my belly, my lack of 5th grade math skills, and my marital status like that.

[@honkhonk9089]

3:15 this is what they are hoping for

[@Sprakebeck]

This was one of the most comical videos I’ve seen from you. That stuff you brought from Amazon was so funny! After I watched this video there was an advert on of some Irish guy trying to get me to click a link to watch a free short video about how I could quit my day job so I could become a marketing affiliate online! They are relentless! Keep up the good work. You’ve saved me £100’s. Thank you.

[@punished4890]

Dude, don't blame the voice actor, he's prolly been paid to say that off a script.

[@B.H.56]

reminds me of an invitation to a "seminar" I got through selling on Ebay. Free dinner, why not. Basically they would teach you how to set up a website and get to the top of search engines (yes, there were multiple search engines back then). Didn't have a product to sell? No problem, they would supply you with one. I could see it was a load of crap, and was amazed at how many people were signing up for the next step. The dinner was good, though.

[@OfficialReinforcia]

This has inspired me to become a scam baiter. Maybe I will learn Hendi.

[@ilannknochen]

it's very entertaining the way you explain the scams

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

It always makes me wonder how they think you'll fall for it, especially if he's so wealthy, why would he offer to share information and get money from other people!

[@jonit3910]

This reminded me of that Red Dead Redemption 2 NPC Timothy Donahue who sells you a book called "Get Rich Quick".

[@pablitoperez9109]

I bought it for 50$

[@pablitoperez9109]

Then I took care of the scammer

[@OoniUni]

The fact just 10 or less hours ago I got in contact with a lazada group claiming I can earn alot of money then see this is unreal

[@lambsauce3146]

Damn lazada group hahahah

[@reload54]

Instead of 87,000 new IRS agents to audit taxpayers; we need an agency that will go after these scammers.

[@_Meng_Lan]

They aren't new per se, some were replacements for retirees and things like that or changes in job titles etc.. and refunding existing jobs. It was a right wing false flag junk info if you look into it on the government level, it makes sense. So no there isnt 87000 "new" ones.

[@TubbyToadInc]

i see the problem here. You didnt have a plate of Waffles, that has to be the reason it didnt work and crashed

[@VisualApproach]

"We appreciate your spunk" Which is absolutely what she said.

[@DanShinozaki]

Dude must really like waffles lol

[@coropinion]

I love your sponsors how you integrate them into the videos

[@XkowsBest]

I got anxiety when you actually bought that software 😂

[@maggiesays7827]

An ad just popped up with a get rich scheme. Not usually an ad I see. I've been getting those freakin' Native ads where the woman is part horse and needs help not smelling funky. Ty for the break.🤣🤣🤣

[@zestinusakur5583]

When she thanked you for opening emailS, clearly she thanked you in advance 😂

[@ioulolo19]

This guy looks so serious but makes some pretty funny jokes. It’s hilarious 😆

[@JBKaton]

Pleasant green I would like to say I was put in a cryptocurrency scam but when I asked for a call the scammer refused and said he was busy. The guy had the time to talk to me. Then I told him that you told me it's a scam. But obviously I didn't. Edit: The scammer was also called Megan Elizabeth.

[@mrcarterfx885]

Hello Dear....I'm blind. deaf. no arms no legs. i'm a mute. I lived on the street. I had no job, common sense, I'm fat, Dropped out of elementary school. I did coke, meth, drank, oxy, crack In Less than 30 days... I was able to by my dream house and car of my dreams in three easy steps ,,,,,,,Thanks Mr Rubin !!!!

[@Seraph68]

I saw something similar for "passive income" saying "it's easy and does not take a lot of effort." then the fine print on their page "as with any business, strenuous and continual effort is required for success." um... that's not what the advertisement just INCHES AWAY has been telling me for the last 15 minutes. Also, I absolutely hate this form of advertising, useless babel talking about "the product" without actually saying anything about the product, always leading to something but diverting away at the last moment ("Before I get into that..."). The only reason I don't call everything that uses this format a scam is that there are some that actually sell a product (although more effort was put into the script for the advertising than the actual product most of the time, but you still will get something.)

[@roxcyn]

They all do that as they’re MLMs essentially you are the customer and the product. You work your behind off for pennies and only the people at the top make anything. Always read the tiny fine print “The income quoted above and the business results can’t be guaranteed..” blah blah blah.🧐😒

[@corncubeseller9011]

Creeem

[@LCKxReCKLeSS]

3:30 his look at the camera 😂

[@michaellegg9381]

Joel made me millions in a week... Millions of laughs lol

[@brightballoon]

"Clay-brained." I love the archaic/regional phrases that these scammers use. Sounds kind of like Caribbean-type of insults or something.

[@Seriously_Unserious]

As someone who actually works in real digital marketing (web development), I can tell you that "Joel" guy was blowing smoke up everyone's asses. First off, he never even mentions this "product" he's supposedly so proud of, 2nd he never mentions what exactly it is his products do, what problems they solve, who they're meant for, or anything. Seems to me like the only "product" that actually even works from what I've seen is this system itself - oh, there's a term for that - a PONZI SCHEME! Well how about that!

[@prickayeey8420]

Uhhhh u think

[@bigpimpmoneyjuice]

Actually worse than a ponzi scheme because no one ever gets paid except the scammer.

[@VChamberlain333]

You have just become my favorite reviewer on KZbin. LOL!