Expats Breaking Bad in the Philippines/Liars Con Men and Scammers Exposed

[@solarguy1702]

There were no more than 400 Seals in Vietnam and I've met all 20,000 of them.

[@KennyInSubic]

@danielmckinnon9627 Senior Chief Don is the man.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Hey, you’ve been busy.. and so have they!! 🤣

[@happycook6737]

Yes!

[@AidaJof]

​@@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLANDThank you for coming on Paul's channel and exposing the many types of scams as well as the horrors that still go on in Death Island. The Burmese fellows story is very sad and will likely have a tragic end

[@shess1640]

I’ve only met one: Chris Beck. I think they are a very intense lot by design.

[@tryscience]

Excellent video Paul, Thank you for inviting this gentleman on the channel.

[@shess1640]

Terrific guest, Paul. I love a truth teller….someone who digs in and gets to what really is happening in the world. Long live journalism!

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Hi S Hess. You are clearly a wonderful judge of character! 😃

[@grahamgadd4786]

Re koh Tao murders could be linked to body organ trade.

[@apschan2]

One expat youtuber repeatly warned that "don't be in a situation where you are worth more when you are dead" in a business partnership with locals.

[@jayywatchesjapan3612]

It's nice to see someone doing such a positive thing, educate yourself daily and kindness is king.

[@redranger518]

I have made many trips to Philippines, About every few trips in Manila area I will have a American come up to me claiming he is ex military and his wife/girlfriend kicked him out and he has no money, and of course they ask for money for help.

[@colleen36]

Great interview! I can't wait to watch his channel

[@dwaynekeith156]

World Zoom is pretty good. The question i had was, why a successful CEO would be living in a small apartment , but dude was smooth. My theory was he needed money to expand his channel so he made friends with successful KZbinRS like, Old Dog , Mike, Every Man has a story, Pea etc.etc He needed SUBSCRIBERS.

[@ThatOne1Dude]

Lol,, good interview my friend. Very wise to be aware of all the different types of scams, scammers, and decievers roaming out and about..

[@Eisman57]

I am a 66-year-old lifelong single guy with no kids. I am not rich but I have more than I need. I'm already a slave to 'stuff' I own so accumulating more isn't appealing. I have politely declined every "once in a lifetime opportunity" ever offered to me. I never click on hyperlinks embedded in emails and I've ignored a fortune in cash & merchandise I've "won" over the years. In a past video Paul notes the distinction between a victim and a volunteer. Keep your wallet closed and you won't be scammed. I won't travel anywhere without doing extensive research on safety and knowing the do's and don'ts. I get all the valor I'll ever need knowing I'm the son of a selfless, soft-spoken WWII combat veteran who devoted his entire life to his family. I hope some day to visit the Philippines and perhaps live there. Up to this point I've lived entirely for myself, I'd like to spend some of my remaining years volunteering to help others. We'll see.

[@vangvangsumosobrakana4988]

You are definitely right! I am not rich, but like to help. Where I live , lots of homeless people. I offered to help one homeless person and this person took advantage of me. Now, I still help but no longer help like before. I live in California, too many homeless folks around. What are your thoughts on these?

[@spikeprotien9023]

Once I was in the bank to cash a check and an old lady wanted to send $1000 to London, England. She had gotten an email telling her she had won a prize and needed to make the deposit to get it. The teller questioned the transaction and the manager tried to talk her out of it but the old lady insisted I left but it was sad to see.

[@ppumpkin3282]

She was hooked on hopium.

[@Pocri485]

This was your most valuable video. Produce more like this!

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

It was certainly sobering!

[@mckayuk]

I was in Bangkok when those Murders appeared in the newspaper in 2014 and was disgusted to see photos taken at the scene of both victims appearing on facebook and I don't mind saying it took me some time to get over seeing the force used to disfigure the females face and think that only an animal with no concious could inflict such damage and not another human being and yet it was and a deplorable act. That the lives of these two young foreigners lives could be terminated in such a way is awful and it was only 2 weeks earlier that together with my Thai girlfriend had spent many an evening on the Beaches of Koh Phangan BUT because there were many lovely Beaches that when night fell large parts of them were in darkness and I was always very aware to avoid them and made sure we only ever walked in the near vicinity of Beach Resort and their lights and others near by. I cant but think if they both had observed this strict code of practice then what befell them would have never happened. That said being from the U.K. young women and men are also murdered just being in the wrong place at the wrong time as it also has its fair share of animals so always give thought and consideration to when, where and at what time you place yourself in a certain location no matter where you are in the World. By the way I reported the persons channel to facebook that had posted those horrible photos and was relieved to see that acted upon soon after.

[@k9companion231]

Hey Paul and Guest. The elderly are such a vulnerable population. Sorry to hear about your father’s dilemma. My elderly mother was also scammed. Not to stir the pot but I thought this headline was about Paul Cardwell (World Zoom). I have read articles in the states with pictures to confirm. I sent you a link on your last interview with him. Apologies for sounding like the nosy neighbor but just care about your welfare and the channels reputation. God bless

[@markwiddop7261]

Thank you for your hard work paul

[@leonardmarlin4330]

Great video Paul very informative thanks again.

[@bigdreamsphilippines]

Thanks 🙏 for the video Paul ! Great reminder to stay vigilant always !

[@synergydynamics]

The answer is to call the person... if someone says they have a hostage or they are in jail just call their cell or a close family member that can verify their whereabouts

[@watersbey25]

AI voice changer tech can mimic voices accurately now. That screaming brother of yours begging random money to be free can be someone else easily. Crazy times😮

[@robertlalor8090]

Great interview. Thanks Ian and Paul.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Our pleasure. 😃 ... our little contribution to community service!

[@billyakin3301]

Thanks Paul. Very entertaining 👏

[@wisechoicewon5893]

Great interview mate keep up the good work.

[@KevinVanRooyen-ik1pr]

Hi Paul, thanks for the video, and thanks to the Attorney for all the advice regarding scamming 😊

[@Girthman]

If you get a call from your kids or relatives asking for urgent money you need to test them by asking them to tell you for instance “what was the name of your first dog “or their favorite teachers name from junior school to double check .

[@nathancombs11]

I was thinking about the same thing

[@lookissjaxin]

If they’re asking ME for money 💵 they MUST be strangers to me. 🤑

[@sbhg3166]

First thing I do is say, I will call you right back. Also, besides, asking them questions they should know the answer too, mention a scenario that is not true, to see if they agree with it.

[@jayneh2006]

Wow! Thats an excellent guest and avery interesting topic,well,even here in the usa theres lots of tons scammers,all the big scammers were here too.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Thanks N D. I appreciate it! 👍✅

[@neilmartin4187]

My former boss who is a very smart businessman was taken over a million dollars by someone he thought was a friend. The so callled friend ran the largest wine store fraud stealing over 60 million dollars. He was featured on American Greed.

[@2000Cowboys]

Another Amazing Video, Always be aware of your Surroundings.

[@Camera1931-p5v]

Ian is a good guy to know! Great job! Excellent video!

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Thanks Patriot! ✅👍

[@davethompson2038]

Well Paul how interesting viewing this is. Great guest, articulate, knowledgeable, fascinating subject. Thank you.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Thanks Dave! 👍✅

[@garyhamilton9186]

Another great video, thank you Paul.

[@whatevertheworldholds]

Thanks for the video Paul

[@RealWorldAviationandGaming9392]

Paul always enjoy your videos, and some of your special guest appearances, by far this was a great video and your guest today, had some valuable info...FACTS!

[@williamthompson109]

interesting man good video

[@bentnickel7487]

That's one thing about being uneducated and obviously poor, no one EVER wants me to invest in their scheme.

[@marcrichard7251]

Hi Ian….Hi Paul…good to see you both together once again….

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Hi Marc!!

[@59simonh]

Hey Paul, some ' oldies' still check in with your excellent channel, now and again! Your A1 on the jukebox...no where in the charts!...just for now...and that always changes. Good vid. Love the new direction. ❤

[@Jesse-0008]

thanks for the great video paul

[@robertpinkerton940]

Great video, Paul. Very interesting and informative.

[@catnaprelaxinoz6927]

A great video, Paul! If it sounds too good to be true - it probably is (greed). And beware of people giving unsolicited compliments about clothes, hair, or shoes you're wearing (ego). It was a trick I remember a drug company salesman turned psychology personal development coach once taught us in a work training course to use when building rapport with people.. Umm, also trust but verify (ask the person calling something that only you and them know?). That said, compared to many other places, the Philippines still sounds like a very safe, welcoming and beautiful place to live. Still not put off tho! Ten years and counting until I have saved enough to retire comfortably. Tick-tock, the wait is truly mind-numbingly infuriating!!

[@herbwitt7710]

Paul my dad had the same thing happen to him. Exactly like your dad about jail. He was 93 when they did that to him. He is 98 now. They only got $3,000 from him. They took a whole lot more from yr dad. Just terrible.The law did nothing for him like yr dad. Thanks for another great video.

[@martinsmith6971]

Thank you so much for this interview. It is important to remember especially in an unfamiliar country to keep your mind open and skeptical when something is too good to be true

[@BuzzSargent]

I think this is the longest video I have ever watched on your channel. Ian is well-spoken, calm, and appears to know his stuff. I am going to check out his channel. After watching this I think I will go watch Baby Mae talk to some lovely Filipina. LoL Happy Trails

[@judekidder]

Very interesting. Ai will make it more interesting.

[@brittbrittingham9871]

Great topic ! Love watching your KZbin

[@mattrichardson7882]

Old dog hope you give Zoom a meeting either private or public. We all have fallen short. Now that he has been exposed I would think he would be much more humble and your radar would be much more alert. Thanks again for another good video.

[@tryscience]

I wouldn't hold your breath, it's a great idea, and I think sunlight is the best disinfectant. But some people fear to bathe in the light of a Nova. They could become a crispy critter 😅

[@Pat_KraPao]

That guy is a habitual liar. He was on Paul's channel and claimed to be head administrator at a Bangkok hospital. LOL

[@tryscience]

@@Pat_KraPao it's extremely distasteful and disturbing for sure

[@MarkAlaine]

Hey, I’m an “old dog people” and I’m not a troll!! But seriously thanks for this amazing video. A real eye opener!

[@garymoody1448]

Very nice interview guys. Looking forward to more on this subject.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Thanks Gary! ✅

[@MegaBob222222]

Hey Old Dog, really good show.

[@ziezcogslaw8643]

i listen to this and "world zoom" comes to mind

[@hanglee5586]

He’s a sociopath who displays no empathy or compassion about himself and no remorse, always smiling when explaining his crimes.

[@genericdeveloper3966]

Who's crimes? Isn't he just a lawyer?

[@antoniobalentawak2599]

are you following the interview at all?

[@hanglee5586]

@@antoniobalentawak2599 Paul’s statement, yes 100%.

[@rickylee6129]

Good Video Paul 😊. Very interesting video. Sorry too hear about your father being scammed. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@555hellothereitsmeagain]

Thanks Paul for the info and vlog, Greetings from the Netherlands. Fox1

[@philrose7716]

Very interesting love the filming location. How is Paul Caldwell?

[@TinWhistleTV]

Great video, very interesting and informative, and I followed both your interviewee and your good wife's channel. keep up the great work buddy.

[@renaldonormani6646]

Another excellent one, Paul. I am a big proponent of “shining the light“ however, the person shining it should do everything in their power to remain safe. Reporting something from another country is an excellent step in that direction :-)

[@spiritranger9202]

Ian's awesome! One of my favorite guests. Have him back on!

[@jspice-kl2wc]

Great interview and very informative. I would really like to hear more about places not to go, like Mindanao maybe. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@llewellynlombard7428]

Hi Paul, anybody is fooled by a heart-warming compliment, especially if you have gone through a hard time. About the child's story that is mentioned, the answer to that is to ask a question that would identify a distant relative known to the child. That would solve the matter instantly, seeing that whoever is demanding the ransom will not have that information.

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

This is mainly about one island in Thailand. I hope Paul does one about scams and frauds in Philippines.

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Perfect Timing Paul - I was chatting with some Filipinos here in San Diego about your most recent video and our discussion centered around the number of expats in the PI. Your guest, Ian is spot on and it's a shame that there are a lot of bad folks who have reinvented themselves in Southeast Asia. When in doubt, do your research. Btw, I'm a former Internal Auditor who has worked on Fraud cases, which resulted in jail/prison time. I can tell you that a lot of fraudsters are actually very friendly, outgoing and likeable. Only use your gut feel if it is warning you of a potential scam. Fake/shell companies, sure-fire investments, sick family, billing schemes, identity theft, fake reimbursements - these are only a few ways you can be defrauded. Social Engineering is primary when scamming individuals, so be safe out there!

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Auditors could make fascinating videos!!!

[@tedlasalvia9668]

@@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND Yes we could, but you would be amazed at how many people wouldn't listen :)

[@tryscience]

​@@tedlasalvia9668 I'm listening! I think people who try to victimize others are some of the lowest scum. Hopefully the lessons learned can be communicated in a way that can't be used as a playbook by persons with bad intentions.

[@tuforu4]

Trusting GUT FEELING is not enough.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

@@tuforu4 True, but it helps if one’s gut feeling is supported by experience, good observation skills and great radar.

[@ernieuson4030]

Great resource person. Relevant not only to foreigners and locals, but to OFW as well. Godspeed.

[@marilouremo1076]

I love your blogs.Please keep me posted on what are going on in RP. I live here in Florida since 1990. Thanks sir Paul.

[@CanadaPhilippinesAdventures]

Great interview with him sharing - there are endless scams, that's for sure. I personally have loss track - they are getting scarier due to technology that is available. Sucks about your father - too many people get scammed like this. Networking is the best - sharing so others become more savvy and aware and can share to others. Have a great day!

[@valeriek5020]

Usually banking personnel are alert to seniors who are withdrawing large amounts of money and will check with their manager who inturn will save their customer from situations like what your Dad experienced.

[@ninjask8ter]

Do you have a video about some of the street scams in the Phillipines? This video seems to focus more on large financial scams and murders in Thailand.

[@SaltySoiDog]

Great Vlog, your guest spoke very well 👍

[@stevew3196]

A really interesting vlog Paul. "If it sounds too good to be true. It usually is!" Certain types of crimes are thought to be victimless BULL S#!T no such thing. If you don't insure your vehicle (certainly in the UK) it costs everyone who does insure money to finance an "Uninsured Driver Fund" that pays victims of accidents where a perpetrator is uninsured. Fraud cases are a classic. I was involved in the investigation of a case where a couple of companies were set up they had people in management positions in hospitals and were supplying counterfeit drugs to hospitals. In court one accused argued "It's the health service they have billions to spend." The health service in the UK is funded by contributions from everyone working and paying tax. These people weren'r supplying counterfeit low cost drugs. They supplied drugs for oncology, cardiology and other serious illnesses. Packaging looked genuine as did the drugs. Subsequent chemical analysis showed they were fake. So what about the patients with serious illnesses prescribed what everyone believed to be genuine drugs? They had months or years of their lives stolen by people motivated by greed. Scamming is BIG business you don't have to point a gun or knife at someone it can be done remotely but is no less devastating. Couple of years ago I guy I went to school with lost his job he'd done at a company for 30 years. The Finance Director who had been there more than 10 years developed a taste for gambling and ladies who charge by the hour for their companionship. Over several years he'd embezled money from the firm. Eventually while he was on holiday a routine query exposed anomalies the firm was forced into bankrupcy and 22 people lost their jobs!

[@floridasaltlife]

Great content !!

[@tinaraphael9783]

Paul today's news is very informative. Thanks to your guest!.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Thanks Tina!

[@leftyinhesperia1662]

Before I was a RN and computer tech, I was an insurance agent that specialized in Senior citizen products like Medicare supplements, nursing and homecare, estate planning life insurance, annuity products. I never wanted to put my client's money at risk because they were retired and could not go out and do what they did again to get what they have. When bank CDs went from paying 10% + to 3% a lot of the people went from eating steak to beans and they took the risk of getting into the stock market and lost their ass. I would put them into annuities that were safe and backed up and gave them around 6-7% with a guarantee to never fall below 3-4%. This was a good deal for everyone involved, especially my conscience.

[@AidaJof]

Hi Paul, thank you for bringing your buddy Ian and exposing the Thai triad that is Death Island, which I will be sure to avoid at all costs, not that I have huge amounts of money but by the looks of things, it wouldn't take much to do me in. Scary. Take care my friend.

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Ian was happy to participate! Thanks Aida 🙏

[@Eamonn-cw9wm]

U probably haven't a pot to piss in, nor a window to throw it out be-atch

[@barrypress3704]

Great interview

[@bobm.5049]

Wow! A con man and a lawyer who exposes scams all in the same week.

[@princen13]

Why is he a con artist? Only because he was just by a conartist doesnt make him a con, right. But if you know pls explain.

[@edwardgeezil3318]

There are scammers everywhere, mainly attorneys,

[@margarettownsley9500]

Thank you both for a fabulous video it’s appreciated to hear good wisdom especially when we live in such a Dark world

[@SamShippen]

Thank you Paul. 😊

[@bigjohnson7415]

This AI shit is scary! Sooner or later the computers won't need us meatsacks anymore and it will be like the "Terminator!"

[@kmatthews66]

Hey Bud, hope all is well, stay dry my friend, hope everyone is safe an sound there with the super typhoon hitting you guys...

[@paultwist8180]

The big question is are we running from something or to something. We all have skeletons in our closet. That said, how do we handle sharing the past or are we forward looking. Everyone you have interviewed has not told you something about the past but loves telling stories about their current journey. Hey you and Baby are the ultimate couple that shares happiness to all.

[@hjon9119]

scammers are everywhere in the world..

[@1George2]

brilliant Paul!! what a "coincidence" during the week "the other Paul" controversy blows up....

[@antoniobalentawak2599]

very informative thanks for the talk

[@peteh6063]

Great interview Paul and Ian. We definitely have to aware,I think even more so in these tougher times the cockroaches or scammers are in abundance. Loved your comment about the common denominator… Greed. I’ve always added a third To the absolutes of life… Taxes… Death… And GREED.

[@michaelhunwicks]

It's always Greed these people are out for themselves and nobody else, but when they get too Greedy they will always make a mistake and they only have to make one mistake.

[@tuforu4]

You GUYS want to meet NIGERIANS PRINCES..

[@MikeHoncho884]

Never do a deal with someone over the phone that you have not met in person. And also only do a deal with someone that you seek out if they seek you out don’t do the deal just keep moving. These scammers that contact me over the phone I just tell them I never do a deal over the phone let’s meet in person. That usually scares them away. Then I told him I didn’t seek you out you seek me out I’m not going to do a deal with someone that seeks me out ever!!!

[@Sunmoon-gj9gy]

Paul sorry to hear about your father being scammed. Years ago my ex-wife was a manager at a Bank in the US and they had a protocol for any senior citizen customer withdrawing large amounts of money , I wish your Dad's Bank had the same safety procedure

[@chrisk7118]

Always knew Thailand was more dangerous than people realise! My friend was attacked for no reason with a bottle over the head in a Koh Tao bar and chased down the beach, and my other blonde friend was nearly raped in Phuket and had to jump off a motorbike to escape the local rapists!

[@raycatlin3554]

Kin ya say 🗣 media supprezzion . . 👁 Kn0wd ewe Cud ! . . .Goo Foe Ewe !

[@Regi869]

Stay away from the smoke and you won't get burnt ✌

[@quantumleap7441]

Throughly enjoyed, new info is always good. Foreu warned is fore armed

[@ag4allgood]

Good job Paul , heard about Death Island in Thailand with that rich Thai family causing the trouble. So the lure of the Best scuba diving gets people to go. Its not worth your life though.

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

That scam that Pauls Dad was plàyed on is still going around in Canada , yes mostly the Elderly, now we have very often calls çome from India ,.." This is the IRS / Canada Revenue ,Our records show that you are in Tax arrears , You are going to be arrested unless you send us a Bank Check or GIFT CARDS"..

[@gunasekaran8309]

great to see you paul and hear the story

[@gunasekaran8309]

If you coming to Malaysia ok let me know

[@jannarkiewicz633]

My cousin in the Philippines (north of me Quezon City) was a Seal. Legit. Weird how two cousins who barely knew each other ended up in the PHilippines. He grew up in Alaska and is much older and I grew in Boston. We are no neighbors by accident but Seals do exist.

[@MichaelTheDane]

Agree on a secret word, so if an emergency u ask for that word, and if they can’t tell u, to bad no help.

[@tamedshrew235]

If i had a $1 for every American man who has claimed to be a former Navy Seal or Marine with "over a hundred" kills, I could take a pretty, pretty nice vacation. Legends in Their Own Mind.

[@frankkluz9787]

Perhaps - (?) - it's the company that '''you''' have been keeping ?

[@tuforu4]

Same here.

[@tamedshrew235]

@@frankkluz9787 no doubt!

[@jamesgazin9447]

My suggestion in the case of the fake voice would be to ask the person a question only the real person would be able to answer. I've used a similar method when a scammer called and pretended to be from my bank.

[@martypoll]

The rule #1 in Thailand is to not invest in anything you aren’t willing to walk away from.

[@MontyCrew-h5s]

That's true in many countries 😅

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Exactly!!’

[@watersbey25]

Rule #2: repeat rule #1

[@wildbill7081]

not just Thailand in this country also

[@darryl.c7972]

I live in Thailand, invested in land and have a beautiful home in a gated community. Been happily married to my Thai wife for 15 years? Don't believe all the BS , just be smart..

[@cyndig1670]

I found IHeart podcast. Great info!

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Well done Cyndi!

[@kevinhenophy8873]

Good 2 see u back from canada 🇨🇦

[@roberthaas2857]

Sorry, but that story about the Thai wife happened almost 20 years ago. Buying property in Thailand requires a good reputable lawyer. Titles can be written for land in the Thai wife's name with the foreign husband having total control of it. He can remain on the property for as long as he lives.

[@chriswilliamson4693]

"For as long as he lives" Yeah, that's the problem

[@roberthaas2857]

@chriswilliamson4693 it's not a problem at all. You can draw up the contract in many different ways. But you must retain a good lawyer. You can leave the house to anyone you wish. Including family in your home country. Land title would be in your Thai wife's name, but you still retain all control over what she can do with it.

[@chriswilliamson4693]

@@roberthaas2857 My point is that the problem (from the Thai family's point of view) is solved by the demise of the husband

[@miguelc.819]

Good Day, Mate !!

[@KOHTAOMURDERSDEATHISLAND]

Ciao and hola Miguel! ✅

[@theatlantafalcon7410]

It does not matter where you go in the “World” there will always be someone that will “Zoom” in on you with a con. 😮😂

[@JMgmkh]

low blow

[@steveswell1]

@@JMgmkh Speaking of low blows...how's your job going? ba da BING! :)

[@ToGoPhilippines-uz1qe]

Sobering and helpful video!