I Bought Brands that STOLE my Videos for Ads

[@nithi4468]

The fact that she gets to know about most of these through the people who watch her videos gives me joy

[@hopescope]

For real, y’all are the best for tagging me in these/sending them to me 🙏🏻

[@CactusJinx]

@@hopescope I hope there’s some kind of legal recourse you can take?

[@hopescope]

@@CactusJinx not really since most of them aren’t in my country! Reporting is about it. But if their page gets shut down, they just make new ones 🤦🏼‍♀️ someone’s really cracking down on the mystery box scams though. I was trying to find them this week for footage and most of them are gone!!

[@CactusJinx]

@@hopescope ugh wow, how frustrating!

[@abbybrown639]

Sh is just such a great youtuber!

[@PM.0000]

Good rule of thumb, If you see an ad, and that influencer isn't promoting it on their own page, it's a scam. It would make more financial sense for that influencer to also promote the product directly to their viewer base.

[@pissum420]

The issue is most people don’t know the influencer as they give no credit. If you recognize the face that’s good but if you don’t, you’re fucked. Facebook is full of older people who wouldn’t know of influencers.

[@HeyJenkies]

As someone who works in advertising I can confirm that NO it is not that hard to make your own ad. This format is what we call UGC (user generated content) They are so cheap and easy to make and generally have a really good return. Scouring the internet to steal videos honestly seems harder than filming your own clips lol

[@janejones7638]

True. But someone saw Hope in the video and purchased the scam box. If the scam company used an unknown model, this Hopescoper probably wouldn't have purchased anything.

[@janetplanet09]

They are using Hope to confer legitimacy on their products and because she has 1M subscribers. Also, they want an American woman to reach the American market. (But, damn, they need to adapt American sizes. I’m like a 10X in Chinese sizes!

[@HeyJenkies]

Yes, I understand that. Their company is a scam so they need false legitimacy to sell product. The point I was trying to make is that it takes almost no money and very little time to film your own legitimate review of someone using/wearing the product. When Hope actually promotes a brand, we’ll know

[@celina9152]

HI GUYS 💕 I’m new to KZbin and just uploaded my first videos ,maybe someone wanna have a look at it 💕💕💕💕💕

[@nethranagaraj57]

Yeah

[@raeelbakry5757]

Hey Hope, I think you should still report the stolen content, even if they distort your voice. The way social media platforms’ regulations evolve is when their users or content generators complain about infringement. That’s how all the policies of the various platforms come about. If enough people complain, something is done about it. Also, you should flag this to the agencies that regulate copyright infringements in the US. They then hold the platforms accountable so the latter can do a better job of stopping these kinds of accounts.

[@virginiakimani5876]

U

[@bushrafareed7200]

Good idea

[@pusheenthecatlover12]

W

[@sharl92]

These companies are so creepy! But they’ve been exposed so many times, it’s easy to spot sketchy videos like these. Hopefully people stop falling for their weird advertising

[@JYYB]

Unfortunately nope. Many people don’t have common sense and if they are very obsessed with someone they would buy just for that person. Hopefully videos like this help and allow them to understand its all scams

[@silverdoe3658]

Quick shout out to Pursue Fitness, my hopescope shorts arrived damaged, being in Australia it wasn’t worth time/money to send them back so I emailed Pursue as an FYI just to let them know. Heard back straight and they offered to refund or send a similar product to me, no questions asked. Brilliant customer service, I can see why you did a collab.

[@hopescope]

This makes me so happy!! ❤️ I’m glad they took care of you!!

[@ash_223zz]

@Leni Xiena wtf stop that this is a kid friendly channel

[@Livplustwolittles]

Damn I wish I had as good of an experience with them 🥺 My order wasn’t moving from ‘customs cleared’ and I was told it was New Zealand Post where the issue was and that we weren’t accepting packages from overseas, I contacted NZ Post and was told that wasn’t the case… 62 days later after multiple emails trying to find out where my order was, a replacement package was sent to me minus my one piece of HopeScope collab I ordered cause it was out of stock when they sent my replacement package 😭 That was the whole reason I ordered from them in the first place 🙃 Ah well 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@silverdoe3658]

Oh that sucks. I probably won’t order again unless there is another Hope collab because of the cost/time it takes for postage compared to local brands like Etch but I was very happy with the service

[@nonoticarly8778]

As a librarian, I'm not surprised that some people fall for these ads thinking you are promoting them. Many people don't recognize misinformation (/blatant lies)

[@ClearKnowingFeelingHearing]

There really is a SHOCKING amount of ignorance present in most people, it's true.

[@Eternally_Moon]

How is your librarian job relatable to this lol

[@nonoticarly8778]

@@Eternally_Moon we deal with information and this is information based? If you did research, you’d realize she wasn’t promoting these ads. We teach people how to do research. We also teach people how to identify misinformation which these ads are

[@BadWolfSilence]

Yes, if 2020 taught us anything it was how many blatant lies people easily believe.

[@leoniemuller2096]

Well don’t know what your job has to do with anything but cool i guess

[@johannaw1436]

I saw an ad for those warm fleecy leggings and was like..wait a minute, that's Hope 🤬 reported them and let them know why..absolute no go. Glad you call those scam companies out 🙏

[@juliabyrd901]

This just goes to show that even though her face might be shown in the brand's advertising, it should never be trusted unless she posts about it herself.

[@nethranagaraj57]

Sss

[@jazmoons]

literally!! I thought this was common sense to people that are fans of youtubers

[@hearttosoul8649]

The nerves of these people😡. I’m so happy your channel is out there because you have been saving so many from these nasty scammers. Keep doing your thing Hope❤️

[@amandag3716]

This subject gets under my skin so much for the influencers getting their content stolen 😡 Such a great video idea, and makes you the bigger person for purchasing this stuff and testing these products out for REAL 👏👏

[@hazeltaylor143]

The fact that companies are stealing Hopes videos shows that they know how influential Hope truly is

[@heathertodd1251]

Hope is my favorite. I randomly saw a video of hers months ago and have been slowly watching every video she's ever posted. I like that she buys expensive things but does it in a way that doesn't make her look pretentious. She has a great personality and it makes watching her videos no matter the content fun.

[@Iamyl4]

You should get a separate card for these shady purchases* and only put on what your going to spend, invade your card info gets stolen.

[@hopescope]

Honestly that is a REALLY good idea!!

[@mandywaynick8725]

I would calculate what you will be spending and get a visa giftcard that way it's not even linked to you

[@2shadowcats2]

Just pay through PAYPAL. They will issue a full refund if you got scammed.

[@SatiricalSunflower]

@@2shadowcats2 I think the issue is that one of the shops wouldn’t allow her to use PayPal, so after that she’d HAVE to use her actual card if she were to buy it. That’s where getting a separate card or a prepaid gift card would come in handy~

[@LetStartWithThis]

@@hopescope u should be able to get ur money back from this if you contact ur bank

[@Liinddsaay]

I really love that you makes these type of videos. Not only are they entertaining, but also could potentially be super helpful to some of your fans who might be a little ignorant to these practices. Love your content!

[@ELVAR-x8v]

This is why channels like this are great ! You help people find actual good quality active wear while exposing the shit ones haha

[@cindyandrews6953]

@Leni Xiena w+z qz Zero

[@edithcitlalli9808]

I like how Hope does something about it. It shows she cares about her community!! ❤️😊

[@chasadyhodges9177]

Can’t stand companies that steal other peoples content for sales especially that cheap stuff

[@hopescope]

Goes to show they don’t even believe in their own product haha 😬

[@uschilou]

This is why I don't trust the ads I get anymore. Even when I visit their website and read their About Us, I ca t trust it.

[@suzy686868]

that little dog is simply adorable.. I just found your channel last night and have been totally binge watching you. you are so much fun!!!! you gotta another sub hugs from Ireland 😁😍🥰

[@katejackson7755]

I can’t believe people are doing this ! You deserve so much better, but I love that your making light of it.❤️❤️

[@janejones7638]

I love that she purchased those things to show us. The fleece legging where a 3xl was a little too tight was deceptive. She liked the leggings okay. But someone who was a true 3xl wouldn't even fit a 5xl. I hate that she got scammed on the box. But it might help a Hopescoper not get scammed.

[@loverrlee]

Thank you for making a video about this! I’m so sorry that these people keep using your clips to scam people, but I’m glad you made a video about it so everyone knows that you don’t endorse any product that you don’t post about on your own.

[@zoewww]

i really wish companies would stop doing this, i can’t imagine having no control over who uses your video 😭 hopefully people can get better at spotting the scams!

[@Michelle.G.S1003]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this channel!!

[@jdvdisart]

Shoutout to the Hopescope community for having Hope's back and reporting these things! 👏

[@enajiteaggreh8086]

I stumbled across your channel a few days ago and now I'm obsessed. Heeeelllppp!!!!

[@heliagrey]

I wonder whether it was Hope's idea or the sponsor brand's idea to interweave the ad (with the upbeat music and peppy sales talk) with the frustrations of the regular video- her tearing open the bag of the fake-out items, smelling them, etc. XD But whoever had the idea- it was great. Not only for comedic timing/watching enjoyment, but it definitely keeps viewers from skipping a sponsors ad!

[@shannonforsberg4118]

It was very clever! Normally I'd have skipped it but now I really want one of those phone cases

[@nannaterri]

You look adorable

[@oliviastewart1315]

my friends at school bully me and run away from me so that bit at the end really inspired me to stand up for myself! thanks hope! ❤

[@haileypierce7309]

It’s a good thing I watched this video cause my Facebook does show me shops that say you endorse lol now I know scams!!! Love your content

[@kinda_bookish]

it's surprising how she has hit 1mil!!! I am soo proud of her!! I cant believe I have been with her ever since she had 500k❤️

[@leelasahasrabudhe5525]

I feel like Hope is the most upbeat, sweet, and funny person. Plus she is absolutely stunning

[@jordanparker5680]

You can see that people like that have nothing better to do. They see that your doing so good & you are by the way & make ads to draw people in & not thinking about what they have just done. Bless them people lol. You are a good person buying from them & trying the product out & showing viewers how it is. Love watching your channel! ❤️

[@victoriapilot4001]

This must be so frustrating to have your hard work stolen, as well as your image out on places without your consent. I know lots of influencers have their identity stolen to be used on products they are against.

[@ashlynwelch4529]

Hope, you are so amazing that these brands want you!! I can’t believe companies do this!!

[@jacquelinerobnett2257]

I can't believe comapnies still think they can get away with doing this!!! But I love your attitude about it and turn it into something fun, funny and share it with us! thanks for the laughs and joy

[@varshamestri9431]

It is amazing to see your video for many reasons😘😘😘 1)I haven't shopped for like 4 years. Maybe one jeans in six months. I never earn so much to afford spending on clothes, only essentials. 2) I feel satisfied by seeing you shop I feel I am shopping too which makes the girl inside me happy... 3) your energy is just so vibrant I instantly forget my worries. 4) I did subscribe to you when you were just almost close to 1M so seen almost all the videos and seen you grown. Lots of love from India ❤️

[@Dontforgetemily11]

9:24 That happened to me too! I was so disappointed too because it was a $20 giant stuffed animal 😢

[@WORLDOFCOURTNEYMICHELLE]

New to your channel and now im on a binge. Happy I subscribed ☺️

[@stephaniepaine4141]

this is why i get nervous any time an ad doesn’t have the influencer saying anything 😂🚩🚩🚩 also love that ur calling out these scam brands 😂

[@AbbyB__ll]

Ive been sick today, so I've literally just been bingeing all of Hope's videos. She has been the only KZbinr I watched today!

[@tatin_k]

This definitely makes people open their eyes before buying from random sites

[@Kirishimaslove]

I still get so much joy watching these videos even years after they are posted

[@miajarrett220]

She makes some of the best videos that makes me smile every day🥰😀

[@Topaz_Estrella]

Omg, I just found your channel recently but I've seen that ad of you for the fleece leggings so many times and I didn't realize it was you... I always wondered who wrote the ad that they would have the butt wagging part and this makes SO MUCH MORE SENSE NOW. The ad plays constantly in mobile games, btw!

[@deirdreh1892]

I feel like you’re one of the only influencer’s I can trust !

[@olij8602]

I’m literally going through all your videos in iso. And I LOVE THEM

[@EmiMaeBinz]

I went on Casetify and the cases were pretty pricey the were any were from 30-92 from what I saw. I love hope, whenever I watch her I can't help but smile. She is a joy magnet.

[@churroros]

It’s not just cos the views and likes go to these random brands but it jeopardises Hope’s credibility especially to people who don’t follow her and think she actually endorses those brands. 😡😡😡

[@hopescope]

Ahhh I know can you imagine if that was the first time they ever saw me 😭😭

[@marleyalexandra8512]

i genuinely appreciate you wearing the Zara sweater you got from the returned items from one of your previous videos

[@clairejasper1864]

you can sue these companies. I really hope you know that. Whoever filmed it, owns it. That’s why the paparazzi get away with their exploiting photos. You took the footage, you legally own it. You could get them in big boy trouble for false advertisement

[@tracyinvegas]

I just started watching Hope and I can't leave her alone! So fun!

[@cooper6675]

When she said they smell like glue I thought she was talking about the phone cases and I was like girl they sponsor you right

[@allkids6615]

Same but then I realized she was talking about the pants

[@Lenzid82]

This type of thing would personally infuriate me. I love how Hope has a good sense of humor about it all. ❤️

[@miaik-]

You'd think it's more difficult and time consuming to find videos of ppl using similar clothes to yours than just taking 15mins of your day to take couple pics and short videos..

[@traceyawright]

How have I not found this channel before ... just done a binge watch .. subscribed and notifications on! Absolutely love your videos ❤️🇮🇲👍

[@rachelmalfoy2819]

Imagine for the mystery box you got really good expensive stuff and they noticed so they kept it for themselves 😂

[@hannahisobel_]

Can't believe you're now nearly at 1.1 mill already! You're literally my favourite KZbinr to watch, you deserve it all❤️

[@jenp1032]

When the items don’t show up, do you dispute the charge with your credit card company? I would hate to think that these scams are making even more money off of you just testing it out!!

[@hopescope]

Yes!! PayPal and a lot a credit card companies are good at helping out with situations like this so it’s a safer way to go for sure

[@biggestpimpinminecraft]

4:05 honestly if they had some in collaboration with H.S I would totally get some. Love Olivia too. Thanks for this, Hope!!

[@donnahennessy9190]

It’s weird how companies always do this 😂

[@caylena]

I found your KZbin yesterday with the lost packages and now I’m in love with your channel. I’ve been watching all your videos, and I love them! Keep up the good work

[@florathecute4264]

Love this video idea

[@naynaynotki4443]

Éconduit

[@sunsettes]

“Shops” stealing your videos is such an achievement that shows how great you are

[@holothere1]

Couldn’t you just sue a company for scamming you?

[@SARAHBLANC]

i cant believe this.... you are taking it so well xx

[@catherinechen6473]

I'm so sorry you have to go through this! It's weird to think that someone behind the scenes had to approve stealing your videos? Like what?

[@barbjalcorn]

Oh Hope! I can’t imagine how you must feel sometimes watching these horrible disgusting people rip you off right to your face! It’s so wrong they face no repercussions for their actions. Can you imagine how much money they take. And , what? It’s legal? Me personally, I couldn’t sleep at night knowing I’d done this to heaps of people. Thanks for sharing ❤️🇦🇺

[@jilleendawnn]

This is so crazy!! It makes me so wary of buying anything online 😳 It feels like it's only a matter of time before someone creates a deepfake of Hope and starts selling whatever crap they want.

[@bethanphelps584]

I have been watching your videos for the last couple of days because I’m ADDICTED 😩and then in an old video you showed your turning sport bras backwards and I realised I have seen your acc before! 💗

[@ceecee3181]

The crazy size chart is definitely a big red flag! Especially when paired with lines on their website about how the company operates in North America... but then the sizing is clearly *not* American sizes. 🙄 At least that gives a little clue to shoppers who may have fallen for the ad up to that point.

[@ostara4539]

The dog enjoying himself in the back- So cute!

[@FlufferKnots]

Can't you sue the sites that have used your video footage?

[@HappyduckT-T]

I think she can... Using your pictures without your consent is literally illegal

[@lauramerla6461]

These are the type of videos that I love and keep me up all night !! I’ve been watching you non stop for the past month !! I always for some reason en up watching your videos late (reason: my 8 month old baby lol ) and I for get to comment and give thumbs up and also watching one after the other lol !! But I love watching your videos !! ❤️😩

[@janejones7638]

Bye Leo. I just love that part of the video. It's awful what these companies are doing. Many are foreign based so there's no way to get your money back. I've been scammed before. I never buy anything off KZbin, Instagram, and TikTok. That doesn't apply to companies that have sponsored your videos. I'm looking into getting a Casetify phone case. My current phone case isn't that great. I know that you really approve of these companies.

[@andreabright65]

I am so happy you call them out

[@jennifermelvin8038]

You seriously can’t do anything with them using your image/video??? That’s just ridiculous!!! I’m sorry you got scammed!! These people seem to be crawling out of the woodwork...like roaches!!😉

[@insanityeyp6184]

At the end when she said to subscribe since I keep watching her videos got me. I’m subscribed now

[@IStitch-kc5ye]

2024 anyone??

[@Hollie-nw5mf]

Yessss

[@autumnishappy]

Congrats on 1 mil Hope ! You are amazing !!🥳😘

[@keelydecosta7234]

Shocking that people would actually do this! Well done for outing them 👏👏

[@thicknlovely2041]

LOVE THE CASES! I just ordered my new case, thanks Hope!

[@hannahwhite1127]

I loved this!!!! Sending hugs from the coldest place on earth right now!!!

[@ceecee3181]

I definitely have seen that fleece leggings ad several times before! But it was before I started watching your videos, so I didn't recognize you then. Crazy that companies do this!!

[@hailyg5809]

Ooohh, Miss Hope’s video with 1Mil subs and a solid sponsor!! We love a winning queen!🥰👑

[@Pookie_Priss]

I remembered those Fleece "Pants" from last year. I saw it again this year and still report them as a scam every time. I try to defend your honor 💝

[@melaniejerrils3671]

Hope im so happy for u getting a million. Like what? For real i always knew u could do it.

[@CPLCrochetPoppy]

It's not only you. I notified a crochet channel of the same thing. Check you setting KZbin has a new feature we're our videos can be used by others if we haven't clicked the box.. On every video (it can be auto clicked on the settings tab) 😜

[@annieparr4480]

Ik hope buys random things for our joy but she always makes me smile

[@estherross4808]

I just got recommended your video, lo and behold, I binged and subscribed. LOVE your energy!

[@rhiannonw88]

Thank you so much for bringing joy to people who watch your videos!!

[@rhiannonw88]

Can I get a shoutout in your next Video!!!!

[@2nicnag2]

I have an ileostomy (it sits higher than the typical site due to my decision so isn’t on waist line) but it does make wearing higher waisted bottoms hard if it can fold down a touch. I ordered some shorts similar to your first product (didn’t spend much as I doubt they will work but if they do, I will buy them all up!)

[@amberroe7769]

YOU HIT A MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!♥️

[@BreakfastAtTiffaniz]

I actually saw you on a news broadcast where they spoke about the lost cargo auctions!

[@mariecovalciuc5698]

Congratulations for hitting your 1 million subs!!!!🎉

[@aditiagarwal5340]

You're wearing that pretty mystery box top omg!!!!! It looks so pretty

[@thegreekgeek6170]

You should put a watermark , whenever you review or show items in your videos.I love you , ive been watching you since you started❤

[@Mars_inSpace21]

love the blond hair and also you have the same love for mini things! from fi hope you do more videos on these ads its very funny :)

[@erinkoudelka5520]

So fantastic seeing your 1 million followers!!!!

[@Megannayy]

I never realized how often this happened, so glad you shared this video.

[@coralvallejo8086]

Is so unfair that this “brands adds” put u (innocent) in their adds, lov ur vids!! Continue been u!! ☺☺☺

[@anmolmehboob3957]

Watched your videos and its been not even 24 hours and loved it simple and i even don't know how to describe just my type😍