How To Tell if You're Being Scammed: Love Scammers' Tactics Exposed | Talking Point Extra

With the help of anti-scam organisations, #TalkingPoint producer Cheryl Tan got hold of scripts used by Asia-based love scam syndicates to execute ‘pig butchering scams’ - a mashup of romance scam and fake investment schemes. These scammers target victims, many highly educated professional women, from all over - the US, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and more. (Watch: • Asia's Tinder Swindler... )
These syndicates have developed handbooks of psychologically manipulative tactics detailing step-by-step instructions and conversation techniques, to allay victims' suspicions - so they don't realise until it's too late. (Are you the victim of a scam or know someone who is? Email us your story: [e-mail])
So in this #TalkingPointExtra, Cheryl shares how to identify when you - or someone you know - are being manipulated.
00:00 Why it’s called ‘pig butchering’ scam / 杀猪盘
01:35 Where are scam syndicates based?
01:59 Why are Singaporeans targeted?
02:09 Apps & platforms where scammers hunt for victims
04:15 Conversation techniques to build an emotional connection
06:14 Why scam syndicates think women make easier targets
08:12 A victim shares why she decided to ‘invest’
08:32 How scammers get victims hooked on ‘investment platforms’
10:16 Why highly educated women still get scammed
10:53 Plot twist - the scammers are victims too.
11:49 Dangers of filming in Sihanoukville, Cambodia
12:30 Where to get help
For help wherever you are, contact:
Global Anti-Scam Organization www.globalantiscam.org/contact
Global Anti-Scam Alliance www.gasa.org/contact-4
If you're in Singapore:
For scam-related advice, call the anti-scam hotline [phone] or go to www.scam alert.sg.
To provide information on scams, call the police hotline [phone], or submit online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.
Watch the full episode of Asia's Tinder Swindlers: Exposing Love Scam Rings In Cambodia : • Asia's Tinder Swindler...
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#CNAInsider #CNATalkingPoint #Scam #RomanceScam #LoveScam

[@CNAInsider]

Please do not search for any of the names in the comments section claiming to help you recover money - they are likely scams. We will do our best to keep them off the page in a timely fashion.

[@YMWong-cb6ke]

People who got scammed are either stupid, greedy or highly sexed. If you are not one of these, then you would not get scammed.

[@user-yl7rh3bc8h]

I confirmed grind techiei is different

[@namazlur78]

One thing my father taught me, if something sounds too good to be true then believe me it ain’t.

[@Erwt64]

I think you mean "it is".

[@yaumeeyusof]

absolutely true!

[@diannenanana4976]

@@Erwt64 and 22 people liked the comment.. 🤭

[@dueythawicked1528]

It is

[@xdgs567z]

@@Erwt64 faulty script

[@Nichsax112]

Bravo, *Briskdeft* I'm so glad you're out there fighting these scumbags. We must do everything in our power to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers. You're a true hero, my brother.!!…

[@newjourney9220]

I have a successful businessman friend who fell victim to a scam. He is now struggles financially. Don't underestimate scammers. My friend was totally brainwashed.

[@jayangli]

Change is good. Care to share briefly what happened?

[@JasonArnoldHacks-bl2kl]

Have u been scammed before ? Were you blocked? Scammers are now rampant and I help track down scammers and recover your money back

[@joannjones3232]

My sister did the same. Gave away over 100k. Now she owns nothing and has to live in low income housing. ☹️

[@ivanaandric5703]

Yea, they target vanity, greed, already brainwashed people with religion in short ppl who want something for NOTHING (old ugly ppl of either sex) who want young and beautifull partner, ppl who want 25%< or more return on their investment. All those stories are the same "victims" usually scam themselves.

[@kingsleyiheaka9164]

​@@joannjones3232sorry about that. Has she tried reaching out to a professional to see if it can still be recovered?

[@merylcarson9621]

I can't imagine how hard it would be to decide to take on a re-coveryagent role of an scammed persons. The history needs to be remembered though and the help that was born through such pain and suffering. Mad respect to these *Claim back Justice* on the internet that take on these roles.

[@JaySmith-pv2mw]

Don't ever give money to anybody you don't know in person. It's really that simple.

[@DMisDM]

even someone you know in person. can also be scammer. he/she will just disappear from your live after they are done. there are many types of scam.

[@x77punk77x]

@@DMisDM So true.

[@bdflatlander]

You should even be wary of some people you have met in person. What I tell people who ask me for money is that I am not in a position to either give or loan them money. The exception are close family members who I have a years long relationship with and I trust.

[@marianacook5290]

I know a bunch of scammers guys on internet the first time they text me wanting to be friends and talk to me almost everyday and every night nonstop at first they text and then we chat about 1 or two months later they start talking about bitcoin and asking me to download the platform and then ask me to put money in it seems odd I know this is scam and I need to think smarter they showered me with their handsome pictures , I know they want me to transfer money to the platform they aggressively want my money 💴 but I always make an excuse and say I told them my computer froze and can’t transfer money to the app and blah blah the scammer got so angry. It’s so funny we all have a brain be smart and don’t fall into love with internet people

[@sponzie1]

SIMPLE!!!!!

[@xiaorishu]

I've matched with a couple of them on Tinder early last year and sensed their pattern. Luckily, I never sent a single penny. The moment they mention about investing my money for "our brighter future", I dip out lol.

[@Kat-zi2tb]

OMG I BEEN FOLLOWING YOU SINCE I WAS A KID IN 2012. IM SERIOUS. I HAVE NOT SEEN YOUR CHANNEL IN ALMOST 9 YEARS.

[@TsubasaYozoraCh]

i haven't seen u in a while

[@catherinelie4161]

My stories is different , they put me in running my own online store , shopee china, have you guys ever heard about this before ?

[@pratikmanavi]

😂

[@benjamindean0]

I LOVE the fact that the victims were able to leave that message to the assistance team. They were able to tell that guy, they are no longer victims! you are such an awesome force *CLAIM BACK JUSTICE* be reckoned and that is why I watch you!! Keep up the good work❤

[@1337hacks]

Thank you, Talking Point crew for risking your lives to make this. This video you've uploaded will save many women from being scammed of significant amounts of money, not just in Singapore but around the world.

[@onengkusumah2905]

when someone asking you for money especially when it's online, it's a scam for sure, guaranteed 100%. can't believe people nowadays still need this kind of vid to know when they are being scammed...

[@CNAInsider]

Thanks for watching! Do share the video with your friends and family to spread the word too 😊 That will make all our efforts worthwhile. - Cheryl, Producer

[@peaceleader7315]

When psychology are used in wealth creation... hmmmm.. reminded me of something.. 🤔.. capitalistic wealth creation and accumulation...??? Hmmmm..😂

[@eduardochavacano]

mostly gold diggers become the victims

[@peaceleader7315]

@@eduardochavacano yeah I think so because gold digging are those that plan for increasing their wealth on other people's expenses.. hmmmm.. 🤔.. how come it still going back to stock market, sovereign bond market, hedge funds and the other dark side of capitalism gains..?? 🤔.. hmmmm

[@HaroldMPryor]

Exceptional work *CLAIM BACK JUSTICE* -I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prizes for keeping us safe, brother

[@robertv.8893]

Great video to help people get less scammed. I use one rule to avoid scams: As soon as somebody talks about money (investments included) I report, block and ban.

[@nat0106951]

👌🏻

[@josephyeo6966]

Don't forget religion too. May appear innocuous at first, but the solicitations for donations will come later.

[@DMisDM]

that is a stupid rule. so no one can chat anything about money with you? my rule is not like that. if anyone wants me to invest. then i will just tell them not interested. no need to report block and ban yet. if they insist. then i will just block them. kinda like people that are offering loans to me. it's very annoying. i don't want to take any kind of loan. but there is one company that kept bothering me. and that makes me had to block any incoming call from any number that are not on my phonebook.

[@DavidSmith-sf4rl]

Good point thanks.

[@Rita.asbjornambrose5132]

*CLAIM BACK JUSTICE* , your approach and jobtelling is Genius and you're establishing yourself as a one of a kind communicator that I believe few have ever seen on this platform. And I think you definitely succeeded in making sense of it to the world! Keep up the good work my friend.

[@GreggWilsonGodswill]

*CLAIM BACK JUSTICE* Brilliant initiative, It's encouraging to see that you are actively opposing these dishonest individuals. It is imperative that the safeguarding of the general public and the elderly from these abhorrent con artists be a top priority. Excellent job, my companion! Because of your dedication to ensuring our safety, you merit the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@JuannAnderson]

It's clever the amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *CLAIM BACK JUSTICE* If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious and honest as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing work❤

[@deborahhamsho4799]

This is a really great series. Scamming is on the rise everywhere. They call you, text you, email you, and sneak into your what’s app chat room, etc. we live in a very dangerous world. The human trafficking angle is shocking. Thank you.

[@eduardochavacano]

less apps less trouble. Dumb phones are making a comeback

[@josephcarreon783]

Delete all your accounts from the Internet. Stop paying internet service.

[@penguinvic9892]

You got a point … scamming is on the rise. And here is a new one !! Got an allegedly hand written note in my mailbox expressing interest in buying my property. It had a reply telephone number and even the name of the potential buyer. Plus reasonable back story on why they needed to shift into the area and their willingness to pay over the market rate, etc. Looked up the phone number on the internet and … IT CAME WITH A SCAM WARNING ⛔️. The scammers who put this not in my home mailbox simply wanted my phone number and name as a first step in identity fraud. 😮

[@MrRowley5]

It is easy and common sense. I have never been scammed because I don't talk to anyone I don't know. Simple!

[@josephyeo6966]

@@josephcarreon783 No. The internet accounts are safer. It is the phone apps that are vulnerable. Most good internet accounts have double authentication, meaning you need your phone to have that pin to sign in. When you use phone app, there is no secondary phone to do the double authentication, hence it is vulnerable.

[@Follow.Jesus.Christ]

Scams are absolutely everywhere, from marriages, to houses, to cars, etc. this is why everyone must be very careful always and to always check and doubt things

[@KatherinaJuliusBlanco]

You and your team and your associates are absolute legends. Thanks so much for the work that you've all been doing *Claim back Justice* on the internet. Keep up with the great work, you've been doing!! Thank you for saving and protecting millions of Americans from this heartless people... What comes around, goes around!!!!! Let them have it!! God bless your heart for helping us the victims...

[@BettyTaylor-ns9mm]

My son and I have been scammed and we know the anger, frustration and humiliation of that happening! Bless you *Vortextrace* and your crew for doing what you do. !!!!!

[@yanmin9708]

Off-topic, Cheryl's voice is so calm and articulates really well... enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing the knowledge and raise awareness.

[@steph1829]

The reporter looks very tensed when the scammer was telling her how women are easily manipulated. She has the patience of a saint.

[@Omar-kl3xp]

He is not wrong tho,sadly that’s the truth ,even in romance scam ,most victims are women .People need to be more aware of scammers .

[@jonm7547]

Why is she tense, this is absolutely true!

[@jonm7547]

I like when the artist says ‘women are not very sharp’😂 Absolutely true, but the West declared that women are much smarter than men as a religious decree, so nobody dares to question this axiom . This is why mostly women are being scammed.

[@Persphonefallen]

How scary that the scammers are using enslaved, hostage people. Hearing the account of being beaten and bound if not meeting the quota for scammers is scary. There is more then one victim here.

[@livman9095]

You're giving scammer too much emotional credit for their "suffering." remember, they lied for a living, how easy it is for them to generate sympathy out of unknown public. To be successful at what they do, they have to be willingly lie, every day.

[@NoraDawn]

@@livman9095 As a victim of a scammer,(s) (though I never sent money, even after they tried ever tactic in the book, ) I will give my two cents worth. I wish them well, do I think what they do is right? No. However, I also know they are not the beneficiaries of the scam, only the slave of it. The boss, the last person on my call, who tried to extort money from me, NOW he was evil, and he deserves no sympathy. By the end of the 4 months, I could clearly distinguish the three individuals who chatted with me and the time frames they were assigned to. But you see, I had no delusions that they were one person or "in love with me" the signs are easy, yet hard to spot. These organizations are good at what they teach, I just also happen to have a master's in Mental Health 🤷 The "Boss" he came on at the end, he was very different, different style of writing, which had nothing to do with talking, but more paragraph style, and length etc, he was a fourth guy. I guess they were getting impatient with me, that's when I ended it, I can't be bullied or harassed. My point, there are more victims, it's the Slave owners, the ones controlling the shots that need to be taken down.

[@livman9095]

@@NoraDawn You are NOT really a victim if you never sent money. My point is, this type of scam requires creativity and days/months of investment in chatting, that's not something can be forced even if want to for many people. Maybe some of them can be considered "victim," but more of them are basically unwilling, but still benefiting participants. The guy in this video sounds proud, if anything.

[@NoraDawn]

@@livman9095 hmmmm 🤔 I can see where you would think I'm not a victim. And viewed financially you are right. Even though I never sent money, unfortunately I did fall under the spell of the fantasy these individuals spun. I stayed in this "fantasy" with them for almost 5 months, I actually didn't suspect anything until the end of the 3rd month when the requests for money started. That is when I started to piece the abnormalities together 🤷‍♀️ so at the end of the 4th month I "knew" there were three people by how they wrote and the time frames, and yet I still turned a blind eye 🙄 untill the time when I still wouldn't give in and send money or click into their "bank account" and "use" their money, ....that is when they brought in their "boss" he got very mean. Verbally abusive and threatening. However, throughout this time I allowed myself to gain an emotional wound, therefore, I've had to forgive myself, as well as morn the loss of a relationship that never was. Truth be told, even though I do not know who those three were, I enjoyed the conversations I had with them, the first guy most, and I do miss that and I wish them well. I do not know the circumstances that they are in to cause them to live such a life. Therefore, I do not judge their actions. So in an emotional area I call myself a victim, maybe a victim of my own making, but there it is 🤷‍♀️ May your days be bright 🌞

[@rinzelllsaleskiwi191]

@@NoraDawn hi Nora, the boss is an american guy in my case, is it the same with you? thank you for sharing your experience. i now confirm that ive been talking to more than 2 people

[@jgrb235]

scammers are like vultures worse than pigs! I don't know how they are happy with stolen money. Very informative video.

[@annelin6376]

Hi CNA folks, thanks for taking the risk to make this, and sharing the insights with us! this is probably investigative journalism at its best! stay safe

[@myladyrose2937]

Best way to rid off the scammer is not to talking stranger at all in social media. Finding true love in socmed is like finding a needle in the hay. Just wait the person at the right place in the right time.

[@flightsimgamerdarth94]

Nigerian Scammers

[@foreverexplorer8283]

well back in the 90 online love was a real thing

[@myladyrose2937]

@@foreverexplorer8283 now it's risky

[@MG-uz5mr]

I think if you're feeling very vulnerable, you don't have good support around you, maybe don't go searching for love in unknown places. You can't avoid social media all the time, especially not as the world moves more and more technological. There are scammers in these comment section claiming they can help to retrieve your lost money! You don't avoid going outside because murderers exist. A love scammer is even easier to avoid because it's entirely dependent on how much you're going to fall for. I have been approached by a scammer but it was very obvious that they were disingenuous, because they claimed that I was their dream girl when they barely knew me. Someone who's exchanged a few chats with you doesn't know you enough to love you after a week and someone who loves you certainly will not ask you for money before they even meet you. Finding true love is rare POINT BLANK PERIOD. It's important to not fall for the idea of what you want, and actually step back and think about what you're doing. Whether it's a foreign scammer or the person in front of you that's manipulating and abusing you

[@Tony-mh3dm]

That hasnt come in many many many years, for a lot of us.

[@geggun2843]

I was studying in a coffee shop once and some lady approached me and she spoke exactly like that and often hinted that she invested in her free time. After some time she just seemed weird and kept asking me where I was and what I was doing so I blocked her. She may have been a similar scammer, just one that actually meets her victims in real life.

[@marleyhill34]

Exactly.

[@hermionegardener3796]

so, some lady approached you in a coffee shop and you gave her your number? Why would you do that?

[@brutaltruth7197]

Maybe looking for sugar baby

[@danielfchen8895]

She’s got balls of steel.

[@CalvinK300]

She was just trying to sell you an investment-linked policy. If she was a scammer, she will be praising you till no end. 😂

[@chrisiss666]

I SALUTE You for all that your doing, helping all the victims of these scambaggs! They so deserved to be humiliated and be exposed to the public, these people have No place on this world, welldone *ChargeBack Tools* we're here to support you, More Power to you and all your friends, watching from France.

[@pandabeaarr]

Stuff like this made me super grateful about my highly skeptical trait. I always questioned a stranger that approches me, even when the friendship already went on for a few years. I never stop questioning what does he want.

[@fion3943]

me too, I'm very defensive at the cost of looking unfriendly and having a rbf. I too always question what is their motive of talking to me.

[@ILovePlayingZeldaGamesOnSwitch]

One trait i acquired from my parents is never be too trusting with people, do not entertain those I don't really know and be cautious with super friendly.

[@anziar3038]

Scammers are just worthless beings.

[@PP-vf1kx]

🤔 scamming is a skill…not many people can do it!

[@charlesmarcus7864]

Wow I’ve learned so much. I had no idea some scammers were taken against their will and forced to do this.

[@crand20033]

Dating sites are most suspect. Even the one where you are asked to chat with them online and then the start charging you. Those costs can add up to thousands of dollars and you don't know who you are really talking to. Could be anyone, even a man acting as a woman.

[@user-yl7rh3bc8h]

I can't image how tough it would be to decide which position to play in the fight against these con artists. It is imperative that the past not be forgotten!! Regards to the Grind Techiei team for accepting this duty and fighting these evil swindler’s

[@yong79]

Cheryl should host the next talking point episode, has got good camera presence and pronounces her words well.

[@schadenfreude6274]

No, she doesn't want to go out on a date with you. :)

[@princessm2893]

@@schadenfreude6274 right 🤣The most important thing is to get the information.

[@CNAInsider]

Thanks for your kind words! You have no idea how many NG takes we took behind the scenes oops 🤣 - Cheryl, Producer

[@ianpolo5673]

Facebook dating app is the least friendly to report scammers. There are many scammers there too. On the other note, cheating and hurting feelings are the worse sin. May Karma get all these "cheaters". There is no way for the sake of living that one would be cheating other people to make a living.

[@alborstopher5181]

The work he does is so important the world needs more people like you I just love the podcast so you put up l love hearing these scammers squirm keep up the good work, it takes good hearted individuals the gutts to do this instead. There should be whole government department buildings filled with *CLAIM BACK JUSTICE* on the internet doing stuff like this to protect and serve its own scammed civilians. That would be tax money well spent... thank man

[@michaelgabriel5786]

Thank you for making this awareness. It should continue to broadcast through social media, flyers, newspapers, mouth to mouth talk etc. There are still people getting scammed here.

[@ingahake4867]

Never let your f* guard down, if it's per mobile phone, internet or even personal! I myself was scammed in person, so always ask and be sceptical!

[@ingahake4867]

@RylandDubose Pardon ?

[@fathima1639]

Scammers can affect families, not just individuals. My dad got scammed and we lost the last of our savings after he had been laid off from work. I will never forget how we lost all hope for the future following that incident, caused by three selfish men preying on a desperate family man trying to make things work. We are still struggling to get back up on our feet after that incident so what I will say is, be very very careful out there folks. if someone is praising you for skills you know you don't possess and offers you inexplicably large sums of money, there has to be a catch. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

[@ninenznine533]

Thank you for your worked,,, in Thailand have spread as Call-Centre ( from Burma ) they adverting for job as a receptionist ,monthly pay approx.1 -2-3 thousand baths and have a home stay for them if they apply now ..often when they get there it’s work slavery,have to work all week long no holiday, no pay and you will get hurt if you don’t … according to the news in Thailand,said that Thai people some have successfully ran away and back to Thai-boarder for the help..it’s believed that some are missing as well… I am Thai living in New Zealand ( citizen) seen a news almost every month. Thai Gov. trying to catch o help and warn Thai citizens which “ if is too good to be true then It probably is” thank you for you work,,finally someone really do something about it… Thank you 🙏✨💫✨🙏

[@carruptmedia]

This is so insane. I've been talking to someone for 3-weeks and they haven't done the pig butchering part yet but it's following every single point. How are people so evil?

[@danielgithahu]

The same happened to me last month. Just play along and waste their time. That's what I did before calling them out on the intent to scam me through crypto investments and then blocking them

[@ridinwithjake]

@@danielgithahusame here! I was actually getting impatient- I was being scammed by a very attractive Asian young woman (little did she know I was gay so her beauty couldn’t be used to seduce me haha) - I honestly didn’t have the patience to pretend to fall for her for an entire month so she actually quit the scam herself as she must have seen I wasn’t really committed to it.

[@dian277]

they did mention that some of the scamers were kidnaped their to do the scams and were beaten when they fail. it's the head of the organizatino that's evil

[@danielgithahu]

@@dian277 That's true. Quite unfortunate that some are doing this against their will.

[@mariners6015]

@@dian277and idk how they can do such a thing. Force someone to scam people out of their hard earned money. That can drive people to depression and ruin lives. Idk how those leaders can be ok with all the damage they cause

[@user-fn8jr9gk2e]

I love the fact that victims could leave that message for the scammer. They were able to tell that guy off AND they're no longer victims! Grind Techiei - You're an incredibly strong Dutch hack and that's why I'm watching you! Keep up the good work'.

[@chipparker3950]

Narrator has a wonderfully pleasant voice.

[@silkrock7295]

This was a powerful story. It goes to show you that scamming has become a terrorist organization.

[@Adam-wr5rq]

Mr *Briskdeft* via internet I would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you *Briskdeft* !!! Love from Greenville NC !!!!!😊

[@leeMleeM]

Great video for more awareness on scams and fraud to educate the public. Please keep up the good work for all this relatable society content! 👍👍

[@CNAInsider]

Thank you for your kind words and time in watching this video! 😊 - Cheryl, Producer

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Thank you for posting this. Usually the romance scammers are located in Nigeria or Ghana, so a lot of people wouldn’t suspect that scammers are in Asia.

[@sambut87]

I love wasting the time of these scammers and finally telling them that I know what is going on after a few days of messing with them.

[@colourfulcrafts5492]

Hehehe me too mate, I do this a lot just for personal fun but hey it's free 😉

[@Requinho37]

This video is very useful! Many people around the world are still looking for their "princes and princesses" and for that reason, they become an easy target in the hands of those scammers. Nowadays, we should put the Fairy Tales aside and have more malice (for our own sake!). If a person you've never seen before says he/she loves you without even opening his/her camera to talk to you, you may be sure that's a scam!

[@andyng5321]

Blame themselves for being horny? Lol

[@firastorm]

This is journalism.

[@D3Jia]

Kudos to CNA team, they were digging into the stories of Cambodia Scam Syndicate even before the whole taiwanese incident blew up. Good job!

[@observingsystem]

It's really good you're making people aware of this. It's horrible that people take advantage of other people's misfortune like this. At some point nobody will trust anybody anymore, we'll all be wary when someone says something nice, because of this greed and manipulation. Very sad.

[@monkeybusiness2204]

I always make time to take calls from scam callers to entertain myself. I urge everyone to do the same. Waste their time which could at least deprive the scammer less time to scam another victim.

[@sweeboonang9311]

Always use a fake/spare number, you wouldn't what your original one to get spammed.

[@hermionegardener3796]

A lot of fun. I was approached by Jensen Ackles (famous TV actor) while on Pinterest and he boo hooed about needing money (what a joke!), I strung him along for several days. Every time he asked me to do something, I would ask him some irrelevant questions and change the subject. He'd get frustrated when I didn't listen to his instructions. Hilarious.

[@jasmineteo9883]

Good idea! Talk to the scammer , ask personal questions, then tell scammer your call is recorded for training purposes! Have a good laugh at the scammer's expense!

[@liliachan3753]

@@hermionegardener3796 oh yeah, and the fake Charlie Hunnam working it’s way on KZbin comment sections. Don’t fall for it peeps! Celebrities would never reach out to you. Quit dreaming.

[@eduardochavacano]

you are a hero

[@vvvv5287]

Thank you. Hope this shows be continuously broadcast so that it will “stays” in the mind of every humans; scammers will change tactics regularly; so this continuous broadcast will bring awareness; hope can broadcast in other languages/dialects too

[@BigFatty3819]

I'm a Police officer and I'm tired of taking these reports where people are scammed anywhere from 100 to seriously $50,000. It's quite unfortunate, *Grind Techiei* Seriously thank you for flagging down these swindlers. You make me want to spend my next ten years learning how to do thIs.

[@huiyi8990]

Thank you for this! Really appreciate the team's hard work. And definitely second what others say here; if it's too good to be true, it probably is!

[@user-jovi]

Really interesting. Always love the channel’s content!!

[@samueladetola8935]

Team *Adroitkey* ! It's so satisfying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial. You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance 👋

[@cindyreynolds2249]

Its a hard balance to be cynical enough to weed out the scams but not so cynical thst you close off completely to people that might be genuinely seeking a relationship. A horrid industry.

[@iitsEfnisien]

I need to learn their strategies so I can actually land a relationship

[@lekv77]

Thank you, Cheryl, for producing such shows. It will benefit alot of people.

[@MacyHibbard]

Team *VortexTrace* , your out-of-the-box thinking and distinct perspective transformed an otherwise mediocre presentation into an excellent one. You did an excellent job identifying errors and preventing us from squandering time and going down the incorrect path. Your attention to detail truly separates you from the competition. Excellent work! Jack, Your excellent labor has yielded tangible, beneficial outcomes for me. You are a formidable opponent….

[@patriciaclark9957]

The only free cheese is in the mousetrap.

[@irynpatience]

I survived a scammer by names of Frank Ben. We dated for like a month and he got an emergency, surprisingly he needed money from a girl he has never met hmm. When I told him to wait until the end of the month, he blocked me

[@britishbulldog6196]

Haha. I also met a few scammers on Facebook. There was one that suggest we move our conversation to WhatsApp. "She" kept texting me daily to talk about movies, food etc. One fine day, "she" randomly talked about crypto investments and asked me to join "her". I said "No, thanks. I am not interested." That is where "she" got pissed off. Lol.

[@nathanhon1784]

Thank you so much for this video. I socialise on the internet a lot so these videos are necessary to always keep my actions in check to make sure I don’t fall into scams, or sound like a scammer. Not very related to real life, but I was once scammed playing an online RPG that I’ve played for 3 years. This player and I exchanged chats for around a month, and one day they suggested I download this mod program to help me gain in-game currency faster. He even explicitly tried to convince me the program was not rigged with a bug. I downloaded the program, it didn’t work, and I brushed it off. Hours later, my entire account was deleted for no reason. Goes to show scams these days can get extremely petty, and can be in any part of our social lives.

[@user-fo2dx4qt2q]

I just don't understand how so many human beings can be so heartless to people like that. Grind techiei I'm so happy you were able to save her money and made us more aware. No doubts You guys are amazing.

[@musicneverdie8874]

Thank you so much CNA Insider and talking Point team for making this video. That will definitely help lots of people ​around the world to not fail into the scammer's hands. What the Talking Point crew is doing is exactly what the hero did to help other people

[@CNAInsider]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to share the video with your friends and family to raise awareness on issues like these too 😊 - Cheryl, Producer

[@ebayelblanco]

❤Thanks *Briskdeft* whoever you're. These toxic people from India is ruining our Indian name in big stage. Kudos to you to teach them a lesson. I wish our govt should bring some reforms and regulations on call centres.👏👏👏

[@NecoleBumgarner]

The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *VortexTrace* ! If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing work!!!!!!!

[@tipusultanbadagan3260]

I have encountered many scammers claiming to be from china, malasiya, Singapore etc.., Everyone has tried hard to butcher the pig. Even after months if conversation they haven't got anything from me. As I write this comment I have 2 active scammers in my dm. I can share their details information and the chats . And believe me they follow the exact same pattern as you mentioned 😅😅

[@shanneman5507]

Next time, i say i drive bugatti but actually ride a bicycle. I also will tell her that i live in a big villa but actually i live in a tent ! :-) nobody can fool you if you are not into it.

[@sundayjames-kq4yu]

I LOVE the fact that the victims were able to leave that message to the assistance team. They were ables to tell that guy, they are no longer victims! you are such an awesome force *VortexTrace* be reckoned and that is why I watch you!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!😊😊😊

[@New248]

Thank you so much for making this episode & risking your lives! 😭

[@GGC66]

Thank you. Talking point crew

[@sundayjames-kq4yu]

You're doing an outstanding job, *VortexTrace* I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing works.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chubipower]

Thanks for this clear and concise video on this topic. We have to look out for one another. Don't be too quick to judge those who fall prey or as what was pointed out here, the scammers themselves. Every person has their own pains and weaknesses

[@munmunwinchester]

I agreed, being smug didnt help at all. These scammers they have all kinds of storyline to fits everyone needs. as long as u have a desire n then u happened on such person who can give it to u then, u ll be the next victim. I am speaking from my own experiences because i am a victim too ... regretted that such videos wasn't widely shared to my KZbin feeds n having no knowledge about these scammings activities online.

[@oliverarrow8431]

@@munmunwinchester yup I learned my lesson too because I just get scammed this week

[@DMDTHO]

Just about every platform, there are scammers out there. Suggestion, always do meet in person in public if possible, and always do a live video call. Scammers will always make up excuses at last minute. Always. Another thing, always never trust the information THEY provide. Always do your due diligence.

[@hawthorn2227]

Thank you for making this video for raising awareness.

[@NecoleBumgarner]

The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *VortexTrace* ! If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing work.

[@gprufino]

Wow Cheryl! Fascinating episode. You're a national treasure. :o)

[@embershen364]

I don’t believe in love/am quite cynical, so I will make up some things and act poorer than I am, so that I will not look like a good target😅 I always report scam profiles on Hinge, bc they will always use the same name “Leo”, height “178/179”, age “32/33”, exact same bio description. Have seen 3 or 4 of these already. I have a photographic memory so I was like wait, I saw these profiles before but the pictures are completely different people.

[@samueladetola8935]

The efficiency of this *Briskdeft* ! is next level. To juggle walk throughs of various angles on the topic delivered to-camera, differnet content per topic from various folk underneath the umbrella of the track list of the larger big band concert itself is engaging and refined. To make a dense access like this so digestible is really something. Awesome works jeff!…❤❤❤

[@williamwallace4879]

Scammers are the worst kind of human. Hiding behind the Computer.

[@joenicholss]

Were. You a victim?

[@coacherni]

For those who are currently seeking a job, BEWARE of the job in cambodia/Vietnam with "Call center"..

[@OliviaMorgan-bx6lf]

Exceptional work, *Briskdeft* I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe, brother 🔝🇧🇷

[@jessikapiche6097]

Wow... i am amaze by how well and clearly you explain things. Your gentleness and empathy speak through your words and we all can see you understand how hard it is for the victims...both on the scammers side and victims side. A great video really...

[@Ava_McReynold]

Dude, you absolutely nailed it with this one. So many things I completely agree with in this *Briskdeft* via the internet that I can't even list them all. I mean, I could but that would take a long time, so I'll just say... really well done! !!❤❤❤

[@juniorchong4553]

You have great effort to educate and prevent the world from becoming a victim…. You risk your lives… god bless you and the crews

[@nickborcic8177]

The people running these crime syndicates should be thrown in prison forever. Slave labour, ruining people's lives, etc.

[@BeeLynnGates]

Thank you for the awareness. This has helped many women in Asia

[@Jason-rock-anarchic]

Happened to me also

[@dianatan5644]

Really informative video, thank you for this! I'd like to share this with my non-English speaking families ... Any chance Chinese/Malay/Tamil subtitles could be added to make this more accessible?

[@nalubegaellen8951]

It's two days back when I got a scammer too, thanks for sharing this 🙏🏼

[@razorclaw333]

Thank you Cheryl for enlightening us on these scams 😘

[@jeneuweenlaf948]

All these tactics are also whats taught during sales trainings. Lucky, I am a very difficult person (as in people find it difficult to get along with me), some scammers did try to chat me up. Which will immediately raise my suspicions bc in my daily life, ppl try to avoid me, so why these guys so interested in me? Lololol .... And also I don't like to chat, you tell me the things I need to know and off you go, no need for chitchat or niceties. I always find these scammers very irritating. Being too nice without any reason to. And they are stupid also, send picture of different people to me. Alamak, why your work so careless? Scam so many ppl until cannot remember whose picture you send to who? HAHAHAHAHA. laugh die me.

[@CNAInsider]

It really is a numbers game - just like in sales. The more money they got out of each scam, the higher their commission rates. There are definitely a lot of sales persuasion tactics involved. - Cheryl, Producer

[@get4084]

I follow a simple maxim... If it sounds too good to be true, then it is too good to be true.

[@benoittrudeau8111]

I just finished dealing with a Whatsapp romance crypto scam, i have saved the complete conversation and will be happy to share to demonstrate exactly what is described in this video. I played along from day one as the perfect victim (the pig to slaughter)

[@benoittrudeau8111]

@annabel6324 Not a penny!

[@lucillepiodos103]

Thank you Cheryl for this very informative video. Very grateful to come across this channel. New subs here. Keep helping people in general to maximize awareness in different schemes in social media platforms.

[@paulwalther5237]

I do a lot of language exchanges and scammers definitely use this platform to scam people. It seems like they target women but I might get targeted too and just not even know it. I think they give up on me quick 😅.

[@johnly9135]

Lesson to take away: There are consequences to THE SCAMMER's actions, and the law and justice will always catch up to them the scammer, one way or the other, no matter how long it takes. The scammer will go to JAIL FOR LIFE AND THEN TO HELL. THIS SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR THE NEXT SCAMMER TO THINK TWICE ABOUT THE ACTION

[@desmondwong5851]

Thank you for this - great journalism!

[@tuffguy007]

Excellent presentation, very well done. Thank you for exposing this abusive world.

[@linhwang6651]

Scams should be exposed daily on tv, radio and newspapers.