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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@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 👏👏

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@edithcitlalli9808]

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

[@hazeltaylor143]

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

[@Dontforgetemily11]

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

[@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.

[@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! ❤

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😁😍🥰

[@jdvdisart]

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

[@Michelle.G.S1003]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this channel!!

[@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

[@Lenzid82]

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

[@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

[@ashlynwelch4529]

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

[@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.

[@enajiteaggreh8086]

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

[@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 😭😭

[@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 ❤️

[@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 😂

[@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

[@tatin_k]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@freakinfiretruckxx]

The sizes at 6:00 are outrageous. I'm a 50 kg 1.53 cm woman and because of my thighs I would need the 5XL while the rest would flap about? Get outta here brand.

[@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

[@courtneymichelletravels]

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

[@miajarrett220]

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

[@bcgrote]

Violation of Paypal User Agreement includes "stolen goods including digital and virtual goods", which means people whose ads or images were stolen may have done a C&D, and while that is investigated, it's an auto-stop for Paypal. Also items considered obscene (by who?), as well as items that infringe copyright, trademark, or other proprietary right.

[@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.

[@deirdreh1892]

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

[@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 💝

[@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

[@rachelyeager3255]

girl Ithink that it is a shame that they are making fake adds that are not made by them

[@fleppe01]

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

[@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!!

[@rachelmalfoy2819]

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

[@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❤️

[@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

[@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 ❤️🇦🇺

[@donnahennessy9190]

It’s weird how companies always do this 😂

[@thejennifermadison]

I love that you’re calling them out and making money on this at the same time… Iconic

[@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?

[@paperrrrobi]

you should sue the people that used your videos , then you will have more money for more amazing ahuls like this!:)

[@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.

[@marleyalexandra8512]

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

[@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.

[@mudpie43]

My coworker brought that brand. Gave me a pair. I couldn't get them past my knees. They are beyond terrible.

[@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.

[@sunsettes]

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

[@florathecute4264]

Love this video idea

[@naynaynotki4443]

Éconduit

[@TheChellybean85]

That cut from her face to some randos hands was just evil lol like dude

[@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!!😉

[@coralvallejo8086]

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

[@IStitch-kc5ye]

2024 anyone??

[@Hollie-nw5mf]

Yessss

[@Kirishimaslove]

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

[@beautifulnightmare4308]

4:44 EPLILEPSY WARNING!!!! Hopefully this saves someone else from the hospital trip that it gave me!!!!!!

[@LT-BuTterfly]

thx my lil sis was watching this and this comment showed so i skipped

[@KrabbyPattySecretForumla]

Those “XL” leggings were DEFINITELY made in China. They’re sizing is like 100x smaller than what our original sizing is.

[@emmaclabaugh6440]

i just watched the first video you made like this!!

[@lyndanickerson1373]

A few other KZbinr's have had their videos stolen to sell expensive Remote Control Car's that are over $3000 for like $50 and when someone actually orders it gets a cheap Dollar store toy car. Companies can't be bothered to pay someone to make ads for them, they would rather steal popular KZbinrs videos instead.

[@thekatelynbailey]

Such a shame that people do this

[@ostara4539]

The dog enjoying himself in the back- So cute!

[@keelydecosta7234]

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

[@MystyLena]

Love you hope❤️

[@noobertuber1780]

I never got why brands advertise use with recycled material yet still have the same expensive price or Jack it up more when the cost of production reduced due to use of recycled material. Like Victoria secret! Boycott victoria secret! They jacked their prices up after the use of recycled material and it’s cheaper to make that way!!!

[@andreabright65]

I am so happy you call them out

[@KaylaGraceL]

HAPPY 1M SUBSCRIBERS, HOPE!!! 🤍

[@hopescope]

Thank youuuu!

[@nannaterri]

That’s awful that they stole your work. You work hard to do that. 💖

[@SARAHBLANC]

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

[@cassandrafrantz8307]

I think you should get together collectively sue them for apart of profits they make off of sells.

[@FlowceanSoul]

I love that on websites like these they advertise “flash sale! act now! ends soon!” but it’s really just like that “Going Out Of Business” store from You Don’t Mess With the Zohan 😂 the “limited flash sale” is actually just the regular price, said to be a limited time sale so you’ll buy it thinking that price will be more expensive later so you don’t have time to contemplate on if you REAAALLLLY want it or not. Tbh I’m glad they do it because that means its easier for me to tell if they’re a scam 😂

[@laura6796]

That's terrible that these scammers get away with it! 😔

[@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!

[@Megannayy]

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

[@insanityeyp6184]

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

[@tracyinvegas]

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

[@AV8RSam]

The high pitched "what have i done" had me rolling

[@annieparr4480]

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

[@Red_lip_classic]

Except Casetifey cases are between 25-50$ and that’s ridiculous

[@Emma_bliss]

I love how hope was telling us about how horrible the pants are and how they smell bad but she was also telling us about how good castify is (btw castify is amazing you really should try it) it was funny because she was kinda swapping moods.and if hope is reading this.I just want to thank you for making amazing videos and how you actually interact with you fans and I love your personality.sorry for the long comment.

[@mashups5672]

i wish she could sue them

[@Kitty-Chat]

Imagine the reason these brands are doing that just cause they want their brand to be on a video

[@bellaanne7467]

Okay for starters any true fan of yours knows you have never used a knife to open a box. You've always used sizers (to where it scars me when your opening said box), but that's how we know that's you! I've never in my time of watching you in god knows how long ever seen you use a knife!! Love you!!

[@alisonpendlebury-brown7885]

I buy with the phrase "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is" in my head when purchasing anything online. Also I buy nothing from companies that use videos like these you shared, they're usually fake. It's so sad that people still fall for these ads. It must really frustrate the hell out of you finding clips of you being used in these ads 😫😢