The LEGO Instagram SCAM!

[@MandRproductions]

THE SCAMMER HAS CHANGED THEIR NAME TO - igfriendlylegostore !!!!!!! Have you ever been scammed by this user or a scam similar to this? This must be stopped!

[@trapinz6242]

Rory McNamara scammed

[@infinitylego9208]

Hey, one other way is you could find out if the product is fake is backtrack the image they posted, I use a app and I can find where the picture originated. Most pictures are from Twitter lol.

[@dragonnet289]

I got scammed I buy a old lego they were one Lego piece in the bag.

[@brendanharris5463]

i was gonna buy the simpsons house but then i realized it was a scam and didn’t buy it

[@jensennairn3786]

Also you can buy lego on the toysrus website up here in Canada to get legit purcheses. Obviously

[@somehow_palpatine_returned6389]

I asked if he was legit and he didn't respond but when I asked to buy something, he replied. 🤔 Seems legit....

[@slxshy4467]

Quin Holland lol

[@SuppressedMark]

I was gonna but something from him but he told me everything and I was ready to donate the money. But I said you forgot to ask me for my address to ship the stuff to. He sent me his address and his address did not exist.

[@michaelbaptist7694]

yup, buy it

[@arjun1009]

Bruh this is the most legit thing

[@Livermytimber]

10 year old me saved up 400$ for the venator found it SEALED on Instagram and tried to buy with my parent’s credit card after I gave em cash never got my set still sad about it :/

[@Jeffees]

if you get scammed: 1. go to ur local precinct 2. file a report 3. file a lawsuit

[@SuppressedMark]

Won’t do anything. If you are in the ya they won’t send a report to the Philippines just to get a scammer.

[@julielee6830]

U can stop em from scamming by stopping em living

[@papingosstudios161]

@Julian Reinaldo im already almost in his house 👹

[@papingosstudios161]

@Julian Reinaldo ready to strike

[@papingosstudios161]

@Max Gubbins *insert gun noises here* 💥💥

[@elliotelliotelliotel]

"This guy has so much LEGO! I wonder where he stores it all?" His imagination.

[@MandRproductions]

HAHAHAHHAHA

[@jklmgaming535]

EXACTLY

[@nathandroppedoff]

“Let the boy dream”

[@arjun1009]

This was the best comment

[@honzhk7931]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA HE MUST'VE GOTTEN REKT BY HIS MOM

[@generalgrievous585]

It is actually so sad that those people Do this, there are a lot of people that believe this shit! REALLY GOOD FROM YOU MANDR TO ALLERT US FOR THIS

[@icemav5740]

Thank you, general

[@heyguysitsmerob]

Yes commander

[@BruhMoment-yd8ip]

These Lego sets will make a fine addition too my selection

[@realshii6515]

You’re shorter than I expected

[@creativebountyhunter6929]

I now got a new bounty on that stores head

[@tomasmorales814]

Shady IG accounts from Asia exists* Mandr: “I sense a plot to scam the Jedi”

[@wildcatcrossingonalog2131]

I just had a bunch of time and did a prequel marathon 😂

[@raisinnotnice]

Yum Truck Philippines is still in Asia lol.

[@grahamthiel2254]

@@wildcatcrossingonalog2131 you are strong and wise and we are very proud of you

[@gohanbeatz9798]

Idk if you should be making a joke like that. Since I am Asian. I'll let it slide. But idk.

[@reclown]

@@gohanbeatz9798 idk man it kinda make me offended tho, idk what im talking about either

[@Alepzeron]

One thing I really enjoy about Ryan is his hatred of scams and people taking advantage of others. I really appreciate someone calling people out stuff like this.

[@MandRproductions]

Thanks :)

[@micabryant4513]

Who likes being scammed tho, it's a pretty universal dislike...

[@Alepzeron]

@@micabryant4513 True but in the Lego Community specifically it's nice to see someone who has a larger amount of influence calling people like this out.

[@BuildingwiththeBlackDog]

I’m 100% behind you on this.. I was involved in getting a scammer in NZ shut down and convicted. Good work Ryan, knowledge is power.

[@scotthavernick124]

Lmao I just looked at this guys account and he’s “selling” the original LEGO death for $300 sealed when the set itself cost $400 before it was retired.

[@MandRproductions]

But the 5% VIP points are his *secret*!!!!

[@mappl5265]

Lol

[@mappl5265]

MandRproductions you are one of my favorite KZbinrs keep it up

[@jklmgaming535]

This is the way.

[@ph7956]

I'm not saying he's legit, but that's actually just about what the original costs, there is no reason to get that one when you can get the newer one.

[@BrickAllan]

He has been banned now:) GOOD JOB EVERYONE!

[@alexsantamaria2696]

BrickAllan I thought I got blocked 😂

[@darthnihilus4074]

Yesss

[@bongofett6992]

Good

[@JRWells08]

Ladies and gentlemen We got em

[@papingosstudios161]

He might come back with a new Account

[@krunkystardust2846]

I'm glad you're covering this. I've been following this account for awhile and I was hoping more people would come out and expose him. He poses as a pregnant woman who's been collecting her whole life, but needs to sell cheap to pay for the baby. Really weird stuff its gross that hes trying to scam such a harmless community.

[@micabryant4513]

Dunno about 'harmless' I mean some people in the Lego community are as toxic as it gets. Hell I got banned from Brickset for complaining about the toxic homophobic stuff people were saying in comments... damn community is as bad as any other in my experience

[@micabryant4513]

To be clear yes Huw Millington would rather ban people that complain to him about toxic homophobia than deal with the offenders

[@TheRightPart]

I love how she replied to MandR's inquiry with "Abailable". Just imagine her being taken into police custody and her family members calling her over the phone? Family member, "So how are you doing?" Scammer, "Uh...Bail-able."

[@berrybonds9]

“Abailable” real professional

[@Mahan_]

BrickKid only the most professional say abailable

[@akzu8893]

You’re really underrated

[@thermal88]

Yes I saw thttttt

[@skengmanrammyfromthe9794]

Big word make brain hurt now he scam me

[@themcfish948]

"The revolution has begun"

[@RyanStudios50166]

Some of these pictures are hilarious one has Daisy Ridley in the background and also I saw a few fake Moc sets. 🤣🤣🤣

[@hypegamer7533]

the bat-falcon looks sick

[@Unbrickme]

Oh yeah I remember trying to buy the super star destroyer from that account. I tried to convince him to use PayPal but he wouldn’t budge. Said something like “PayPal isn’t available in the Philippines” and from that point on I knew it was a scam so I didn’t buy anything

[@marischellefayemacapagal5015]

Paypal is available in the Philippines tho, he doesnt want to be caught 😂

[@Unbrickme]

Marischelle Faye Macapagal exactly and that’s how I knew it was a a scam

[@Chris-iq5pr]

7:36 the scammer said “Abailable” bruh

[@lr0n1k]

I bought something from him.... He srsly sent me a piece of candy-- Me if I ever get scammed

[@lr0n1k]

THANK YOU FOR HEARTING MY CRINGY COMMENT XD

[@grahamrichman3674]

It’s probably brick queen and brick titan

[@DiegoBenavidesGT]

These people divide the LEGO Community and they get the worst of it. We have to take action and stop them

[@DCT-tt8ib]

"This guy has so many Legos, I wonder where he stores them?" His flash drive.

[@orsonlepherd7064]

Ryan, I admire that you really concern about people being scammed and mistreated by lego. You might have started off on yt just to review lego sets, but I love how your channel has evolved for you to cover community concerns and such. Thanks for this.

[@cb9323]

I see so many LEGO ads on ig and I just can’t believe the prices it’s so obvious that it’s a scam

[@bloo3821]

Instagram Lego Scammers : Exist Ryan : I’m about to end this mans whole career

[@ThePopuliarkidWithfollowersoni]

Not funny, did not lough

[@bloo3821]

Morten Lund Rasmussen damn bro, i must have Alzheimer’s because i don’t remember asking

[@ThePopuliarkidWithfollowersoni]

I bet You have, go see a doc

[@nelsonignacioarmas6722]

Not really. He supports Republic Bricks.

[@hypnotize_rek7645]

It’s at 100 like so I’m not gunna touch it so it will be perfect

[@liamwashington4647]

Finally someone has addressed this issue on KZbin. Thanks Ryan!

[@lay10vids]

*RYAN THE BRICKBUSTER*

[@MandRproductions]

The TRUTH.

[@miguelmybell]

that's crazy because I was looking at this account earlier and was wondering why every set was 150

[@JBBrickFanatic]

Great video, I’ve blocked that seller for the longest time and thankfully wasn’t uneducated enough to get scammed by them. I hope we can take this guy down!

[@MonkeManny12]

Also ahem *Yoda Voice*”Begun the clone wars has.*

[@jklmgaming535]

You mean, "Begun the Scam Wars has."

[@MonkeManny12]

JKLM Gaming lol yea

[@jklmgaming535]

@@MonkeManny12 "Don't underestimate my powers!" He He.

[@dani.zambomagno]

4:36 Rian look at this s*it! In the down-left corner, he/she has taken a screen from the video in which Daisy Ridley built a millennium falcon

[@thebird1435]

Oh wow lol your right

[@jklmgaming535]

A SCAM... DUN. DUN. DUUUUUUUN!

[@dani.zambomagno]

@@jklmgaming535 you might be the intelligent person of your family

[@jklmgaming535]

@@dani.zambomagno I'm smart enough to know that was a scam.

[@dani.zambomagno]

@Joseph Legrand she would get an extremely low quality image, and look at her post she is unable to cut the different backgrounds, I think she don't even know that is possible to hight the quality of images with bad resolution

[@bullseye2641]

I’ve been scammed multiple times by LEGO themselves in the mystery minifigure packs

[@alexanderreubenicht6535]

I can relate

[@Thomas-gg4ft]

I died when he said: Abailable

[@Mahan_]

Rant mandr. Rant mandr. I’m serious I love your rants

[@MandRproductions]

It's been a few months since there's been something worth ranting about.

[@toastedtoast5853]

I got scammed out of 160 dollars. My parents are contacting the FTC and hopefully we will get our money back

[@UrMomsChauffer]

Yeeeaaahhh... no

[@abastionofbricks7575]

I haven't looked to much into this, but i always see this guy in my feed, and others like it. Never knew it was a widespread scam tho, glad it's getting called out

[@MandRproductions]

It's disgusting.

[@coraldiamond1922]

MandRproductions I would also like to add that it happens on Facebook were even Facebook themselves show an ad for Lego that is clearly a scam.

[@DatBoi2468_]

Legostarwarsdeals deleted his lego posts. He changed his name back to rickandmortymemes202

[@raulh5457]

Did he get a new name? Think he changed it

[@thomashuang9938]

I said I’m gonna talk to my parents about buying something from him and he said ur a kid aren’t u which I wasn’t and than instantly blocked me

[@MandRproductions]

Stay smart

[@thomashuang9938]

MandRproductions almost paid $450 for a clone otst dropship and a clone gunship which he said was a “HUGE DEAL”

[@joeparksman]

“The sound of the police “an appropriate song for this video .

[@kaiserwillhelmthe2nd773]

We must stop LEGO simps

[@bobbyadams3010]

Mandr.............THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!!!! I have come across this just recently, and was looking at the dropship with atot. I was about to buy one today. Thank you for saving me a bunch of money. It seemed sketchy to me, but this confirmed it. Thanks again. -Lego enthusiast

[@rajivmalhotra6227]

UPDATE: The account has been removed from Instagram.

[@sleepsupport3471]

Rajiv Malhotra ok indian

[@JD-ky9ys]

@@sleepsupport3471 ?

[@axolo3657]

@@sleepsupport3471 ?

[@BrickHive]

Thank you for exposing these pieces of ****. You're a good man for educating everyone about this. 👍👍

[@S7AR2024]

#1 reason why I buy LEGO from amazon, Walmart, target, etc Official company’s!

[@bigboyobi-wan]

S7AR LORD 2024 exactly!

[@Brave_Sir_Robin]

“What are you in for?” “Scamming legos, you?” “Assault.”

[@D0SMIC]

What's the difference?

[@Roy-hp1yy]

This dude really put “justine Jimenez” as his first name and “Diaz” as his last😐

[@jhsb4mrgn]

Thanks Ryan for making this video. I haven't been scammed but I could see people for falling for these scams. Knowing is half the battle.

[@isaacdestura7495]

Not gonna lie, I considered this when looking for lego once, though I ducked out because it didn’t feel right. It should’ve raised a lot more red flags than it did. It makes it really hard to trust anyone outside of bricklink. Thanks for making this. Hopefully, instagram will do something about it like changing the terms of service. Sadly, pretty much no chance the police will do anything.

[@gizmomac1520]

As a person from the Philippines, I am very disappointed! 🤦‍♀️

[@nathandroppedoff]

Scammer: Exists in asia] Corona virus: *Thats, why I’m here*

[@MandRproductions]

Baljeet Monster oh please

[@alts_stopmotions7069]

Omg what if this becomes the new best meme!

[@micabryant4513]

Nice work! Maybe that'll save some people from making the mistake. Let's hope these awful people are caught and punished for ripping so many people off.

[@notbrandn9404]

I got scammed actually this week and I feel like an idiot, by the same page

[@drewbricks7934]

Brandon sorry to here that man.

[@JD-ky9ys]

Lol

[@hudsonms]

I had an encounter with this exact page on Instagram before the holidays! I saw sets I wanted, plus attractive prices. I messaged the account and had a convo with the page, and all sets I mentioned were available, at great prices. I was skeptical that it was too good to be true but what really did it was then asking for me to use the Western Union to transfer founds. I believe my total quote was above 600 so the “PayPal above 600” was BS because they said they wouldn’t do PayPal. So I kindly backed out. Then the account sent a slew of messages desperately trying to say I wouldn’t get scammed. I’m glad I saw this quickly, thanks for making this video. I hope these scammers do get busted...

[@uncle_iroh1353]

Thx for letting me know- I follow this person on insta and was thinking about purchasing- thank god I didn’t

[@drewbricks7934]

ClickBricks Make sure to check prices. No one sells the drop ship sealed for $300 on eBay it’s $900-$1,000 sealed. Make sure you compare prices with eBay or Bricklink.

[@thecollector7398]

So nice that you go trough all this trouble to help people. Thank you from Europe!

[@tendertoxin]

dude i recently started collecting lego and was hovering around this account you honestly just savced my butt. thank you!

[@carson4862]

tendertoxin the person running the account changed their name to mandrproductions

[@tendertoxin]

@@carson4862 xD

[@Argos_RB]

This is great, Im really thankful when people do something about scammers.

[@dataevo2640]

Hey update on my previous comment about me getting scammed a week or so ago, I actually did get an email about a package to my address coming through US customs, I’ll update again if it’s related to this

[@outsider238]

Very interesting and informative. I love that you called out these pieces of s**t scammers.

[@nepenthesman6167]

This is y my only Christmas present didn’t arrive

[@zg_films]

Seems like the “Brick Buster” is back! Awesome video Ryan!

[@chaboi5980]

I was literally about to buy from this site, thanks man

[@bkedits54]

For eBay, I always look at the description of the set to see where it is coming from.

[@stormbliksem3439]

Wow I actually follow that account, wasnt intending to buy something never trust something like that but wow. Instagram out here deleting innocent meme accounts but allow this?!?!?! I even found this account because insta recommended it wtf!!!

[@honzhk7931]

THIS SCAMMING PIECE OF BULLSHIT!!! THANK GOD I'M NOT PART OF THE LEGO COMMUNITY BUT IT'S A GOOD ALERT I AM A HUGE FAN AND SUBSCRIBER! KEEP UP THE AWESOME REPORTS AND STUFF!

[@botondforizs7280]

I almost ordered from them! But then it all seemed WAY TOO nice....

[@ALFZZ28]

The fact he has all those rare sets is a red flag in itself!

[@Envirse1]

How did I not know about this?!

[@Packer221]

This guy was so obviously a scam I never thought people legit fell for it. None of the pics of the sets are even taken in the same setting. Hopefully he gets taken down finally.

[@dylanphilbrook4302]

I saw this page and I almost bought a republic gunship but it just seemed to good to be true for 150$

[@Maniac4Bricks]

This is why I rarely buy Lego on Instagram. If I do, it's because there are people that I trust for years before handing over money. there are many other safer options on the internet, with safer methods such as PayPal to protect buyers from scams. Thanks for sharing

[@rocky_25]

These scam accounts are probably run my mega blocks owners

[@southsaturndelt7449]

Yes

[@nightshade8836]

When ever i sell stuff, not just lego, i put random items in the picture as well, ie fruit, office supplies, etc… just to show yes it real.

[@Josh501st]

I tried trading with a guy and I got scammed

[@mikepaul2680]

What did you lose

[@Josh501st]

Lets just say I lost a lot of figs but I got them back by threatening the police lol

[@AllLuckz]

The sad thing is that they are probably scamming parents who want to get something nice for their kid

[@bensherman103]

Wow. I’m first. I know nobody cares, but I want to be able to remember this.

[@greglancaster9053]

The reason the backgrounds in the pics are all different is because they’re stealing the pics from legit (hopefully) sellers on EBay, etc. Thanks for letting people know, MandR!

[@theautobotleaderoptimuspri6185]

80% of the comments : first 20% of the comments : we must stop this scam !!!! Edit : I had to change the numbers

[@user-wc7fh3iy5h]

110%?!!

[@NicktheBrickOG]

I guess you aren't the best at math. :D

[@kalobhunt9001]

What trips me out is instagram will do nothing to these people and never will.

[@galaxy_llama5379]

1 view 36 likes ok buddy

[@jacobd8816]

Im glad you made a video on this, I saved a post from them being interested a "sale". Thanks

[@cooperstephens2309]

Woah! Your almost at 200k subs! Congrats!

[@ole2107]

Amazon has some great deals when you have prime sometimes

[@brickskywalker6763]

Mandrproductions is gonna bring justice to the Lego community. Thanks Mandr for alerting us:)

[@MandRproductions]

I try.

[@chpfan8869]

BREAKING NEWS A SCAMMER HAS BEEN JAILED IN LEGO CITY

[@swiftghxst4301]

I didn’t even know about this, I haven’t even been on Instagram much

[@BurntTM]

This scammer needs to go to court and go to jail for life

[@Dylank001]

You are almost at 200k subs! Keep it up, and I don’t have Instagram but I can see how this gets annoying

[@kellbyhaverhals2197]

They can face serious jail time that's fraud

[@MandRproductions]

I hope so man

[@puzzlefischer1205]

the fact that people use Instagram in the first place, let alone trying to trade on it, while it's such a bad platform is just shocking to me

[@JadeyJ4d3y]

lmao imagine actually thinking the Philippines police would take action

[@RustbeltCollector]

Back when I was in the Lego community more, I remember seeing this happen often! I can't recall the name of the accounts, but there were many. I never personally experienced it, but I did get scammed by individuals/other real lego accounts on instagram. Such a shame, but hopefully videos like this will make people more aware!

[@5roductionz1466]

I have only been scammed once, I really wanted bf2 2005 for the Xbox and someone was selling the 2005 bf2 xbox version for cheap and my dad bought it forgetting to check the feedback and we got a broken ps2 disk anyways my dad got his money back, and I ended up getting it a month later :).

[@goobergoobert]

Why doesn't someone go to that place that the "lego" gets shipped to?

[@mcgillAHgorilla]

im so excited ryan uploaded a 18 minute video about lego drama it ain't no brick buster but it'll do. ight imma make my self a cup of coffee and watch this bad boy.

[@disneywisdom3008]

That one person in Hollywood that get 100s of lego sets shipped to them: 😑😑😑

[@NaD-o2p]

Should've titled this video "The LEGO InstaSCAM"

[@quickbricks6647]

Another well done video MandR!!! Thank you for alerting us all about this, hopefully this stops people from getting scammed as that’s the point of the video lol.

[@prestowatches-shorts1741]

4:16 Ryan “If you catch my drift heh”

[@yamasultani8481]

Great video ryan. I collect Pokémon cards and we have a bunch of these low lives in our community hiding on instagram to scam people.

[@nap0038]

11:40 those stacked ties give me anxiety

[@donna-mariabassett3216]

Prisoner: what you in for? Scammer: scamming people about legos Prisoner: yah I bet u won’t last long in here