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@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac2 жыл бұрын
Hi Danny, thanks so much for doing this! I've heard from at least 10 companies that know me, and knew it was a scam. It's the others that get screwed, and I don't know about it. So if anyone out there was cheated by someone posing as me please reach out to law enforcement!
@hoobsgroove2 жыл бұрын
impersonation is not a crime Steve if a crime has not been committed. probably a 14-year old kid who just want some gear. and that wouldn't be his name either or is real phone number. anyway Steve looks like you're on top of it.
@eelkoweeda64532 жыл бұрын
@@rc6717 Steve is not a criminal, come on! Or you are joking, right?
@LorDarkGoose2 жыл бұрын
@@hoobsgroove Hey Charles.
@Jamez842 жыл бұрын
Can't blame someone for trying to get high end audio equipment like this...
@Jamez842 жыл бұрын
I am Spartacus! NO I AM SPARTACUS! No I am Spartacus. No I am Steve Guttenberg...
@acearris40332 жыл бұрын
We all love Steve Guttenburg thank you for this video
@Sac_slappper_4rce2 жыл бұрын
When Steve Guttenberg calls the police; he only talks to Sgt. Mahoney.
Well done 👏 It's disturbing that "no crime has been committed " is the response from the authorities!!! No wonder these scumbags get away with it.
@thomasschafer72682 жыл бұрын
ist doch nicht der erste sack mit sowas. schaut doch euren donny an!
@Keepee662 жыл бұрын
Good on you Danny! Way to call out a scammer. INTEGRITY is the key my American brother. Respect from Canada!✌
@Atheistic0077 ай бұрын
Tight.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
Recently I had everyone who commented in one of my videos replied to by a scammer. Claiming they had won something. I ended up interacting with them and getting three Paypal emails out of them and reported to paypal and other places. 2022 in a nutshell.
@jeremyr7222 жыл бұрын
Yup
@hoth21122 жыл бұрын
Good work!
@kennethabbott38562 жыл бұрын
Way to go Zeos!
@Assimilator7022 жыл бұрын
I’ve only watched 20% of that video and I’m absolutely shocked at the behavior of these scumbags. None of us should be surprised this isn’t happening every day but it sucks when it hits our community.
@xalint12 жыл бұрын
There is several scammers that are doing the same thing. They will even use your channel name and channel pics. That's why all winners should be announced in a video and notified to refer to the youtube video.
@marksaxton476012 сағат бұрын
Hey Steve guttenburg called and wants his speakers back! 😂
@PAINFOOL132 жыл бұрын
Our World is getting Sadder everyday . Much Respect Danny 👍🏻
@Campbell1.2 жыл бұрын
Good on ya for being so sharp and on the ball. Thanks for sharing this with your fans too
@Quarryparksharks2 жыл бұрын
send him out a sand cast resistor and an electrolytic capacitor. the real cheezy stuff haha. that technically counts as product.
@harryberry4742 жыл бұрын
Makes Mate...Great idea, then the "authorities" could get involved...I like the way you think.
@charlesclifton10062 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly what I was thinking. And how set of those B&Ws with the chipboard cabinet.
@cajonosaurus2 жыл бұрын
That was comedy gold my friend , im pissing my pants laughin. Thankyou....
@TheCyberMantis2 жыл бұрын
How about a spring-loaded fresh cat turd. He opens the box, it hits him in the face.
@Eddie07S2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up and alerting others in your line of work know about this. You did right by sharing this with Steve G. At least the fact that this has been reported will give the Authorities something to build a case on. Even if part of it isn’t actionable, with enough reports it can be used to build a case that there was intent to commit a crime.
@mwrightinsurance2 жыл бұрын
You should rig up a speaker that will fry his amp when he hooks it up and send him that. Call it the IAED, “improvised amplifier exploding device”
@superpeca2 жыл бұрын
He is probably not going to listen to them but flip them immediately and then a poor unsuspecting soul will get his/her house on fire. Be careful with vigilante justice, you can hurt people who do not deserve it....
@andykeena87672 жыл бұрын
I worked with a guy that knew that a neighbor that was stealing his firewood. He drilled a hole in a log and put an m-80 inside of it and put it back in the pile. Well a couple weeks later, the police showed up at his door. Cops said a log exploded in the neighbors fireplace, all he could say was what did that have to do with me, I didn’t give them any wood.
@billymurphy32 жыл бұрын
@@andykeena8767 gotta love thief logic 😂
@truthsRsung2 жыл бұрын
Change your screen name to Marshal WRONG. Only a Napalm loving warmonger would put "Chuck Hernandez's family and neighbors at risk of injury by explosion and fire because of what looks like a teenager writing emails for free stuff. I give the little mofo some credit. They aren't scamming Walmart for Gift Cards. This person has taste, a refined taste. I say if someone bends or breaks a law here or there to listen to music, they are Rock n Roll personified. Just like effects pedals and overdrive circuits dance on the edge of physics, "Chuck" here is tap dancing on his keyboard to "My Way." You, on the other hand, can have a free one-way ride to Antarctica for all I care.
@oluhamilton21212 жыл бұрын
That's right...play along.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Danny! This is very helpful to us in the community. Cody
@p2turntables5032 жыл бұрын
I hate scammers. Thanks for getting the word out about this and the heads up.
@itsjim28752 жыл бұрын
Way to go, Danny! Thanks for all you do!
@voiceofreason92382 жыл бұрын
Good job recognizing and calling out a scammer when you see one. Thanks for sharing what you found with the rest of us.
@adrianalexander26512 жыл бұрын
You’re a good man! Thank you Danny I’m a customer for life.
@sydviscous70062 жыл бұрын
You should have sent him two boxes of manure with a note, "in case you need a refill!"
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph21202 жыл бұрын
Got to watch out for scammers i been watching scammer payback for years ! Great share Danny
@RandySmith-iz1ml2 жыл бұрын
Good job Danny, we need to see these people brought to justice.
@Nonsense623652 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s crazy! Glad you caught on! Be safe
@dans5502 жыл бұрын
Good lookin out, so glad to be apart of a conscientious community Thanks
@mikehoward45832 жыл бұрын
Sadly these things have been going on for a long time. They seem to be getting worse because nobody will do anything about it.
@beornthebear.82202 жыл бұрын
It's difficult to do anything about it without checking to makes sure it's from who it claims to be from. I've email from someone pretending to be a cable provider, even having a web page that looks like the real think (this has happened twice), but the page they were pointing me to was not an HTTPS (secure) page and having an IP number instead of the name of the company. If they ask your SSN, never give it.
@WildWildWeasel2 ай бұрын
KZbin is pro-scammers as well
@shipsahoy17933 ай бұрын
WoW! thanks for the heads up Danny !! 👍
@djjezza2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed the authorities actually do something
@GSP-762 жыл бұрын
There's hundreds of thousands of scammers doing this daily....the authorities rarely, if ever do anything.
@audfrknaveen22562 жыл бұрын
There can be disagreements on technical points but still we like both you and Steve. I wish both of you good luck 😀😀😀👍
@vinniemorciglio46322 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the headsup....
@jameswarren18312 жыл бұрын
send him a throwaway speaker and then contact the authorities
@biggregyo2 жыл бұрын
And instead of speaker drivers have it full of backyard doggie doo doo
@dougg10752 жыл бұрын
That’s a trip. Y’all handled it well
@DethFromAbove19853 ай бұрын
Good thinking Danny! Right on!
@danashay2 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Sorry to hear that. Please carry on!
@mykandrew2 жыл бұрын
That's horrible 😞 thanks for doing this video Danny!
@alanburnham98322 жыл бұрын
Yes. Scammers are criminals, glad you caught this. I’m sure Steve is too!
@DesignVisStudios2 жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to Steve's review! :D
@rorybuszka22152 жыл бұрын
"Helo, I am Steve Gutberg, Audiofeeeliac, famus youTuber - please for to be sending me speakers right away, do not delay."
@Ireland-bc2gx Жыл бұрын
Well done Danny ,you guys and Steve have great channels👍
@gregorytrane78282 жыл бұрын
There should be a law that people sending false emails and false identity and identity theft are subject to arrest and trial and if found guilty, then quickly jailed. Our laws are way too liberal today, where the guilty seem to have more rights than the victim at times, in this age we live in. Good video recap of events and a warning to all.
@gotham612 жыл бұрын
There is a law. It's called wire fraud. www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-charges/wire-fraud.html
@bobbg9041 Жыл бұрын
One problem with this. There are few laws for internet stuff. Everything is mail fraud or theft of property or money. Somone has to pay to put these guys up in a hotel, and that what jail is a hotel With free room and board meantime the honest people have to pay for it with tax dollar's. Insted of jail time just publish his address and phone number with name, he's going to have to move and change his phone number to stopped getting harassed by scam artists. Its kinda giving him back he own stupid scam. It will teach him a valuable life lesson. And bounous we don't have to pay his room and board and security details or property management. Sure prison takes away some liberties But its still a country club compared to jail in other parts of the world.
@caribbeangtr80772 жыл бұрын
Good job fellows. I hate thieves and scammers. I love your reviews, and that of Steve's.
@wayneg11972 жыл бұрын
Thank You Danny! Dang some people.
@bobsykes2 жыл бұрын
Crazy. We have so much trust amoung engineers in the audio and pro audio business, I guess I'm not surprised scammers pray on us.
@danformosa42102 жыл бұрын
The good news: KZbin sent me a notice link to this video - I didn't know you had a channel, I just subscribed.
@Imhalfamazing2U Жыл бұрын
I was sick to my stomach. I thought this video was going to call out Steve as a thief. Relieved !!
@longdaysandhardworkatramra82602 жыл бұрын
Authorities are so freaking useless man, I BET that if you had sent something they would say "you sent it to them of your own volition so technically no crime has been committed".
@47Str8 Жыл бұрын
Went thru the same thing with attempted check/identity fraud. The state authorities said next time let them obtain the check and then cash it and wait a couple of weeks to contact us and we'll try to locate them and get your money back. Shhheesh!
@Ody-up6kg2 жыл бұрын
That said, it would be interesting to hear Steve do a review of your products.
@erod90882 жыл бұрын
When I first read the header, I initially thought you were referencing Paul at PS Audio. 😆
@ELECTECHNUT Жыл бұрын
LoL! Nicely done! 😎👍🎸
@RichardDurishin2 жыл бұрын
Danny, once again, you are the man!
@stefanfrankel81572 жыл бұрын
For a minute there I thought there was someone peddling a fake prostate cure.... ;o)
@GREGBT692 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you exposed this person. Good job. Now we need to catch these WhatsApp scammers.
@ShikataGaNai1002 жыл бұрын
WOW! That is so lame. I mean, I am a total & permanent Disabled USAF Veteran and people try to scam me all the time for various things. I mean, I'd love to get one of your upgrade kits for my SSCS5...but I will do that when I can budget it...not when I can steal it. Thanks for all you, Steve, Cheapaudioman, and the rest of the audiophiles out there do.
@stevejr7772 жыл бұрын
👍👍 Great job grab this stuff by the ears!
@judmcc2 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@sveneisenhauer12 жыл бұрын
Wow! Cannot believe someone would try to scam you out of speakers. Quite bold. A couple of years ago, some scamhole tried to re-sell us our own ads we had already placed (and paid for, of course). I have ZERO patience for these thieves. Too bad law enforcement is not very interested in this kind of crime.
@gleamtarrest63102 жыл бұрын
This is kind of surprising, because the printing press Steve reviewed from me has been selling REALLY WELL!
@bradknight26182 жыл бұрын
Their everywhere! Jerks ripping people off. They have tried me twice! No luck but still pissed me off ! Like to spend some quality time with one of them!
@scottspencer40182 жыл бұрын
Glad you raised awareness on this scam
@don72942 жыл бұрын
Danny, well done. I lost $600 last year from a seller on Canuck Audio Mart here in Canada, who took my money for a pair of drivers and then moved and will now not give me a refund. The admin folks are trying to help but, lessons learned I guess. I am happy to review any of your speakers and I don't have a KZbin channel. Stay safe out there everyone!
@MrBonger88 Жыл бұрын
As an active user on CAM I’d love to know who it was. Is he/she still active? Did they have decent feedback? Thanks
@QoraxAudio2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't surprise me you've got to deal with this crap. I've been renovating vintage gear for some years and selling it on eBay. Man, there are just sooo many scammers on there... not to mention the retaliatory feedback if they fail to scam you...
@denniswilliams39342 жыл бұрын
My tired brain saw PS Audio: A Thief Amongst Us. What a relief. Man I immediately thought to myself, "What the Hell has Paul done now?
@xedasxedas2 жыл бұрын
Me too...of course Paul is the greatest so i instantly understood i read it wrong
@thuhaze59462 жыл бұрын
Wow, the nerve of people, wanting something for nothing!
@bryanjones9952 Жыл бұрын
He sent his real name and address?! We are all lucky most criminals are not that smart...LOL.
@seancarroll81032 жыл бұрын
Good job. Audiofreaks to the rescue.
@aegisofhonor2 жыл бұрын
when I heard "boost in sales" I knew it was a fake, Steve would NEVER make claims like that about what his "influence" would do, he's too honest and strait forward to make such claims and such statements are absolutely out of character for Steve Guttenberg. Also I am pretty sure he has personally demoed and tested your products several times over and doubt he would need your stuff again to test out again.
@chrisulmer39252 жыл бұрын
Haaaaaahahahaha! Way to go Danny! Great job!
@erics.41132 жыл бұрын
The hifi posts have been hit hard with scammers especially with the giveaways.
@ZReviews2 жыл бұрын
yep
@peter_aka_hamamass2 жыл бұрын
The scammer was so stupid, he thought he was smart 😆😅😂🤣 The nerve of these people, really unbelievable 😱😱😱
@lichtgestalt95402 жыл бұрын
steve, the guy that looks like my grandmother 🤣🤣
@geoffreydebrito26532 жыл бұрын
Go get em!
@franonymous30963 ай бұрын
AMONGUS 😈
@allenvaughan1 Жыл бұрын
Conspiracy to commit fraud. That is such a thing.
@chrishernandez2490 Жыл бұрын
Just came here to say that since there is a thief among us, this is Sus. Thank you
@cameronkrause47122 жыл бұрын
Danny, you missed a golden opportunity to really put this guy through. You should have slapped together a bogus pair of speakers and sent them on to him. That way he would have received said goods and then been guilty of committing a crime. Imagine his excitement at getting the speakers, but when hooking them up he realizes that they have 5 dollar drivers and no crossovers and the boxes are stuffed with damp, mouldy towels. Man, have some fun with these jerks.
@303nitzubishi42 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was thinking the same thing take some junky equipment, polish it up, install tracking device, then ship it. Once it's delivered Share the GPS with law enforcement and have them pay the perp a visit
@think20232 жыл бұрын
Like the guy with ghe cellphone glitter bombs for porch pirates. Or an actual set of speakers that dials 911 when fed a signal!
@think20232 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the PSA. Be an idea to have a webpage for ppl to post when scammed by counterfeit product, white van schemes etc. "Old timers" are gonna be almost impossible to scam....but an online resource for newbies and the general public could be helpful.
@rainman32692 жыл бұрын
He's not the brightest bulb ... 😉
@bcurtis65nj Жыл бұрын
How can anyone NOT know Steve's voice?? I am surprised he didn't offer to renew your car repair warranty. Hope this saves some other hard working audio company from a guaranteed loss.
@Alvedrotten2 жыл бұрын
Heck, even I know Steves voice 😂
@burtonwhiteside12402 жыл бұрын
Good job
@KillerKojak2 жыл бұрын
"STEVE is the ULTIMATE gentleman and audiophile....a legend !!!!!!!!!!! and love GR so muuuuuuch too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
@charlesclifton10062 жыл бұрын
You've got that right ... he's got that "no pretence" air about him... yet knows his stuff
@danfitzpatrick41122 жыл бұрын
Unreal! Not considered a crime? Well now you know why this kind of thing is happening all over!. PASS LAWS instead of arguing which political party is more corrupt! Sorry for the rant Danny. Glad you didn't get taken and pointed out how this happened.
@josecintron852 ай бұрын
the second Danny started reading the 'email' i said, yes because steve needs to sell who he is...
@charlesclifton10062 жыл бұрын
This kind of low-integrity stuff affects all of us (or it attempts to) It's good that you inform your listening audience and those who could possibly be taken in by such low moralistic behaviour. 🇨🇦
@bradkerr27982 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you should be sharing the address with Mark Rober and trilogy media for a good ol' glitterbombing!
@armoth69582 жыл бұрын
Well done Danny! I got scammed by a “seller” - selling a set of Kef Ref 3 that “belonged to his father” - he had an passport driver’s license etc - anyway after I deposited $2400 he disappeared.. and I could do nothing. The police couldn’t help etc. It makes me so sad that people would go to such lengths to defraud other people. AND keep doing it.
@chriswelljack49102 жыл бұрын
wrong on you don't buy if it's not a legit platform pay through PayPal using pay when received option
@armoth69582 жыл бұрын
@@chriswelljack4910 you’ll be surprised how well scammers can be organised - I’m not stupid.
@richardsmith27212 жыл бұрын
I loved him in Cocoon!
@RyanBissell2 жыл бұрын
Incidentally, I've often wondered why I couldn't find any reviews of your speakers by Steve.
@jonsays37622 жыл бұрын
My Nigerian banker prince handles all my Steve Gutenberg personal matters. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll let Mohammad know.
@thenexthobby2 жыл бұрын
Bwahaha! Every line in that email reeked of fake. “Sorry, Charlie!”
@svbarr2 ай бұрын
I think I'm gonna try it with Ferrari Dealers!!! "Send me a new Ferrari and I will GUARANTEE a great review -- as long as I can keep the car!!."
@knobber4202 жыл бұрын
Yeah!!! I'm the real Guttenburg. Where do I get my free speakers?
@boborman55372 жыл бұрын
Glad you did this video hopefully it will save someone
@svbarr2 ай бұрын
Yeah but that's the Guttenberg from POLICE ACADEMY!!! LOL...
@sonicfuker2 жыл бұрын
Mail them 2 speaker boxes full of dog shit. Then he technically stole something. Make sure they're ported boxes.
@rickszabo43122 жыл бұрын
Audiophile family taking care of the audiophile family .Just a good group to be in.
@jerryandlisa272 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how people have the heart to do something like this and tarnish Steve's reputation!
@racewazes30022 жыл бұрын
Call them out and put it front and Center.
@doctorbritain96322 жыл бұрын
Sadly this is the nature of the world today, we have to be ever alert for scammers.
@RJC96412 жыл бұрын
That would be the perfect sting operation if you had a competent police dept.
@salvadorrodenas30712 жыл бұрын
😂😂it's so absurd!
@ShameinAnaheim2 жыл бұрын
Oh the drama..
@j.livingston22012 жыл бұрын
The way you knew this wasn't real is because Steve "isn't ready" to review your speakers. 😂
@pcm99692 жыл бұрын
Yes! I'd be willing to try Danny's speakers if a reviewer I trusted, like Steve, was allowed to review them.