Scary Moment For Benjamin

[@paisleydreamzz]

thank God he put his foot down and stopped it! it's good to keep publicizing this scam; the bad guys never stop. thank u benjamin for allowing it to be shared. ✌

[@sandiblythe4508]

Always trust your gut. I’m so glad Benjamin is ok, scary stuff!

[@joannsanchez8764]

Oh my God!! Thank you Jesus for protecting Benjamin 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽sending prayers for protection for your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽God bless yous❤️

[@sylviaingram9910]

Whew! I am so glad no harm was done to Benjamin. Our parents lost our house key for about 2 years. We never worried. We also did not have an alarm system. No one in the neighborhood had an alarm system We also trusted the government and we trusted the news 100%. Those days will never return. In 2025 I question EVERYTHING. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Love you, your Mom & all the family

[@dianes9416]

Senior Diane from MD. Thanking GOD Benjamin is o.k. Glad Benjamin allowed you to share his incident. It's helpful when we are told this, makes us aware of another scam. Miss your mother, I reminded every January another year we lost her. I purchased one of her paintings and think again of her. Loved her recipes and most of all , just HER. Her personality, her demeanor , her soft voice and taught us many things. I cut up celery, and other veggies to freeze. She was a incredible woman. You were blessed and are blessed.

[@Bambirita]

Thank you for sharing this, it could be live saving for others!

[@ebudny7]

Yay for Benjamin! You've got to think why wouldn't they ask their friends? I'm 63 and I get scams almost twice a month. I have been lucky so far, but they go after seniors the most. We cannot believe anyone these days it seems. It's best to ask God for protection from scammers!

[@bg-ij9uc]

you've helped people in this video. as you do in all your videos. thank you for sharing. Praise God that Benjamin is okay.

[@char8a291]

Always be prayed up before we leave the house. I was receiving packages from major companies which I never ordered. Also received text messages stating my package was being delivered. After receiving a package the text directed me to click on a link to pay for my purchase. I went to a detective and he told me it was a scammer. I also receive texts from post office telling me I need to contact them through a link due to a wrong address and zip code. Postal services confirmed another scam.

[@benjaminritter6708]

Another thing from the story is that I didn't even end up getting my taco bell order. The whole confrontation lasted for awhile and they ended up throwing out my order. Hopefully other people can take some lessons from my mistakes!

[@martharivera2063]

I'm just relieved that you are ok. Thank God.

[@missvickie9381]

No good deed goes unpunished (as the saying goes). You did good Benjamin! Glad you're OK.

[@cindymichaud7111]

Ultimately, Your success, Benjamin, there's always a low point followed by the high point. Guard your life, God bless 💖✝

[@carolynfulton4060]

I’m so glad you’re ok Benjamin! Go on back to Taco Bell and ignore the creeps that may show up-get your food and enjoy! ♥️

[@judyabernathy80]

Low down thieves!! Ben, I’m glad you are ok!!!

[@patriciaredick9849]

May God protect us all.

[@Teresa-K]

Hi Steve! That is scary! I’m glad Benjamin is ok and safe. Thanks for sharing his story with us. Kindness, Teresa

[@kathleendegennaro6845]

Thank you for this video. Scary stuff. God bless Benjamin.

[@paularandolph7253]

I'm glad that Benjamin didn't get hurt.Thanks for the heads up.

[@lilly3628]

Thank you for sharing. It's always good to get a reminder to pay attention. I'm glad Benjamin is ok.

[@lired70]

Thanks for the heads up. It's a wild world out there! I hope that you and your family stay safe. It's good to hear that Benjamin is OK. There is so much ugliness in the world today.

[@joydebra1954]

I received a scam call while watching this video, lol. We live in a den of thieves nowadays, unfortunately.

[@shirleylaboy603]

I don't answer calls if I don't recognize the number. Leave a message or forget it. I found out there is a way they can change their number to one you might recognize, be wary of those calls too.

[@cathylarkin5664]

Sadly, it isn't lack of intelligence that is behind people getting scammed. It's often trust. Isn't it sad that, often, we can no longer trust people and have to assume the worst in order to protect ourselves. I echo the sentiments of so many others when I say that I am relieved that Benjamin emerged safe.🙏😇

[@1954evelyn]

I am so glad Benjamin is ok. A cousin of mine was shot three times in the belly a month ago he walked out of a restaurant after eating breakfast and was going to work. Someone in a Porsche drove up in the parking lot and just shot him. The surgeon said another millimeter and his heart would have been pierced. Thank God. He is alive and we are glad nothing more serious happened. The police said it was an initiation for a gang member they were pretty sure. That had been happening there in that town recently. Said they still have not found the ones that shot him. Steve, I miss your Mom so much I was one of her biggest fans. I cried when she passed. She was one special lady but I know you know that.

[@ceanncora2]

I’m glad you’re speaking up. People get embarrassed to be targeted and scammed. That’s part of what makes it awful.

[@jenliafm1180]

A homicide detective said it best, "A grown man never asks for help."

[@vickenator]

Thanks for sharing Benjamin's story! So glad it worked out for him but that was definitely risky. Great to educate others on all the scams out there too.

[@carolinb52]

Excellent advice, I will definitely share it. A person I know was severely scammed- Elder abuse as it seems, and the police are still trying to get these person. I’m glad your son is okay, and I hope his kickboxing class is successful!

[@nancymoon3264]

so glad Benjamin is safe! What a great young man he is!

[@nelysilva5833]

Thank you Jesus for blessing, and protecting Benjamin🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌❤☺️. Thank you for sharing Benjamin's Daddy😊☺️😊

[@Alicia_1970]

Thank god he didn't get hurt.

[@candwk.7740]

Lord have mercy! I’ve not been online for a minute! You look so much like your Mom. Well, she didn’t have the beard, but other than that! 😂 I find it hard to understand how one can miss a complete stranger, but your mom had a way of making us feel like family, not strangers.

[@PhyllisStokes]

That is most kind. Thank you!

[@LpoolDogLover]

Thank God Benjamin is safe! It isn’t worth trying to help when Banks can help.

[@marilynrowland5197]

Your mother told a few scary stories! She'd be proud of her grandson for getting out of the situation with his phone in his hand!

[@avahaggerton5342]

So glad he is ok. They seem to be able to identify the kind ones! Thank you for the story! So many need to know this! There are mean ones around every corner these days! It's sad that we have had to lose trust in our fellow man.

[@russtex]

Glad he had fast thinking to get out of the situation!

[@kathywolf6925]

Steven.. I am so glad That God give Benjamin his spider sense and made him ever aware of what was going on. We have to so careful now a days about everything and everyone and such a shame too, but glad God was watching over him. God Bless Kathy from Kansas😃

[@mickie4445]

Your son looks so young those that those conniving men thought they could swindle him and thank the lord he didn’t get injured trying to get his phone back. Thank you for video I am going to tell my adult children about this situation.

[@charleneheiland8803]

So glad Benjamin is o k. When my son has been asked for money his reply is I was going to ask you the same thing !!! Unfortunately the scams arevafter bigger amounts these days. Thanks for the heads up. Wishing you and family a healthy,happy and prosperous 2025. Going to be 85 this year. How did that happen ? Grandma Great Grandma H.🥰🥰🥰

[@PhyllisStokes]

Happy 2025, Great Grandma! I wish you a happy and healthy year, too!

[@LindaC-ze5ob]

Oh my! Scary indeed! So thankful Benjamin was ok. 🙏🙏

[@DDiamondRRuby]

Thank God they didn't take your son - so many bad things could have happened but didn't. I think the most important tip is to stay in a public place. Should have stayed inside Taco Bell if he was going to try to help them. And now he knows. Unfortunately, scammers ruin it for anyone who truly does need help because nobody can be trusted anymore.

[@Ruth-xr2dz]

Never cash a check for someone you don’t know!!

[@nanaobx]

Especially for 10k!

[@dlweaver4329]

This happened to me and my young daughter years ago.We had been shopping,got into the car and the next thing I know a woman has inserted herself between me and the car door.She said she needed diapers,could I give her money.I said no,but I will go into the store with you and buy you some.She didn't want anything to do with that.She would not leave and I finally pushed her,stuck my leg on the car door and told her to get lost. She did leave,I was able to shut the door.I was so angry that I had felt so threatened with my daughter in the car. My young daughter,innocent looked at me with her big eyes and said,she didn't want diapers did she mom?I said no baby,she wanted money,,, Now they do it over the phone,scammers everyday trying to steal your info.Or coming to the door pretending to be from the utility or phone companies.Scamming emails..it is never ending. People be careful. So glad your son is ok....

[@Jenneo7435]

I'm so glad you're safe and got your phone!😮

[@sharonfleet6388]

Oh my goodness! Thank you Lord that you protected him!

[@PhyllisStokes]

Amen!

[@PegAMurphy]

glad Benjamin didn't get hurt & was thinking

[@lindamckibben1763]

Benjamin, don’t talk to strangers!!!

[@lindamills9444]

Thanks, and glad it turned out ok for Benjamin.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Me too!

[@ShiraKaiman]

Just another one certified cheque's can be altered, and when you deposit the cheque, it will bounce.

[@RedWolf17]

That situation with Benjamin was all red flags from the moment those thugs asked about a bank. They prey on people who agree to talk with them. That’s the first mistake. 🚩🚩🚩🚩 Thank God Benjamin wasn’t hurt.🙏🏽📖🙏🏽

[@dawnb7457]

I had someone approach me at a gas station...wanted to show me things in his trunk for sale. Told him to back off! Later the local prosecutor's office contacted me to get a description, etc. Women were being targeted, drugged with a spray and abducted. Thank the Lord I wasn't duped. ✝️❤️

[@barbarafabian1706]

Steve you have wonderfull kids because you and arlene are kind loving and caring parents god bless you and your family take care😊

[@marz736]

Thank you for the information. It is good to know.

[@rayeoberheide4674]

so glad Benjamin is ok!!

[@shirleylaboy603]

Unfortunately, these guys keep getting away with this. I'm from NY, and I don't trust anyone I don't know. You lost your mind if you came up to me on the street asking me to cash a check for you. Not going to happen. I'm glad Benjamin is ok. 🙂❤️

[@tamianderson123]

Thank God Benjamin is okay. There's so many scammers out there. :(

[@missvickie9381]

Makes me angry these scammers prey on our service people!

[@shirleyjones270]

Thank you for sharing your story, many people think these things don’t really happen. I worked in a financial institution for over 25 years and it happens EVERYDAY !! Many elderly don’t believe it’s a scam because of the generation of honesty they grew up in, many lost their life savings because they believe the scammer and not the bank officials. One lady I remember put cash in a magazine and sent it to another state thinking she was paying tax on a larger amount she would receive.🤷‍♀️. So glad Ben is ok and a smarter man now, NEVER give people money!! A few weeks back a man was asking for $1.85 ( in the parking lot of a strip mall)to catch a bus and go to work, I walked on by got in my car and watched at least 5 people give home money and he was still working the parking lot when I drove away 🤣🤣🤣 he had on a white silk shirt and black pants🤣🤣 exactly!! Where did he work???🤣🤣🤣

[@DeeDee-rs1xz]

That is so scary. Thanks be to God he was able to figured them out before it was too late. 🙏🏼

[@gayemoorefield9473]

Phone scams are everyday.Older people fall for these

[@karenritter3888]

Sorry that happened Ben!Close call!

[@janicebradford9780]

I got robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot at a VA hospital. I think the guy was asking for a ride and I told him I’m headed the other direction. Next he stuck a gun at the side of my head and he took rings, necklace, purse everything. Some of us work hard for our money and others steal it. thanks for reminding me to be more alert paying attention to surroundings. TnJANICERN

[@PhyllisStokes]

That’s horrible! Thank God you got thru that!

[@lorettataylor9902]

I’m glad Benjamin is a smart cookie thank God.

[@janemartin229]

Why would someone not suspect this was a scam right away? Nothing good could come out of a stranger approaching you to "help" him cash a check, even if it was $10. Instead of calling his bank, he should have called 911 and explained the situation. I hate all this Venmo and Apple Pay on phones today--you can't hardly go to McDonald's anymore without having to order your food on an app and pay electronically. I don't play that game--I don't have any of that on my phone. Hopefully, next time Benjamin will remember this scary encounter and walk away with an adamant "I'm sorry, but I can't help you". Just say no.

[@dorothy3269]

Glad Benjamin is safe! I'd be worried that they took a picture of his bank account number with their phone if the app was open. Maybe he could set up a voice command to lock his phone with Siri?

[@reneepruitt1795]

Thank God Benjamin is ok. I have been watching your mom lately.

[@davelunaskitchen8355]

Unfortunately the days of helping strangers to this degree are over; just say no always to anything which seems weird.

[@carolynharmon7074]

🕷🕸🕸🕸🕸🕸👨 Ben, glad it turned out ok.

[@conniewilliams3644]

Oh my goodness! Benjamin was so fortunate! They could have hurt him! ❤

[@roseyriver3921]

Scammers are so very plausible. I've been saved only by my banks fraud squad stopping the payment. I felt very stupid but if I'd have lost the money, it would have taken me ages to get over it - not about the money as much as my trust and confidence.

[@mickeystbenno8332]

I was gonna purchase some puppies for my mom and I. And the guy wanted to meet us in Sacramento. So we went down to Sacramento airport. No puppies know nothing. So we came home empty handed and it turned out. It was all a scam.

[@mickeystbenno8332]

And it was craigslist

[@nicelady51]

Don't forget to hit the 👍

[@laynedoon7437]

thank god he is ok,the scammers will go to any extremes to get their hands on peoples cash,disgusting low lifes,

[@bamagurl3242]

He should have never entertained the guy! Glad everything is o.k.

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Good Benjamin, glad he didn't get scammed! Good raisins dad!

[@meadowview300]

Praise our God for watching over him! Oh my, it's time to move 😮...tacos aren't worth all that

[@magn630]

Thank God Ben is ok. Guess being a city person we are more aware of the scammers, but I would have never interacted with the thugs to begin with as I am not as kind-hearted as Ben. I do give food to those that look like they need it but I never give them money. 😂🤣love the watch story. Stay safe!

[@JillsInMyTreeHouseKitchen]

Yeah bully robbers. People are just so sneaky and stupid. Glad Benjamin wasn’t hurt! I would have been so mad I would have started screaming. Anybody takes my phone they’re getting a pop in the beak. When we came home from Norway, whenever someone would ask Eric for money, he’d give a few dollars. After a few (hundred) times of that he started answering with “what do I look like, a piggy bank?” lol.. I personally think we should all just get Dobermans.

[@andreamurphy1126]

How Did They Get his Phone…. Out of his Hands & they got in their Car ? Whaaaaaat ? 😮 He better get a clue.

[@sherryprice8906]

Glad it worked out...

[@Ruth-xr2dz]

We have had people use the I’m going to get deployed or leave the country so I’m in a hurry. Big red flag!

[@kathychilders9397]

Didn't your Mom get scammed? Or, almost? Glad Benjamin is alright.

[@chelebelle2223]

In the same category as those strangers who walk up to you asking, _Can you give me $2.00_ (ALWAYS "TWO DOLLARS") _for bus fare to go to the hospital and visit my dying grandmother, mother, aunt, etc?_ 🙄🙄🙄 And I think to myself..."you ostensibly don't have ANY other friends or relatives who can give you TWO DOLLARS for bus fare to go see your dYinG relative in the hospital ????!!!" 🙄🙄🙄

[@laurieeyebee]

What nonsense. People don't have enough to do? Glad Benjamin came out okay. From now on if anybody asks me the time, I'll try to remember to look for a watch on them.

[@evelynbeadling591]

Ya know Steve your laughing at times at this, and none of it's funny, and Benjamin, you need to stop being so gullable this could have ended very badly. By the Grace of God it didn't 🙏

[@marilynrowland5197]

He's laughing in relief!