The Bar Girls Scam | American Greed

Beautiful women with looks that kill are controlled by Russian gangsters to seduce amorous men in nightclubs out of money and jewelry. It's a super expensive hangover.
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The Bar Girls Scam | American Greed

[@eliasarechiga1927]

Like I’ve always said, just because you have money doesn’t mean you’re smart.

[@rebels42wynn83]

PREACH THOSE FACTS, LOVE!!!!

[@kartierjones6835]

He was business and financial smart possibly book smart but not STREET smart it's a differenxe

[@bryantsmead4787]

Hopefully he had a good time!

[@gigi9301]

Nope. Fools Money for Nothing? Chicks like this are not cheap or free FOOLS.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

​@@kartierjones6835a big one! Really, to me, street smart equals common sense. That can't be taught!

[@GTR-88-u8g]

i go clubbing with a cheap burner phone with $100 and a prepaid cc loaded with $100

[@ronzombie6541]

Smart but you're still dancing with the devil.

[@steverinaldi890]

The fact you go to a club is an issue in itself.

[@georgemoore7196]

LOL. Me too, except that I am now too old to go clubbing. Love this show though. :-)

[@thorphoeung6057]

One of the oldest scam in the books. Pretty women being extra "nice" to a gentleman who looks like he has money. Not only one, but 2 young women looking to offer a good time in one way or another. Obvious red flags. Its' very rare for a young pretty lady to approach a middle-aged man looking for companionship. It is always the other way around.

[@raylopez99]

Well, they spike drinks too, even with young guys, but yeah what you say is true.

[@kevinburnes3216]

I beg to differ a great night turned into a great weekend!

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@raylopez99 That's why you don't drink anything unless you saw the bartender pour it yourself and hand it straight to you.

[@raylopez99]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Very true. Was talking to a bartender in Greece who says you can ask for the spiked drink (and many do) or a straight drink, and it makes no difference to him, he pours whatever you want (the laws are not really enforced during tourist season).

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

I thought she was trying to fleece me but it turned out she really liked me

[@JC-Finance]

Do you know why some successful people are single? They have a hard time trusting 🐕

[@lucys.4695]

Don't go to go go clubs, it's simple

[@visitorq4318]

your sooooo right…

[@rodrigodiaz1321]

Scammers in Miami Beach 🏖️? You don’t say 🤣

[@Reylas]

Never deal with 2 girls at the same time that know each other. Rookie mistake

[@peanutsarecheap1997]

Big mistake 😔

[@ghostspiritride]

unless you roofie them before they roofie you teehehe

[@thomashind4835]

@@ghostspiritride correct 👍

[@el_Chupo]

Probably 2 more guys near them watching

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

I think the reason why he was an easy target is because he's in the public eye and is used to people being friendly with him. So he probably thought nothing of these two women showing interest in him. I'm not a good looking dude and can probably count on one hand the number of times a woman showed interest in me, so the moment they do, I'm on guard. For example, many years ago I was leaving work and this BMW pulls up maybe 10 car spaces away from me and this pretty black girl comes out and starts walking to me. I thought she might have been lost, but she starts telling me about investing and I should show up to this invest strategy seminar happening later that night. She told me that's how she was able to afford her BMW. I hated that I was once again proven right. Ain't no pretty woman talking to me unless it's about money, mainly how she's going to get the money in my pocket into hers. I told her no thanks and drove home!

[@alphaomega1351]

Wouldn't work on me. Only drinks 🍸 I consume are the ones I witness being poured/made. In addition, women don't usually approach men in America at bars/clubs unless they are harlots or trying to set you up. 😳

[@hicksa1]

Remember they will open up the bottles drug them and reseal them up.

[@richardmorris7063]

Yep,whenever someone seems over ambitious to get you to have a shot you know something is up. I'm surprised this dude fell for that. I don't drink so it would not work on me.

[@bobbobertson7568]

@@richardmorris7063 He must not have a'lot of experience. But yeah I've got more than enough experience to know that no hot woman, pretty much no woman period, is going to be overly friendly unless something is wanted ($)

[@angelinimartini]

I was roofied at a club with water. I wouldn’t even trust it if I saw it being made at this point. Especially after I heard of this Korean story that has been blowing up for a while now that this one club in Korea was drugging girls with water and selling them. I’m pretty sure whatever drug they used on them was what they gave me. Also, not a Harlot but I used to hang out at jazz and blues clubs alone. I traveled for work or just because I had days off and no one else was free. It’s dangerous for anyone really… but till this day I still travel and because I’m by myself a lot I sit at the bars of my favorite restaurants. But I only drink bottled water now 😂

[@Confessions089]

Well, he shouldn't have been so desperate. However, his ego of wanting to feel like a king led to his demise.

[@stevengolden9009]

I live in Nashville, TN and this same kind of scam happens to the male tourists down on Lower Broadway also. When the NFL draft came to town, they actually had an organized ring of ladies come down from Miami and scout for men in bars who looked like they had money (ie expensive clothing, wearing Rolex watch or other expensive jewelry, etc). You wouldn't believe how many people get sh$% faced drunk and lose their money, phones, and other valuables.

[@richardmorris7063]

I was young & dumb once,as Marines we traveled abroad & were ripe for the picking. But this guy looks Worldly.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

I think those guys are the easiest targets because they're used to women showing interest in them, so they wouldn't think anything of pretty women being aggressive with them. It's the ugly dudes like me that won't get caught in schemes like this. If you're approaching me, I KNOW you're after my money and maybe my life, so I'd immediately be on guard.

[@NYCtravesia]

"There's a sucker born every minute." P. T. Barnum

[@nickocampo4003]

It’s all these old guys believing they still “got it” lol. If a deal seems too good to be true it is

[@johndoe-by4up]

I know I'm not the best looking guy I am also Asian man So any girl who give me attention I start being suspicious lol

[@bobbobertson7568]

I am a white guy, and yeah, same here lol

[@Trina_White]

😂

[@jeskasworld]

😂

[@passiveinvestor1978]

You must think that being an Asian male is a dating handicap. Well it's not. That's left wing Asian propaganda.

[@ifishforfoodnottrophys7483]

And not too mention have a little pee peep 😂

[@timmyjones1921]

If you are in a Hot Spot with glamor girls and you look around the club and don't see the pawn or sucker , that is because you are the sucker.

[@michaels7566]

Happened to me once when 18 in the Combat Zone in Boston in the early 1970s. Lady rubbed up against me and asked if I would buy her a drink. My beer cost a buck so I said sure. Her drink cost 7 bucks? With 2 bucks left I got out of there.

[@NoelBuller]

How did you ever recover from such a financial loss?

[@michaels7566]

@@NoelBullerLOL, I had to wait to collect from my paper route. Seriously, it was a cheap lesson for a young trusting guy new to the adult world.

[@dhpitcher]

When im in Vegas girls like this approach me constantly. You must understand that girls are very nice to you WHEN THEY WANT YOUR $$$$$

[@ghostspiritride]

And like a magic show they disappear when your broke. Ta Da.

[@jamess7315]

I am sure he understood that and was willing to be hospitable. That is not the same as being drugged.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

And you must also recognize that pretty girls don't need to approach anybody. THEY get approached. So if you have two pretty young girls approaching you, even if you're Brad Pitt, you should at least be on guard. NEVER drink something you didn't see the bartender pour himself.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@jamess7315 Actually, schemes like this work easier on guys like him. 1. He's moderately good looking. 2. He's in the public eye and people know him. 3. Since he's used to people approaching him, he probably thought nothing of these women approaching him. The only thing that should have caught his attention was that they didn't know him, so now he's just a middle aged dude being approached by two 20 something young girls. 90% of the time, if you have a good looking girl and a good looking guy, it's the guy who has to make the first move. Heck, even if the guy is better looking than the girl, usually no woman is going to throw themselves at the guy. The most they'll do is maybe stare and let the guy know, hey, if you approach me I won't turn you down.

[@dhpitcher]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Truth!

[@angelinimartini]

To any girl or guy, don’t trust people just handing you shots. I used to do it and thankfully no one drugged me that way but I got drugged one night when a bartender handed me water which I’m sure said bartender spiked. It’s a cruel cruel world out there and you have to be super vigilant and if anyone is being overly anxious or aggressive or even being super agreeable, don’t trust them. As a female who has travelled alone for many years, you learn that you gotta be super vigilant and don’t trust. Don’t take what people give you, don’t take a ride with someone, don’t give too many details of where you’re staying or living, or how much you make, and always check in with someone you trust. It’s best to give a friend or two access to your location just in case.

[@fawkkyutuu8851]

What happened after you were drugged , did they do anything to you?

[@toddclark332]

Oh s*** my credit cards maxed😂

[@user-cs2en4wl4f]

People that get scammed always say how good or smart the scammers were as opposed to the alternative.

[@Theluckypessimist]

If I was a well known weatherman I def wouldn’t be airing this out on live tv. Lol

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

It's public knowledge. Might as well set the record straight.

[@hotttt28]

Stacy Keach ,love that voice !

[@uaintseememaaan8901]

I’m in Tokyo, Japan and this happens a lot in the Kabuki-cho, Roppongi and Ginza districts. That’s why I don’t even go to clubs or bars. One of my friends got taken for almost a thousand dollars but only remembers spending $10 for one big drink.

[@glasshalffull2930]

I’ve done traveled on business to a dozen countries or so. The standard rule was, “Just because you’re in a different country, doesn’t make you more handsome, funny or intelligent.” Similar scams were tried on me multiple times, but I saw them coming. Unfortunately, some of my co-workers were not as fortunate and got taken for hundreds and one was assaulted.

[@Brad_Huff]

So it’s the same as it’s always been, men manipulated out of their money by pretty women. Some have to learn the hard way.

[@billyjean9484]

Small street hustle.

[@scottslocum3319]

If that happened to me there's no way I'm doing a interview on the whole situation to be aired on tv.

[@ghostspiritride]

So you'd allow others to go through it knowing what they did hmm... Remember that next time you get scammed.

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

She seems type to hire sugar babies

[@glowuplife]

I’m from Philly and moved to Miami! I remember this. I’m in Athens ga now. Town is fit for scams but I’m full kingdom bound now

[@MarcinMoka1]

Being approached by 2 of our eastern girls who know each other? Do love your naïveté

[@arthurwatts1680]

Cmon guys - how stupid are we ? Anyone who can afford to blow that much cash at a club is bound to get ripped off, and this scam happens in every nightlife precinct in the world.

[@jairenesereno4519]

This happens in a lot of vacation spots. It’s very dangerous.

[@johndoe-by4up]

Lol any girl who hits on me Red flag for me lol

[@ghostspiritride]

Most girls just want a free drink so calm down and treat yourself to something nice this coming weekend.

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

😂 basically Don't nobody like me, either

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

Shes gotta be a GUY or some kind of rip off girls dont even approach guys usually

[@kailaniandi]

Interested in the weather man😂 hilariously big ego.

[@Mo11y666]

This would never happen to me because i cant afford to drink at a bar.

[@elijahwilson1422]

If you are a single Man and two Women in a bar are randomly acting towards you in a way like in this video?Be SUSPICIOUS and exit pronto

[@gameosapien13]

Never take your wallet just what you think you're going to spend in cash. Problem solved.

[@ghostspiritride]

Or maybe pay a bodyguard to protect you from them mean street hookers.

[@philiptran617]

Hustlers (film)

[@kingbullyrock8739]

Never buy drinks for women.

[@Epicwingamingvlog]

In short he got scam trying to pak those girls 😂😂😂

[@bornjusticerule5764]

Lames gonna be Lame

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

😂 bingo

[@sunnindawg]

Got skinned without a wingman.

[@jonathancollard3710]

Oldest business in history; just modified for today’s plastic money and vulgar conspicuous consumption by vainglorious weak willed men… “Twas ever thus”

[@LouisRichard-ri4mu]

*Your explanations are clear and straight forward It's always a honor to have you here as a mentor, I appreciate you for the time being spent to educate us financially. Regardless of how bad it gets the economy, I still makeover $28K every single week. I truly value Laura, and her helpful guides.*

[@LouisRichard-ri4mu]

The first step to successful investment is figuring your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but it's very advisable you make use of professional.

[@AndreasPoland-rm4zv]

I know Laura, she has really set the standard for others to follow, we love her here in the UK as she has been really helpful and changed lots of lives.

[@AndreasPoland-rm4zv]

You're right! The very first time I tried, I invested $2000 and after a week, I received $8,400. That really helped us a lot to pay up our bills.

[@StephanieMiller-o1h]

Interesting! But I'm new here. How can I get to this person's guidelines??

[@LouisRichard-ri4mu]

SHE IS ON TELEGRAMs

[@handcockalexander72]

Walmart Metairie 11 AM

[@quinnrivera5075]

Still cheaper than getting married or letting a woman move in with ya. He’s still ahead. By alot

[@eliasarechiga1927]

Don’t wanna do a shot but he’ll sleep with them. Lol

[@ifishforfoodnottrophys7483]

Boy gots morels

[@user-rk2sy8df4s]

That's why I call bank bank to lower my credit card limit if it's too high....

[@leakecece9693]

What episode

[@claytonbouldin9381]

I was waiting for him to notice one of his kidneys are missing too.

[@lshaps46]

Why does this documentary called it American Greed when they point out the Russian mafia was involved in this crime?

[@Jeffrey-hk4fq]

💃Young girl, old Fool 🥴

[@chrishartman9467]

dear weather man next time dress like a homeless person with a hat on and they will leave you alone.but you have to drink mad dog 20/20. you will wake up feeling the same way with all your money and no bad paintings

[@I_Am_Your_Problem]

I so don't miss television.

[@howdeedoodee6603]

What a BS - where are the facts "after" ? What happens exactly ?

[@martinschulz9381]

When approached by beautiful women or beautiful women are involved in something pertaining to you, there is almost always some kind of deception going on. This is the oldest trick in the world and one that men never get wise to.

[@FrederickSmith-jq7jn]

Yes you right

[@benbazy9238]

The Moral of the Story is to be the Roofer before you are the Roofie

[@rbfarrell1]

Stupid, their a dime a dozen. Book a flight you can have all night $100.

[@misutasutanto6312]

😂

[@ghostspiritride]

This takes place in Miami and not Thailand... I'd bet you've been to Pattaya region you dirty bird.

[@shelbynamels973]

How were they brought here "illegally"?? All they needed was a tourist visa, and they were able to pass thru customs like any tourist visiting Disney World. And getting deported doesn't seem like much of a punishment without any hard time. They made their money, and the story doens't say if John Bolaris ever got his money back, or if he still has the painting to always remind him of the wild and crazy time he had in Miami.

[@tuvu6783]

What I don’t understand is why the girls would call him back about his lost sunglasses? Also wondering how much he paid in the end

[@shelbynamels973]

"The Hangover 4 - Miami Beach".

[@qroadside]

Love the Dubstep

[@FrederickSmith-jq7jn]

I would never trust any woman

[@cloverplaza9214]

Just because he was an easy target and a simp does mean the bar girls were good or best as he claims.

[@gillesfrance8511]

He had a great night and the CC company will refund him . What is the problem ? 😂😂😂

[@kentharrisgeorgia]

Those girls should spend their rest of their lives in prison.

[@Mulambdaline1]

We go to two different Miami beaches, because I go to the poor part. And my credit card would not approve a high transaction 😂

[@user-dw1ls3rp1l]

You can be a tall and muscular dude, and good, honest, pretty girls STILL won't approach you. It's just not the way the world works.

[@rolandonegron]

Deserved to get hustled. First thing he was worried about was “Finding the receipt for the tax write off”. Bet he wouldn’t have prude the issue if they would have left him one.

[@ghostspiritride]

He got drugged and hustled out of thousands and he had the balls to share his story so others can learn from it. You come off as to justify the wrong doings of them slutwhores with a oh he should have known better and because he was thinking about a tax write off receipt, you think he deserved it. I guarantee you're poor and possible scam people.

[@wills1002]

Any guy drinking Pinot Grigio at the Clevelander is red flag weirdo status

[@Jadenicoleluna]

Feel bad for him but being drugged is no joke

[@zeusapollo8688]

Nice to hear stacey keach

[@richardmorris7063]

Guy looks smarter than that,of course man or woman never take the drink. In fact if I don't know the person well I wouldn't even leave my drink to go to the rest room.

[@psy9199]

So how much for the painting?

[@enlat2003]

More proof that having money doesn't make you smart or gives you an ounce of common sense. This guy needs to truly look in the mirror and know there is no way two girls like would be seeking his company without a quid pro quo arrangement.

[@bobbobertson7568]

But he didn't even get the quo, unless you count the lousy painting

[@bestlist6578]

go looking for it, your gonna find it....dont feel bad for this john at all

[@Beatslager]

That had to be the biggest red flag "" constantly nagging you to take a shot "" NO IS NO

[@philromero7941]

Two beautiful women telling you that you're the only one nice to us red flag

[@neverhit17]

those accents are a big turnoff for me

[@erikdisomma1759]

That’s not American greed - that’s an American lightweight lol. He’s lucky they even called back! I think the blame is 50-50 at best and his punishment should be forcefully watching the movie HANGOVER 37 times in a row till he learns his lesson!

[@unicornopia]

lol good one

[@rodgerpiercearchitect]

…gee I’ve had nights almost exactly like this…

[@paxinnyc]

Exploiting men's other head

[@dimakhidarkovskiy2175]

Reminds me Japan Tokyo rapongi district hostesses from East Europe

[@TroyCollier]

Estonia has the most models per capita then anywhere in the world

[@jacopofbargellini4005]

easily avoidable

[@kaashifk]

This is nothing compared to what they do in Europe lol

[@ishmael802]

If some hot chick is is too flirty at the bar something up

[@FrederickSmith-jq7jn]

I would just handle it myself

[@williamkreth]

Miami is wild. I love it

[@MM-my3pc]

They deserve each other!!

[@TheHonudiver]

Zero sympathy. If they are that stupid... But really, it's addiction fueled bad decision making.

[@davidkirby9438]

good old russians at it again. DESPICABLE!

[@jesusgarcia-hk5jx]

Duped because he wanted.

[@gregbendermaexpatajarn80k38]

Why bother? Are you at a club to find a wife? Just go across the border or South East Asia and those bar girls will go with you for $100.

[@jameylane1591]

John who? Get real.

[@randolphwh9551]

Ty finally a college that advertised certificates n corp low pay trying to run off ur business

[@FrederickSmith-jq7jn]

I'm 53 so been there done that😊

[@martinneosel3403]

Where TF is the rest of the story? I'm so done with this channel!

[@brianchristenson6055]

Way too old to fall for that crap!

[@TheSouthernMensch]

Easy target

[@bbrcummins1984]

This channel is absolutely terrible

[@jonnym4670]

watch your drink even if you're a guy

[@michaelbelnap4099]

Dumb men getting played 😂