Wham Bam Thank You Scam

[@TheTowerMacMaolain]

Your true treasure is having a partner who after hearing what you lost, worries about your feelings and empathises with you. Great lady there. We learn about people, both good and bad, in these lessons.

[@offrampt]

They are both English, not Australian.

[@kingarkamani1455]

2 days ago i heard a similar story but his wify divorced him calling him a looser lol

[@marinazagrai1623]

You get that level of concern/care when you have been married for awhile (20yrs min). You share a bond with each other that cannot be described.

[@txtztqtk]

Tower MacMaolain, I was thinking the same.

[@2degucitas]

My husband and I both invested in a state govmnt college fund. We lost tens of thousands of dollars. Only important thing is to support one another. Unfortunately there's no way to recoup the $$$.

[@kingman88]

love the wife's response. I know there are many people who would shame their spouse. Not needed. doesn't help. work together, just like the vows say.

[@francesalexandraramos575]

Good Supportive wife!

[@krell2130]

i think andhope that their bond was strengthened

[@sandipdeo996]

Damn , that's some National Geographic level documentary man . Very courageous man indeed

[@marinazagrai1623]

Or crazy!

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

@@marinazagrai1623 No. Courageous.

[@marinazagrai1623]

@@MrWilliam.Stewart things could've turned out very different for him.

[@maltinamaltina2665]

@@marinazagrai1623 I think he knows that. That's why he is seen as courageous.

[@marinazagrai1623]

@@maltinamaltina2665 Do you remember him saying that he wasn't certain what would become of his visit to meet the crooks after he realized they weren't home? The feelings arising from the rush of adrenaline after finding that apt clouded his mind.

[@Peskyjooba]

You are awesome Keithy Baby. I had someone fraudulently steal my car, I too got neurotically obsessed with it, tracked it to a dodgy industrial unit and stole it back with my spare key. Nerve wracking and adrenaline pumping fun. I hope you get justice, and your money back. Gods speed

[@NOTJustANomad]

Make a story about it! At least post it somewhere with a new account to protect your identity!

[@gondolacrescent5]

VikingSail I’d be interested in knowing how someone fraudulently steals a car.

[@beekeepermariadelgado6806]

@@NOTJustANomad wear a paper bag like the unknown comic

[@JawGrindingAction]

@@gondolacrescent5 if he's being sympathetic to this moron he's likely just as stupid as him... I'd say it was his neighbour that came over with a piece of paper he asked him to sign without reading.

[@JavierRodriguez-mc5fj]

Well done, should've gone the extra mile and opened their safety deposit box, and stolen all the the money, an eye for an eye!??😂

[@sm3296]

This has been the best documentary I’ve seen in ages, informative, interesting and slightly comedic. I’m hoping with the 3 something million views and the great response you’ve had here that you’ve moved on and created a new career for yourself.

[@sycoticdeninard7480]

I just watched this and was transfixed on the storytelling of it. Eventhough the outcome wasn't a fruitful one it did reveal that you have a talent for investigative journalism.

[@billwilson5341]

Totally this ^^^

[@michaelmcneil4168]

> You have a talent for investigative journalism. Not like the NSA and the rest of Five Eyes. I wonder what their cut from the profits is.

[@KasperDeibel]

and additionally, your really solid but vivid narrators voice

[@jimbig3997]

I even knew how it was going to end, but still kept watching! No doubt whoever the criminal was had already spent the money.

[@gb.recordings]

Damn I was hoping that you would've got your money back me and my wife sitting here watching this documentary cringing that you did this by yourself with no police help no government help all by yourself you is a brave brave man

[@lean2281]

GHETTO-BANDIT RECORDS how is he a brave man ? He went all the way to Thailand to find them and completely bottled it when he was at their door, pathetic

[@discoinkernow7815]

This guy is a legend, he also has a heart of gold and balls of steel.

[@1life744]

I sense that as well.

[@manchuriancandybar864]

Yes, you're right. He's no blockhead.

[@docholladay7638]

He's also a idiot. Who sends that much money from some random phone call. I mean

[@jeffjohnson5053]

Why would anyone transfer that much money over seas??? You are setting yourself up for SCAM!! You should know better than to send that much money!!

[@RustyShackleford66]

And shit for brains.

[@reinormand]

I came here due to an algorithm and stayed for the suspense. One good thing about this ordeal is that you have discovered a talent to be a documentary maker.

[@Robert-ho7ys]

Truly true! I want to see more from this guy.

[@bestcommenteronyoutube9338]

100k lost and a new career of creating documentaries the world wants to watch / learn from was born. #Lemons2Lemonaid

[@GrooveFederation]

talented documentary maker for sure but lacking in common sense on a few fronts, 1, who actually falls for these scams in the first place? 2, why tf didn't he hire a decent translator when attempting to speak to people in a language that they clearly dont properly understand? or 3, he could have taken basic language lessons for the countries he was visiting, surely this would have made his experience not as painful

[@Alexandra_Hill]

@@bestcommenteronyoutube9338 lemonade

[@davidhamilton506]

@wildebest Well said, you actually state what I was trying to say earlier to Frank Olsen, but couldn't quite get there. Thank you...

[@davidhitchFPV]

You may be out 100k; but you gained the admiration of not only me, but what looks to be thousands of others!

[@jbhann]

Unfortunately, admiration will not pay the bills.

[@rabbitphobia]

I'm pretty sure he'd prefer the money.

[@artemy6545]

I have no clue why this video appeared im my recommened tab, yet after watching it i have a couple of things to say. I respect a lot what you did Keith. It takes a lot of courage and determination to come to a different country to face your scammers. It is disgusting how useless police are at times when they"re most needed.

[@KJ1420]

Thanks

[@eskylacee]

Artem Yerzakovich this is what I wanna say! Keith , your courage and determination are impressive,indeed. I would just break down and cry (which is probably why I don't ever have 1 mil HKD,lol) btw, I am surprised how even HK bank people 's English became so bad~

[@brpcutube]

Artem Yerzakovich It was truly courageous matter he embark. it's too bad he didn't get that basters Martin.

[@ThaiMyStyle]

Great video Mate and probably never happen but hope you get a least some of your money back. Seems it's still going on but this may cheer you up a bit. www.holiday-pattaya.com/2017/01/british-businessman-tony-kenway-shot-in.html British businessman Tony Kenway shot in Thailand ‘ran Wolf of Wall Street-style boiler room scam that tricked Brits out of millions of pounds’ All the best!

[@robertomalatesta6604]

www.holiday-pattaya.com/2017/04/exclusive-boiler-room-bag-men-tell-of.html

[@jimmyjustice1722]

I watched this video a week or so ago.... I have since closed all accounts with HSBC.... well the 2 I had. Sorry I couldn’t do more.

[@Quapadople]

Well done...

[@grandcelebration2233]

... and HSBC share price plummeted the next day.

[@jimmyjustice1722]

Grand Celebration I’m glad I had that effect.... woo hoo.... I saw they dropped 30 points... that’s awesome. Note sarcasm.

[@jpsholland]

If everybody does that, the bank will be forced to hand over the criminals to the police before they go bankrupt.

[@prabhushankarramachandran2318]

More and more people need to react the way you did. That would be the start of a silent people powered revolt and really force corporations to take action. I was inspired by you and closed my HSBC account as well. In fact, I got a call from a customer service agent and I told them this story as a reason for me to close my account. I encourage more people to do this as well.

[@Darrylizer1]

Calling up HSBC and telling them that criminals had been using their bank for money laundering is like calling up your local mafia capo and telling him that his crew is involved in illegal gambling.

[@zerotvbycyrilskinazy349]

Ah ah! True.

[@stumyles1853]

That's how banks make most of their income - through criminal activities ......theirs , or someone else's ....

[@markharris5771]

I almost feel guilty for enjoying the documentary so much. It wasn’t your misfortune I enjoyed be how well you relayed it and your journey.

[@GavTatu]

luckily i dont have the money to be scammed like this.

[@katherinesparkes6860]

lol

[@michaelmcneil4168]

> HSBC is so inept when it comes to fraud. Luckily for you you DO have enough money to provide for whatever police farce can be relied upon to ignore the fuck out of you.

[@YouTubeBlueButterflies]

Gav, as long as you live on this Earth, you will and can be scammed trust me. It will happen at least once in your lifetime. Never say never.

[@EnforcedWarwick]

Nice photo, absolutely brilliant! (-:

[@frannie3373]

Gav Tatu metro lol

[@jayaseto]

This guy’s determination is so impressive, damn!!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

It truly is

[@leftykeys6944]

Yeah what a bloodhound! They messed with the wrong guy.

[@dolmarf411]

he got them.....

[@stewartmcjinnon6034]

When bad things happen in life we find we can only live on by having a cause. This was a good example of that.

[@JawGrindingAction]

If only he had a few more brain cells to do some research before dropping 110k to anonymous people. maybe he would of actually got somewhere in life instead of bangkok.

[@VarunDubey-so5ev]

This was epic. Wasn't expecting to watch the whole video but it so awesomely done .. It was just amazing keep it up👏👏👏

[@micssr]

"After sending them $110,000 I googled the company name"

[@the0point]

This should be titled 'How I realised I am a dickhead.'

[@susannehermeling9207]

@@the0point 😂😂

[@jonescrusher1]

ikr

[@linmal2242]

You are just So smart,not! Who is the dickhead now! @@the0point

[@pauloconnor2980]

You should have done that the other way round!!!!!

[@1969bobsmith]

As someone who was also scammed by a close friend and others (to the tune of a much much much smaller amount of money than yours) I can totally understand your feelings. And I must say, you are a kind of inspiration to me, as you remained so calm and poised during all of this. You were logical, and emotional, but NOT crazy and violent. I never once heard you yell or get visibly upset. As I said, you remained calm. I admire that quality very very much as I do not have it. I got hugely upset at my situation, and I tried to chase after the money as well, but even here in the USA, I was told that I would have to go to the state of the residing offender (very far from my state by the way) in order to sue them to get my money back. It seems, that the law claims to be on our side, but quite often instead, appears to be on the side of (or at least complacent towards) the criminals. I too felt a deep loss and distrust in people. I have never fully gotten over it, however, but my life too, has moved on. I try NOT to think too deeply about it, because if I do, then I just end up getting really upset and ultimately depressed about it... but if it makes you feel somehow better, I just want you to know that watching your video fully, I totally respected you, as you kept your cool and stayed emotionally strong and calm. I guess, your video for me, taught me more about how to handle life's evilness, more than anything else.... watching this video, you became a kind of role model for me. Thank you for sharing this video and your story. I am deeply sorry for your loss in finances and in faith towards humankind... but I totally understand. Please try to remember that not all human are evil like that. (By the way, I noticed in your emails from the criminals... that often they did not capitalize the "I" or "kind regards". That to me says they were uneducated English speakers to some degree, or not truly native speakers.)

[@KJ1420]

Thank you.

[@happentodie8776]

great comment sir ..I hope you either learn to live with your loss or you find the thieves ..either way good luck sir

[@billwilson5341]

Close friends don't scam, they betray so "I too felt a deep loss and distrust in people" yeah :-(

[@sezeroruc7570]

河野正樹

[@Kotiara123]

"By the way, I noticed in your emails from the criminals... that often they did not capitalize the "I" or "kind regards". That to me says they were uneducated English speakers to some degree, or not truly native speakers" They were Americans.

[@welshhibby]

Moral of the story....if any company cold calls you.... say “no thank you” and end the call

[@johnkiss8804]

Welshhibby, I agree but they will just come at you from a different direction. Thge world has become such a giant place, very cold and sterile. Corporations just use you up, suck the marrow from your bones and grab the next chump. As consumers we need to get back to the small close knit communities co-opts. think about it, would you give your money to the man who says good morning as you both head off to work or to someone who will never shake your hand? Hell the corporations won't even touch your money, they pay someone else to do that too.

[@lutsanpedro9687]

dont deal,business over the phone. dont cant wont shouldnt,

[@MariaTorres-hc5uq]

Or contrariwise to what the man said: "Greed is sometimes not good"...

[@xanlyladybug3]

Exactly cold call RED FLAG

[@edp5623]

Not really My cold call business center makes millions for average people every day! In fact, you look like your ready to take the next big step. Just forward me your contact information, social security # and credit history. My staff, run by the best in the business, will take it from there. All you have to do is sit back and watch the money roll in...

[@lloong11243]

Keith, you are one hell of a courages man. Let me tell you how you would get your money back plus interest. Sell this good piece of doco to any TV and I bet you they will pay good money for it. You got me pinned to the video n less than 5 second. I dropped everything and finished watching it. You are a legend mate. BTW, I'm from QLD too. Cheers.

[@KJ1420]

+lloong11243 Thanks

[@Muskrat6969]

+lloong11243 felt the same lol

[@skeebolaljr98]

+Keithy Baby sorry for you my friend, that is really hard.

[@Godslayer1975]

+audubon crosby sounds like your the stupid one , you lived there and you cant even speak the proper Lingo like we do , Plus New York LOL ya ok buddy. new york is tame compared to most places go to new york wont teach you nothing because 99% of new york is actually very decent and friendly but its like every place from Vancouver Canada to Brazil each place has a area that is just filth . LOL go to new york to learn LOLOL go get a life you liar you lived there my ass

[@saviordeep]

I too think same as +lloong11243, Sir you have balls of steel!

[@mistert800]

don't do business with people who cold call you

[@chinaexpat1827]

Especially if they're in another country and you have never seen them face to face!

[@ZinsWorld]

TOOOOOOTALLY agree. I feel bad for this Keith guy, seems like a nice guy, maybe a bit too trusting. I'd NEVER do business with a cold caller, internationally for this much money without verifying the business and heavily vetting them to be a legit operation. But again, i wouldnt really invest anything international like that.....

[@FilK79]

I totally freeze all calls from any companies making any publicity immediatelly. I do not even get them a chance to speak. If they phone again I ask them their name and I say I will complain for their inaceptable attitude, and they dont bother you ever again. I speacially love the ones that phone you with a happy voice asking your name, meaning they dont even know who they are talking to, I screw them immediatelly

[@shadowfilm7980]

Was thinking of the same thing. He should have just hung up. Never ever talk to them. No. Hang up. Immediately.

[@phyl1283]

@ Filk79 It's probably because of your poor command of the English language.

[@spkabc]

Sorry for your loss Kieth. Though I must say.... the video was well edited and professional....watch till the end

[@marinazagrai1623]

I did watch, but you sounded almost optimistic as though he would get some money back.

[@williingulfditlefsen669]

@@marinazagrai1623 Weeell, one can always hope that some "insane" coincident happens in the last few seconds. So even if he dosen't get his money back, they may fall down the stairs, land in front of Kieth, with broken legs, who brings them to the ER/hospital for the agreed neat sum of 100.000+ dollars!

[@teiltje]

If you are smart enough to make an entertaining documentary about your chase to reclaim what you lost, I guess your will survive and will get aware that you could also have been thrown from the balcony of that apartment nr. 12 by a thai boxer. Count your blessings and move on instead of looking back in anger. All things in life happen for a reason and, hopefully, at a certain point you'll understand why.

[@JaneDoe-ql7sc]

i awoke at 4 a.m. in my chair and saw this video in the sidebar. So, i clicked and was totally fascinated. Someday, computers will help stop scammers

[@ronjones7716]

You’re terrific! My heart was pounding seeing your dangerous journey. It’s so easy to be scammed no matter how smart someone may be. Thanks for sharing your experience to help others. Thank God you weren’t harmed.

[@MsMinecraftful]

Mate your in the wrong trade, you should be a documentary maker.

[@pepperwilliams4428]

Agree......but it's "you're", not "your":)

[@shadowfilm7980]

It’s what I said too. Read by post.

[@szk7505]

Better still, judging from the quality of his documentary, he could write an excellent book about this, Frederick Forsyth style. The money he'd been scammed out of would surely return and he'd have some closure considering it nothing but an investment in the stage of preliminay research. I'm listening to this while working, and hell, I could enjoy it if the story was stretched into a 7-8 hour audiobook! That there is no classic happy end here makes no difference; the Jackal didn't get to shoot De Gaulle either.

[@MegaMick56]

MsMinecraftful no. he should be working in some fraud squad.

[@rosserkemp]

You are an incredible documentarian....

[@user-zc9zt2vl5s]

Sorry for your loss, but the way you told and documented this story was very well! You should be a film documentator! So captivating yet so suspenseful. Loved the way you portrayed your story. I'm really looking forward to your updated 2019 story! Hope to watch it soon!

[@Artexing]

Wow, Kieth, I am so sorry for your loss and the amount of life time you have spent pursuing your case. I must say your documentary style of filming is exceptional and kept me watching with interest and suspense throughout. I do hope you find justice and these scumbuckets are brought down. Karma should prevail. Have a great day, and keep your spirits high. Thanks for sharing

[@KJ1420]

Thanks Dale

[@richardbamberough490]

I think u very brave to look for these people on your own.anything could have happened to you.life cheap in thailand

[@jojoremeny]

Great documentary about the scamming industry.. Any updates Keith on this scam ?? I'm from England and live in England.. You should sell this to BBC or one of the English channels.They would love this

[@KJ1420]

Thanks for your message, unfortunately it's not as easy as people think to sell a single doco. I spent quite a long time trying to get interest out of broadcasters and agents with no luck, which is why in the end I posted it on KZbin.

[@jojoremeny]

Keithy Baby I really thought , initially that you was an investigative journalist and I must admit ,that was a riveting documentary . I think on principle you should not let this lie and still try and track those scammers.. A second documentary follow up would be amazing. All the best from England .

[@mattdodson5352]

Dam I was so rooting for you mate,this video is so well put together.Its disappointing you never got to face the fraudsters but a great video none the less.

[@biancab310]

I mean you spoiled it

[@danielzwirn5717]

Your Tenacity is incredible. Kick ass !! Good Job Sir

[@gagansandhu7042]

Honorable salute to your courage and determination Keith. And thank you for documenting this.

[@Odonnol]

Very entertainingly told! Thanks for sharing. You had an adventure, got back home in one piece, with no new holes, and moved on. That's a success.

[@travel201]

So sorry this happened to you. I am cancelling my account at HSBC.

[@Greg042869]

And going with...?

[@Probity100]

G MinK a British owned bank.

[@Clickbait86]

@@Greg042869 CHBS

[@manny_f]

Second time watching this, this piece is so well put together and narrated that it's ready to go on any major TV channel. Great work, great story-telling.

[@zosothezephead837]

@@zimbabwe6749 Ooh my ears man.

[@tmichellemd111]

zoso thezephead She hurt my eyes pretty bad too!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I agree it should win an Oscar

[@klaasyanne]

I deal with HSBC and will talk to my broker about your experience, and have them watch the video If they do not tell me what I wish to hear,,ill be pulling my large investments out .Sorry for your loss.

[@furry01]

Large investments lol. 50 quid? 100 quid? If you had proper cash you would't be investing with them!! Haha thanks, best laugh ever! Broker? haha brilliant

[@edaneo11]

But is it not reasonable thinking to investigate the company you want to in put your money into most expecially if the company is not in your country, further more you can not blame the bank, before accounts are open individuals and their ID is protected whether fraudulent or not, report to police in your country, the bank even in Australia will not help you.

[@davyoooo]

I have 40000 quid to move can you help???? awesome...

[@no_handle_required]

This post sounds like a load of bullshit.

[@restlessnation]

HSBC seems like the shadiest bank of modern times.

[@livingadamman7994]

Nothing worse than being scammed by evil heartless parasites, the world is full of them. God Bless you mate, and thanks for warning others you made good out of a terrible situation !

[@OOOUZ]

My ass.. greedy rats deserved to be wrecked

[@livingadamman7994]

@@OOOUZ You are deceived, and have a cold and evil heart. You justify evil based on a propagandized stereotype, you have no understanding, nor the wisdom to use it correctly.

[@OOOUZ]

@@livingadamman7994 being greedy and dumb is a recipe for disaster my sensitive ass friend..lol

[@livingadamman7994]

@@OOOUZ Each man has his reward according to his works. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers. Proverbs 8:13 “The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.

[@OOOUZ]

@@livingadamman7994 please kill me 😭😭😭

[@NoelRojas]

Wow, good stuff. I've been in the investment banking industry for 20+ years and it never ceases to surprise me how badly greed motivates both predators and prey. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

[@pumptds]

You have a voice for Docos! After watching this will never deal with HSBC

[@jonbarnard7186]

Why would anybody turn over $100,000 initiated by a cold call from a stranger? I'm sorry for this guy, but personally I would have hung up during the first call.

[@HoneyBadger1184]

Same.

[@The-Cat]

somebody with 100K laying around to invest in something most likely was bored of life cause they've already got what they want, bills are paid, and savings account is a heathy stack of money doing nothing

[@jonbarnard7186]

@@The-Cat I think I could find something to relieve my boredom pretty easily for 100 grand!

[@The-Cat]

@@jonbarnard7186 That's cause you and I don't have it laying around. rich people have a lot laying around, and they get bored cause they run out of dreams to aspire to. (they go crazy, or become viciously greedy)

[@Jademyheart]

@@The-Cat Exactly Em, It's chasing there next Buzz

[@TheRoys]

The story of one man's determination. Well done, Sir!

[@stephaniekline1776]

I admire your tenacity in trying to find these despicable people. Sorry for your loss of money, move forward and be happy. I was just so impressed with your desire to shut these people down, Great video!!!

[@1richnasty]

Keith, we really appreciate you sharing your story with everyone. If at the least this can stop someone else from getting scam then what you have shared is huge. The courage of you to go into several countries to try and find this scum was amazing. God bless you and your family. Lets look to the present and future and not look back in life. Respect

[@KJ1420]

1richnasty Thank you, nice comment.

[@rocky28101964]

Keithy Baby if you need any further help ... I am based in cm

[@beerbrewer737]

As a rule I never do business with someone that cold calls me. But what hell do I know?

[@andybowman799]

beerbrewer737 .....exactly!.....never deal with anyone that approaches you !

[@007nadineL]

I know right. I can't get past the idea this guy handed money over to a stranger who cold called him. I mean.... I have no words for that level of moronic icy. ...wow

[@sourjellybaby4286]

Yep, how could he give up $110,000 on cold calls? He wanted a shitload of cash in return. Of course

[@francesalexandraramos575]

Hey, if the cold caller is asking for a face-to-face meeting, then go. Same for relationships with women. You never know, it may be a worthy investment! (Same for relationships with women) @wildebest

[@secretsquirrel6124]

@@sourjellybaby4286 yeah tax free

[@ronaldgreyes]

We will close our accounts with HSBC as soon as possible. Very inefficient company!

[@Quapadople]

Well done...thank you.

[@Probity100]

WoW Keith! What a man you are. In solidarity to you, I will be closing my HSBC account.

[@gtrman9706]

I live in Thailand.You were very lucky you didn't meet the scammers.There is so much corruption here and the authourities are often in on the act.This is a very dangerous place for a forigner, causing a fuss ! Lucky man !

[@darrenplatts2545]

bollocks! i live in chiang mai, hes not dealing with thai mafia scammers, there not that clever. fair play to him for chasing it up, but i would suggest rocking up with a few behind you and not on your own.

[@mightymizzar]

a few million ****

[@PKaddicted]

GTR MAN they would have most probabably killed him if he found them. The Thais have no remorse when it comes to killing a western for money or disrespecting them or their culture.

[@neverloosehope4233]

GTR MAN The culprit himself is a foreigner. And You get very cheap hitman in Thailand. Maybe for USD 500,-. So better get him to a remote spot and beat and torture the shit out of him !

[@AbhishekKumar-fw4bs]

BetterThanEver it make sense

[@lr937]

I admire how far u got on ur investigation, u look like a nice guy.... exactly what scammers look for, best of luck mate

[@sushilkumar-vx8ff]

i really believe you are a very courageous man and i think a lot many of us should learn from your ways..your persistence, you did not get your money back ..i think you have.moved beyond it .. a real man !

[@KJ1420]

+sushil kumar That's very kind, thank you.

[@bredneved]

I second that comment. Keith you are a legend mate

[@hollynellis1292]

I’m very impressed with this documentary. You have educated millions of people. Very sorry that you had to go through this though!! You can’t trust anyone these days, not even your family in certain situations. It’s truly sad! 😢 I pray that you can let it go and recoup from your loss.

[@megamax4147]

By september 2018,around 1400 individuals had put a thumb down on this documentary.Wich I assume are HSBC representatives,Australian Police,Thai smugglers and finally,Edward Martin and his family!

[@KJ1420]

That's funny.

[@onengkusumah2905]

and many others that enjoying his stupid ego...

[@antonnym214]

My brother, I think we've all been ripped-off to one degree or another, so I definitely can sympathise. I commend you for doing what you can to try to find these people. Also, you are a good writer, good communicator, and fine film-maker! Have you considered either narrating or producing more documentaries? All good wishes!

[@masonmajekk5751]

agreed

[@swarm9337]

Great story man it's 3:30 AM here in Texas but I stayed up to watch your video I hope they get what they deserve thank you for documenting your journey

[@KJ1420]

Thanks for your comment and hope you get a good night's sleep.

[@CraigSagerSuits]

It's 3:46am in Philadephia and I stayed up to watch your video too. HOPE THEY GET CAUGHT!!!

[@Steve.909]

It's 6:57am here in Dublin, Ireland... and I'm stuck into it.. good stuff.

[@WaffleKingler]

From Upper Darby, I hope they get caught too.

[@ellenjohnson2737]

I planned to watch the 11 o'clock news and then go to bed. This documentary had me missing the nesx and involved for another hour. Brave man!

[@geoffstewart6580]

Stories like these make me glad I'm broke.

[@bonnie2057]

that does come to ones mind thats gotta be very stressful

[@Lisa1111]

More money more problems 😉

[@johnbutler3654]

and not as stupid as him lol

[@Lisa1111]

😉

[@lisalangille2071]

Geoff Stewart - same! 👌

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

Kieth are you sure your not a professional documentary maker,,this was just brilliant fella,! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@KembaCofield]

What a great story with a UGH ending but still, it was so invigorating. Your journey was one of of sheer courageousness and it ROCKED. I hope the money they stole slips thru their fingers and that your money is restored some other way. This video sure is a blessing to others.

[@ThaiMyStyle]

A brave man indeed. Respect!

[@anthonyroberts2692]

Kemba Cofield He left out the blind greed part and paid the price..nothing inspiring about stupidity and greed.

[@bikinggal1]

no climax!!! haha

[@StarvEgoFeedSoul]

WHY U WISH BAD FOR THEM(the other) ?? no need, cuz most people are acting/reacting to their environment, but they just as human as u.

[@brianmcnellis5512]

Kemba Cofield hi baby....

[@JulieWallis1963]

Mistake number one, trusting someone who cold calls you to sell you something! Mistake number two, if some seems too good to be true, *it is* Mistake number three, greed overtook common sense!

[@jesuislafilleatomiqu]

julie Wallis the trailer for this documentary was posted 8 years ago, and I suppose things happened way before that. I’m not sure if people were aware of such scams at that time.

[@PAULLONDEN]

Seriously ?...such scams are as old since money exists.....

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Ana Maria I put the phone down on cold callers of any kind by phone however did once get sucked in to lucrative job offer as exec pa in Middle East. It got to point but smelt a rat as said I had to send private details over with no interview .. I then realised the truth in time ...I have never ever trusted internet since

[@26wessex84]

Theres a saying for this situation , it ends with "are soon parted".

[@elenthora442]

hey Julie, sounds like you have led a blessed life, ie, no one ever ripped you off for anything.

[@ladansamooty581]

It's helpful to keep a sense of humor even when we are miserable and oppressed. And that's exactly how Keith was. Such tough life lessons are impossible to laugh at, but our resilience to overcome hard times always makes us smile inside to ourselves. Well done, Keith , you had the best attitude in distress.

[@sensuous7691]

Thank you :)

[@mrmeathead2107]

Your story had me on glued to my computer, i am sorry you got scammed. I am now aware how easy it is to get conned.

[@rogeryoumans9880]

I did not think I would stay to watch the entire thing, but I did. You are a natural storyteller. There are pros who could clean up the audio a bit on those voices. Thank you, and good luck.

[@alanfrazer3816]

You responded in a way that is so laudable. I would not have had the strength. Hats off to you honestly.

[@alnorth612]

I really want this poor man to get justice and we should organize a fund raiser for him

[@infiltr80r]

Lots of suggestions which are common sense (for me, anyway). 1. If someone contacts you with investment advice, first you ask how they got your information. 2. A successful fund manager doesn't need to cold call random people. 3. You can buy stocks easily yourself, all it takes is 2-3 days to have an account funded and ready, no need for suspicious middlemen.

[@kamma44]

Amazing how people can come up with 100k and yet not use any common sense when spending it?!

[@infiltr80r]

kamma44 Australia is in an economic bubble, that's the reason most likely. That's also why the scammers target Australians, easiest big targets.

[@stanislawiak1]

Yep. There is another amazing thing, IQ won.

[@TidewaterC]

Thai police probably took a payoff to protect this guy.

[@davidj.7779]

Are you serious? Half the bars in Nana Plaza & Soi Cowboy are owned by these "Boiler room" scammers. All our boy here had to do was go on the internet and do a little bit of looking. Maybe he would have found Andrew Drummond, a British journalist who has written extensively about these guys. He knew enough that he had to leave Thailand because of death threats. And yes,. these are tough, very viscous people. Three of the major players 10 years ago are now dead, and not by natural causes. Just read Drummond if you want the low down on these guys.

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Of course they did.

[@Russ_Paul]

@@davidj.7779 Not mocking this poor guy's plight, but did chuckle when I saw the condo in Chang Mai they apparently stayed in. With the money they have to splash around, not a chance.

[@BracaPhoto]

he made a mistake telling the girl and man at the apartment place here looking for American... i guarantee they know him and are tipping him off

[@BracaPhoto]

WheyHey!​ That's exactly my point... He shouldn't have been asking the people that work there about him... I'm sure he wasn't conspicuous at all fumbling around the guys residence! He Would have gotten a lot further if he paid a local to discreetly ask about the guy... Also just because he's scamming people out of money doesn't mean he's "smart or brilliant"... Idiots get busted all of the time scamming and/or dealing drugs Agreed, this guy is a moron showing up at the guy's house. I mean what was he going to do. The guy could have shot him or stabbed him and then claimed he was breaking in

[@michaelmcneil4168]

OTOH, how far is a registered letter going to registered for? In Britain it only extends to Mainland Britain. If he could have afforded it a well paid heavy might be a better follow up to going unmobhanded.

[@kantimj]

Once you lost trust ,you dont trust anyone, its a very good lesson and very expensive too.

[@photografr7]

I am very proud of you. I have sensed possible schemes, and walked away. But none at the dollar levels you were dealing in. To go through this, and to make a video about it, is a bold step. That's why I'm proud.

[@photografr7]

T Anon He could have given up, Instead, he tried to get his money back.

[@photografr7]

T Anon Right, no results.

[@chris7jakarta]

T Anon 650.000 views on youtube and maybe it has been used for TV. No personal financial results in getting the money back, but maybe saved a lot of other peoples money wanting to invest in overseas companies? he made the community aware of scammers who steal a lot of money, what did your degree do for the community and how much money did it save them?...any results?

[@whysomad6338]

T Anon Edward Martin? Is that you?

[@walkingphilosopher]

T Anon The analogy with the college degree thing does not work, mate. In college, you have almost full control of the situation. If you play by a certain rule, do your best and persist, you'd definitely get it. There are incredibly numerous of degree holders out there. I am myself a PhD holder (in Engineering) from an extremely prestigious university, and I seriously think it was a piece of cake for me to get the degree. Furthermore, it was free for me as I got a scholarship for that. Not an incredible feat, nothing to be proud of imo. When dealing with criminals, things are very complicated. It is more like you asking a date to a racist woman. The cards are stacked heavily on you. If you fail badly, it is most likely not only your fault as there are many factors involved. You are not in control to change your race, your skin color, height, or looks. On the other hand, if you are successful, then extremely great. If you are close to being successful, it is still something to be proud of in my opinion. I agree the guy in this documentary was not successful, but that did not immediately make him a loser. He is not exactly the CIA right to do this investigation work ALONE, full time with infinite resources? Yes, you need near infinite resources to catch international criminals like these. Remember that even a country with many resources sometimes could not bring a war criminal to trial. Famous examples includes Idi Amin, Joseph Mengele, and Jack the Ripper.

[@taquinas85]

Brilliant work and thanks for making it. The editing was superb and the documentary on par with what established news companies make. Good to see you back safe.

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

HSBC was outed as being big money launderers.

[@kerriegrant6293]

YES i agree, when i learned this, i shut my account down and took my money elsewhere. I was so dusgusted!

[@danpt2000]

i feel like any entity has a potential to become corrupted. Such as the scandals you hear about Wells Fargo.

[@Stardust_7273]

Wow, this guy is far more patient than I could ever be. And no surprise, customer service is just as non-existent all over the world. No one wants to help, they just want to pawn someone with a problem off to someone else rather than help them.

[@nathansimmons9700]

I'm sorry for your loss. but I have to admit between your videographe and your story it had me on the edge of my seat. I was rooting for you wen I realised I was almost at the end I started looking For part 2 but to my disappointment there was none. in conclusion you've missed your calling you should have been an investigative reporter / Filmmaker. I hope this finds you and your wife well. and thank you for sharing.

[@Corolla97ww]

Yes I was hoping that he would identify the perpetraors and possibly confront them

[@Grobinsonimages]

Absolutely!

[@christopherdiedrich40]

The description says that part 2 is due to be released in early 2019 ...so it should be surfacing soon! 🤞🏻

[@hmartinspliff]

32:02 _"Edward, I know who you are and I know you are ripping me off. If you are still expecting me to invest with you, I can tell you I don't have the money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you give me back my money now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you."_

[@KJ1420]

Thank you Liam Neesom

[@peacelove9385]

Don't trust nobody ✌🏻️just weed you can alway Rely on it thank you for sharing ✌🏻️😎

[@simplybeautiful4117]

thou shall not steal or kill

[@Flightstar]

except to kill the scammer.

[@Gootsffrida]

hmartinspliff that's what I would have written. Keith you went so far you had mother more to lose you should have gone all out in the letter

[@headdowneyeontheball5529]

Congratulations on a very slick documentary that might go some way to help heal your pain for falling into the GREED trap.

[@azannah]

I feel your pain. I was scammed, for much less but on my income just as devastating.

[@growthandunderstanding]

Wow, this is a great video! I think the quality of the production and writing is so professional that you could actually sell it to a production or distribution company for much more than the amount of money stolen from you. Also, I wish to congratulate you on not simply retreating as a result of your misfortune. If more people were like you, the world would be a better place for all of us! This is one of the most significant videos I have ever seen on youtube. Thank you.

[@macioluko9484]

I'll be sure to shun all HSBC locations. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! Every bank should have a huge fraud department. I mean. that all they do. Defraud people. Excellent video! God bless you! And your patience.

[@InvisiMan2006]

It angers me to no end that scammers don't hesitate to ruin the lives of others and/or waste the time of others in order to pursue them. I can only wish for the absolute maximum sentence punishable for any of these individuals.

[@jackflash5659]

Over the years I have told countless friends, "if you receive a phone call about an investment product(any) DO NOT ACCEPT. You have to figure getting a cold to clean your ducts or mow your lawn is one thing but not for an investment. It doesn't if it's from your own country. There were many red flags here they were all ignored. Always do due diligence because it's YOUR money. And yes the golden rule, "if it's to good to believe don't believe it.

[@VestigialHead]

I think what HSBC told you is straight up lies. Every world bank would have a fraud department. The people either misunderstood you or were lying as they did not want more bad publicity.

[@VestigialHead]

@Zzzz Zzz It is 100% fraud. They are claiming he will get returns from the money he invested with them. They did not pay any returns and will not return the principle. I realise the guy was pretty stupid to ever give them money. But investing money in stocks over the phone is a legitimate thing. These guys were never legit.

[@tubeyou0101010]

@Kutulue - I agree that it was fraud. At a minimum, the fake investment firm opened their own accounts to perpetrate a crime. But let's be real, there are criminal bankers in the world, and they may use accounts like this to commit their own crimes. After all, if they (the bankers) are stealing from crooks, the crooks are in no position to report it. And bankers are in a position to move the funds around to cover their own tracks. It's a dirty game !

[@VestigialHead]

@@tubeyou0101010 Yeah sure - most banks are guilty of using shady practices or misreporting earnings at some time in their history. They should be held accountable just like any other crook. But that does not minimise or lessen the crimes these particular crooks are guilty of. it also does not excuse HSBC for not sending this guy to their fraud department. I think this was a case of bad translation and misunderstanding.

[@ver251209]

The questions he asked HSBC staff were not very good. He kept saying Fraud Fraud Fraud.. He kept getting confused looks. Obviously if you keep getting nothing back why keep saying the same thing repeatedly. He was also talking down to them. He should have appealed to sense of decency and been more humble and asked for help rather than try to bounce them.

[@VestigialHead]

@@ver251209 Yeah I agree he probably did not handle it correctly or well.

[@byronmasser7798]

In every inch of your travel im with you. The frustrations and agony. Pecially when knocking at the door oh man its so real and gripping no hollywood theatrical effect could match. Lets go get them!!!

[@terencetsy]

We don't have someone to deal with online banking frauds. Great. I'm closing my HSBC account with immediate effect.

[@colin-manyeates-clan5221]

Finally an activist!!! When people close their accounts and let them know why then it will motivate them to do something about it. After all they can't have any competition in theft can they? Yes the banks especially HSBC are major criminal enterprises.. check into fraudclosures by the millions worth trillions and more trillions on on REMIC insurance (3 years after a fraudclosure with fabricated paper that a 9 yo can see is fake but the courts in the US accept even though no witness, though evidence that the signature is fake and signed on behalf of IndyMac Bank FSB 2 years after it was dissolved (See Judge Schack N.Y one of the few honest judges ... dead now,, hmmm guess he got in the way) oh and trillions more on derivatives... all fraud!!! No actual Note, no claim nor claimant and because I caused so much trouble for over four years they did a hurry up 14 day motion to evict me and anything left was considered abandoned... well 13 days later 30 cops blocked off two blocks 15 deputies and two SWAT teams kicked in the door of the house, broke into the garage and kicked in every hatch on every boat I had in the back yard... hmm doesn't sound like an eviction to me ... more like a hit by the sheriff who is implicated in every foreclosure as I noticed him of every filing under 18 USC 4.... So we have Banks and Sheriffs and Judges all in cahoots to steal people’s property under fraudulent and counterfeit instruments. Imagine that.... oh and I almost forgot assains. I wonder who authorized the use of the two SWAT teams and payment?? Naturally I don’t blame the police because they have been the Mfias enforcement for a long time.. just doing their job... (mispells are on purpose to avoid bootube's algorithims) BTW, may I crack your eggshell of conditioning a bit? Do you recall closing day on your Mortgage? Do you recall receiving anything of substance or value in your hand, your bank account or anyone on your behalf (such as the seller) BEFORE you signed and delivered the instruments to the agent??? NO!! Thus you did not get a "loan" by definition and in fact you are the only one who put up anything.. your signature. But you do not know that under the fiat system we the people are creditors and our signature is worth around 64B yes Bill ion. So they devise these ponzi schemes to get you to sign which is then converted into negotiable instruments and exchanged as such. Get a hold of the electronic tracking sheet if you can (stealthy like .. I use my accountant as an excuse under an alleged t ax investigation and that I need evidence of the transactions for those purposes) Oh and BTW there is no proper record or filing with the F E C as required nor ta xes paid and of course no investigation by the internal (revenue) depart ment .... hmmm As to these punks, next time try what i did... send money via maneygram only to be picked up at a particular place under a particular name... Hire your own thug squad and when they get the funds, follow them back to their hideout and raid the place force them to send out messages to all their targets about their scam and help them down the stairs with their shoe laces tied... and if a large house or compound ... well most have propain for cooking .. Did not do all that because I had not team but I did make them notice al their targets… As it turns out many times it is some poor rat in a stinky room in Africa... traced one to Haiti another to Aruba but mostly Africa and if you are white they will try to kidnap you and hold you for ransome.... So dress like covered woman. Look we the people are vulnerable by ourselves but in numbers we literally rule, so start a private go get em group and let's go get em. Then purchase some real attorneys to go after the banks for fraud, and get people by the millions to boycott the banksters. Use Credit Unions and learn how they do it, to play it back on them. In this instant you should have hired an ex-marine who speaks the language. Vets need jobs as we are the highest rate of "suicide" because we are without jobs and without hope and wake up every day knowing we went to war on an innocent population for profit of the banksters and cohorts in congress.... just like the pe do rings which kid nap almost one million a year!! Kill millions for body parts and a million more every year in murder in the womb for pay and blood and body parts. Holly wood, congress, senate, c i _ and all around the world. BTW, I am fighting the Orphans Court to keep them from evicting a good hearted man and his cats from his parents land where he has lived his entire life of over 50 years. He is partially deaf from birth, lost an eye and hobbles around, but has manages to use the land for his subsistence. His brother has contrived a way to take the property and make him homeless even though the will (he was orphaned at 9 yo) clearly made him the beneficiary. I could really use the assistance of a legal writer. So any donation would be much appreciated or assist me in putting together something on the net for donations... I know the laws fairly well and did win against a judge in the State supreme court but only after boxing them in... however I have a real tough time putting it on paper in proper form. With assistance (even where I dictate or give my free writing to them to crush down review rewrite and then put into proper format) I can get it done in a few days but by myself It takes months and I miss deadlines. A good assistant is more what I need but I have located some land close by for 90k (which for this area MD is very very cheap) and just what is needed .. land locked all wooded around and large enough to keep prying eyes and the county thugs away. Any help... I'm open to a loan, and/or property in trust (which I may do to pass it on for others in need.. etc.) or some such "investment" in helpful humanity, something even if as last resort in your name or everyone's name under contract to be purchased back etc. Once i get him and my stuff (I have some good equipment for landscaping, did contracting for 20 years and the bought dilapidated property and redesigned and did most of the building myself.. had 20+ properties all stolen by fraud..) When justice returns to the courts I am certain to win a few cases with large awards. I had no intent to share this or ask but I am so hurt and frustrated with myself for not being able to help him or myself ... and pray for him, the president and all the good people of the world daily... When I did a talkshoe for a year or so, I got calls from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland and all over the US... I'm a good teacher in splaining difficult things to people and may have helped a few but mostly due to the corruption of the judges ended up just being company and wishful =, hope and delaying the steamroller for as much as two years on average .. which helped to soften the blow. Not sure because the last "eviction" assault a lot was destroyed and funny how when they win as a direct result of my help, they tend to think that it should never have happened in the first place and they are not given any settlement but keep their homes.. so no compensation for me.... I've received a few hundred from some but at least once I had to send that and more to help them as the relentless criminals pursue them again and again with a new judge worse than the last. ... It takes up all my time so I am unable to work and now even if I did it would take me a year or so to make enough to purchase it. Grrrr, The stress is horrible and I am in need of help, hope and companionship in the process. ON top of all this I have set aside my inventions which are still really great and ahead of there time still... I can build houses out of waist material but after 10 years of renovating properties and finally getting a Large building for manufacturing in Oklahoma 2008 hit (all crafted from the beginning as it turns out).... I just can't seem to do it on my own anymore.... hard to explain but without some camaraderie, team, teamwork, assistance I just get distracted, depressed and watch long videos of others who got ripped off. .. Anyway, Blessings, good on ya mate for doing what you did and if we end up working together I'd love to put together a business to go after them. It works both ways... they don't help you and turn a blind eye and will do the same for them. "The only thing evil needs to prosper is fro good men to do nothing" I have pay pal under my email ( truthmonger6 at the g mail dot com) if you want to be anonymous and redoing a gofundme which someone I helped in a federal case put together but needs redoing... Till then all the best...

[@Gstyle-eg9vg]

HSBC UK has fraud security staff...

[@Inthemixmedia]

No you haven't keyboard warrior

[@denjo3131]

I hope that HSBC has more damage now than when they would actually help him. I'm never going to do anything with HSBC.

[@h3h3eot]

Legitimate investment companies do not cold call anyone. First clue to hang up!

[@josephmccafferty199]

Not true at all. That's all entry level brokers do all day until they get accounts established. Didn't you ever see the movie Wall Street?

[@etiennedegaulle3817]

@@josephmccafferty199 h3h3eot said *legitimate*.

[@rawirihemi27]

“Legitimate”.

[@budthebud9108]

Legit 12% returns are never legit

[@beth-rg8bm]

Isn't it amazing how little English they speak and how little they understand when you want to report fraud!

[@TheTttooom]

No it's not given that it is not an English speaking country.

[@Harry-jz1dn]

Not at all actually. Not many Chinese speak English... especially in the poorer classes. Plus why should they? Are we English speakers that arrogant to think they should? I meet lots of young Chinese students and their little English is dreadful to non existent. In regards to population... Chinese make up the most. So should we learn to speak Mandarin?

[@xeldinn86]

maybe we should learn Spanish since it's second most spoken language.

[@stephenmonash8245]

Called selective deafness

[@porkchop9704]

How many Americans would be able to communicate as well as they did in Chinese? God I hate when people who don't speak more than one language criticize someone that is intelligent enough to learn more that one.

[@Zoemin]

Mr keith's wife is a good woman, I have seen many ladies leaving their husbands when the juices in the bank starts to dry out.

[@jborrego2406]

I seen men that leave when the wife gains weight or age

[@Zoemin]

@@jborrego2406 gain weight or Gluttony

[@southernarawak5699]

j borrego I doubt that. How many can you recall? Let me guess "too many to count"? 🙄

[@jayway2126]

my name jeff -Gain weight thro being unable to exercise - health problems. Gluttony would be fine if there was money to buy treats and not just for medicine.

[@col2959]

my name jeff mine did he very day the balance hit zero. I bounced back a year or so later after she got sweet fuck all. Karma baby

[@karlloibl9367]

I could not stop watching your story. I got angry that these people who get away with it and they hide behind " privacy law" . Sorry to hear of your loss, and there are many who are deceived in various ways.

[@zikkizidan]

well he was stupid enough to give away that sort of money over the internet but at the same time he was smart enough to track the thugs down.well done

[@gra604]

Thanks for sharing Keith. Glad you were able to move on. P.S. this documentary is good enough for TV; wouldn't it be good if a TV channel paid you to air it :-).

[@KJ1420]

Thank you - indeed it would!

[@arthurfiorillo8591]

I had a guy for financial John Thompson in masa U.S.A I was in the same position with Gold 175000.00, but the bums were in the U.S.A. one call to the F.B.I. I had my money in two weeks.

[@philipmullins6235]

The big lesson that you learn from this is that as an Australian who wants to invest money , he should have dealt with a registered Australian company who have offices and phones in Australian Australian registered companies are registered with a government body , the names and addresses of the company directors are also listed with the government and the government will take action if anything goes wrong . As a world traveler , i often find that when you asked question about anything from official people , you can be fobbed off or the person who you seek information from finds it very hard to understand your language or situation although they speak your language

[@rotyler2177]

Thankyou, Keith for posting this. I think you took a huge risk investigating yourself. But, you're in a foreign country investigating. I know you're an intelligent guy, heck probably smarter than me but I wanted to say well done for your courage.

[@KJ1420]

Ro Tyler Thanks Ro

[@cherylbusch6236]

I read enough of the comments to find the one that explained why the Thai Police did a 180 on you!! Duh!! After tracking the rats down they became part of the corrupt pay off/bribe system.... Sorry for your loss, but I absolutely agree with all the other commentators that tell you what a marvelous video you made. Your content was actually quite minimal but you parlayed it into a captivating story-looks like you now know how to get your $ back! I sincerely mean this: “Thanks for sharing!”

[@thegracefamily2661]

Agreed! They probably went to the address and said, this American knows stuff and here's what its going to take to make this go away.

[@pierrefourie5753]

Keith i enjoyed this more than most movies the last few years. Release this as a movie and make all your money back. Thank you.

[@henrypali5472]

I totally agree . . .

[@rhymeswithteeth]

I'd suggest he have a broadcasting company pick it up and broadcast it. Not only would this further expose the scam and the corruption, it might put some money in Keith's pocket for purchasing the rights to broadcast it.

[@davidhamilton506]

@@henrypali5472 I second that...

[@darren9744]

Unbelievable story, like a real life movie. I feel so sorry you went through that, finding yourself alone in the middle of nowhere in a foreign country. There are some scumbags out there scamming people, they will get what they deserve at some point. Well done for going to the lengths you did though, very brave and resilient.

[@sgreen4865]

I can't believed I watch the whole thing but I did. I can't believe you did this. good work

[@adfarhan]

You are Brave!! You tried all a lone man could do and a little bit more. Dont worry about the money you lost im sure you have the capabilities to make much more. And for those fraudsters, they will pay for it in this world n the hereafter.

[@MsFionaclare]

hear! hear!

[@jff1813]

Never send money to some stranger who makes unsolicited calls or sends unsolicted emails and never give anyone control of your money. Period. No exceptions.

[@truebluedeplorable7043]

Brave man. I lived in Thailand from 1988 to 2000, speak pretty good Thai and understood the country but even Could've told you the cops wouldn't help unless you made it worth their while. I wouldn't have done what you did mate. But good on you for trying to expose these arseholes.

[@kiwiradioNZ]

A really good eye opening documentary. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope they get justice.

[@drhank33y]

2:25 Yea the moment some random company called your phone you should've said to yourself 'SCAM!' Why is some random company calling you, if not for getting your money? I don't get why you'd even seriously talk on the phone to people like that..

[@montinaladine3264]

Yeah, totally agree. Have no idea why this clear headed comment only has 6 likes. (now 7)

[@andresdiagama3653]

you don't answer your doorbell lmao... stop being a coward whats gunna happen when a little girl rings for halloween later you jerk.. go buy some damn candy and be nice

[@adamcasey7883]

they turn out all the lights and hide and pretend theyre not home bahaha

[@ActionableFreedom]

Yeah you know there's a middle ground between you two?

[@tessarix]

I have one rule about telephone scams. If I get a call from a number I don't recognize, I let my phone ring until it goes to record. They can leave me a message. But of course they never do. There's your heads up on who is calling. Decent people will leave a message. Scammers don't want to leave a trail.

[@greggdpa]

This is an INCREDIBLE doc! I too have been exposed to this type of corruption in foreign Gov. I find it most troubling that a man of your very high intellect could be taken advantage of in this manner! The rude people here with their negative comments on you personally, they themselves don’t have a pot to piss in! There’s zero chance they could be scammed out of their own urine! Keep the Faith Mate! Karma is real!!!

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

Never never respond to cold callers,! 💀💀💀🇬🇧🇬🇧