It's an important topic and an important thing to add is people should stop objectifying and fetishizing Korean guys online. It's one thing to like the physical appearance of someone you've never met (I won't lie, I'm 100% drooling over Park Bo Gum and over a Korean content creator I'm following on Instagram) but some people really cross the line, making toxic comments on their posts, demanding attention during their live streams, asking TMI questions... Respecting people seems to be a foreign concept to these folks. 🙄
Also a topic for a video. What was the process of opening the wine bar? How is that going? Owning and managing a business is really hard. How are you doing both influencing and work?
Oh no, that's not good. I've been receiving such messages even on youtube for a while. I mostly just report them and block them but sometimes they come back after a while. It would be ideal if the social media admins would do something about it but yeah, it's mostly just us who gotta be careful!
I wish i found this post before i got scammed lol At the very beginning the guy didn't ask me money, but he said he wanted to give me these and those. I declined it, but he insisted. He said he already sent the package. But in the end, he said there was a local fee had to be paid, then he asked me money for that. Stupid me i fell for it because he gave me a reason that he spent a lot of money to buy me those things, and there was some money inside the package. Anyway, guys and girls, if you meet someone thru online, and never meet them personally eyes to eyes, once they asked you money, then it's time for you to run away. XD Be safe!
Just to add to what Danny said about him "not being your boyfriend", there are many creepy people out there. Young women, especially, should be careful of sex trafficking and grooming behavior that predators initiate online. In general, it's a good idea to NEVER give out personal info or get invested in people you've never met in real life.
I had two different ones reached out to me via Facebook, and wanted to know about my background, so I ask why, you go first, that was the end of that. Those scammers/predators feed on the young people that is on social, especially those fan pages. This is where I was contacted from.
I agree with you. Usually there are a lot of such liars in Instagram. First they start the conversation politely and then they ask you to buy a fan card or gift cards. Sometimes they tell you to donate to help homeless children. You will laugh so much imagination have an invention. Such people are shameless. To tell you the truth, I happened to meet with such a fraudster and immediately realized that he was a liar. Thank you very much for talking about such topics.
this is a very important message and i love how you delivered it firm but kind! also, ya'll, please respect Dan's boundaries on the emails and messaging ;w;
The only time I had an interaction with a so-called celebrity via social media DMs, the guy wasn't really big everywhere yet and I'm the one who looked for the account. I sent a message congratulating him on the great work, saying it really mattered even to older people like me (the guy is much younger than I am) and I added I wasn't expecting an answer or anything, I just wanted him to know his work was appreciated. Unsurprisingly, the message remained unanswered for months... And then one day I got a notification and there was a simple, short reply. A simple thank you and a compliment. That was it. It was nice to get an answer when I didn't expect any but it wasn't the start of anything...
I used thank people also via DM but there are people like you who understands and appreciate the small interaction… and there were some who were mad I didn’t keep on responding and etc… one of the reasons why I stopped using DMs.
@@ThizisDanny At some point, you have to protect yourself by enforcing these boundaries. Some folks seem to forget you're an actual person, not a doll.
I try to be careful I have been scammed before but under some people who claimed they was selling products and using this dr name Dr. Oz but it sound so fishy But I found out that the doctor was not representing the product. Yes you have to be careful. Because being scammed come in variety of ways. Ok dan Anneyong
Thanks for the reminder, Dan. Such a good topic to share to raise awareness!👍✨ After living for decades, I've been going through various scams in many forms and motives, whether it's online or offline, from personal experience or from other people, victims or not. And guess what's the similarity between them all? The perpetrator often takes advantage of people's emotions when they do their crimes. Those perpetrators target the target's fragility of emotions, like loneliness, compassion, or even love to trick their victim and get what they want. Most of their motives are money, but sex, fame, and status are no exception. My advice is, to arm yourself with knowledge and experience, that is not limited to your own. Learn how to know the "signs" when people want something from you or want to harm you, like body language, choice of words, and how to avoid threats. And also remember to not be the slave of your own desires. Because those criminals usually know your desire and try to lure you with that. Don't let yourself be their easy target!
Danny, Thank you for addressing this topic. In addressing getting emails from celebrities, please note that celebrities have paid staff that monitor all their social media accounts, so chances are you would NEVER be getting an email from the celebrity personally. A rule of thumb should be, if you wouldn't let someone you didn't know in your house, don't allow them to be be added as a friend on your page and access your personal information. Unfortunately, the computer allows anonymity, so look for the red flags like Danny outlined and don't become a victim. Hopefully, people are open to receiving this information to allow them to safely use social media. Danny, Have you eaten?😉
I’ve experienced this and everything Danny explained was so true! It’s almost like all the scammers have the same script and say the same thing to the vulnerable. Lesson learned on my part!
You should have uploaded this vlog 3 years ago when Ji Chang Wook texted me FOR THE FIRST TIME! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You can't imagine how many messages I receive daily from famous actors and how many fake Ji Chang Wook accounts follow my Instagram account. As far as I know the official accounts of the actors are handled by their managers or they are still not allowed to communicate with their fans through messages. Sometimes they may not even be from the country they claim to be! Anyway Danny thank you for your advices🥰 but I am afraid that these scammers will always find new ways to approach and deceive people! So we all have to be very careful!
@@ThizisDanny I don't remember if I mentioned it again but they even went so far as to send me a photo of Ji chang wook's and Jimin's passport to convince me they weren't scammers! But really, who would send his personal documents to someone that doesn't even know????🤔😅 But there is a way to tell if an account is a scam or not. Usually these accounts have been created a few days before, they follow only female accounts and have numbers in the actor's name, for example Ji chang wook1234567890...🤣🤣🤣🤣
The one I get hit with a lot is Daniel Wu. It's funny when I get messages pretending to be him because I have a good friend who knows Daniel personally (and I have actually met Daniel myself), so don't try and pretend to tell me you are him.
Instagram scams are a real problem. It got so bad I had to make my account private. I’ve had several members of BTS, a few Korean celebrities, a few American celebrities, a few of you, and just random guys. I’m a married woman who’s not young. I can’t afford to send people money and not looking for romance. I’m glad you drew attention to this problem. I always enjoy your videos. I hope to see more soon 😊
I had whole imposter families, celebrity X, private account of X, the sister of X, the manager of X, the impresario of X, the PA of X warning that there were imposters around, X telling me he was not the imposter, actually it was kind of funny.
Hello Dan, thank you for this video, its a really important Topic. I got scammed several times, but i didnt fall for it, cause i know that celeberties dont talk to their fans in private, only at fan meetings. Sometimes i ask myself, why some people believe such scammers, and the answer is, that they are so good in it, first they talk nice and then they want money, i'm a careful person and dont believe everything, but a lot of others get scammed, i hope those people see your video and will be more careful in the future
the internet can really be a scary place, especially for those who are sadly not aware of all the creeps around there. one might think by now everyone should be aware of the things that are going on in social media etc, but i think especially those who are longing for getting attention it’s hard to distinguish those fake accounts - as obvious as it might be for others. it’s just really disgusting how some people take advantage of those who feel lonely or just want to connect with others :/
Thank you Dan for addressing this topic. Even being aware of scammers we can get caught off guard. Just stop and think. Ask why? Especially someone who is famous. I admit, it happened to me and still recently. I'm aware if it but did not succumb to private msg. Just stop and think as these true celebrities are so busy and are surrounded by many, many fans, there is really no need for them. I am curious as why though. Easy money? I am amazed as to how it can be done. It's sad in a way. I sincerely hope your message reaches many.
I have run across your videos a few times while watching TH-cam. I really like how your content kind of touches down on the not-so-easy-to-discuss topics. I just recently subscribed to your channel because your, "say it like it is" approach to sometimes more difficult topics is spot on. You're setting the bar high for other creators in a more positive way. Please keep up the good work! The world needs more people like you.
Agreed scamming is getting scary they are becoming such pros and convincing. Can be so scary if you don’t see the flags right away. I recently thought I got scammed into something legit “phone company came to my house like right after a scheduled apt had just left. Was strange after I thought but we learned it was all legit praise God. But they are out there. And sadly elderly also are huge targets as most are not tech savvy etc. I’m enjoying Taxi Driver 2, and the first two cases are this very thing. Folks blindly scammed. Heart breaking. YALL BE SAFE OUT THERE.
Thanks for these videos. They are really relatable. I've had several of these happen to me several times. I just block and move on. But social media has got me going "nah". I end up logging on maybe once a day or once every few days for max of 10-15 mintues. I miss out on a lot but sometimes I think it keeps me sane. Looking forward to your updates. Sorry I'm not a super fan. Motherhood, work and my lack of commitment to social media isn't helping my cause 😅 Have a wonderful 2023!
Yes there’s a lot on IG asking for request or to follow them which I did not know them, I am a person I did not bothers looking I blocked blocked right away. I don’t waste my time for those scammers fake persons.
Yes I rec’d messges from Kim Hung Joong. Lol. The first thing I did was block them. I belonged to his fan goup and they had a help email. I notified them at their help email address. They replied thanking me for the info and they listed his official accounts in the email stating that if it is not one of these, it is not him. Of course it was not him
I had so many scammer followers, the imposters are easy to spot but there are also many fakers claiming to be some random person who start to DM you. You really have to watch carefully how the conversation develops and then you start to see patterns. Once I can assess it’s possibly a faker I block the faker follower immediately. If I’m not sure I restrict him first.
I love your content. This is informative. I understand if some people fall for fake celebrities, idols, or a person because they fantasize about this specific person. It is like addiction, hoping there is a flicker of hope. We tend to be blind to all the red flags. I also have a friend in Kakao who sent some money to idols. I cannot even stop them because they do not want to be stopped.
I think we all naturally want to feel special and that's why people want to believe it's their fave celebrity. If people step back and think about it logically, celebrities will never ask strangers for money when they can ask friends, family, their company, etc. Edit: The same goes for anyone claiming [x] acct is a private account, whether it's a stranger or a friend. If you don't know the person, there is no reason for them to ask you for anything. If you do know the person, don't assume it's them and just go "okay"... call them up and confirm it's their acct before providing any personal info, etc.
Hi Danny. Yeah i really experienced it . And i really was shocking because i was new on Instagram and i didn't know about this users and liers but now I'm like i can't trust none and i don't like to receive new request and it really hurts... But thank u Danny.! thanks for telling to everyone about this awful situations and guiding them for making the right and the best decision.
I just wish more people would heed your advice. So many women are taken advantage of by scammers pretending to be someone famous because they are lonely and are happy that someone so well-known has taken an interest in them.
Thank you for talking about this topic! It's different for many esp. teens to hear this from people like you than from their siblings or worse: parents 😅 But it's the same offline. Yes, you can see their faces but there are also people in the streents, claiming they want to collect mony for a charity so they need your credit card information etc. What's also a strange thing - in Germany atm - there are people calling elder people claiming to be their grandchild who needs money and they should bring it at one special place or worse claiming to be police officers and the money isn't safe anymore at home or in the bank so they should collect it and bring it to a special place to give it to 'officers' who will put the money in a safe. So be reminded everyone! The moment someone asks for a great amount of money from you: RUN!
Yes danny ... These kind of things are happening these days ... I am really happy that you talked about this topic I always ask my friends and for all my followers on insta to ne careful of these kind of things ... You know about the celebrity scam it happened recently with me iam a fan of k-pop nd I recently followed jackson Wang coz I was so into his songs nd I commented on his post nd thanked him for his songs nd the other day there's a guy who pretended to be Jackson Wang I mean how shameless they are to pretend to be him I reported his account.... I was literally annoyed with that person . He even used two accounts with same name nd liked my posts nd also said the same thing that you said in this video I know that jw don't do these kind of msgs.. well I guess I said so much 😅 but don't worry I will be carefull nd thank you so much danny for sharing this very important information with all of us nd to all the innocent people ❤️ love you my guardian angel ❤️
Very useful reminders, thank you, Dan! A couple of years ago I got a DM from a family member. He asked for some money (he never did this before, I must admit) and was going to return it in a couple of hours. At this time exactly I was busy paying my bills online, so I've made this payment too. Long story short: his account was hackedat that moment. Guess, I should have called him and ask personally if he really needs something. Well, it was a good life lesson: trust, but always do the double-check ;)))
OMG!! Dan , you're back!!! So nice to see you!! Thank you so much for making this video and for bringing us this information. It is so informative and valid. I absolutely love , love all your videos!!!! You unfold amazing topics! 💕💕💟💟
Wow! I've run into several of these "situations." 1. The one who tried to catfish me, not realizing I was casual friends with the REAL person. I called his bluff, and invited him to meet me, publicly. He came up with last-minute excuses for not being able to meet. [Lots of fun details left out but, bottom line...he failed!] 2. Someone I met online (a GREAT Guy), proposed...but we had met in person and I had talked to his family - including his mom - before the Proposal. It only ended bc my "emotional fighting style" kicked in, and I said something deplorable (but I really believe we weren't supposed to be together. He was "practice.") 3. Somebody RECENTLY pretended to be my Crush, and I totally ignored him from the start. No dialogue. Even my trust issues have Trust Issues, so they get no traction. Bottom line: Thanks for addressing this topic, Danny. It's a VERY important reminder for us ALL! 🥴
En primer lugar muchísimas gracias por activar los subtitulos en todos los idiomas ya que no domino totalmente el inglés. De acuerdo contigo en todo lo que dijistes. Me intentaron estafar económicamente varias veces y en mi instagram se hicieron pasar por famosos a los cuales bloqueé rápidamente,así que todo lo que dices es cierto. Yo no recomiendo conocer a nadie por Internet, tengo la suerte de tener un maravilloso novio coreano desde hace más de un año. Chicas y chicos muchos cuidado con los cientos de estafadores,gracias por tu vídeo. Saludos desde España 💋 🇪🇸
Thank you for talking about this. I'm experiencing something similar as we speak. The difference is that I know it's a scam and I'm trying (as much as futile as it probably is) to gather evidence so I can report them - since I have a way of doing this. The goal is to try to take at least this one person out of the equation so someone more naive will not fall for something like this. Also it can be really fun to confuse and fluster a scammer. Moral of the story though? If it seems to good to be true, it most likely is.
I’m glad you made this video cuz I’ve had 3 members from Stray Kids and 2 members from BTS reach out and message me wanting money or wanting me to take a blood oath to be their wife!!!! 🙄 Of course I knew they were fake and reported but I couldn’t believe how much it happens and it’s annoying more then anything!!!! So thank you for this!!!!!
This has actually happened to me a lott over the past 2 years or so. In the past 8 months it has gotten a lot more intense. Going from 6 fake interactions per year to 80 over the past 8 months. It is really critical to know the red flags of scamming to avoid becoming a victim. So many people can and should benefit from this video and any other videos like this. There are millions of people on the internet pretending to be someone they are not for the soul purpose of targeting people so as to scam them out of there money, trust, and or identity if possible. As a result of my experience and the fact I seem have become a faceted target. I have started working with The FBI through my local Police department to reduce, prevent and hopefully stop all internet scams. This is a very serious situation that needs to end.
Thank you for making this kind of video. Young users need to see. Catfishers are crazy on insta. I pretty much know if I make any comment on your posts a ‘fake’ you will reach out within hours. I instantly report & block. I think the best rule when interacting with people online is to assume fake until proven real ie video conversation. There are so many crazies out there, like people messaging you about their relationship issues. What?! 🤨it’s so thirsty/cringy.
@@ThizisDanny So true...I have had a few I KNEW were fake try to get me to video call with them, but I declined. It's insane how advanced they are. I wish these platforms did a better job of identifying repeat offenders and permanently blocking them. Anyway...stay safe.
An important topic overall.🚩 Unfortunately, people who feel alone fall for it again and again. But the desire for love is sometimes stronger than reason. Basically applies: block, report, delete. Unfortunately, online dating is actually not safe for women, especially very young women. My girlfriend has been dating online for a while and always told me when and where she was meeting because I was always worried. (But online dating has been a success for her.🙃😊) It's a pity that you have so many spams with your commercial email. That robs valuable energy. All the better that you address it and say it. Good job dear Dan. Please don't be angry. Even though it's a serious topic, I found your "blah, blah, blah" entertaining. Have a wonderful weekend and relax. 🤗
Three time already with korean, celebrities or not, but my friend went through it alredy. I was so patient like them, and pushing them to the truth. and here they were and they were upset that I discovered them. They are so pro, we can beleive them. I Knew that a cilibrity could not act in this way. Thank you for this video and advices .
I have experienced this ALOT on Twitter. It's really annoying. These scammers are tricky for sure. It angers me that a sad,lonely person that needs a friend gets lied to like this. Good topic.
Thanks for making this kind of video and give us this important informations bcus these things really happen and It affects on the person's feelings badly, It also happened to my friend he was so kind to here in that time but one day suddenly he just started to ghosting her! And finished! So it's important to talk about this and let others know and be careful and protect themselves self(: Also.. OMG! Why do they texting you and ask to find them a Korean boyfriend!!? Insane
Hey, I just stumbled across your TH-cam channel. I am a Kpop fan and the reason I hesitated to listen to it at the beginning was because of the fandom. People tend to get really obsessive over their idols, which I really don't understand. Thankyou, for addressing such important issue. (Also, I really like your voice.)
Good thing that you addressed it. I feel like it can be so obvious but like you said there are naive people and some who just fall for it, hope people have more awareness after watching this. Always be cautious when it comes to things like these friends.
Always love your videos. So informative. Both my daughter and I love BTS and I am on a few Facebook sites and I have had so many friends requests pretending to be members of BTS. I have never fallen for it but other people may especially if it comes to money. If it sounds too good to be true it normally is. Thank you for highlighting this very serious issue.❤️🇬🇧
Thank you for talking about this. People believe what they want for many reasons but hopefully if enough people get the word out it may prevent someone from getting hurt.
I really really enjoy your videos like always, thank you to educate people’s and your fan’s. It’s very Instructive and interesting. I would like you to also talk about the different Korean foods, because I like this gastronomy. In addition, I would like you to try this Wine, the pope’s new castle( chateau neuf du pape)
Well said. 👏👏👏I think this is a helpful video. I'm grateful you were so honest and direct. There comes a moment in every life when we all feel lonely and being able to chat or send messages so easely to someone we admire makes us "indirectly" believe we are close to the person. The truth is that we don't actually know the person or we know very little about her. Great video. 🙏🏻💙
I really appreciate how Dan gives guidance to his viewers without judgment. I truly hope that your warning ⚠️ will be taken seriously and people think twice about any suspicious communication.
Facebook and Messenger as well. Am thinking that hearts are breaking all over the world. LOL. The topic you discussed here has puzzled me this year, hearing fans talk as if their idols were husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfried etc. Adorable pup.
Dan, you’re a star 🌟. Thank you for addressing this topic, a friend got caught up in something like this and even though she didn’t part with any money she did get her heart broken. Saying Hi from England 💛
This thing happened with me too like twice and thrice and everytime they pretend to be a Korean guy which at the end they were not but they didn't asked me for money but for something else which is really serious and a scary topic to talk about. Thankyou so much for talking about these people Dan 😊 and making people aware of these fake users
Thank you Dan. I have had so many fake messages from people claiming to be Kim Hyun Joong as I press like on his videos and messages from his official page. They always say this is my private account etc but thankfully I ignore them. It is so sad that people try scam like this.
This happened to a friend, she met someone on an dating app, but they only sent pictures send voice messages, no video calls because he was too shy, but they were together (he was everytime saying that he loves her) and after a while he wanted money because he didn't have a bank card on his business trip and couldn't pay the hotel, and he ask all the time for help,and he was saying that he cant get home because the hotel must get payed,really strange the whole thing 😰
I have so much empathy for celebrity's, actors, idols, famous youtubers, etc. They are paid to entertain you, and are very vulnerable to those that are very toxic to their career paths. Just like any job, they have the right to their privacy and do not owe the public anything. If an account is not verified, it is not them. I just block them and go on with my day! There are very few celebs, etc that would directly reach out to anyone. They may do a LIVE and answer questions, but that's it! Even if you are part of their fan base and pay for a membership to their fan club, they still don't. Their safety is the most important and their management companies make sure that they abide by the protocols and rules that are set up to keep them safe. Famous youtubers may reach out, but you know when it's them. I have several I chat with, and they do not give their address or meet up with random people. My friend lives in Korea and is a famous youtuber. She has even appeared in a netflix kdrama so she has become even more famous. Thankfully, she has taken all the steps to remain safe. Lonely people are vulnerable, and most celebs are lonely. They are in a very small world trying to achieve a dream.
Thank you for dealing with this topic. A lot of people who are lonely want these things to be so true. They are desperate for some kind or any kind of relationship. It was good to see and hear from you again. Hope you are doing well. Take care🇺🇸💜
Straight, simple , to the point... loved it. Sometimes it's had to believe how people fall in these traps .. I really likes the statement .. anyone asking something inapropriate to you or money .. they have an ulterior motive. Bang on!
This is really …a very actual subject of debate, questions to ask, answers requested from the people responsible of this field… indeed😢 I was thinking myself: maybe some entertainment agencies or persons inside- encourage this kind of “fan contribution”, because donations are not taxed and because when they are asked if they are or not connected with an email adress (…), nobody answers, nobody deny or agree, or make a statement of delimitation… this is only a K- phenomenon or is global? This kind of insecurity and confusion they do, cannot be prevent? … some of them are extraordinary smart and act phenomenal.
HI DAN(THATS MY HUSBANDS NAME TOO!) ….So was thinking, it’s unbelievably disappointing and sad to me that you/me can’t trust anyone anymore!…😢 ….I stumbled on your TH-cam channel as a result of being a true fan of Korean dramas… I have seen TONS! ….I enjoy your interest information, as I love to learn about different cultures. Have a superb weekend! ….Try not to get too discouraged, they’re still good people out there. ❤ bye, from a true 🇨🇦 fan! …From this Crazy 50yr old mother of 4, married 25 this year! Stay cool! ~ Sincerely, Mrs, Glenna Gordon
Thank you for talking about this! I must admit, it is reasons like this that I don’t like having much of an online presence via social media. I didn’t know about the deepfake technology, but I can’t say I’m surprised… Also, I am so sorry that people spam you, especially through your work email…I really hope they stop (if anyone reading this falls into that group of spammers, PLEASE STOP) Hope all is well, keep being awesome! Thanks again for talking about this! 감사합니다
The first one I actually experienced. I got a few messages. They claimed to be my fav korean actors and said that they are so thankful for my support and love. I just laugh and delete these dms 'cause I would never fall for that. I mean it would be pretty cool if the real actors would do things like that but to be clear: it won't happen 😃 i experienced something like the second one. I got dms from korean guys saying they live in England, they love to meet new people from all around the world etc. But the thing is, all these accounts names were similar and they used almost the same story 🤦♀️😅 and the third one is just weird. I would never agree to anything like that. There is no point in only chatting someone, never meet that person but saying that we are in a relationship. It would only hurt you in the end.
I will admit I have had this happen to me as well. Someone tried to catfish me by pretending to be a celebrity, I talked to the person for about three months. It was very simple conversations, but there were so many little things in those text messages that were so fishy, that there was no way I would believe I was talking to who the person claimed they were. It was bad. Never saw their face (they refused every time I asked) or heard their voice and I tried, tried to convince them to do it too. I had to roll my eyes at a lot of the things the person said, because they were so weird and often over the top... Anyways I ended things after he asked for inappropriate things. I will admit I was torn at parts, I am a normal functioning human woman, I also played the "what if" game while talking to the person, but my logic and suspicious nature kept that imaginative, wishful part of my brain in check.
This content is really interesting and it happens at a very right moment for me, as exactly something like this is happening to me, with some variant of the case of course, but God only knows how much I would like to have an opinion like yours to try to understand what to believe in! I would like to try to protect myself and my family, but at the same time, I don't want to harm anyone... It's a really difficult and particular situation..and I really don't know what to do!
Ending association with this individual is the best thing. Don't say bye or give an explanation, just walk away if it's in person & if it's online, report & block them. They are not worth your precious time or attention. 🥰
Yes I was targeted as well, it made me feel so sad that other human beings can be so cruel to those like me whom are not in the know about social media and all that comes with it..especially Cha Eun Woo name is being used in so many ways from scammers….I feel for his agency in having to deal with it all..for him..thank you for your help..
Very insightful, I've managed to deflect some scammers. Thank you for saying the obvious, I hope more people are able to take the blinders from their eyes and see the lies. People want love, reassurance, understanding, etc. that they will blindly lose their minds in the process.
First, you are adorable! Interested in an older American woman? 😂 Seriously though, I LOVE when scammers message me. I’ve talked to 20 different people claiming to be different members of BTS. I know from their first message they are scammers. But I play along to waste their time. Currently the scam is that I do not have the proper membership card (even though I know i have the correct one) and their management won’t let them talk to me until I buy the official one which costs anywhere from $300-$3,000 dollars. I am VERY GOOD at detecting scammers. They have a certain “speech” pattern in their messages. Wish we lived closer together to collaborate on this and educated others. It amazes me the people that fall for it. Because quite honestly, the scammers are not very good at it.
Exact same thing happened to me. Even after I told this person like a thousand times I don't believe he is this celebrity, he wouldn't stop claiming it is not a lie. He even facetimed as well.. such people really have no shame..
This is exactly why I stop doing instagram. So many people that are fake and pretending and when did IG turn into a dating App. It happens when when you are married. 🤦♀️ Thanks Dan it was smart to talk about this! ❤❤❤
Thanks Dan. Everything you said is so true. You have no idea how many scammers try to talk to me on Instagram. I just block their arses. Great topic!!👍👍
There are so many fake accounts adding me specially on instagram and asking for my job and how i support myself, like what? So it's totally a red flag.
This actually happened to me, but I didn’t fall for it. I had a korean “ model” who DMd me and was asking all these questions about the U.S and kept talking about how cool it would be to come and meet me but he was a model coming up and did not have the funds because of school or work. He would message me daily and I decided to twist it up and said I would be visting korea soon and we could meet up and slowly but surely I was blocked lol
All the scammers are so annoying. I had someone not long ago was saying, my mom died when I was young and my dad died when I was in my 20s. I'm alone and just moved, and trying to get a new job in another country. Then it was, he was there for the interview and lost his passport and money and could I help him and he would pay me back the next day... report, block, delete.... Even friends I've known my whole life never ask for money. They seriously go for your sympathy. You think it is a normal person wanting to be friends, but it is a creep. Private account now, lol
You are such a wealth of knowledge, we can’t thank you enough love your common sense, and your insight please always keep posting, we may not ask you directly, but somehow you always answer questions that the rest of us are wondering about, much love and hugs to you and your staff
God!! It's relatable i remember i was quite young back then and we were so called friends i was young i thought we could be friends but then he started to ask for inappropriate pics thanks to my trust issues and insecurities that i didn't God!! It still gives me like you know i can't explain I still can't get over it.....and here's another story.. another guy we were talking casually and then he started to ask for my pics and said "i thought we could be close" and blah blah i was blessed enough that i said no.. 2nd time i understood that these ppl are bi*ches God!!! I'm still scared for the first one....now i understand how much stupid i was when i was young.. yeah but these ppl make u feel that he/she cares for u.. and they pretend to be good person actually they are not.. and as a young teenager it's not like u believe him/her.. u just want to.. still please don't fall for it listen to ur inner voice.. and whatever.. as an adult i still regret but at least i learnt something I never told these things to anyone but i think.. ahh I'm quite comfortable to tell this now may be bcz i don't care if some ppl would judge me.... Or may be I'm not afraid of being criticised whatever.... Still please don't judge
I admire your courage and your willingness to overcome negative events in life. Thank goodness you are here to share your experiences with us. You are not alone, people around you will support you and love unconditionally. Thank you for your words and kindness.🙏😌🫶
Ok than !!!!! I myself have gotten at times those scams,I dont even bother I just delete!! What the world has become with so much BS drama,people actually ask u to help tham that's embarrassing. As a woman,I believe I know when im being scamed its a laugh . Anyways that was a interesting topic,injoy your evening,And I will hopefully will have the pleasure soon.✈🍷🤫😊💜
Omg 😳 thank you as I had someone saying his some actor he call me on FB but I had feeling I check up and saw that video he put up was on Google so I message him say sorry you try fool me but couldn't he took me off but famous actor and singing should check up as people are using they names to fraud us fans definitely ones that truly believe it's them so I agree what you saying but it's sad how they are doing this to they fans you are the best for help us fans and tell us 👍🌸🌟🤩💕
I actually had this happen and it traumatized me, cause I know I’m a very trusting person. What hurt most was that this guy pretended to be the lead singer from ONE OK ROCK whom I really admire. I was stupid enough to believe him, and yes he wanted me to help him get money, but my best friend suggested I ask him what he looks like, and the picture he sent was definitely a screenshot from a post of the artist on Instagram. The guy was Japanese and asked me to join LINE app. Oh, I also got DM by a kpop idol who claimed he had to get a secret account so his agency didn’t catch him. Dude, never falling for fake celebs again.😢
Hello Dan. Thanks for this video!! I would like to help you or if is not much to ask to leave also Spanish translation? That happened to me too, but the celebrity I follow is really really really famous; so I knew he would never ever be interested in me or my life. But for what I’ve heard lots of people in my country have fall for that and I would like to share your video with the possibility to read the Spanish translation!! But, thanks 🙏🏽 and I hope more people get this message! Because they are really really pro!!! Some of them really let you thinking…. I love your content!! Keep doing it!!!
I constantly get DM’s from “celebrities”. I have to laugh bc these kdrama actors message me in ENGLISH. OK. I know they may know a little bit of English but to start a conversation in English with a profile picture of me with an Asian face (Korean), it makes me laugh. It’s so obvious it’s a scammer. No celebrity would ever reach out to me on social media. I’m completely aware of that and not hurt by it. It’s the reality. I also ignore my DM’s by random regular people, as well. 😆 Anyway, good video. People need to hear it.
So true, this is a major problem, as a former police officers I can figure it it is true or fake, people should be alert, many people tried to connect with me, I blocked them after one sentence
You're right, Danny! I've watched SO MANY Catfish TV Show videos and they all start and/or end the same way.....!!! If there was ever a Korean version of this TV show there would be an endless list of episodes 😆🤣🤣🤣
Those scammers are idiots I block them all I don't care who they are.ty for telling people what they need to know....I enjoy your content keep more coming.have a great day😁
This also happened to my mom! Someone claiming to be a celeb messaged her.. she didn’t believe it but it happens a lot!
It's an important topic and an important thing to add is people should stop objectifying and fetishizing Korean guys online. It's one thing to like the physical appearance of someone you've never met (I won't lie, I'm 100% drooling over Park Bo Gum and over a Korean content creator I'm following on Instagram) but some people really cross the line, making toxic comments on their posts, demanding attention during their live streams, asking TMI questions... Respecting people seems to be a foreign concept to these folks. 🙄
Its happened to me too mr Danny
Also a topic for a video. What was the process of opening the wine bar? How is that going? Owning and managing a business is really hard. How are you doing both influencing and work?
Oh no, that's not good. I've been receiving such messages even on youtube for a while. I mostly just report them and block them but sometimes they come back after a while. It would be ideal if the social media admins would do something about it but yeah, it's mostly just us who gotta be careful!
I wish i found this post before i got scammed lol
At the very beginning the guy didn't ask me money, but he said he wanted to give me these and those. I declined it, but he insisted. He said he already sent the package. But in the end, he said there was a local fee had to be paid, then he asked me money for that. Stupid me i fell for it because he gave me a reason that he spent a lot of money to buy me those things, and there was some money inside the package.
Anyway, guys and girls, if you meet someone thru online, and never meet them personally eyes to eyes, once they asked you money, then it's time for you to run away. XD
Be safe!
Just to add to what Danny said about him "not being your boyfriend", there are many creepy people out there. Young women, especially, should be careful of sex trafficking and grooming behavior that predators initiate online. In general, it's a good idea to NEVER give out personal info or get invested in people you've never met in real life.
I'm a teacher, and yes, going off of what Krystal is saying here: ⚠️BEWARE of predators wanting to sex traffic you. ☝🏻Be safe, young ones. 👨🏻🏫
Great point Krystal!
true
I had two different ones reached out to me via Facebook, and wanted to know about my background, so I ask why, you go first, that was the end of that. Those scammers/predators feed on the young people that is on social, especially those fan pages. This is where I was contacted from.
Not just happening to young women. They aim for people who are older because those people are typically set in life and should be easy prey.
I agree with you. Usually there are a lot of such liars in Instagram. First they start the conversation politely and then they ask you to buy a fan card or gift cards. Sometimes they tell you to donate to help homeless children. You will laugh so much imagination have an invention. Such people are shameless. To tell you the truth, I happened to meet with such a fraudster and immediately realized that he was a liar. Thank you very much for talking about such topics.
Yes that happened to me few time but didn't fall for it
@@shoshanamichaelia9739 I knew they were scammers from the start and never sent them anything. But too many people are being deceived🥺🥺🥺🥺
Yeaa exactly and they're the cause of couldn't trust good persons and communicate with them
It happens to me almost all the time. Almost every day.
I had this experience to
this is a very important message and i love how you delivered it firm but kind!
also, ya'll, please respect Dan's boundaries on the emails and messaging ;w;
The only time I had an interaction with a so-called celebrity via social media DMs, the guy wasn't really big everywhere yet and I'm the one who looked for the account. I sent a message congratulating him on the great work, saying it really mattered even to older people like me (the guy is much younger than I am) and I added I wasn't expecting an answer or anything, I just wanted him to know his work was appreciated. Unsurprisingly, the message remained unanswered for months... And then one day I got a notification and there was a simple, short reply. A simple thank you and a compliment. That was it. It was nice to get an answer when I didn't expect any but it wasn't the start of anything...
I used thank people also via DM but there are people like you who understands and appreciate the small interaction… and there were some who were mad I didn’t keep on responding and etc… one of the reasons why I stopped using DMs.
@@ThizisDanny At some point, you have to protect yourself by enforcing these boundaries. Some folks seem to forget you're an actual person, not a doll.
I try to be careful I have been scammed before but under some people who claimed they was selling products and using this dr name Dr. Oz but it sound so fishy
But I found out that the doctor was not representing the product. Yes you have to be careful. Because being scammed come in variety of ways. Ok dan
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Thanks for the reminder, Dan. Such a good topic to share to raise awareness!👍✨
After living for decades, I've been going through various scams in many forms and motives, whether it's online or offline, from personal experience or from other people, victims or not. And guess what's the similarity between them all? The perpetrator often takes advantage of people's emotions when they do their crimes.
Those perpetrators target the target's fragility of emotions, like loneliness, compassion, or even love to trick their victim and get what they want. Most of their motives are money, but sex, fame, and status are no exception.
My advice is, to arm yourself with knowledge and experience, that is not limited to your own. Learn how to know the "signs" when people want something from you or want to harm you, like body language, choice of words, and how to avoid threats.
And also remember to not be the slave of your own desires. Because those criminals usually know your desire and try to lure you with that. Don't let yourself be their easy target!
Danny, Thank you for addressing this topic. In addressing getting emails from celebrities, please note that celebrities have paid staff that monitor all their social media accounts, so chances are you would NEVER be getting an email from the celebrity personally. A rule of thumb should be, if you wouldn't let someone you didn't know in your house, don't allow them to be be added as a friend on your page and access your personal information. Unfortunately, the computer allows anonymity, so look for the red flags like Danny outlined and don't become a victim. Hopefully, people are open to receiving this information to allow them to safely use social media. Danny, Have you eaten?😉
I’ve experienced this and everything Danny explained was so true! It’s almost like all the scammers have the same script and say the same thing to the vulnerable. Lesson learned on my part!
I have eaten thank you :) Have you?
I enjoy your videos and think it's great you're trying to get messages out to people to help them stay safe in life. Well done, Dan.
You should have uploaded this vlog 3 years ago when Ji Chang Wook texted me FOR THE FIRST TIME! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You can't imagine how many messages I receive daily from famous actors and how many fake Ji Chang Wook accounts follow my Instagram account. As far as I know the official accounts of the actors are handled by their managers or they are still not allowed to communicate with their fans through messages. Sometimes they may not even be from the country they claim to be! Anyway Danny thank you for your advices🥰 but I am afraid that these scammers will always find new ways to approach and deceive people! So we all have to be very careful!
official accounts can be run by the management but also by themselves..! but they would never use it for personal stuff….
@@ThizisDanny I don't remember if I mentioned it again but they even went so far as to send me a photo of Ji chang wook's and Jimin's passport to convince me they weren't scammers! But really, who would send his personal documents to someone that doesn't even know????🤔😅
But there is a way to tell if an account is a scam or not. Usually these accounts have been created a few days before, they follow only female accounts and have numbers in the actor's name, for example Ji chang wook1234567890...🤣🤣🤣🤣
The one I get hit with a lot is Daniel Wu. It's funny when I get messages pretending to be him because I have a good friend who knows Daniel personally (and I have actually met Daniel myself), so don't try and pretend to tell me you are him.
Same here.
Instagram scams are a real problem. It got so bad I had to make my account private. I’ve had several members of BTS, a few Korean celebrities, a few American celebrities, a few of you, and just random guys. I’m a married woman who’s not young. I can’t afford to send people money and not looking for romance. I’m glad you drew attention to this problem. I always enjoy your videos. I hope to see more soon 😊
I had whole imposter families, celebrity X, private account of X, the sister of X, the manager of X, the impresario of X, the PA of X warning that there were imposters around, X telling me he was not the imposter, actually it was kind of funny.
My account is private and I still get these requests! Ugh
Hello Dan, thank you for this video, its a really important Topic. I got scammed several times, but i didnt fall for it, cause i know that celeberties dont talk to their fans in private, only at fan meetings. Sometimes i ask myself, why some people believe such scammers, and the answer is, that they are so good in it, first they talk nice and then they want money, i'm a careful person and dont believe everything, but a lot of others get scammed, i hope those people see your video and will be more careful in the future
the internet can really be a scary place, especially for those who are sadly not aware of all the creeps around there. one might think by now everyone should be aware of the things that are going on in social media etc, but i think especially those who are longing for getting attention it’s hard to distinguish those fake accounts - as obvious as it might be for others. it’s just really disgusting how some people take advantage of those who feel lonely or just want to connect with others :/
Thank you Dan for addressing this topic. Even being aware of scammers we can get caught off guard. Just stop and think. Ask why? Especially someone who is famous. I admit, it happened to me and still recently. I'm aware if it but did not succumb to private msg. Just stop and think as these true celebrities are so busy and are surrounded by many, many fans, there is really no need for them. I am curious as why though. Easy money? I am amazed as to how it can be done. It's sad in a way. I sincerely hope your message reaches many.
I have run across your videos a few times while watching TH-cam. I really like how your content kind of touches down on the not-so-easy-to-discuss topics. I just recently subscribed to your channel because your, "say it like it is" approach to sometimes more difficult topics is spot on. You're setting the bar high for other creators in a more positive way. Please keep up the good work! The world needs more people like you.
Agreed scamming is getting scary they are becoming such pros and convincing. Can be so scary if you don’t see the flags right away. I recently thought I got scammed into something legit “phone company came to my house like right after a scheduled apt had just left. Was strange after I thought but we learned it was all legit praise God. But they are out there. And sadly elderly also are huge targets as most are not tech savvy etc. I’m enjoying Taxi Driver 2, and the first two cases are this very thing. Folks blindly scammed. Heart breaking. YALL BE SAFE OUT THERE.
Thanks for these videos. They are really relatable.
I've had several of these happen to me several times. I just block and move on. But social media has got me going "nah". I end up logging on maybe once a day or once every few days for max of 10-15 mintues.
I miss out on a lot but sometimes I think it keeps me sane.
Looking forward to your updates. Sorry I'm not a super fan. Motherhood, work and my lack of commitment to social media isn't helping my cause 😅
Have a wonderful 2023!
Happy to have you here once in a while!! I understand and know what it’s like to be a mom ( my sister) haha
Yes there’s a lot on IG asking for request or to follow them which I did not know them, I am a person I did not bothers looking I blocked blocked right away. I don’t waste my time for those scammers fake persons.
Yes I rec’d messges from Kim Hung Joong. Lol. The first thing I did was block them. I belonged to his fan goup and they had a help email. I notified them at their help email address. They replied thanking me for the info and they listed his official accounts in the email stating that if it is not one of these, it is not him. Of course it was not him
I had so many scammer followers, the imposters are easy to spot but there are also many fakers claiming to be some random person who start to DM you. You really have to watch carefully how the conversation develops and then you start to see patterns. Once I can assess it’s possibly a faker I block the faker follower immediately. If I’m not sure I restrict him first.
I love your content. This is informative. I understand if some people fall for fake celebrities, idols, or a person because they fantasize about this specific person. It is like addiction, hoping there is a flicker of hope. We tend to be blind to all the red flags. I also have a friend in Kakao who sent some money to idols. I cannot even stop them because they do not want to be stopped.
99% pepole are Fake 😱
I think we all naturally want to feel special and that's why people want to believe it's their fave celebrity. If people step back and think about it logically, celebrities will never ask strangers for money when they can ask friends, family, their company, etc.
Edit: The same goes for anyone claiming [x] acct is a private account, whether it's a stranger or a friend. If you don't know the person, there is no reason for them to ask you for anything. If you do know the person, don't assume it's them and just go "okay"... call them up and confirm it's their acct before providing any personal info, etc.
downside of the internet/SNS.. we just have to be smart!
Hi Danny. Yeah i really experienced it . And i really was shocking because i was new on Instagram and i didn't know about this users and liers but now I'm like i can't trust none and i don't like to receive new request and it really hurts... But thank u Danny.! thanks for telling to everyone about this awful situations and guiding them for making the right and the best decision.
Wow, such an important topic. Thank you for raising awareness Dan 😊
I just wish more people would heed your advice. So many women are taken advantage of by scammers pretending to be someone famous because they are lonely and are happy that someone so well-known has taken an interest in them.
Thanks for sharing about this topic. This perspective is really helpful.
Thank you for talking about this topic! It's different for many esp. teens to hear this from people like you than from their siblings or worse: parents 😅
But it's the same offline. Yes, you can see their faces but there are also people in the streents, claiming they want to collect mony for a charity so they need your credit card information etc.
What's also a strange thing - in Germany atm - there are people calling elder people claiming to be their grandchild who needs money and they should bring it at one special place or worse claiming to be police officers and the money isn't safe anymore at home or in the bank so they should collect it and bring it to a special place to give it to 'officers' who will put the money in a safe.
So be reminded everyone! The moment someone asks for a great amount of money from you: RUN!
yeah these things happen everywhere and sadly people fall for it. especially the elders like you said. Always be safe l!
Yes danny ... These kind of things are happening these days ... I am really happy that you talked about this topic I always ask my friends and for all my followers on insta to ne careful of these kind of things ... You know about the celebrity scam it happened recently with me iam a fan of k-pop nd I recently followed jackson Wang coz I was so into his songs nd I commented on his post nd thanked him for his songs nd the other day there's a guy who pretended to be Jackson Wang I mean how shameless they are to pretend to be him I reported his account.... I was literally annoyed with that person . He even used two accounts with same name nd liked my posts nd also said the same thing that you said in this video I know that jw don't do these kind of msgs.. well I guess I said so much 😅 but don't worry I will be carefull nd thank you so much danny for sharing this very important information with all of us nd to all the innocent people ❤️ love you my guardian angel ❤️
Very useful reminders, thank you, Dan!
A couple of years ago I got a DM from a family member. He asked for some money (he never did this before, I must admit) and was going to return it in a couple of hours. At this time exactly I was busy paying my bills online, so I've made this payment too. Long story short: his account was hackedat that moment. Guess, I should have called him and ask personally if he really needs something. Well, it was a good life lesson: trust, but always do the double-check ;)))
yeah this could happen as well…. :(
OMG!! Dan , you're back!!! So nice to see you!! Thank you so much for making this video and for bringing us this information. It is so informative and valid. I absolutely love , love all your videos!!!! You unfold amazing topics! 💕💕💟💟
Yes I’m back!!!
Wow! I've run into several of these "situations."
1. The one who tried to catfish me, not realizing I was casual friends with the REAL person. I called his bluff, and invited him to meet me, publicly. He came up with last-minute excuses for not being able to meet. [Lots of fun details left out but, bottom line...he failed!]
2. Someone I met online (a GREAT Guy), proposed...but we had met in person and I had talked to his family - including his mom - before the Proposal. It only ended bc my "emotional fighting style" kicked in, and I said something deplorable (but I really believe we weren't supposed to be together. He was "practice.")
3. Somebody RECENTLY pretended to be my Crush, and I totally ignored him from the start. No dialogue.
Even my trust issues have Trust Issues, so they get no traction.
Bottom line: Thanks for addressing this topic, Danny. It's a VERY important reminder for us ALL! 🥴
En primer lugar muchísimas gracias por activar los subtitulos en todos los idiomas ya que no domino totalmente el inglés.
De acuerdo contigo en todo lo que dijistes.
Me intentaron estafar económicamente varias veces y en mi instagram se hicieron pasar por famosos a los cuales bloqueé rápidamente,así que todo lo que dices es cierto.
Yo no recomiendo conocer a nadie por Internet, tengo la suerte de tener un maravilloso novio coreano desde hace más de un año.
Chicas y chicos muchos cuidado con los cientos de estafadores,gracias por tu vídeo. Saludos desde España 💋 🇪🇸
Thank you for talking about this. I'm experiencing something similar as we speak. The difference is that I know it's a scam and I'm trying (as much as futile as it probably is) to gather evidence so I can report them - since I have a way of doing this. The goal is to try to take at least this one person out of the equation so someone more naive will not fall for something like this. Also it can be really fun to confuse and fluster a scammer. Moral of the story though? If it seems to good to be true, it most likely is.
I’m glad you made this video cuz I’ve had 3 members from Stray Kids and 2 members from BTS reach out and message me wanting money or wanting me to take a blood oath to be their wife!!!! 🙄 Of course I knew they were fake and reported but I couldn’t believe how much it happens and it’s annoying more then anything!!!! So thank you for this!!!!!
It was a nice topic, many need those advices. Good job Dany
This has actually happened to me a lott over the past 2 years or so. In the past 8 months it has gotten a lot more intense. Going from 6 fake interactions per year to 80 over the past 8 months. It is really critical to know the red flags of scamming to avoid becoming a victim. So many people can and should benefit from this video and any other videos like this. There are millions of people on the internet pretending to be someone they are not for the soul purpose of targeting people so as to scam them out of there money, trust, and or identity if possible. As a result of my experience and the fact I seem have become a faceted target. I have started working with The FBI through my local Police department to reduce, prevent and hopefully stop all internet scams. This is a very serious situation that needs to end.
Thank you for making this kind of video. Young users need to see. Catfishers are crazy on insta. I pretty much know if I make any comment on your posts a ‘fake’ you will reach out within hours. I instantly report & block. I think the best rule when interacting with people online is to assume fake until proven real ie video conversation. There are so many crazies out there, like people messaging you about their relationship issues. What?! 🤨it’s so thirsty/cringy.
I mean sometimes these video calls are fake also.. so just always be safe ..
@@ThizisDanny So true...I have had a few I KNEW were fake try to get me to video call with them, but I declined. It's insane how advanced they are. I wish these platforms did a better job of identifying repeat offenders and permanently blocking them. Anyway...stay safe.
An important topic overall.🚩 Unfortunately, people who feel alone fall for it again and again. But the desire for love is sometimes stronger than reason. Basically applies: block, report, delete.
Unfortunately, online dating is actually not safe for women, especially very young women. My girlfriend has been dating online for a while and always told me when and where she was meeting because I was always worried. (But online dating has been a success for her.🙃😊)
It's a pity that you have so many spams with your commercial email. That robs valuable energy. All the better that you address it and say it. Good job dear Dan.
Please don't be angry. Even though it's a serious topic, I found your "blah, blah, blah" entertaining.
Have a wonderful weekend and relax. 🤗
I find my blah blah blah to be funny as well 😂
Three time already with korean, celebrities or not, but my friend went through it alredy. I was so patient like them, and pushing them to the truth. and here they were and they were upset that I discovered them. They are so pro, we can beleive them. I Knew that a cilibrity could not act in this way. Thank you for this video and advices .
I have experienced this ALOT on Twitter. It's really annoying. These scammers are tricky for sure. It angers me that a sad,lonely person that needs a friend gets lied to like this. Good topic.
Thanks for making this kind of video and give us this important informations bcus these things really happen and It affects on the person's feelings badly, It also happened to my friend he was so kind to here in that time but one day suddenly he just started to ghosting her! And finished! So it's important to talk about this and let others know and be careful and protect themselves self(:
Also.. OMG! Why do they texting you and ask to find them a Korean boyfriend!!? Insane
Hey, I just stumbled across your TH-cam channel. I am a Kpop fan and the reason I hesitated to listen to it at the beginning was because of the fandom. People tend to get really obsessive over their idols, which I really don't understand. Thankyou, for addressing such important issue. (Also, I really like your voice.)
Good thing that you addressed it.
I feel like it can be so obvious but like you said there are naive people and some who just fall for it, hope people have more awareness after watching this. Always be cautious when it comes to things like these friends.
After long time waiting is over and so haappy to hear you danny as always informative vdo danny. 근육 덴 잘 지네고 한상 줄거은 시간을 보네시기 바람니다❤❤
Really important advice. It’s good to raise attention to this issue and warn your followers 😊 thank you for becoming a voice of reason and logic.
I like your style, sharing information in a simple and direct manner. You raise awareness showing care, no drama. Best of luck! 💫
Always love your videos. So informative. Both my daughter and I love BTS and I am on a few Facebook sites and I have had so many friends requests pretending to be members of BTS. I have never fallen for it but other people may especially if it comes to money. If it sounds too good to be true it normally is. Thank you for highlighting this very serious issue.❤️🇬🇧
Great video Danny! There is so many scammers on Instagram and other social media sites. Best avoid all celebrity request because 99% will be fake.
Thank you for talking about this. People believe what they want for many reasons but hopefully if enough people get the word out it may prevent someone from getting hurt.
This video should be shown in schools. Very articulate.
right, this should be a topic in schools and at home too... it is sooo important.
I really really enjoy your videos like always, thank you to educate people’s and your fan’s. It’s very Instructive and interesting. I would like you to also talk about the different Korean foods, because I like this gastronomy. In addition, I would like you to try this Wine, the pope’s new castle( chateau neuf du pape)
I love wine from there!!! usually quite pricy but it was 👍👍
Well said. 👏👏👏I think this is a helpful video. I'm grateful you were so honest and direct.
There comes a moment in every life when we all feel lonely and being able to chat or send messages so easely to someone we admire makes us "indirectly" believe we are close to the person. The truth is that we don't actually know the person or we know very little about her.
Great video. 🙏🏻💙
I really appreciate how Dan gives guidance to his viewers without judgment. I truly hope that your warning ⚠️ will be taken seriously and people think twice about any suspicious communication.
Facebook and Messenger as well. Am thinking that hearts are breaking all over the world. LOL. The topic you discussed here has puzzled me this year, hearing fans talk as if their idols were husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfried etc. Adorable pup.
Dan, you’re a star 🌟. Thank you for addressing this topic, a friend got caught up in something like this and even though she didn’t part with any money she did get her heart broken. Saying Hi from England 💛
This thing happened with me too like twice and thrice and everytime they pretend to be a Korean guy which at the end they were not but they didn't asked me for money but for something else which is really serious and a scary topic to talk about.
Thankyou so much for talking about these people Dan 😊 and making people aware of these fake users
Thank you Dan. I have had so many fake messages from people claiming to be Kim Hyun Joong as I press like on his videos and messages from his official page. They always say this is my private account etc but thankfully I ignore them. It is so sad that people try scam like this.
This happened to a friend, she met someone on an dating app, but they only sent pictures send voice messages, no video calls because he was too shy, but they were together (he was everytime saying that he loves her) and after a while he wanted money because he didn't have a bank card on his business trip and couldn't pay the hotel, and he ask all the time for help,and he was saying that he cant get home because the hotel must get payed,really strange the whole thing 😰
I have so much empathy for celebrity's, actors, idols, famous youtubers, etc. They are paid to entertain you, and are very vulnerable to those that are very toxic to their career paths. Just like any job, they have the right to their privacy and do not owe the public anything. If an account is not verified, it is not them. I just block them and go on with my day! There are very few celebs, etc that would directly reach out to anyone. They may do a LIVE and answer questions, but that's it! Even if you are part of their fan base and pay for a membership to their fan club, they still don't. Their safety is the most important and their management companies make sure that they abide by the protocols and rules that are set up to keep them safe. Famous youtubers may reach out, but you know when it's them. I have several I chat with, and they do not give their address or meet up with random people. My friend lives in Korea and is a famous youtuber. She has even appeared in a netflix kdrama so she has become even more famous. Thankfully, she has taken all the steps to remain safe. Lonely people are vulnerable, and most celebs are lonely. They are in a very small world trying to achieve a dream.
So true & agree with you. 🥰👍
Thank you for dealing with this topic. A lot of people who are lonely want these things to be so true. They are desperate for some kind or any kind of relationship.
It was good to see and hear from you again. Hope you are doing well. Take care🇺🇸💜
Hi Dan,
Fabulous to see you again.
Thank you for this video and the good information that you gave.
Straight, simple , to the point... loved it. Sometimes it's had to believe how people fall in these traps .. I really likes the statement .. anyone asking something inapropriate to you or money .. they have an ulterior motive. Bang on!
This is really …a very actual subject of debate, questions to ask, answers requested from the people responsible of this field… indeed😢
I was thinking myself: maybe some entertainment agencies or persons inside- encourage this kind of “fan contribution”, because donations are not taxed and because when they are asked if they are or not connected with an email adress (…), nobody answers, nobody deny or agree, or make a statement of delimitation… this is only a K- phenomenon or is global? This kind of insecurity and confusion they do, cannot be prevent? … some of them are extraordinary smart and act phenomenal.
HI DAN(THATS MY HUSBANDS NAME TOO!) ….So was thinking, it’s unbelievably disappointing and sad to me that you/me can’t trust anyone anymore!…😢 ….I stumbled on your TH-cam channel as a result of being a true fan of Korean dramas… I have seen TONS! ….I enjoy your interest information, as I love to learn about different cultures. Have a superb weekend!
….Try not to get too discouraged, they’re still good people out there. ❤
bye, from a true 🇨🇦 fan! …From this Crazy 50yr old mother of 4, married 25 this year!
Stay cool!
~ Sincerely, Mrs, Glenna Gordon
thank you :) welcome to my channel!
Glad you are doing this. I block friends request etc weekly but so many fall for this
"..............????? " 11:16 That face... So funny!
New subscriber here. This is super entertaining.
Thank you for talking about this! I must admit, it is reasons like this that I don’t like having much of an online presence via social media. I didn’t know about the deepfake technology, but I can’t say I’m surprised…
Also, I am so sorry that people spam you, especially through your work email…I really hope they stop (if anyone reading this falls into that group of spammers, PLEASE STOP)
Hope all is well, keep being awesome! Thanks again for talking about this! 감사합니다
Thank you dan this is really helpful.
Thank you for your wise advice. You are so kind and helpful.
Hi Dan Love your videos!! They are informative. I would like a video on Korean culture like how it's like to live there
The first one I actually experienced. I got a few messages. They claimed to be my fav korean actors and said that they are so thankful for my support and love. I just laugh and delete these dms 'cause I would never fall for that. I mean it would be pretty cool if the real actors would do things like that but to be clear: it won't happen 😃 i experienced something like the second one. I got dms from korean guys saying they live in England, they love to meet new people from all around the world etc. But the thing is, all these accounts names were similar and they used almost the same story 🤦♀️😅 and the third one is just weird. I would never agree to anything like that. There is no point in only chatting someone, never meet that person but saying that we are in a relationship. It would only hurt you in the end.
Very smart advices. Thank you
This is a great content my dear Danny. 👍 You did an awesome job. 👏👏👏
I will admit I have had this happen to me as well. Someone tried to catfish me by pretending to be a celebrity, I talked to the person for about three months. It was very simple conversations, but there were so many little things in those text messages that were so fishy, that there was no way I would believe I was talking to who the person claimed they were. It was bad. Never saw their face (they refused every time I asked) or heard their voice and I tried, tried to convince them to do it too. I had to roll my eyes at a lot of the things the person said, because they were so weird and often over the top... Anyways I ended things after he asked for inappropriate things. I will admit I was torn at parts, I am a normal functioning human woman, I also played the "what if" game while talking to the person, but my logic and suspicious nature kept that imaginative, wishful part of my brain in check.
This content is really interesting and it happens at a very right moment for me, as exactly something like this is happening to me, with some variant of the case of course, but God only knows how much I would like to have an opinion like yours to try to understand what to believe in! I would like to try to protect myself and my family, but at the same time, I don't want to harm anyone... It's a really difficult and particular situation..and I really don't know what to do!
If your instinct tells you something is off… it’s usually right especially when it’s something online … be safe.
@@ThizisDanny thank you so much! God bless you
Ending association with this individual is the best thing. Don't say bye or give an explanation, just walk away if it's in person & if it's online, report & block them. They are not worth your precious time or attention. 🥰
Good video. This is happening a lot on YT, FB. When I was active as an actor, ALL of my communication went through my agent and vice versa.
Yes I was targeted as well, it made me feel so sad that other human beings can be so cruel to those like me whom are not in the know about social media and all that comes with it..especially Cha Eun Woo name is being used in so many ways from scammers….I feel for his agency in having to deal with it all..for him..thank you for your help..
Very insightful, I've managed to deflect some scammers. Thank you for saying the obvious, I hope more people are able to take the blinders from their eyes and see the lies. People want love, reassurance, understanding, etc. that they will blindly lose their minds in the process.
First, you are adorable! Interested in an older American woman? 😂
Seriously though, I LOVE when scammers message me. I’ve talked to 20 different people claiming to be different members of BTS. I know from their first message they are scammers. But I play along to waste their time. Currently the scam is that I do not have the proper membership card (even though I know i have the correct one) and their management won’t let them talk to me until I buy the official one which costs anywhere from $300-$3,000 dollars.
I am VERY GOOD at detecting scammers. They have a certain “speech” pattern in their messages. Wish we lived closer together to collaborate on this and educated others. It amazes me the people that fall for it. Because quite honestly, the scammers are not very good at it.
Exact same thing happened to me. Even after I told this person like a thousand times I don't believe he is this celebrity, he wouldn't stop claiming it is not a lie. He even facetimed as well.. such people really have no shame..
This is exactly why I stop doing instagram. So many people that are fake and pretending and when did IG turn into a dating App. It happens when when you are married. 🤦♀️ Thanks Dan it was smart to talk about this! ❤❤❤
I finally deleted my Instagram
Danny, thank you. You are very smart guy and I like watching your videos.
Thanks Dan. Everything you said is so true. You have no idea how many scammers try to talk to me on Instagram. I just block their arses. Great topic!!👍👍
There are so many fake accounts adding me specially on instagram and asking for my job and how i support myself, like what? So it's totally a red flag.
This actually happened to me, but I didn’t fall for it. I had a korean “ model” who DMd me and was asking all these questions about the U.S and kept talking about how cool it would be to come and meet me but he was a model coming up and did not have the funds because of school or work. He would message me daily and I decided to twist it up and said I would be visting korea soon and we could meet up and slowly but surely I was blocked lol
This content was so helpful ❤ thanks for sharing because it is so on point
All the scammers are so annoying. I had someone not long ago was saying, my mom died when I was young and my dad died when I was in my 20s. I'm alone and just moved, and trying to get a new job in another country. Then it was, he was there for the interview and lost his passport and money and could I help him and he would pay me back the next day... report, block, delete.... Even friends I've known my whole life never ask for money. They seriously go for your sympathy. You think it is a normal person wanting to be friends, but it is a creep. Private account now, lol
You are such a wealth of knowledge, we can’t thank you enough love your common sense, and your insight please always keep posting, we may not ask you directly, but somehow you always answer questions that the rest of us are wondering about, much love and hugs to you and your staff
Thank you for you advice, deeply appreciated, from New Zealand, Arohahugs Always 💚💚💚💚
God!! It's relatable i remember i was quite young back then and we were so called friends i was young i thought we could be friends but then he started to ask for inappropriate pics thanks to my trust issues and insecurities that i didn't God!! It still gives me like you know i can't explain I still can't get over it.....and here's another story.. another guy we were talking casually and then he started to ask for my pics and said "i thought we could be close" and blah blah i was blessed enough that i said no.. 2nd time i understood that these ppl are bi*ches God!!! I'm still scared for the first one....now i understand how much stupid i was when i was young.. yeah but these ppl make u feel that he/she cares for u.. and they pretend to be good person actually they are not.. and as a young teenager it's not like u believe him/her.. u just want to.. still please don't fall for it listen to ur inner voice.. and whatever.. as an adult i still regret but at least i learnt something
I never told these things to anyone but i think.. ahh I'm quite comfortable to tell this now may be bcz i don't care if some ppl would judge me.... Or may be I'm not afraid of being criticised whatever.... Still please don't judge
I admire your courage and your willingness to overcome negative events in life. Thank goodness you are here to share your experiences with us. You are not alone, people around you will support you and love unconditionally. Thank you for your words and kindness.🙏😌🫶
anyone can fall for it especially when you are young. I also had similar situations when I was young. Always be safe!!
Ok than !!!!!
I myself have gotten at times those scams,I dont even bother I just delete!!
What the world has become with so much BS drama,people actually ask u to help tham that's embarrassing.
As a woman,I believe I know when im being scamed its a laugh .
Anyways that was a interesting topic,injoy your evening,And I will hopefully will have the pleasure soon.✈🍷🤫😊💜
Omg 😳 thank you as I had someone saying his some actor he call me on FB but I had feeling I check up and saw that video he put up was on Google so I message him say sorry you try fool me but couldn't he took me off but famous actor and singing should check up as people are using they names to fraud us fans definitely ones that truly believe it's them so I agree what you saying but it's sad how they are doing this to they fans you are the best for help us fans and tell us 👍🌸🌟🤩💕
Thank you for your advice…this happened to me a few times…when they started asking for money I just blocked them off.
I actually had this happen and it traumatized me, cause I know I’m a very trusting person. What hurt most was that this guy pretended to be the lead singer from ONE OK ROCK whom I really admire. I was stupid enough to believe him, and yes he wanted me to help him get money, but my best friend suggested I ask him what he looks like, and the picture he sent was definitely a screenshot from a post of the artist on Instagram. The guy was Japanese and asked me to join LINE app. Oh, I also got DM by a kpop idol who claimed he had to get a secret account so his agency didn’t catch him. Dude, never falling for fake celebs again.😢
Hello Dan. Thanks for this video!! I would like to help you or if is not much to ask to leave also Spanish translation? That happened to me too, but the celebrity I follow is really really really famous; so I knew he would never ever be interested in me or my life. But for what I’ve heard lots of people in my country have fall for that and I would like to share your video with the possibility to read the Spanish translation!! But, thanks 🙏🏽 and I hope more people get this message! Because they are really really pro!!! Some of them really let you thinking…. I love your content!! Keep doing it!!!
I think if you watch the video on PC you can have automatically translated subtitles which might not be correct but could get a rough sense of it..!
@@ThizisDanny thanks i will try!!!
Maybe you should set up a patron.
Subscription members only you can do discord as well.
That may help you void scammers in your DM
I constantly get DM’s from “celebrities”. I have to laugh bc these kdrama actors message me in ENGLISH. OK. I know they may know a little bit of English but to start a conversation in English with a profile picture of me with an Asian face (Korean), it makes me laugh. It’s so obvious it’s a scammer.
No celebrity would ever reach out to me on social media. I’m completely aware of that and not hurt by it. It’s the reality.
I also ignore my DM’s by random regular people, as well. 😆
Anyway, good video. People need to hear it.
So true, this is a major problem, as a former police officers I can figure it it is true or fake, people should be alert, many people tried to connect with me, I blocked them after one sentence
You're right, Danny! I've watched SO MANY Catfish TV Show videos and they all start and/or end the same way.....!!! If there was ever a Korean version of this TV show there would be an endless list of episodes 😆🤣🤣🤣
Those scammers are idiots I block them all I don't care who they are.ty for telling people what they need to know....I enjoy your content keep more coming.have a great day😁
I think this can definitely happen with people who can be vulnerable or in a bad place with their mental health so it is really a problem.
I had song seung heon, jimin, vanness, ian somelharder, vin diesel. Doing direct dm. But actually Nigerian.