Romance SCAM Uncovered

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  • A lot of people are losing money in online romance scams. In this video I uncover one and show you who's behind it!
    Scammers are finding vulnerable people on Adam 4 Adam (A4A) and other dating sites. They pretend to be soldiers oversees who are looking for relationships. The two people I investigate go by "Henry Peebles" and "Johnson Rosario." Watch out for these guys!
    If you are interested in helping "Sean" get back on his feet, you can donate through PayPal to pleasantgreenpictures@gmail.com. Put "Help for Sean" in the memo.
    Be careful with online dating. Learn more about me and my mission to help people in Africa find better ways of employment at www.bydgraceofgod.com

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  • @cee_el
    @cee_el 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1654

    Anyone who keeps using “sir” sounds like a scammer 😂

    • @ClassifiedPerson
      @ClassifiedPerson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Sir
      Are you sure about that?😂

    • @Show_CharlesDawson
      @Show_CharlesDawson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That would include sir

    • @royliu2282
      @royliu2282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      if they continuously use one word even in unnatural sentences then it's definitely true

    • @ladiiblue2u634
      @ladiiblue2u634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Or Am

    • @driIIagram
      @driIIagram 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sir, U sure bout that?

  • @stefan1833
    @stefan1833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4815

    Who else thinks he should become a private investigator?

  • @IsomerMashups
    @IsomerMashups 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Rule #1 of online dating: if they won't video chat or meet you in person within 2 weeks or they ask for money before meeting you in person, they're a scammer.

    • @sarahphillips295
      @sarahphillips295 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      💯% If people followed these simple and common sense rules (and never gave them nudes to use for sextortion,) these scammers would have to get real jobs and do something beneficial with themselves. I wouldn’t even give them two weeks either. If they’re in your area and aren’t a scammer or just totally wasting your time wanting a side piece, you should have a face to face date scheduled in a week.

    • @pnp3894
      @pnp3894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So simple, yet so many fools don't get it.

    • @ahotdj07
      @ahotdj07 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad I don’t have any money to give people. 😂

    • @poble
      @poble 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      rule #1 of online dating: just don’t lol

    • @Wft-bu5zc
      @Wft-bu5zc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't lend anyone money period, even if they ask in person. People scam in person too (like the Tinder Swindler), just a different kind of scam.

  • @NotYourMamasChannel
    @NotYourMamasChannel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I'm shocked to see how someone can feel so desperate and hopeless that they would reach out to strangers on the internet for help and post a pic with a gun to their head!

  • @Adrian-me9dt
    @Adrian-me9dt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +669

    “But still you’re worth more than 3000$”
    “No,no wrong amount 3million$”

    • @Nickos1b
      @Nickos1b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yea, I was half expecting this to happen 😁😁

    • @DocBree13
      @DocBree13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Adrian 😂

    • @brunerchan8103
      @brunerchan8103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      No no no I meant 3 billion

    • @laralaralaralara100
      @laralaralaralara100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jajajajajajaj

    • @Th3lite
      @Th3lite 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💀

  • @QuirkyTJones
    @QuirkyTJones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +703

    I feel like the "private investigator" was a scammer too...$1000 and you send me 2 sentences of random information.

    • @avi7278
      @avi7278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      in broken english on top of it

    • @bluebeard8681
      @bluebeard8681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      about overpriced work, my grandma was once scammed when the "computer repair man" reinstalled windows and installed free antivirus for about 30$. Worst part is,he is our neighbor who was asked kindly to see if something was wrong with computer

    • @justinwyllie3359
      @justinwyllie3359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@bluebeard8681 Eh that ain't really scam just overpaid by $10-20 bucks

    • @aandykf
      @aandykf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Quirky Jones I agree!

    • @tunedskillsz
      @tunedskillsz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@bluebeard8681 What? thats not a scam, it costs way more than 30$ to have windows reinstalled at bestbuy.

  • @midnighthaven
    @midnighthaven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Something that I don't think it's called out enough in your videos is how you're willing to help people who need it. And I find that quite admirable. You catch the bad guys in the act, you see the people that would be labeled as bad guys but are really going through a rough time and humanize them, and you don't just laugh at people who have been victims of these crimes. You help them. Glad to now be subbed to your Channel

    • @buffdnet
      @buffdnet 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you can not fix stupid and god can not cure cancer

  • @thetomfox7479
    @thetomfox7479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I found this channel today and I've literally done nothing but binge watch these videos since I finished work 😅 This is awesome!

    • @xqtcs
      @xqtcs 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      same

  • @noahslaughter1733
    @noahslaughter1733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +781

    Easy rule for online dating , don’t get serious if you can’t video chat

    • @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6
      @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Thank you! How can you love someone through emotionless texting???

    • @the1exnay
      @the1exnay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Blakeley Taylor
      Pretty easily in my experience.. v.v

    • @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6
      @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      You are just projecting your own feelings onto those texts. They are really just words that you have no idea of the intent behind them.

    • @the1exnay
      @the1exnay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Blakeley Taylor
      I feel like you're underestimating what can be communicated via text. It's certainly less than can be communicated in person or on a call. And it's easier to lie via text of course. But there's still a lot that can be communicated via text including things outside the literal meaning of the words used.
      Sometimes after I've read a good book i can have trouble remembering whether it was a movie or a book. Like since it has been a couple years since I've watched or read harry potter i genuinely am not sure which parts of my memory are from the books or from the movies.
      My mind at least doesn't differentiate much between the source of the information. Is yours different? Is the medium strongly encoded in your memories?

    • @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6
      @sp4rkl3ninj4taylor6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@the1exnay
      Understandable. Ok, when you're reading a book don't you read with your imagination to put yourself where the characters are? Like when someone sends you the text...I love you. Do you imagine those words coming from his/her mouth, the setting in which they may be sending you the text in, and the emotion he/she must be feeling while sending that text? For me, I imagine that he's in a room, by himself, longing for me. But I also know it's probably not the case. Our imaginations get inserted between the lines. At least it does for me.

  • @rickmongia
    @rickmongia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    Lol, how can he text while he's in jail...

    • @joseabad9416
      @joseabad9416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @katbowen4800
      @katbowen4800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Nickos1b
      @Nickos1b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Prisons in Africa are actually quite chill. I hear they let them go for a walk to stretch their legs as long as they promise to return for the night. 😉

    • @rickmongia
      @rickmongia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Nickos1b Wow, that sounds nice, but he claimed that he was in the United States so...

    • @rickmongia
      @rickmongia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trezantrez Wow

  • @angelaread234
    @angelaread234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW!!
    That was FRIKKEN AWESOME!!
    I know our boys are in some horrible places fighting for a better life & they certainly deserve our Thanks, but I would just like to say "Just For You" -- *THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE* you are doing one hell of a job, keep up the good work. I'm disabled & don't have a lot of money, but I've sent what I could. I just hope it helps to allow one decent young man, to pick himself up & start again. There's so much to be said, for meeting someone IRL!!

  • @chinoe6745
    @chinoe6745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Bro.. I'm seriously blown away at how easy you make this look! You got a new subscriber from me for sure ... keep up the awesome work and put an end to this scamming business! peace from 956 Texas

    • @Kat-zi2tb
      @Kat-zi2tb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      956?? Huh

    • @chinoe6745
      @chinoe6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Kat-zi2tb area code

  • @DocBree13
    @DocBree13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +840

    anyone who tells you they are a “military man” on a “peace-keeping mission” in the Middle East, especially if they ask for itunes cards - it’s a scam - I know this from personal experiences

    • @michaelandreu4618
      @michaelandreu4618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Anyone asking for Money is a scam Even family sometimes xD

    • @maheshBasavaraju
      @maheshBasavaraju 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      plural?

    • @mike62mcmanus
      @mike62mcmanus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I'm a drunk in the park, I love you but I need $20.00

    • @chrisr393
      @chrisr393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oof. No judgment, but can I ask how much you ended up sending in total?

    • @michirrus
      @michirrus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Please don't tell me you sent money

  • @froladee
    @froladee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    I'm sorry but that small hand holding the receipt is frickin hilarious!!! It reminds me of that dude in Scary Movie 2 who had the super tiny gross hand "Take my strong hand!" lmfao

    • @chipmunktubetop
      @chipmunktubetop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Rene Gomez THE FUCKIN' BEST!!!

    • @markmarkem1572
      @markmarkem1572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This my good hand!

    • @_A4A
      @_A4A 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahahahahaha!... That nasty man ruined the entire dinner too, especially after shoving his (Whatever that was attached to his arm) into the Mashed Potatoes!... SMH!.... 🤣😂🤣

    • @trevorhensley3185
      @trevorhensley3185 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@_A4A"Stuff the shit out of it!"

    • @_A4A
      @_A4A 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@trevorhensley3185 Hahahahaha!... 🤣🤣🤣

  • @susansisk4950
    @susansisk4950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pleasant Green is an amazing teacher and sleuth when it comes to online scammers. Thank you!

  • @MichaelBradleyUberGeek
    @MichaelBradleyUberGeek ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Benjamin. I just came across you while doing research for a friend who has a friend who is currently experiencing a romance scam very similar to this one. I just had to say after watching several of your videos I've totally become a fanboy of your work. There are dozens of what I like to call (and someday hope to become) anti-scam professionals with videos on TH-cam but only a few of them in my opinion are worth the time commitment, for various reasons. I find your videos very engaging and intriguing from the beginning to the end. You have what I consider a very unique storytelling style which I find captures my interest every time. I now find myself binge watching your videos on a daily basis. And now that I've completely embarrassed myself I'm going to head off and binge watch some more before bedtime. Thank you for all that you do, and please keep fighting the good fight.

  • @dzelisx7031
    @dzelisx7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +832

    It's so sad, I went back to Nigeria and friends I thought would never do this have fallen so low as to do this. It breaks my heart knowing that my country has literally said abandon all hope all who live here. Pleasant green let's talk

    • @FREZINO
      @FREZINO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Dzelis x shithole central. Rule nr.1 don’t trust anyone from Africa. The continent has received 50yrs + of subsidies & look where it’s at. South african politians wear glasses to look the part but can’t read. Shithole central. Let the big companies plunder their resources & get the fcuk out of there.

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@noadavid3559 I'm talking about how Nigerians are involved in scamming people through fake romances

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      @@FREZINO I don't know how to respond to that honestly

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@noadavid3559 I visited one of the universities, the abundance of young people engaging in this is scary+ the fact that a few of them are extremely successful in doing this

    • @dzelisx7031
      @dzelisx7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@noadavid3559 let's just say it's in the east

  • @clxout_yt6433
    @clxout_yt6433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +612

    Its crazy how pleasant green uses easy methods that only takes two days to find scammers whilst detectives take months to find tiny clues

    • @mxs4193
      @mxs4193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      the difference is that this guy needs to make actual progress to make an interesting video, whereas detectives just need to prove that they "put in the effort"...

    • @reda29100
      @reda29100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Not at all. I'm not putting down PG, but actual criminals, and I mean *real* criminals are way, *waaay* smarter than these, excuse my language, idiots and dumb scammers.
      I remember a documentary about drug smugglers using primitive phones and prepaid SIM cards that have no GPS, and even if detected through service provider tracing or whatever, they will change their cards AND phones such that whatever card was traced is left behind.
      Also, notice how PG can do almost nothing to track him unless he clicks the URL. And the reverse picture search? It just reveals where pic was taken from (could be just random FB account that they have plenty of pics, happy, sad if we're talking about sympathetic situations, nude if we're speaking of dating, or just stock share pictures website), but not where it was sent from.
      In short, if the criminal is dumb enough to use the same communication device and address and click whatever URL or accepted whoever joins his gang, then yes anyone can catch him. If he was a real, hyper-aware of every step he and others take then that's a tricky situation to deal with.
      And no, I'm not hating on PG or patronizing what he does; I enjoy every video of his. But *assuming all criminals to be this dumb to be tracked, and minimizing how difficult, and sometimes even very risky if an undercover agent was involved, and minimizing what real investigations takes, is something I'm against.*
      Before someone criticizes and says (but agency X does not do that, or government Y does not care enough to spend this much effort) is not my point. I'm not praising nor vindicating X and Y; I'm just pointing out what real investigation requires, and not arguing if organization Z does that or not. I don't care about politics, I'm talking about the abstract subject of investigation itself, and no I'm not an expert or an enthusiast, just a layman watching scam-baiting videos.

    • @peaceofmindofpeace1650
      @peaceofmindofpeace1650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They are still living in the eighties I guess.

    • @coledavis9553
      @coledavis9553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @scottmatznick3140
      @scottmatznick3140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The longer the state/federal government spends working on a case, the more government funding they can receive.

  • @lucyroark4189
    @lucyroark4189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re work is so needed. Many thanks!

  • @alanj7306
    @alanj7306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome of you to help this guy out!! It’s definitely nice to see there are still some good people in the world.

  • @cogs11
    @cogs11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1542

    I love the tropical/African music that plays whenever the location is somewhere in Africa lol. What's it called ?

    • @Tumbbi
      @Tumbbi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Black market music

    • @bugsy7413
      @bugsy7413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Me as well lol it kinda drives me crazy lol

    • @LoveHappinessShineOn
      @LoveHappinessShineOn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      SoundHound or Shazam it.

    • @trapanwintor425
      @trapanwintor425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      💀💀💀💀💀💀 the music kills me every time

    • @DatMuslimDad
      @DatMuslimDad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cogs called racist

  • @big_brayo
    @big_brayo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    The real soldier in that photo will have a very tough time proving that he's himself😂🤣🤔😭

    • @pauldeddens5349
      @pauldeddens5349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      he could just do a video call

    • @big_brayo
      @big_brayo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@pauldeddens5349 there are real time deep fake😊🤣😂😅

    • @pauldeddens5349
      @pauldeddens5349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      id be damn impressed if scammers went through that much effort
      a real time deepfake would melt those puny scammer computers

    • @big_brayo
      @big_brayo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pauldeddens5349 how about an organized crime type of scammer😁😁😁

    • @kakokapolei123
      @kakokapolei123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just ask him to take a pic that's so random and specific that you couldn't possibly find it on Google. Like sticking his ring and pinky finger on his eyes while wearing earphones in his head.

  • @ClementineKit
    @ClementineKit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was one of your best videos!
    Good work Pleasant Green!

  • @Queen_of_chaos
    @Queen_of_chaos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s crazy how I didn’t watch these and commenting on how “great” your videos and it’s crazy how people are getting more aware of these scams! Your doing great! ^^

  • @IbraTech04
    @IbraTech04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    "6 hours in Photoshop..."
    I feel like most of that was spent finding a cracked version of Photoshop, then downloading it and removing the virus lol

    • @zyq
      @zyq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its ez to get cracked ps i got it thrice no virus xdd

    • @imdeet
      @imdeet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Viruses with photoshop are rare just don’t be slow and download the wrong site

    • @mishXY
      @mishXY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PS portable is boss

    • @beardsntools
      @beardsntools 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're giving the scammer way too much credit, if there was a virus he wouldn't remove it and we would never hear from him again, lol

  • @joemann5378
    @joemann5378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    When anyone asks you to buy them iTunes gift cards, you know you're being scammed.

    • @stephiiiless
      @stephiiiless 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly

    • @sharingsharing1049
      @sharingsharing1049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I had one today...telling me he's a Senior Sargent and that he can only use KIK. I asked him if he can't download another app. THEN HE ASKED ME FOR I TUNES CARD FOR US TO TALK....LOLOL... I WAS LIKE BYE SCAMMER

    • @patkeeler6645
      @patkeeler6645 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Or steam cards? In nigeria

    • @aquua3970
      @aquua3970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or bitcoin

    • @coreynelson7507
      @coreynelson7507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      People still getting scammers if it with Pandemic going on everyday trust yourself and safe and bless😷😷😷

  • @jcn9010
    @jcn9010 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just saw this video and want to shout out Ben for treating "Shawn" with respect and being understanding and helpful toward him. There was a time I was desperately looking to find a loving man in the world of dating apps and had the unpleasant experience of chatting with a military scammer. I didn't fall for the scam at the time but seeing your video made me realize that the scammers are exploiting people's vulnerability in the LGBTQ community. Thank you, Ben, for behaving as an ally toward all communities without judging their backgrounds. I respect your work and would love to help out. If "Shawn" still needs help or if a small amount towards one of your projects can help in a certain way, please feel free to respond to my comment.

  • @phoe23nix58
    @phoe23nix58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kudos to you for addressing the scammers directly in this video. Even though that won't change them, at least you put it out there.

  • @abrooks8154
    @abrooks8154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    It seems that Sean sent Pleasant Green a pic of him with a gun to his head to force him to help (making PG think "if I don't help, I'll have Sean's blood on my hands"). That's pretty crappy, honestly.

    • @busylivingnotdying
      @busylivingnotdying 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That may be... but not every action is a calculated scam. Perhaps seeing all these videos of cynical people makes us forget that "lost puppies" actually DO exist, you think?

    • @alexbennet4195
      @alexbennet4195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      He was also a racist pos

    • @rosemarydudley9954
      @rosemarydudley9954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A Brooks --- that is pure BLACKMAIL.

    • @Leo-mt4uj
      @Leo-mt4uj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Also he called the scammer a n****r,
      Not a nice man at all

    • @lauracraig8110
      @lauracraig8110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@Leo-mt4uj yeah honestly there's no excuse to use that word, ever. He doesn't deserve any help.

  • @NeatNoodle
    @NeatNoodle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Brilliant, nicely done Ben! Take care Sean, life does get better, I promise.

  • @glorydeskies8114
    @glorydeskies8114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Geez... why aren't there more people out there like you who can help? This was amazing to watch - knowing that someone (you) may be the fix to stopping romance scams! I realize you help victims by producing these videos but maybe you can train people as well. I personally would sign up to learn and help victims because I've been a victim myself! Thank you!!

    • @Puggalug
      @Puggalug 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The thing is, I believe there are more helping with these scams then we realize, behind the scenes. Ben was just able to narrate it for us and tell the story in a way that we can understand.
      Unfortunately, while there are scambaiters out there whose stories haven’t been told, there are likely also a lot of scammers/victims whose stories haven’t been told either …

  • @Sadoda777
    @Sadoda777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing investigative work. Worth a sub!

  • @bryantramirez742
    @bryantramirez742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    I own a monygram location. We have these All. THE. TIME. The worst case was a deaf woman sending $980 dollars to a "soldier" that she met online and she was claiming they were married. I knew some thing was off when he wanted to speak to us and his screen saver was a green Camaro that was photo shopped. Ended up saving her

    • @roxcyn
      @roxcyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thank you for saving these people. I get scammers all the time on Twitter trying to get gift cards. 🤦🏻‍♂️😖

    • @moef.5326
      @moef.5326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      How often do you have them? Do you inform the customer's, or are they too blind to see the truth?

    • @bryantramirez742
      @bryantramirez742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@moef.5326 Too blind to see the truth and I show them how it doesnt make sense what they're doing and we do not process the transaction even if they dont get it or aren't seeing it

    • @madscientistshusta
      @madscientistshusta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bryantramirez742 good for you bro

    • @madscientistshusta
      @madscientistshusta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@bryantramirez742 if there is a god, your def gettin into the VIP section of heaven, iv saved a few scammies in my day too, but the fact you use your position to better others lives gives me faith restored in humanity.

  • @AnthonyBachour
    @AnthonyBachour 4 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Imagine Shawn was actually a scammer himself and this is the ultimate reverse uno

    • @jasonharnois674
      @jasonharnois674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Anthony Bachour same thing I was thinking the whole time

    • @Lexicoley1826
      @Lexicoley1826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I was thinking the same thing the whole time I was watching the video! And then PG apparently gave him the money from the ads and is taking PayPal donations for “Sean.” 😂 I almost believed it up until that caps lock ranting of him being suicidal and having a gun to his head craziness started. Then I was like.... yeah, I’m betting he’s a scammer himself.

    • @yourworstnightmare5902
      @yourworstnightmare5902 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would bet money that was the case. I thought that right off the top

    • @wolfetteplays8894
      @wolfetteplays8894 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even so, PG still helped him out and probably helped him get a better job regardless. Most scammers are scammers because of necessity, not scammers because they legitimately like doing the job.

  • @BIaccCat
    @BIaccCat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I just found your channel and I gotta say I’m a HUGE fan. I’m officially subscribed!

  • @rebeccaanamu812
    @rebeccaanamu812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude I love your videos. I've always wanted to play with scamers myself just to waste their time from scamming actual gullible people

  • @iidentifyasAmerican
    @iidentifyasAmerican 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    The scammers don't care. You'll never appeal to their compassion, they have none. Ppl are tools, means to an end. For the scammer it's business.

    • @elizabethmurphy468
      @elizabethmurphy468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Joan H these are narcissistic true psychopaths clinically u know my 27 year 26 page felon does these I just found out in dec I changed the locks he’s miserable

    • @sabrinawang6267
      @sabrinawang6267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How can you say that? It is criminal like rapping, Robb killing.... your morality is questionable!

  • @emperorpalpatine1228
    @emperorpalpatine1228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +449

    "The U.S. would never abandon its Soldiers"
    *Vietnam Vets have entered the chat*

    • @andrewshepherd5249
      @andrewshepherd5249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Benghazi

    • @MuyuP
      @MuyuP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rene Gomez we really do

    • @moopelbay5631
      @moopelbay5631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Vietnam vets were abandoned after returning home. I've heard endless horror stories about it at the va

    • @alanj7306
      @alanj7306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Now look at Afghanistan just a week ago...

    • @DaveZaniboni
      @DaveZaniboni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, that comment didn't age well

  • @sweetsour4823
    @sweetsour4823 ปีที่แล้ว

    You re a great guy Ben. Watching your videos has helped me out so much

  • @ZeboxonAbbosova
    @ZeboxonAbbosova 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work Adriannotch - so glad you are out there fighting these lowlifes. We need to do all we can to spare the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers! Kudos to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel prize for keeping us safe big up brother

  • @s7arlet2024
    @s7arlet2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +972

    Pleasant green: $300 is not worth taking your life!
    Shaun: sorry wrong amount, I meant to say $3000.
    Ok, now it’s fine

    • @prankstereddy
      @prankstereddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Word😂

    • @kamaraz966
      @kamaraz966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I know it’s a joke but suicide should NEVER be joked around about.

    • @Crabernacker
      @Crabernacker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@kamaraz966 it's a coping mechanism hun most people who joke about it go through it. stop trying to be woke lmao

    • @GL_Jcobbs
      @GL_Jcobbs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@elianawn3026 suicide is not a joke

    • @Crabernacker
      @Crabernacker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@GL_Jcobbs yes it is

  • @thelastdefender99
    @thelastdefender99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    The scammer actually tried to use juju(black magic) to make Sean send him money 😂

  • @charlielowe1983
    @charlielowe1983 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!!!!!! This is by far one of my favorites of your videos!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @HT-vd4in
    @HT-vd4in 4 ปีที่แล้ว +614

    So you should turn on ads, because apparently they are turned off at least in Germany. I hope you weren't demonetized.

  • @eliasroa4225
    @eliasroa4225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I nearly died with laughter when the bad boys song came on

  • @hendragunawantbi2906
    @hendragunawantbi2906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel. So much knowledge and adventure.

  • @dineshsaba
    @dineshsaba 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a detective work! I subscribed straight away👍

  • @FexyVRC
    @FexyVRC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Never send anyone money, ever!

    • @brianglm7732
      @brianglm7732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What if its my mom and she ran out of money at the store

    • @elvenleaf5589
      @elvenleaf5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My mom send me money

    • @froggyvibinupinhere_withyo3323
      @froggyvibinupinhere_withyo3323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can send loved ones money

    • @danmilew
      @danmilew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only hand give it

    • @Yes-rv4kr
      @Yes-rv4kr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Idk man I only have to pay $100 and then it says I can get a check for $5m seems like a pretty good deal if you ask me

  • @gdavis2020
    @gdavis2020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I pray that no one harms himself/ herself over these scammers. Please, it’s not worth it!!!!

    • @samjohnson5680
      @samjohnson5680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love baiting scammers rule number one is don't give number or click links they send. 2 if they don't video call it's a fake automatically

  • @DrRawBalls_TheDummy
    @DrRawBalls_TheDummy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This goes to show you that what your doing is a good thing 👍🏻 I found this channel 2 or 3 years ago and seen every video several times and now rewatching them again 👍🏻 these videos never get old and that includes the turkey Slurpee lol and the ski on a hoverboard 😂 love it and love this channel 👌🏻 I’m steal dealing with the lost of my brother recently and only a handful of content helps me smile and Mr Ben Dover 😂 aka Taylor always makes me laugh and smile with his good deeds and humor

  • @just_a_bird1
    @just_a_bird1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love these videos im glad it got recommended to me 😀

  • @WiiAgent007
    @WiiAgent007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    I just had a random thought -
    have you seen videos from the Jim Browning channel on TH-cam? That channel showcases computer-based scams that come from India.
    I wonder if you guys can do some type of collaboration ... That makes me excited!!!

    • @benvail6395
      @benvail6395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      This channel and Jim Browning's are my 2 favorites!

    • @harrybell2005
      @harrybell2005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ben Vail agreed

    • @sammydemon666
      @sammydemon666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      These two are both the pinnacle of scam baiting and investigation. If Pleasant Green wanted to get in to the India side of things Jim would be a great collaborator.

    • @BlueBeefalo
      @BlueBeefalo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha holy shit I just finished watching a video of his what a coincidence.

    • @msinfo32
      @msinfo32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A collab would be sooooo perfect.

  • @artspin9154
    @artspin9154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    i remember i applied for a chat support position years ago, after the interview i learned that my job will be scamming and pretend to be somebody else and make foreigner fall inlove in chatrooms, i refuse to sign the contract and never whent back cause i don't want to fool people

    • @MahouKat
      @MahouKat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good on ya dude 🙌

  • @rithwik9711
    @rithwik9711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you 100 % need more subs, truly entertaining

  • @DeadmanInc336
    @DeadmanInc336 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This almost happened to me a few months ago. Chatted with a girl on POF that eventually moved to WhatsApp. Luckily I caught on to her scam before she started asking for money. But her gimmick was basically that she was a Marine currently deployed over in Japan. And each time I tried to video chat with her, she always had an excuse like she had to "preserve" her minutes in case of emergencies. The biggest tip off was her sending me a picture of her lunch. Didn't know they had Whataburger....IN JAPAN!!!
    These people are sociopaths and deserve to get beaten with a sock full of nickels.

  • @Mario583a
    @Mario583a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Good luck getting my IP, I am behind seven proxies.
    The joke comment was not made on a Mozilla Techno CX Air
    I need to sleep man

    • @intellectualhybrid2
      @intellectualhybrid2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ancient meme. But it still checks out

    • @thenaeh3030
      @thenaeh3030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see u on literally al of pleasant green's vids.

    • @hr2883
      @hr2883 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't get the joke, please explain.

    • @Mario583a
      @Mario583a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hr2883 knowyourmeme.com/memes/good-luck-im-behind-7-proxies

    • @hr2883
      @hr2883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't click on links man.

  • @stratkiller2531
    @stratkiller2531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    It's funny how these fools think it's ok to scam people but when you turn the tables on them they get PISSED OFF. I think it's funny. 😂😂😂😂

  • @johntorich4015
    @johntorich4015 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the way you do your scam videos over the way the other guys do them

  • @arfriedman4577
    @arfriedman4577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry the guy was scammed. You are doing great work to help people.

  • @areekalaan
    @areekalaan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You do have a knack for the ministry thing. Saving a man's life. Stopping scammers from ruining lives. Helping victims. All while entertaining / educating the masses. Keep up the good work.

  • @Trisepta777
    @Trisepta777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Great video and detective work! You put that private investigator to shame.
    Also, the scammer's Photoshop work was hilarious lol!

  • @jamesszalla4274
    @jamesszalla4274 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for turning me on to Google Image Search. I’m contacted by a ton of romance scammers on Facebook. They comment on my posts using a formula. First, they compliment me. Goes along the lines of I’m beautiful and they love my posts. Second, they say they want to get to know me. Third, they say they’ve sent me friend requests that didn’t go through. Finally, they ask me to send them a friend request. It’s July 2023. One of the recent scammers claimed to be a Navy SEAL. His profile was created in May 2023 and uses a pic of a gentleman who died in May 2023. He apparently saw the deceased man’s obituary and paired his picture with the biography of a real SEAL. Another one who claimed to be a businessman from New York was using the picture of a mathematician from the University of California.

  • @bsythdd4754
    @bsythdd4754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Plot twist: Sean is also a scammer pretending to be a victim

    • @tye595
      @tye595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this should be a top comment!

    • @GG-kn2se
      @GG-kn2se 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Sean seems unhinged. Genuinely who’s ends a stranger a picture of themselves with a gun to their head?

    • @mrwassef
      @mrwassef 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@GG-kn2se a scammer haha

    • @scottgriswold384
      @scottgriswold384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This was my first thought. How do we know Sean isn't using his so called victimization as a plea for people to send him money. You can't trust anyone on the internet.

    • @koriibett
      @koriibett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was literally about to write the same comment but then I saw yours lol

  • @faithyintii8457
    @faithyintii8457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I am from Ghana ... i must say am disappointed in this scammer, i pray he (the scammer) gets arrested and gets what he deserves

    • @cybertek3188
      @cybertek3188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's con artists like this that give Ghanaians and Nigerians bad name. I hope the cops bust these guys.

  • @reeman2.0
    @reeman2.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    Why wouldn’t you use tinyurl to hide the grabify link? At some point you’re gonna get caught by the scammer and won’t get their ip.
    Edit: Most scammers aren’t this smart, but some smart ones also might block grabify on their network to avoid stuff like this.

    • @----------_-------------
      @----------_------------- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      If you did that Tinyurl will still to redirect to Grabify, so if its blocked it still wont grab his ip.

    • @reeman2.0
      @reeman2.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      SLASHnumbers224DOTexeSLASH yes I know but the tinyurl link will trick most scammers if they know about grabify already. Most scammers don’t know shit about computers and won’t know how to block stuff.

    • @YoniX50
      @YoniX50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@----------_------------- I think he is referring to the fact that the scammer can SEE the word grabify in the URL. The tinyurl would hide that word.

    • @Patriotsforev
      @Patriotsforev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      There is an option to use a google link on gravbify actually.

    • @Mario583a
      @Mario583a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@YoniX50 What if they have TinyURL Preview enabled?

  • @Argonisgema
    @Argonisgema 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If he was in prison why would he have a phone to text?

  • @cwcpants140
    @cwcpants140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude you are a literal god with this, i have no questions about it anymore.

  • @tblushloca
    @tblushloca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    You are so freakin awesome dude. Much respect.... That fake detective service that charged him 1000 dollars should be the next to be investigated or they should forward you that money. That was amazing. Not to mention rhe time you took out of the kindness od your own heart to help " sean". Im a first time watcher on this video and Im def gonna subscribe.

    • @duanewing3008
      @duanewing3008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I wish I could meet you in person to hug and kiss.

  • @nicki958
    @nicki958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I've gotten messages on messenger from fake soldiers trying to talk to me. Even though it says I'm married and it's mostly a jewelry business page😒. I'm gonna start messing with them like this guy does...seems fun😁🙃😂😂

    • @christinalet
      @christinalet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I say go for it!! Wasting their time means they spend less time scamming other people! 😂

    • @thetruthalwayshurt8515
      @thetruthalwayshurt8515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I mess with them all the time. Today I had one on the phone for almost an hour and in the end I told him, I hope you feel stupid for believing anything I said because it’s all lies and I knew you were a scammer

    • @DJRazorgirl826
      @DJRazorgirl826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is. They have zero respect for Americans these scammers. They consider us all rich morons. I have a blast messing with them. Plus, they are giving their countries a terrible image which isn't right.

  • @Mateoski97
    @Mateoski97 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Scammers are just as disgusting as rapists and murderers.

  • @aznluvr7
    @aznluvr7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this is a great video, you are one heck of a scambaiter and human being. A real credit to the Tabernacle, I'd say!

  • @sixstanger00
    @sixstanger00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    *FBI:* "There's not much we can do to identify the perpetrators."
    *Pleasant Green:* Gets name, location, photo of guy's face, FB account, phone number, and text records proving the scam
    Ok....why do I pay taxes again?

    • @ThatDerp
      @ThatDerp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      FBI would use the "not our jurisdiction" excuse when the perpetrators are not in the US.

    • @busylivingnotdying
      @busylivingnotdying 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well sure, we COULD use the story, in righteous indignation, to let the FBI know how dum they are….(I know I don't trust them anyway), perhaps even cut their funding (tax cuts are popular)
      …. OR, we can encourage IMPROVEMENT! and hook them up with "our man" to learn :)

    • @DanielLopez-sh2pp
      @DanielLopez-sh2pp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The FBI is trash. So are local authorities. They are so incompetent at their jobs. They are more political in nature. It turns out they will not give a fuck. Even when an actual head of state contacts you. They look away indifferently. Especially if these foreigners made a deal to previously contact you first of all things through the USA federal government.

    • @timriehl1500
      @timriehl1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ThatDerp That really burns me up; you know if someone "important" was scammed, the FBI would be all over it.

    • @MeowtronStar
      @MeowtronStar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You pay your taxes to get scammed in a legal way.

  • @SimonSozzi7258
    @SimonSozzi7258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Btw, I saw the story about you and the guy from Africa on CBS morning show.... I cried. Literally. It was so beautiful. I was so moved. 💜🙏🥰

  • @aminuhamza8699
    @aminuhamza8699 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Honestly *Highgizmo* having you on the internet is sincerely comforting and the consistency of you being here to come back to over the years means so much to me and l'm sure a lot of others as well. I think a lot of us are just happy to see that you are happy, I mean seeing us living our dream is super inspiring and warms my heart in a way not a lot of other things can💕

    • @lunarbunny3021
      @lunarbunny3021 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Beat it scammer

    • @moonnyxx
      @moonnyxx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bot.

  • @JayD-eq8sz
    @JayD-eq8sz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for doing this. I have come across possibly the same guys, but I saw through their scams and stopped corresponding with them. Almost always, it starts that they are with the military and are often in some other foreign country… then almost always they want to switch over to Google chat. I once almost fell for it, but I never sent him the money or any of the guys since then. Anyway, thank you.

  • @Q_z_
    @Q_z_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I hope projects like these kick off your TH-cam channel. I see these videos as a potential to develop into a scam relief organization. Hopefully Sean gets back on his feet and many others as well.

  • @lssjgaming1599
    @lssjgaming1599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This sickens me that some people exploit romance on the internet, especially since I met my girlfriend online so it makes me sad that people are screwed over stuff like that

  • @Stenveel
    @Stenveel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for helping people! You’re hero! =3

  • @-nanabanana
    @-nanabanana ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Video - not just content, which is so so important to get out - but Pro Video skills🙅Thanks for sharing

  • @whuforever8088
    @whuforever8088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This a great concept, starting with contact from those who had been scammed, and I hope you continue to explore this facet further!

  • @Rainiac1
    @Rainiac1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Nigerian Scammer: *exists*
    Indian Tech Support Scammer:Finally a worthy opponent ,our battle will be legendary!

    • @done675
      @done675 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rainiac you stupid

    • @prankstereddy
      @prankstereddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol love it.

    • @luxorshark4343
      @luxorshark4343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Than you got the third guy in corner, the ones who do the Jamaican Lottery Scam.

    • @1dayx
      @1dayx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      funny, I jus watched kung fu panda. lel

  • @salmaatiya6330
    @salmaatiya6330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The part where the scammer was sending African relics got me and then "Sean"'s reaction to it. I know it's not a funny situation for Sean but that just made me laugh.

  • @belleferguson7182
    @belleferguson7182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just recently found your channel and loving it. ❤

  • @prostovanka
    @prostovanka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely done! Seriously, I’ve been following your journey since the beginning. Your work helps ppl.

  • @devoncutmore
    @devoncutmore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BINGE WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS AS I CANT SLEEP. AWESOME WORK!! LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!

  • @kevinkrueger7479
    @kevinkrueger7479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work, sir!

  • @fionarovan2778
    @fionarovan2778 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work. Love these videos

  • @nikibradshaw-cole9978
    @nikibradshaw-cole9978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Dude!!! This is awesome!!! I have a friend that is going through something similar. My detective work isn't as good as yours, but I'm determined to bust this guy!

  • @patrickhunt4288
    @patrickhunt4288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Pleasant Green I really do like your channel. Honestly. I watch a few videos a day since I became a subscriber. Please keep doing what you're doing to help people gain awareness to scams. With that said this particular video loses some empathy from me, when the scammed let the "N" word drop. I get how pain is a force that can make someone lose themselves for a moment. But not only did he have time to work towards getting out of that headspace. He had time to contact you and play on your heartstrings. I can't feel bad for a guy that drops N BOMBS like that.

    • @scratch3406
      @scratch3406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Patrick HUNT end racism 👦🏼🤜🏻🤛🏽🐵

  • @pencilsharpener1626
    @pencilsharpener1626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so awesome, I love your channel

  • @InfinityEnterprises
    @InfinityEnterprises 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    11:07 jfc any sympathy I might have had for "sean" evaporated when he stuck the landing on that Hard R.

  • @n3wt
    @n3wt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    this channel a different level then the other scam baiting channels, the delivery and topics are good listen

    • @confusedkemono
      @confusedkemono 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check out Jim Browning, its also a good channel.

  • @tiffany85walters73
    @tiffany85walters73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love what your doing here!!! Keep getting them! So sad some ppl fall victim to this kind of stuff! 😕

  • @frankcioffi5122
    @frankcioffi5122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of your best videos P.G. the ending was kool as hell. FBI deff needs you in there squad..

  • @dennisd7292
    @dennisd7292 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ok, you want us to send money to “Shawn”?……is this a scam you invented? Ingenious! Haha…love your channel

  • @FTBLETSAS
    @FTBLETSAS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    That was a really good and funny one! well done sir!!

    • @Anne-me9du
      @Anne-me9du 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey, I'm not the only one from Greece who's watching pleasant green! 😄

  • @marciathehooligan3861
    @marciathehooligan3861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I wouldnt even believe my own sister!
    Just because you chat online with someone, DOESNT MEAN YOU KNOW THEM!
    Great video, dude 👍

  • @peter12246
    @peter12246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are a master, love your channel!
    Greetings from Canada

  • @DynamicEllie
    @DynamicEllie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant work! Well done :)

  • @Cat94683
    @Cat94683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love these scam the scammer stories. Thanks for sharing!