Printer Support Scammers Caught in the Act!

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  • @Seed
    @Seed ปีที่แล้ว +2051

    The sad thing is printer support isn’t the only scam with printers, the ink is too..

    • @_lun4r_
      @_lun4r_ ปีที่แล้ว +58

      bro actually took @seed as their handle

    • @oplkfdhgk
      @oplkfdhgk ปีที่แล้ว +33

      also with some printers the paper is also a scam.

    • @justcurious3525
      @justcurious3525 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Relevance to this video?

    • @Illuminex_XD
      @Illuminex_XD ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hacked account?

    • @w1nterdays
      @w1nterdays ปีที่แล้ว +91

      @@justcurious3525printers??? Printer scams??? How isn’t it relevant

  • @varindersehgal5391
    @varindersehgal5391 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    i love the way you just smiled at the camera while the scammer was being jump scared

    • @PleasantGreen
      @PleasantGreen  ปีที่แล้ว +35

      😊

    • @Wertyhappy27
      @Wertyhappy27 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@PleasantGreenA smile anyone can love as it is a smile for good reason 😂

    • @Seanmm8855
      @Seanmm8855 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i love the way you lie

  • @ThatLostGamer
    @ThatLostGamer ปีที่แล้ว +916

    I have never seen the jump scare prank on scammers before. I would love to see you do that some more.

    • @PleasantGreen
      @PleasantGreen  ปีที่แล้ว +210

      I’ll do my best!

    • @scarlettletterz383
      @scarlettletterz383 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@PleasantGreen please! This is such an awesome idea!!
      Ps love your channel ❤

    • @Kings_leii
      @Kings_leii ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@PleasantGreen pls sir I have secret to tell u and also I wanna be partner of exposing scammers here in Nigeria buh I can’t anything without your support

    • @BoskiM
      @BoskiM ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Kings_leii you seem too desperate

    • @Kings_leii
      @Kings_leii ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@BoskiM desperate of exposing scammers here in Nigeria, cos I don’t wanna be among, I rather beg for help than to scam people

  • @maddyf.6296
    @maddyf.6296 ปีที่แล้ว +574

    Victim: How do I know you're not a scammer?
    PG: Because I'm not asking you for money.
    Both chuckle
    I love this channel 😂

    • @UniversalDirp
      @UniversalDirp ปีที่แล้ว +25

      thats such a good way to respond

    • @gromitmug9852
      @gromitmug9852 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I loved that scene

    • @PleasantGreen
      @PleasantGreen  ปีที่แล้ว +80

      That guy was great

    • @UniversalDirp
      @UniversalDirp ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@PleasantGreen you could say that was a pleasant experience

    • @vanesslifeygo
      @vanesslifeygo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😅

  • @TheTotallyRandomGuy
    @TheTotallyRandomGuy ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My grandma fell for one of these… had a printer stop working. They remote connected to her Mac and turned off the screen, then proceeded to copy files from her desktop over, which luckily she had her audio on and heard the sounds of files being copied. She immediately realized she messed up and unplugged the computer quickly to try to minimize the damage. Thank you, Pleasant Green, for making this video to help spread awareness of these scams, and all your others for other kinds.

    • @barrettross3772
      @barrettross3772 ปีที่แล้ว

      Files being copied makes a sound?

    • @Shadowssassin4444
      @Shadowssassin4444 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@barrettross3772probably the alert sound old windows versions would play when you did almost anything with files

    • @DJAutism1
      @DJAutism1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barrettross3772Yes, it also does that when you move a file

    • @genericskimaskrapper7268
      @genericskimaskrapper7268 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@barrettross3772Maybe it was the signature two key sound. Which sounds like a key after the other and it sounds almost like a rhythm.

    • @another-niko-pfp-holder
      @another-niko-pfp-holder 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@barrettross3772maybe on a mac it does

  • @Tclans
    @Tclans ปีที่แล้ว +68

    “Be better scammers” is such an interesting sentence. Which can be interpreted in many ways 😅😄

    • @AyuuuuuSannnnn
      @AyuuuuuSannnnn ปีที่แล้ว +11

      A comma can be the difference supporting or being against them. 😂😂

    • @MLWJ1993
      @MLWJ1993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The best scammer is the one taking only money from their boss 😂

  • @PolinaLee94
    @PolinaLee94 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    I am so lucky that the biggest scam about printers i've ever met is how overpriced ink replacement is

    • @ConnorDonahoe2712
      @ConnorDonahoe2712 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Epson printers are the only brand I'll ever use because of that reason

    • @delpinsky
      @delpinsky ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's why I only buy remanufactured ink cartriges 😎 because paying for the original ones, you can almost buy a new printer!

    • @theborg2638
      @theborg2638 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@delpinsky Actually thats what i do, every time the ink is empty i buy a new printer. It's just cheaper.
      Of course i don't 🙂

    • @BetaTester-ke5ob
      @BetaTester-ke5ob ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats why I bought an Epson Ecotank for $200 you can buy the printer. The refills you can pay about $60 for half liter bottles that will last most people many years instead of a month or two if you are lucky. The printer also does a pretty fair job of printing photos just as cheap or cheaper as you would at walmart or target

    • @i2evielle
      @i2evielle ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theborg2638 While I know you were joking but sadly there are a lot of people that actually do this. I used to work retail and sold printers all the time and we would have people come in to buy ink, see the stupid amount they were charging for it, and proceed to buy a new printer and use the ink that came with it instead of buying ink for their current printer. The only issue with that is that the ink carts that the printers come usually only has around 10% volume of the actual carts. Would try to tell people this and they would still just buy a new printer anyways instead of buying a remanufactured cart or in some cases getting theirs refilled.

  • @dakat5131
    @dakat5131 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I remember when Kitboga pretended to buy the firewall units off of Amazon
    (Which would be frustrating to the scammers because that would mean they're not getting the money for the fake firewall because the victim spent it all on a real firewall they didn't need)

    • @thebasketballhistorian3291
      @thebasketballhistorian3291 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Kitboga is the kind of troll to unplug and plug his printer and tell the scammer, "Oh, it works now! Thanks for your help!" just to annoy them, haha.

    • @Thiesi
      @Thiesi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebasketballhistorian3291 Yeah, he's done that (and all sorts of other things that caught the scammers off guard), but the problem is it usually ends the call pretty quickly, so it's counterproductive to his goal to waste as much of their time as possible.

    • @santosic
      @santosic ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@thebasketballhistorian3291 right before he was seemingly about to "take the bait" and supposedly hand over real money, too, hours into a call 😂

    • @oldmedstudent1750
      @oldmedstudent1750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebasketballhistorian3291 I dont like Kitboga. He refuses to collaborate with others because he is so selfish.

    • @atsafg6830
      @atsafg6830 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@oldmedstudent1750 call me kevin

  • @cerrigate
    @cerrigate ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It's sad they never realize they don't have to be scammers

    • @power4things
      @power4things 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The workers were the first ones scammed. In their country, career choices are very limited and these people come from small towns in a third-world country. Guy drives into town or runs an ad waving jobs and money under their nose. They think it's their brass ring and they fall for it. Only later do they find out it's basically slavery.

    • @tetee6789
      @tetee6789 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many people sadly don't have many opportunities in India and other similar countries

  • @JayWillis2120
    @JayWillis2120 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Y'all are absolute heroes. Sure, some of the other channels seem to do a little more to shut down or waste the scammers time, but you explain it in a way that my parents can understand, and save them before the scammers can even get to their computer!

  • @lizzie7859
    @lizzie7859 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    that jumpscare idea is EVIL.
    and i love it.
    keep up the pleasant work, Pleasant Green, Serb, and Ray!

  • @forreststrong797
    @forreststrong797 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That scare pop up thing was one of the most funny things I've ever seen with these scammers. Definitely please do that again.

  • @JohnSmith-4U
    @JohnSmith-4U ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Props to this guy. I just came across this channel yesterday. He actually takes the tedious time to go after scammers. Subscribed.

  • @nickygembe1098
    @nickygembe1098 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hello Pleasant Green. I recently stopped my aunt from falling victim to a scammer. It was similar to a video you posted awhile back. I remembered said video and was able to deal with the issue accordingly! Thank you for what you do because without this knowledge, I probably wouldn't have been able to help my aunt

  • @defaultdriftco00
    @defaultdriftco00 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thanks for being there to help people out to understand what scammers are doing!

  • @DEYOCLUB
    @DEYOCLUB ปีที่แล้ว +58

    "Fixations are free" 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @PleasantGreen
      @PleasantGreen  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That should be their new company name

    • @dazza028
      @dazza028 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is your comment from 15 hours ago

    • @BoskiM
      @BoskiM ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​@@dazza028 they are channel members so they get the preview hours before anyone else

    • @dazza028
      @dazza028 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@BoskiM oh OK I understand

  • @Larka661
    @Larka661 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Honestly, I wish there was a business that tracks these con artists and contacts the people that they're being scammed. Like you did. People need to know about this stuff. If we can warn people, the scammers lose their money.

    • @zabunko
      @zabunko ปีที่แล้ว

      If you pay me ill do it.

    • @nyuyseemmanuel7535
      @nyuyseemmanuel7535 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It would require lots of resources to do such a thing, pretty good idea, crazy thing is most scammers come up with new ideas everyday 😢

    • @Larka661
      @Larka661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@nyuyseemmanuel7535 I know. But not all the scams are really that smart. That's why they mainly go after older people. Gotta be skeptical in these times, of practically everything. You cant even trust the public. Heck, the other day when I was walking out of Walmart some lady said she needed food for her children, she was dressed like a Mexican poverty lady, she had a child with her, but his clothes looked decent. I had no money to give her, but she asked other people too. I wish someone told people about public scams too. Not everything happens on the Internet.

    • @kryptonkx-personaluse-3826
      @kryptonkx-personaluse-3826 ปีที่แล้ว

      well, there is actually one

    • @Georg3e
      @Georg3e ปีที่แล้ว

      Id work for them

  • @kiruinature8423
    @kiruinature8423 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That is quite a scare , that scammer didn't have a sleep that night I bet... Continue with the good work

  • @angelarias6311
    @angelarias6311 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a person that is blind, I recently got a scam call from a scammer pretending to be the Microsoft Disability Answered Desk.
    I knew right away that this was a scam because generally speaking, Microsoft Disability Answered Desk does not contact people randomly, unless the call gets disconnected.
    Thank you pleasant green for creating these videos, I am more aware on what to do on when I receive a scam call by your videos, and I’ve also have been sharing your content to educate others.

    • @rainbowmom7582
      @rainbowmom7582 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please do not contact that person - he’s a scammer.

  • @oplkfdhgk
    @oplkfdhgk ปีที่แล้ว +15

    i mean printers these days are kinda a scam even without these fake support. you know there are printers that don't let you use third party ink? it's nuts.

  • @sascha_products
    @sascha_products ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I think for most printers you don't even have to download drivers when used via USB, bc the printer will install the necessary things by itself.

  • @cardamomes
    @cardamomes ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you so much for producing such an informative and entertaining video regarding these tech support scammers. These scams are so rampant and there are a huge number of people who fall victim to these just because they are uninformed. We desperately need to spread the word. I had a patient who had attempted to hang himself after being scammed for a significant amount of money. It's something that still disturbs me when I think about it. I really do believe that spreading more awareness is key as this all could have been avoided.

  • @jimmckay2337
    @jimmckay2337 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You’re a good person. ❤ to you brother. Thank you for reaching out to potential victims. It means a lot to your fans. Continue the good fight!

    • @twinklestarr
      @twinklestarr ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm sure you know from watching these videos that "text me on telegram" is a scammer. but, just in case...

  • @paulslaney9392
    @paulslaney9392 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    All I can say is “You are freakin awesome!!” Thank you for saving these people from those unscrupulous morons!!

  • @xEqualsRandom
    @xEqualsRandom ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What I thought was suspicious about the fake support page is that the area code on the number they asked you to call was 848, which is New Jersey and not a "toll-free" number like 800.

  • @adamf.3434
    @adamf.3434 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Good job as always, we need more guys like you, thank you for your work! ❤

  • @THEALEXD3145
    @THEALEXD3145 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    9:44 not speed but latency

    • @THEALEXD3145
      @THEALEXD3145 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@markplenty2631 Speed is a drug you can snort.

    • @chefboyardeeznutsinyourmouth
      @chefboyardeeznutsinyourmouth ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markplenty2631 tell me you know nothing about network administration without telling me you know nothing about network administration

    • @markplenty2631
      @markplenty2631 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chefboyardeeznutsinyourmouth yes well done you've got me! But it's as simple as it sounds..

    • @markplenty2631
      @markplenty2631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@THEALEXD3145 maybe you do!

    • @roadmonitoroz
      @roadmonitoroz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I could use words like icmp packets, headers , etc while spurting into a spiel about TCP / UDP packets , packet lengths, SYN, SYN ACK's, etc making it a long explanation here but I wont :D
      I'll just say time to reach the server and get back in milliseconds
      I assume Modder paul was trying to put it in laymen's terms just for the video.

  • @KerryKier
    @KerryKier ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Pleasant for doing this, As a Sys engineer for decades this was great. Tell Serb he rocks!

  • @Shermanbay
    @Shermanbay ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please note that many legitimate US companies are now outsourcing their entire tech and customer support to India or elsewhere outside the US. This makes it hard to detect if the support you get is valid or not strictly by accents. For example, in the last 2 weeks alone, I talked to India when getting (I'm very sure!) valid support from Spectrum (cable TV/Internet/phone), Bilt-Hard Log splitter (sold on Amazon), and a US-based ISP, Go-Daddy. I suspect (but can't prove) that some tech support companies play both sides of the fence. The money is green either way, so why not?

  • @qotsa2k4
    @qotsa2k4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only 20 seconds in and thank you! I never understood what a “driver” was. Knew I needed them but never understood why. Got out of computers about 14 years ago. Thank you!

  • @ManOfPotato
    @ManOfPotato ปีที่แล้ว +6

    those jumpscares at the end would be so good with seeing those scammers

  • @Solaris.Energy
    @Solaris.Energy ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The “we are based in New Jersey” with you slamming your hands on the desk was very funny lol.

  • @YoursUntruly
    @YoursUntruly ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I fell for this, they actually got my printer working, then started being sketchy asking for PayPal or zelle. So I hung up with a working printer 😂

  • @capricorndragon6268
    @capricorndragon6268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Share this video far and wide. Old and young, users need to know where to get the correct information. Your computer is only as smart as the operator.
    Thanks for the collab with Modder Paul. He is great at explaining the techy stuff.

  • @_trashvis_
    @_trashvis_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i just started school for cybersecurity and i love watching videos about these scams

    • @nyuyseemmanuel7535
      @nyuyseemmanuel7535 ปีที่แล้ว

      Online course ?

    • @_trashvis_
      @_trashvis_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nyuyseemmanuel7535 yes im doing college online

  • @Kristinapedia
    @Kristinapedia ปีที่แล้ว +8

    seriously, they already have ALL THE TOOLS to just HELP people. Charge them $20.. they'd have calls ALL DAY LONG.. and make loads of money.
    This reminds me of monsters Inc.. when they were scaring kids but then realized making them laugh worked so much better...

    • @suzanneschannel1
      @suzanneschannel1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      EXACTLY!! But scammers are all malignant narcissists; narcissists never believe that there is a better, more effective way to live that doesn’t hurt people.

  • @colleenandreoni55
    @colleenandreoni55 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am soooo embarrassed - I fell for this scammer thing. I really thought I was on the Canon website and since I called the number myself I didn't think it would be answered by a scammer since the phone number for support was on the Canon website - or so I thought. I am crazy nervous that they collected my bank and other personal info when they had access to my computer remotely. I now have to spend hours changing all of my passwords - UGGH. But - I hung up and unplugged my computer as soon as they asked me for money. I am an intelligent - or so I thought person. How did I let this happen? And, I still have no ability to use my scanner!

  • @CarbideShrapnel
    @CarbideShrapnel ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great valutainment as always pleasant green. You helped me spot and protect people in my family from some scams and I want to say thanks for that.

  • @itsliamcraft6652
    @itsliamcraft6652 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely lost it and you guys jumpscared the scammer. You should definitely do it more often!

  • @patrickchubey3127
    @patrickchubey3127 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great show. It's not only useful to find out how to recognize and avoid being scammed, but it's really entertaining too, it's a good watch.

  • @subzeeroCS
    @subzeeroCS ปีที่แล้ว +13

    watching the scammer get scared was so funny he was defo scared shitless

  • @beingdeeply
    @beingdeeply ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scammer:
    Printer not working?
    We can scam that.

  • @BigFunnyGiant2
    @BigFunnyGiant2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I appreciate your videos and the way you explain the scam. I often share them so my friends and family are aware.

  • @vozmajster1011
    @vozmajster1011 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, I just absolutely love the way you make your videos. And one of the many reasons for that is your signature setup with the sofa. I don't know why, but I enjoy your videos best while eating my dinner, having a beer, just chilling. Feels like having a chat with a friend. Please keep up the awesome work and that setup too! :)

  • @ladyinred92
    @ladyinred92 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ty for this ! It’s beautiful to see them get scared, and stopped in their tracks but also ty to you , your friend and mp for helping ❤️

  • @borkozdravkovic4746
    @borkozdravkovic4746 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Be better scammers!" -Ben Dover 2023

  • @timflory2572
    @timflory2572 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mister Pleasant green thank you for everything you do you are helping people . you are doing amazing work. Again thank you

  • @Im.Darius
    @Im.Darius ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That Jeff the killer jump scare idea was absolutely genius...

  • @rgoonewardene380
    @rgoonewardene380 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    TBH. If printer manufacturers gave a £2 USB with the printer drivers, this would not happen. I remember a time, before the internet, when you bought equipment, and the driver came on a disk with it.

  • @vladimpaler9274
    @vladimpaler9274 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that Golden 1 million subscribers TH-cam Play Button Award hanging on the wall 👍🏻

  • @KTSpeedruns
    @KTSpeedruns ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's always nice when the victim believes you. It always hurts when victims for some reason are skeptical of you instead of the people asking for money.

    • @yummystar1102
      @yummystar1102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel its somewhat of a pride thing where they dont want to admit they fell for it

  • @CGR89
    @CGR89 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You gotta wonder how these people sleep at night, knowing they're stealing money from the world's most vulnerable. It has to be a really shameful existence.

    • @nermalpancakes
      @nermalpancakes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most times it's poverty-stricken people who have no other choice as these call center jobs tend to pay more than others. They're putting themselves and their families first, which is what we all do. It's terrible and I'm sure most of them feel guilt about it, but they've survived another day. its how the world is now. Everything is paid on the backs of others.

  • @andymanaus1077
    @andymanaus1077 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    $500 is literally more than the retail price of many laptops, Chromebooks and netbooks these days!

  • @gailmiller6333
    @gailmiller6333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😂😂That “Jump Scare” thing you did at the end had me in tears!!😂😂. Love your channel, thank you for all that you do.

  • @CardcaptorLiShowron
    @CardcaptorLiShowron ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You can use a VM to let scammers to remote the pc in the VM. So all they do it mess up the pc in the VM. That’s what lots of people do so the scammer won’t harm your pc.

    • @justcurious3525
      @justcurious3525 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm pretty sure that the people who get sucked in by these scams are normal, every day users who aren't aware of VMs and how they work and don't want to know. If they need help trying to get their printer drivers installed.........

    • @CardcaptorLiShowron
      @CardcaptorLiShowron ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justcurious3525 Maybe, but still if pleasant Green is reading this, and wants to do research on it, and download the free one. He can use it next time

    • @mezscat656
      @mezscat656 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justcurious3525i’m pretty sure they are talking about what pleasentgreen could use cause he mentioned he didn’t want to let them connect to his pc and the vm would fix that problem. so not as a solution for normal people who are trying to fix their printers (:

    • @rainbowmom7582
      @rainbowmom7582 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justcurious3525 ikr? I’m so confused why he felt the need to post that. 🧐🤨

    • @CardcaptorLiShowron
      @CardcaptorLiShowron ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rainbowmom7582 That comment was meant for pleasant green. Because he said he wasn’t going let people on his pc. I was letting him know about VMs so he knows he can learn about them, and use them to help stop scammers safely. I did say YOU can use a VM. I didn’t say victims can. That sentence should’ve indicated I was talking about Pleasant Green using them. That’s why I said that. I know victims wouldn’t most likely use them.

  • @whichdavid
    @whichdavid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scammers are always so skilled and intelligent… why don’t they just channel all these creativity into good works🤓

  • @JayJayLapz
    @JayJayLapz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I installed it for 199$ such a good deal! Less than half of what the competition was charging!

  • @BeaHindebars
    @BeaHindebars ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Mr Green and Modder Paul Happy birthday 'Serb' 🎉

  • @ShortsMaGeeTV
    @ShortsMaGeeTV ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another excellent video! You’re a Gentleman and a Scholar.

  • @TheMajabogdanovic
    @TheMajabogdanovic ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy that person from Serbia helped you in catching scammers! ❤❤❤

  • @ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n
    @ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The furthest trolling I've gone with a scammer is he was impersonating my friend asking for venmo 100 dollars for "groceries" and when I said I didn't have venmo (i already knew this was a scam from the start) he asked me to go to Walmart and get gift cards. What a coincidence, I was actually going to Walmart. So I told him I'm at Walmart and he said to get the gift cards (I didn't) but whenever he would be slightly rude I'd be like "ok fine then if your gonna be that way I'm not gonna get the giftcards." And he would freak out. Eventually I found a picture of a random giftcard code online and sent that to him them confronted him and started saying really random stuff like "send feet pics" and stuff lol

    • @rainbowmom7582
      @rainbowmom7582 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are scammers right here in the comments of this video and his other videos pretending to be him and telling people to contact him on telegram. There is another who if someone leaves a comment saying they or a family member was scammed tells them to contact some guy on instagram because he can help get their money back. They’re called “recovery scammers” and it’s complete bullsh**. Knowledge is power in these situations.

  • @gustavosoto8644
    @gustavosoto8644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man.I KNOW YOU SLEEP LIKE A BABY EVERY SINGLE NIGHT KNOWING ALL THE GOOD WORK YOU PUT IN THAT DAY.GRETA WORK MR GREEN

  • @soksambathsam
    @soksambathsam ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man I wish I could turned back in time where I didn’t have to pay for the firewall program. I’m happy to see you prevent other people from being scammed. To these days I still get a lot of spam call lol I already know that my info has been leaked over the dark web anyway. But I’m doing my best not to open or response to any of it.

    • @rainbowmom7582
      @rainbowmom7582 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you’re ever unsure about something go to the subreddit “Scams” and ask. Great group of super knowledgeable people there.

  • @markevans5674
    @markevans5674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work here. Thanks for the important public service you provide 👍

  • @Remigrator
    @Remigrator ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Haven't owned a printer in over a decade 🤣

    • @roadmonitoroz
      @roadmonitoroz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really ? I still own a printer (use it rarely). I remember my first printer (some rubbish Epson dot matrix on the Commodore 64) in the 80's. Back then they had the ribbon ink.

  • @skiiready4042
    @skiiready4042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always a good day when pleasant green uploads thanks

  • @noordinyusufaly8465
    @noordinyusufaly8465 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like what you did in this video. You informed a lot of people about scammers, could you also have reversed the transaction and set a password on their computer so that they could not then use it. Keep up the good fight.👍

  • @trevorhensley3185
    @trevorhensley3185 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ben, I give you full marks for that prank!

  • @Loki-and-Thor
    @Loki-and-Thor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening to the video while making the dinner, I here Ben say “where are you based out of?” then music starts playing, I glance at my screen and there’s a Yeti dancing with an Amazon box in some mountain range. Pretty funny coincidence that made me chuckle.

  • @diffdimgamerseven9986
    @diffdimgamerseven9986 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ben Dover and his wife, Eileen Dover,had some "issues" with the printer so they decide to ask for help

  • @casiangeles21
    @casiangeles21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    almost fell for this crap, realized it wasn't HP when they asked for remote access in their chat

  • @frankiebojangleswest1902
    @frankiebojangleswest1902 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made the scammer 💩 his pants instead of 💩’ing in the street. Good job.

    • @Sunny-Gupta1
      @Sunny-Gupta1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hate the scammer not the people, don't be racist, you're better than that I guess

  • @Bigted3737
    @Bigted3737 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow you are a saint. I love how you contacted the the people getting scammed. Cheers from Australia.

  • @bojow8102
    @bojow8102 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for the videos and work that goes into them 👍👍

  • @candyparent2483
    @candyparent2483 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful colab with ModderPaul! Knowledge is power!!!Thanks guys!😃

  • @marioo.4742
    @marioo.4742 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I called into one of these call centers before by mistake and was lucky enough to smell out their BS.
    Glad you made a video on this

  • @JustAPersonWhoComments
    @JustAPersonWhoComments ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A rare scam that barely anyone talks about

  • @evansebenezerofficial2842
    @evansebenezerofficial2842 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not asking you for money 🤣🤣

  • @mochamollybradbury247
    @mochamollybradbury247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is my hero! What I would give to learn how to mess with scammers like this! I have gained so much more knowledge since discovering his work. Thank you ❤

  • @ajbonu02
    @ajbonu02 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Scammers are using printers now to scam lol. The video was really good. Thank you Pleasent Green

  • @JackTheRiffer024
    @JackTheRiffer024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Serb bro working with you? Holy shit, nice!
    Didn't expect that. We love watching you and other scambaiters here in Serbia. :)
    Cheers!

  • @sunnyand7777
    @sunnyand7777 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nicely Done! 👏... 🌻

  • @BobbyRespect
    @BobbyRespect ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another day, another banger form Pleasent Green! :D

  • @mayalesovsky2764
    @mayalesovsky2764 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1st handsome gold plaque you have on the wall

  • @katmckeown1748
    @katmckeown1748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your delivery. You're the best !!

  • @thetatcritic4236
    @thetatcritic4236 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    can we have a popcorn NFT update? how many are you on?

    • @PleasantGreen
      @PleasantGreen  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve slowed down a bit. Probably around 50? But John Wick 4 is out so it’s about to be 51!

  • @IorekByrnison086
    @IorekByrnison086 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sorry I've missed the premier. Great video, now I know what to look for. Love the jump scare on this guy. And I would love to see more of it in future videos. Keep up the great job.

  • @Manu-Official
    @Manu-Official ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fun fact: all printer companies are also scamming people.

    • @CTSFanSam
      @CTSFanSam ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh, nuts. I could only thumbs up once.

    • @hectorg5809
      @hectorg5809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, they're not

    • @stefanjohansson2373
      @stefanjohansson2373 ปีที่แล้ว

      Planned aging and expensive supplies is standard.

  • @russellmcphee72
    @russellmcphee72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only thing is that when Pleasant Green posts a video, then here I am.

  • @henrriquetordoya1637
    @henrriquetordoya1637 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a linux user this video makes me laugh, even i don't know what class of black magic devs use for almost anything working out of the box

    • @mariocamspam72
      @mariocamspam72 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here we go with the linux users announcing they are linux users.

  • @Rob3fiddy
    @Rob3fiddy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the added jump scare😂😂

  • @HoosierSHU
    @HoosierSHU ปีที่แล้ว

    TY for helping so many people. I didn't even know this scam existed.

  • @Silenced_Actias
    @Silenced_Actias ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Hi my canon isn’t working”
    “Did you try loading the canon ball into it first?”

  • @benlau2045
    @benlau2045 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In a heavily corrupted country , I don't think these guys will listen to your advice "Offer honest service". Because why do they need to worry abt the police when they can bribe for next to nothing?

  • @escaperoutebritish
    @escaperoutebritish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahahahaha, that jump scare was great
    Moment of silence, **disconnected noise**

  • @TammoKorsai
    @TammoKorsai ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inkjets are scammy and unreliable by design. So when I worked at a computer shop, I always recommended a laser printer for anyone looking to churn out a serious amount of pages.

  • @brianm8654
    @brianm8654 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great you're teaching ppl and scaring scammers at the same time

  • @MsLoverPower
    @MsLoverPower ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That scream almost made me cry. Cry of laughter that is 😂

  • @elitealex8985
    @elitealex8985 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me or does it feel like a godsend when Pleasant green uploads

  • @BN99239
    @BN99239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't consider this one a scam, more like a complete rip off, a very expensive service that you could have done yourself. It's like if you're in a busy area and you're trying to find a place to park so you and your date can go eat at a fancy place. Do you want to spend possibly hours trying to find a parking spot that may be a 30 minute walk from the restaurant or would you rather just pay $20 for valet and have someone else take care of it? If some really doesn't know how to fix their printer, then yeah someone can just be nice and tell them how to do it for free, but someone else can also go and charge $400 for it. This "scammer" at least still fixes the problem and the person being "scammed" can afford the $400, so not technically a scam. People buy way, way, way overpriced goods and services ALL THE TIME.