The Inside Man: The SSA Scam

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  • @adizzmal
    @adizzmal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3593

    At least they are being tortured with those awful office chairs.

    • @nodrognameerf
      @nodrognameerf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +++

    • @MrUssy101
      @MrUssy101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Meanwhile Jim’s making $$$$ out of their content and people think he cares about the vulnerable ones of our society??? *Pathetic*

    • @beak_essence-
      @beak_essence- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Here before debo gaming's comment has more likes

    • @vladimpaler9274
      @vladimpaler9274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      How many people are repeating this same exact comment, I've read it 4 times from 4 different people 🤔

    • @MacT4972
      @MacT4972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂🤣😂

  • @legomyeggo9451
    @legomyeggo9451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1062

    They scammed a local kindergarten out of their chairs

    • @tituscaesar6960
      @tituscaesar6960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      yeah the orange ones are the best-tasting too smh

    • @alisonmary1443
      @alisonmary1443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣👍 but sadly they would too

    • @musicalneptunian
      @musicalneptunian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      They scammed Sesame Street out of their chairs. Bert wants vengeance! Ernie has no mercy!

    • @clairecadoux471
      @clairecadoux471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Evy28 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😍😍

    • @theresaohman7187
      @theresaohman7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya, they probably would do something so hateful, stealing the kids chairs. thieves don't care who loses as long as they don't.

  • @ChrisPierreBacon
    @ChrisPierreBacon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1160

    Can we get more from that guy at 5:30? "I'm not giving you my social security number you fucking crook!" Love that guy.

    • @chekschnuksout9433
      @chekschnuksout9433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Absolute g

    • @hullbarrett
      @hullbarrett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Looks like he's from Cleveland, OH, USA. Stop on by some time. Go to a Browns game. The stadium is full of people just like him. If you want to be on the receiving end of such a tirade, just root for the other team. Or just wear a Steelers jersey.

    • @oof6205
      @oof6205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Absolute legend.

    • @HarryFlashmanVC
      @HarryFlashmanVC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Legend

    • @MightbePettingmyCat
      @MightbePettingmyCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@hullbarrett no one is voluntarily going to cleveland mannnn

  • @elizabethgrogan8553
    @elizabethgrogan8553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4222

    Great to see that young man recognising that he's a scammer. That poor woman sounded so worn down by these evil people. Thankfully, you got in touch with the man. You do great work Jim.

    • @Judamubo
      @Judamubo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ª

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      WARNING I am the unprettiest human YTer worldwide. Take the hint, dear eli

    • @tooolie
      @tooolie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      @@AxxLAfriku ur vids are as bad as ur grammar

    • @solarnaut
      @solarnaut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      EVIL Indeed ! Listening to how worn out she was, yet STILL remaining as civil as possible really highlights how much pond scum these scammers produce as byproduct of their business model . . . HIGHLY TOXIC to society. :-/

    • @oliveryt7168
      @oliveryt7168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tooolie he's German...

  • @TrilogyMedia
    @TrilogyMedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6873

    Thanks for letting us be a part of the mission Jim #legend

    • @the_bruh4321
      @the_bruh4321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Ok whoever you are

    • @MrUssy101
      @MrUssy101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Oh please that’s not Jim’s mission, If he cared so much about people and not making money through his content he wouldn’t be begging for patron. Plus he revealed that poor guy Jaani identity and has put his life at risk. Well done Jim !!!

    • @GamerForLifeDrakunia
      @GamerForLifeDrakunia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Legends!

    • @thatguywhoyoutubes6156
      @thatguywhoyoutubes6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      You do great stuff. I started to learn scambaiting because of both you and Jim. Thank you guys.

    • @JimBrowning
      @JimBrowning  3 ปีที่แล้ว +631

      It's just the beginning. Great working with you guys and Jaani.

  • @Welkon1
    @Welkon1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    "Stop bothering me you fucking crook!", I love that guy.

  • @EricGranata
    @EricGranata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1553

    Jim talking to the 86yo is wholesome as heck. He’s a real hero.

    • @jennys.8703
      @jennys.8703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you for being a guardian angel for this old man, Jim Browning. I had tears in my eyes when I heard him speak.

    • @xxPenjoxx
      @xxPenjoxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Actually choked me up. He reminded me of my grandad and the way they got excited at his money made me sick

    • @sheenodj
      @sheenodj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I THINK I HAVE SOMETHING IN MY EYE 😭

    • @BLUEWITHERDRAGON1845
      @BLUEWITHERDRAGON1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That 89 year old man is my grandpa

    • @martin_geuer
      @martin_geuer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Jim Browning .. hi Jim ... I don't know if you will read this or not. But I found some videos where different profiles using the exact same wording / method in the comment section of these videos trying to convince people to invest in crypto-crap via contacting a certain trader .. even providing a number. Even though the comments are the same they change only the name of the trader and I believe the number. I don't know how extensive this is or how far they go .. but maybe a new scam and worth to check out .. I found two videos within a relatively short amount of time. Most profiles involved were created after mid June.
      th-cam.com/video/QbBIXmOS1xo/w-d-xo.html
      (Would be Camila Luna's comment)
      th-cam.com/video/YgICAlBiMzQ/w-d-xo.html
      (Would be Fern Hernandez's comment)
      I reported the profiles as well the comments itself but I don't believe that they are going to delete them.
      Cheers.

  • @airuseok
    @airuseok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +714

    he literally saved him from losing 1.8 million.. youre a true hero.

    • @gabriels335
      @gabriels335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      sorry to burst your bubble, but that amount of money isn't that easy to move! lmao, bank would be ALL up in his business about what he's doing.

    • @themanwithnoname3145
      @themanwithnoname3145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@gabriels335 yea lol, but they would probably ask him to use gift cards and get alot of money from that, but no way they taking 1.8 million dollars, if they did scam him, they wouldn't put a dent into his bank, but still I'm glad Jim was there to prevent this from happening thank God

    • @FatherAxeKeeper
      @FatherAxeKeeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@themanwithnoname3145 if he didnt catch on they could make it a routine and chip away at his money little by little for months or even years.

    • @RosesAndIvy
      @RosesAndIvy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@themanwithnoname3145 Lol yeah i'm sure 1.8 million in gift cards is not suspicious at all

    • @OrangeYTT
      @OrangeYTT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@gabriels335 definitely not all 1.8 million. But just like any other fraud, the higher available amount means the more they can generally pull.
      Compared to maybe 5k from 500k, they could get 20k from 1.8m (hypothetically)

  • @Revvqt
    @Revvqt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1651

    I don't think showing the identity of the one exposing the scam centers is a safe call, we are still dealing with criminals here, i'm just worried about the guys safety now :/

    • @DrugedBatmanStrikes
      @DrugedBatmanStrikes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +344

      the story has probably already unfolded, which is why they can show the identity

    • @MrHoodlin
      @MrHoodlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @c4N0k How do you know this?

    • @DirtyDev
      @DirtyDev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@MrHoodlin it's safe to assume

    • @218SerenaH
      @218SerenaH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      @c4N0k if you’ve followed trilogy media’s multiple series you’ll know this isn’t true. Ya, they’re not the mafia but that doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous and won’t hurt and/or kill people to protect their business, through which they’re making thousands and even millions. In India the government and police force is corrupt. They are easily paid off if you have the money to do so. So no, the police will not protect these people if the owners of these businesses simply pay them off and many of them will easily hurt and kill people who threaten to or DO expose or harm their precious business. You don’t think it takes people with a complete lack of morals or conscience to do what these people do? The ones who own and run the companies I mean. They’re evil evil people and most would do whatever it takes to keep the money coming.

    • @218SerenaH
      @218SerenaH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrHoodlin he doesn’t and he’s very wrong. See my comment below and check out trilogy media’s most recent series.

  • @MythixcalSky
    @MythixcalSky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1855

    This guy is the batman of the internet.

  • @timriehl1500
    @timriehl1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2136

    Honestly, I don't know why the US government doesn't put out PSA's about this. I don't have a TV set, so maybe they do; but I doubt it. The elderly don't do much research on their computers, but they DO watch a lot of TV. Public Service Announcements about this would be something I'd LOVE my tax dollars to be spent on. That poor woman sounds like she could die from the stress they are loading onto her.

    • @tocobb7747
      @tocobb7747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      gov is the biggest scam going . if they clue u up. u might realize what they do

    • @philherb0656
      @philherb0656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      Generally they do, they always mention not to give up your social. It’s kinda common sense, well it should be anyway. Besides if there was an incident regarding fraud, your social probably wouldn’t be the issue, it would probably be someone using your bank details, so your bank would call you.

    • @timriehl1500
      @timriehl1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@tocobb7747 What do you mean?

    • @timriehl1500
      @timriehl1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      @@philherb0656 Do they mention this in PSAs? On TV? I know it's common sense to me right now (at 61), but will I be as sharp at 81 or 98? And I do plan on living that long--grandfather is 98 and I worry about him getting scammed this way. He watches a lot of TV and PSA's that constantly drive the message home to his brain would be a big help. It's like constantly testing a 5 year old to see if they still remember their address and phone number in case they are ever lost.

    • @sheena3822
      @sheena3822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I always wondered why they didn’t put out PSA’s as well. They could do it during the news and there would be a lot of awareness that way.

  • @theneo7723
    @theneo7723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    In December of 2019 you helped an older lady in my small little town in Tennessee named Kathleen. You kept her from getting scammed, thank you for what you do jim browning.

    • @pastoryoda2789
      @pastoryoda2789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think that little lady probably deserved to be scammed i bet she is a true racist

    • @robertlinder8464
      @robertlinder8464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@pastoryoda2789 You are racist.

    • @pastoryoda2789
      @pastoryoda2789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertlinder8464 she is a racist

    • @robertlinder8464
      @robertlinder8464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@pastoryoda2789 You are.

    • @pastoryoda2789
      @pastoryoda2789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertlinder8464 no she is

  • @KarlRock
    @KarlRock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1253

    11:58 Man I love it when you save a guy like that Jim ❤️

    • @beachgirl4583
      @beachgirl4583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I’ve been wondering if you were able to go back to India. I hope you and your family are safe.

    • @SebOnline127
      @SebOnline127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey Carl I love your vids

    • @JoshuaThomas-qy3uz
      @JoshuaThomas-qy3uz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Early this time Karl. Thanks for making vids on India

    • @Gazza-NZ
      @Gazza-NZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fellow kiwi here Karl hope ur doing well 👍

    • @JimBrowning
      @JimBrowning  3 ปีที่แล้ว +287

      Thanks Karl. I've called everyone that they contacted; whether they had $20 or $2million in their account. Thanks to Jaani, I was able to help a few people who would have been scammed. Another plus point is that they'll not be working in that building again :)

  • @TheOnlyIncognito
    @TheOnlyIncognito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +614

    Hearing Dorothy say "I am just tired" makes me real sad. You know there's many of her kind going through this.

    • @seamon9732
      @seamon9732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      The level of scumbaggery is astounding to take advantage of the elderly like this.

    • @ARUCARDFTEPES
      @ARUCARDFTEPES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Although it probably ended up protecting her because she just couldn't deal with them, forget her age, when she starts listing off the names and numbers *my* head was going numb.

    • @d-class-to2of
      @d-class-to2of 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Idk why but the " many of her kind " makes it sound like she's a diffrent species

    • @piterpraker3399
      @piterpraker3399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@d-class-to2of She's in a different state of mind

    • @wallyanglesea9709
      @wallyanglesea9709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      These scumbags wear people down until they give in. I know of a young woman with Downs Syndrome, who they tried to scam. I managed to stop them, thankfully, because she knows me, and I help her with her technology.

  • @godlovesyou546
    @godlovesyou546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +468

    It’s sad that one man is doing more against this problem then the whole of our government.

    • @TakeAglassofwatermedia
      @TakeAglassofwatermedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Truest comment on any vid I have seen!

    • @Dalegribbleexperience
      @Dalegribbleexperience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That is the nature of government.
      It's useless. Period.

    • @godlovesyou546
      @godlovesyou546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Dalegribbleexperience I’ll have to dissagree with that statement. I do think the governments lack of solutions for stopping the illegal funneling of literally millions of hard earned Americans dollars from our country is disgusting. I do not believe the government to be useless. Government systems provide a very important basis for a states laws and acceptable behaviors.

    • @Dalegribbleexperience
      @Dalegribbleexperience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@godlovesyou546 government is useless against your own ideals.
      I should not have any say in how you live your life.
      If my ideals clash with yours, I should not have any say in it.

    • @Dalegribbleexperience
      @Dalegribbleexperience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@godlovesyou546 and btw. Government is the problem to many solutions

  • @larrychicco1062
    @larrychicco1062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1063

    The old fella still has his Irish accent all those years later in the US. I'd hope Jim's accent played a part in reassuring him!

    • @debbie4503
      @debbie4503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Jim does have a reassuring voice
      BUT I'm glad he's on our side!

    • @JohnQuilyQuinlan
      @JohnQuilyQuinlan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I noticed that myself, I’d say he came from the west.

    • @pepesilvia1924
      @pepesilvia1924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yeah I noticed too, must've done well for himself fair play to him

    • @jonathansoko5368
      @jonathansoko5368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      You don't lose an accent unless you actively try. Just like you don't gain one without actively trying and conciously doing it.

    • @antonypye7666
      @antonypye7666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Jim is located in the UK

  • @kbramlett6877
    @kbramlett6877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1628

    Jim, you are nothing short of a Godsend. When that man mentioned that he had $1.8 million in savings I easily heard the scammers almost jump with joy. That is when my heart sank. Then you step in and practically save that man's life. Earlier this year, my mother received a copy of the AARP magazine and you were the featured article. As I was reading the article, I told my mom that I watch your videos religiously on TH-cam and that you are the real deal. And you are. Keep up the awesome work.

    • @plexyglass429
      @plexyglass429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      not just his life, but his families. That man was no doubt saving for his family so he could pass on some wealth once he passes

    • @skunky_fink
      @skunky_fink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You think they are doing it for fun. And they are doing it while they still can earn in other ways. WRONG. History proves that humans have killed each other to survive. Like the joker said stop the resources for few days and these civilised people will eat each other. You living in a capitalist society where poor are crushed everyday is fine but some poor men from India providing for their family is evil. You privileged spoilt brats don't know how hard is to even eat 3 times meal in 3rd world. Here tens of thousands of people apply for a 4th class job. To get in a good college every year more than 10 lakh students sit in entrance exam with a selection rate of .05%. You won't be such a crybaby if you look outside of America for once

    • @EvilDuckOfDoom3
      @EvilDuckOfDoom3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@skunky_fink Shame on you for defending the very lowest of criminals. U don't know anything about living in poverty and are the entitled brat and probably unlawful too...this considering your mindset writing here from your smartphone whining about low selection rate of elite universities of all things.
      I hope everybody understands that this waste fellow is not a representation of low income people or anybody but his frustrated sad self in any way!!..

    • @skunky_fink
      @skunky_fink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvilDuckOfDoom3 Criminals? Like they have a choice. The situation in India is so bad that they either have to do this or work as labourers from 9-4 for 5$ everyday. And you know what most people would choose. The corrupt government, capitalists and Colonisers are the real criminals. And don't make me start how much I know about poverty

    • @Naurto58
      @Naurto58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@skunky_fink Imagine quoting Joker and then think anyone would take you seriously. We get it, you are young and have no financial responsibilites.

  • @enddy123456
    @enddy123456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    That Irish guy moved to America and got to live the American dream, ended up a millionaire and the poor guy almost lost it. You're a gift to humanity Jim.

    • @pastoryoda2789
      @pastoryoda2789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that’s great 😃

    • @matthewmcnerlin231
      @matthewmcnerlin231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Irish guy saving a fellow Irishman as per usual

    • @chuck1804
      @chuck1804 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewmcnerlin231 Jim Browning is obviously Scottish.

    • @MrValor
      @MrValor ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chuck1804 what do u mean, he is from northern ireland

  • @serenity8839
    @serenity8839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    Them laughing at stealing an old mans money.
    God... just disgusting.

    • @secrectpirate3096
      @secrectpirate3096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You will be surprised how ugly the world really is....

    • @serenity8839
      @serenity8839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@secrectpirate3096 Ow trust me iv seen the uglyness of the world, still does not make the acts any less disgusting.

    • @mateuszkowalczyk2305
      @mateuszkowalczyk2305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@secrectpirate3096 World is beautiful place, people are ruining it.

    • @serenity8839
      @serenity8839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @ANDRES CABALLERO Long hair do be like that my dude.

    • @mrdavemo
      @mrdavemo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      , Years ago I heard this quote: "Don't be surprised or sad when the cat kills the mouse. That's what cats do." In other words, accept that the world will not please you, be happy, and carry on.

  • @thairinkhudr4259
    @thairinkhudr4259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    The kid who turned on these scammers, he's a hero. Great to have you on board and making changes in the world!

    • @DarkOmegaMK2
      @DarkOmegaMK2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      He's not a kid, he's a MAN. It takes some balls to realize you are doing something wrong and want to seek change even if it can put you in great danger.

    • @DarkOmegaMK2
      @DarkOmegaMK2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Are You Going To Do The 'Ora Ora' Thing? Yeah like... no idea wth is up with that. He usually isn't careless like that so something must have happened.

    • @kneesnap1041
      @kneesnap1041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DarkOmegaMK2 I mean, Jim Browning is an alias so why isn't Jaani an alias used the same way!

    • @mememomo101
      @mememomo101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DarkOmegaMK2 that man gona end up dead soon. money is everything there. they will hired hitman to kill him

    • @DarkOmegaMK2
      @DarkOmegaMK2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mememomo101 A hitman?! lmao, this isn't a movie, my dude! There's plenty of safely and legal ways to mess up someone's life, specially to a person who's basically a nobody that wanted to play smart.

  • @uthmanbaksh3530
    @uthmanbaksh3530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm glad Jim talked to the 86 year old before the scammers got a single penny from him. You love to see it!

  • @failtolawl
    @failtolawl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    If your social security benefits are "suspended" the only way to resume them is to go to your local office. You also wouldn't get a phone call, but a letter in the mail explaining the reason your benefits are suspended.

    • @mounne13
      @mounne13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      86 year old man won't remember that. Much less what he had for breakfast this morning.

    • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
      @DJTheMetalheadMercenary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Depending the region, SSA offices are currently appointment- only, so you'll have to call the administrative line (which will be on the letter sent to them) or the national information line to segue to their branch office for phone-service or to make contact and schedule an appointment (whether in person or on the phone is up to the SSA office/ staff). On point otherwise.

    • @arshenio45
      @arshenio45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But what if "the rules changed", humanity and rules are constantly changing

    • @nardalis4832
      @nardalis4832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most very important stuff are received in your postbox, not on your email or your phone.

    • @shuckmatt2947
      @shuckmatt2947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      my favorite part is that they don't even say benefits. They say your SSN will be suspended...like sorry there is no mechanism in existence to 'suspend' or eliminate the number itself.

  • @a.j.petrarca2268
    @a.j.petrarca2268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    Hearing people like this elderly man being confused by these monsters really hits home. My 90 year old, widowed Grandmother was getting somewhere in the realm of TWENTY fake/scam calls a day. For any families who are worried, there are services where you can have their calls forwarded to your phone first so you can be the one to pick up the scam calls. It's incredibly annoying, but I'd rather be the one picking up those calls.

    • @WiscoKnight0806
      @WiscoKnight0806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      what are some of these services?

    • @MrTaxiRob
      @MrTaxiRob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@WiscoKnight0806 old fashioned telephone answering services, they still exist.

    • @WiscoKnight0806
      @WiscoKnight0806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MrTaxiRob and they reroute calls to your cell phone? Might have to look into this, thanks. Been ages since I've had anything like that.

    • @MrTaxiRob
      @MrTaxiRob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@WiscoKnight0806 A.J.'s 90 year old grandmother would probably benefit the most from such a thing, since she'd be dealing with the same operators at the answering service every time she needed to. Old folks need familiarity and trust. All people do, really.

    • @yamnjam
      @yamnjam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      For my grandma's house phone we used the nuclear option and literally blocked ALL incoming calls except for 30 phone numbers I programmed in. Spectrum has it as one of their voice options. Basically it's an approved number list. I've got relatives, friends, doctors, pharmacy, etc programmed as allowed and all other incoming calls are blocked. I can turn it off if we're expecting an unusual number to call. You should see if your grandma's phone service also has these kind of options. It's nice knowing I can block all scammers but her legit calls will get through.

  • @002f4dsw4
    @002f4dsw4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That old man had a very gentle tone, it feels awful to watch these scammers trying to abuse his trust

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1398

    Thanks Jim for the great work you do

    • @ahmedtuama9979
      @ahmedtuama9979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice

    • @shonster33
      @shonster33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree

    • @techtw0
      @techtw0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍

    • @itszoe2913
      @itszoe2913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unrelated but Jesus loves you Have an amazing day stay blessed

    • @itszoe2913
      @itszoe2913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ahmedtuama9979 Unrelated but Jesus loves you Have an amazing day

  • @thairinkhudr4259
    @thairinkhudr4259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    When they were laughing, saying the old man had $1.8M and mentioning he was a doctor. It made me sick.

  • @phntasy333
    @phntasy333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Jim is so down to earth and humble . It really sets him apart. Trilogy , Kit Boga all fantastic work along with Peirogi and others. Thank goodness for all the hard work from all who expose scammers!

  • @00WatName00
    @00WatName00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    I hope Jaani and Max are safe during this dangerous operation; they are doing good by changing their ways now.
    Thanks again Jim and to Trilogy Media.

    • @silva7493
      @silva7493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I also certainly hope they are safe.😓

    • @joykarwogalma3462
      @joykarwogalma3462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Shout out to all of them. They are heroes who have conscience

  • @ewanguitar3666
    @ewanguitar3666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    I feel like I’m watching a hacker in a spy film who actually knows what they’re talking about instead of speaking tech gibberish

    • @ahmadanime7586
      @ahmadanime7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am in!

    • @zyra4497
      @zyra4497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CoinRingsUSA lol i feel like I've seen this scene many times

    • @dangerx69
      @dangerx69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A gigabyte of ram should do the trick😒

    • @EnderCraft-ko3wd
      @EnderCraft-ko3wd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CoinRingsUSA As a young adult trying to make it in the cybersecurity industry, and I had a stroke trying to read that.

    • @cybercat1531
      @cybercat1531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@EnderCraft-ko3wd Better get prepared for more. As a an older adult in the cybersecurity industry this is but the tip of the tech gibberish iceberg XD

  • @_letstartariot
    @_letstartariot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I love that you got yourself an insider/whistleblower. 19 is so young. Hope they avoid working in scams in the future. The people who own/run scam operations are monsters. And to get staff, they take advantage of the severe poverty in that area and hire people desperate to survive. Morals/laws are usually thrown aside to feed families in this capitalistic world. 2 sides end up victimised.

  • @RawBerserker
    @RawBerserker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    It's always a good day when Jim gives these scammers their comeuppance. It's even better when we see a scammer change his ways and do what's right.

    • @woodyb6626
      @woodyb6626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The work Jim does is so important!!! Saving us from scams one victim at a time.

    • @vfauni5764
      @vfauni5764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      comeuppance? Is that the only word that came to your mind?

    • @RawBerserker
      @RawBerserker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@vfauni5764 what's wrong with it?

    • @sunsetlights100
      @sunsetlights100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@vfauni5764It's kindof old school expression but in this case seems to describe what the scammers deserve .😅👍👌

    • @missliverpoolcatlady
      @missliverpoolcatlady 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@vfauni5764 and????

  • @mikesmelon5714
    @mikesmelon5714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    I can hear that woman's pain of being tired of getting called constantly everyday. You are doing God's work Jim.

    • @VagrantShadow
      @VagrantShadow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What exactly does "God's work" mean?

    • @undeadOtter
      @undeadOtter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@VagrantShadow If you actually have to ask then you must have mush for brains. You don't have to be religious to see when people are doing good things for people and it being called "God's work" is no different than saying you are a hero. Get over yourself and try to think of someone else for a change.

    • @danielnunez1587
      @danielnunez1587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@VagrantShadow come on man you give atheists a bad name get it together

    • @HeIsAnAli
      @HeIsAnAli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@undeadOtter TL;DR for the benefit of Comrade Clueless: It's a rhetorical device that more or less means "doing right by your neighboe."

    • @JohnDoe-qz5pj
      @JohnDoe-qz5pj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People like to say that all of the time, but in this instance Jim ACTUALLY is doing God's work.

  • @up2specks978
    @up2specks978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Jim, some good advice for the older ones from the USA is to remind them that if the IRS/SSA/FBI, etc. needs to get in touch it will usually be done by official letter and meeting. Thank you for all that you do!

  • @KyuNoom
    @KyuNoom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    That "office" looks like a prison visitation room

    • @FeuerblutRM
      @FeuerblutRM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      tbh I don't wanna know under what working conditions these scam callers are sitting there. Yes, technically they're the one screwing people over but I'm positive most of them might be victims of bad circumstances too. Criminal business is a harsh, dehumanizing business for all except the big fish at the top.

    • @eaglestdogg
      @eaglestdogg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FeuerblutRM pretty sure the inside man said he'd been working there for a couple years too didn't he? Being 19 it's likely that he was still a minor when he started as well.

    • @sorryi6685
      @sorryi6685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FeuerblutRM Absolutely not. They want easy Money to afford a luxurious lifestyle. Have you seen the house of scammers in past videos. All of them are living in luxury with Iphones, living in expensive apartments

    • @crookedbuns
      @crookedbuns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sorryi6685 not all. you're seeing the well off ones

  • @k8tallison250
    @k8tallison250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    I always "push 1" and get transferred. When someone answers they say "how can I help you". I always say, "I don't know, you called me". They say, no you called me. We will argue about who called called who for sometimes 5+ minutes. Then they hang up. They ALWAYS hang up first lol.

    • @rat_dragon
      @rat_dragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Lol! I once answered a robocall and farted in the phone...they stopped saying their script, there was an awkward silent moment and they hung up. It was hilarious 🤣

    • @Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28
      @Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I just tell them my name is Kitboga or Jim Browning and they immediately hang up.

    • @notconvincedgranny6573
      @notconvincedgranny6573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I thought I was the only one who did that! Sometimes, I put on my little old lady voice and act alarmed and confused for as long as possible. Then I tell them "the longer I keep you on the line, the fewer people you get to scam."

    • @k8tallison250
      @k8tallison250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I've never understood how pissed they get when I say you called me..... Some of them get really mad.

    • @ladynoluck
      @ladynoluck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28 “Hi, this is Mrs. Browning. You want to talk to my husband, Jim, right?”
      “Oh, you must be calling for my dad, Jim Browning. Dad! Scammer on the phone for ya!” 😂

  • @brunoglopes
    @brunoglopes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Great video, but I really don’t think you should’ve showed Jaani’s face or even his name for that matter. There’s a lot of money involved in the scam industry, and those people show themselves to not care about the next on a daily basis, which can make them pretty dangerous. I think exposing him like this, even if he may have agreed to it, is putting his life at risk for no reason, as the video would’ve been just as good if you hadn’t shown him.
    Anyways, that is just my opinion, and hopefully I am wrong. Props to this guy for fighting back and to you for the amazing work, as per usual!

  • @DeconvertedMan
    @DeconvertedMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Remember - Social Security will NEVER EVER call you.
    Good for this person to stand up and say "no" to these scams. If only those in power would do something about this.

    • @eaglestdogg
      @eaglestdogg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sound something about it is a lot easier said than done.

    • @noahmoody4568
      @noahmoody4568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@eaglestdogg it doesn’t help that the police in a lot of these areas are completely useless. The scam tip line is broken and cannot submit anything, and apparently a lot of the police are paid off by these scammers to turn a blind eye

  • @moshunit96
    @moshunit96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Love the guy questioning why he would need to give his social security number to the social security administration. Busted.

    • @daffers2345
      @daffers2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That guy was great, and blasting off the curse words at them pretty much made my day XD

  • @kristapsmuravjovs7061
    @kristapsmuravjovs7061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    God, after the woman pleaded with the guy in that undeservedly-forgiving tone, and he still tried to convince her, wow man. It's insane how the guy has not a single sliver of mercy after hearing that, absolute cynicism.

    • @kristapsmuravjovs7061
      @kristapsmuravjovs7061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Sherri T[A]P Me!! To Have [S]EX With Me lol, word. I mean, I try to check myself before looking down on others, but I can't help but truly despise such absolute lack of empathy.
      Is it because he sees her as from a different culture, therefore from other species or something? Or I guess doing stuff like this for years will slowly tear down any healthy naivette and love for others, idk, stabbing wildly in the dark here, but it truly baffles me and I kinda feel a need to understand.

    • @TheBloxxedSanarcati
      @TheBloxxedSanarcati 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kristapsmuravjovs7061 that's a bot

    • @kristapsmuravjovs7061
      @kristapsmuravjovs7061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheBloxxedSanarcati lol, jesus man, thanks, how dumb am I, wow.

    • @pastoryoda2789
      @pastoryoda2789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They may have mercy but they have to survive by scamming people, that’s how many businesses work they don’t care, they just want to make money

  • @bricebarker3487
    @bricebarker3487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    "As you can see this is a building" best line of 2021 props to this young man

    • @badbadrobotrobot959
      @badbadrobotrobot959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As you can see, this is the gate, to go outside.

    • @ahmedbasalama
      @ahmedbasalama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As you can see, this is a stair, to go up and down

    • @zack88005
      @zack88005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As you can see this is the street to shit

    • @ProdWakaw
      @ProdWakaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As you can see, with your eyes

  • @clairecadoux471
    @clairecadoux471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    That poor tired woman. How dare they physically wear out a human. An older person gets worn out. Awful thing to do.

    • @lorenrobertson8039
      @lorenrobertson8039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree! I'd like to reach through the phone and grab that idiot by the jewels and bring only them across the many miles....

  • @sbwyo1966
    @sbwyo1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic, Jim. Bless you for your work. Might I suggest, when they ask what they should do if the scammers call back, the thing to stress is, "DO NOT speak with them. Just HANG UP." Because the elderly (speaking from experience, late parents, late uncle), easily get sucked into conversations, where the scammer can really work on their psyche, scare them badly, threaten them with ruin, etc, etc, exactly as you've shown many times. Thanks for your wonderful work!

    • @LiveFreeOrDie2A
      @LiveFreeOrDie2A ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was thinking the exact same thing! As soon as he suggested he answer and start telling them he knew it was a scam I was thinking “NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!” just picturing him getting sucked back in by giving them the slightest opening. Like this man WILL forget most/all of what Jim told him regarding why it’s a scam, on top of the fact he didn’t really fully understand.

  • @VoodooPuppies
    @VoodooPuppies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I hope this guy stays safe and the people he was working for don't discover this

    • @eaglestdogg
      @eaglestdogg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I would assume they would wait until their source is out and safe before publishing the videos. Jim and the people he works with aren't dumb and would think of things like this.

    • @SurvivingAnotherDay
      @SurvivingAnotherDay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was found beheaded in an alley

    • @sorryi6685
      @sorryi6685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SurvivingAnotherDay No, he died in an accident yesterday

    • @velnoa
      @velnoa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sorryi6685 it was a really tragic accident too. It’s such a shame he got drunk and fell in that river and drowned

    • @indomitablereasoning2875
      @indomitablereasoning2875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sorryi6685 You're a scammer of comments.

  • @thebastet
    @thebastet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Scammer: "1.8 Million? 🤑 hehehehhehe"
    Jim: "Imma bout to end this man entire career"

    • @keiztrat
      @keiztrat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shouldn't really call "scamming" a career

    • @Cat_Garfield
      @Cat_Garfield 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keiztrat it isn't a career it's a job

    • @Cat_Garfield
      @Cat_Garfield 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @SAM It's still a job

    • @deadly_dave
      @deadly_dave 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @SAM You mean like doing a bank 'job'?

  • @arejay6566
    @arejay6566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It can never be said enough, " Thank You ! " Your efforts and those You have inspired, can not be understated. A true service to humanity and honor.

  • @schnapgrap
    @schnapgrap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I genuinely can't bare to listen to the people being scammed, it breaks my heart so I skip it knowing full well what is going on and just skip to the wholesome content of you explaining that you are here to help. You really are a hero Jim, and the same to the insiders, you are also the heroes this world needs more of.

    • @techtw0
      @techtw0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

    • @gely_
      @gely_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      neither can i, knowing that thousands of people that old got scammed is heart breaking. Wish i couldve helped them, there needs to be a commercial and ads to prevent scammers. I think thatd be one good way to send the message to the older folks.

  • @noeljr.7724
    @noeljr.7724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    The 86 year old didn't lose his Irish accent. I'm happy Jim saved him and they didn't get anything off him.

    • @ARUCARDFTEPES
      @ARUCARDFTEPES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do elderly Irish typically lose their accent? I'm confused. :P

    • @noeljr.7724
      @noeljr.7724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@ARUCARDFTEPES Well he's a retired doctor living in America with a social security card so we can assume he's been there for a long time.

    • @ravioliravioli6175
      @ravioliravioli6175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Broke my heart hearing him in particular because it reminded me of my own grand parents here in Ireland. These sickos love to prey on the most vulnerable people

    • @No-tw6qj
      @No-tw6qj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it was hoax hotel or someone at first

    • @johnw359
      @johnw359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ARUCARDFTEPES Yes, we Irish lose our accent at 50 yrs and are mistaken for albino mexicans

  • @Viking_Lady
    @Viking_Lady 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow! I got this phone call. Told the woman I knew who she was and where she was at and that I had placed a curse upon her. Not only her but her entire family for generations. She started to cry and kept asking why I pressed one. By the time we finished she was begging me to release her from the curse. It was fantastic!

  • @momentumcharting6700
    @momentumcharting6700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    This young man is a true hero. He can hold his head high knowing that his life’s purpose is helping people, rather than malevolence.

  • @WandererLife85
    @WandererLife85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Jaani, Jim, and Trilogy are an unstoppable Army. In the words of a wise man, "A fight from within is a fight evil cannot win."

    • @LiammonLemon
      @LiammonLemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do not forget pleasant green.

  • @kingscrump
    @kingscrump 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In Jim we trust. In all honesty, you and a very select few others like Atomic Shrimp opened my eyes to the world of scamming and I gotta say, once you learn about it, you see it everywhere. Thank you for the work you do. My grandfather was a victim of these scams and bought the gift cards. I wish I could have educated him on what to look out for. All elderly people should be informed about this because they are simply unaware that someone would lie and manipulate them like that.

  • @chibuezegodwin86
    @chibuezegodwin86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    The inside man's face wasn't blurred and his identity hidden. I hope he's okay!

    • @debbie4503
      @debbie4503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Someone said he was in the USA.

    • @ARUCARDFTEPES
      @ARUCARDFTEPES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@debbie4503 Wouldn't exactly be an "inside man" then would he?

    • @noahchan8745
      @noahchan8745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yeah, but he is a hero rightnow and will probably always will be

    • @svenvdv2880
      @svenvdv2880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@ARUCARDFTEPES maybe the vids are when he used to work there, went to the USA, and then made the video’s public.

    • @TaeWik
      @TaeWik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      Jim's videos can be the result of months of work and investigation. He also mentioned that when they had the video call, the other team were working on gettin gthe "inside man" out to safety. Considering the effort Jim goes to protect the victims details, it is probably safe to assume the guy was fine having his face shown.

  • @midimusicforever
    @midimusicforever 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The turncoat is a hero! Yay for this!

  • @vergil1155
    @vergil1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Janni is a hero but he is also not very smart by putting his ID out there and operating in call centers to expose them. You can get killed in India and the police get regular pay offs from scanners as well. I hope the best for that young man but he is playing with fire in a third world country doing this stuff.

    • @kezkn
      @kezkn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its NOT 3rd World. It is third World because all you guys allow it ?

    • @vergil1155
      @vergil1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kezkn it's always been 3rd World and the reason is gullible masses.

    • @chekschnuksout9433
      @chekschnuksout9433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kezkn are you know grammer

    • @houstongordon9337
      @houstongordon9337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree, I like the work Jim does but he shoulda cloaked this man's face on his video, I mean we already know scammers watch these too, protect that young man ya kno?

  • @Frenchfraeis
    @Frenchfraeis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Major props to the kid that decided to turn on these scammers too as well as Jim! Always happy to see Jim getting help and finding more about these scammers.

  • @bawsaq
    @bawsaq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I'm glad you were able to save that last man from losing money. I couldn't imagine taking millions from anyone so innocent and elderly.

    • @rat_dragon
      @rat_dragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's sad but many of these scammers are forced to do so. I watched this video earlier today where an Apple ID scammer told his story about how they were forced to stay in the building. The exit was locked and if they tried to leave or not show up for work, the owner would go to their homes and beat them. It's terrible :'(

  • @jackfarwood
    @jackfarwood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Job Jim.B. Your doing great things man

  • @bronx_1547
    @bronx_1547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    As an Indian I don't like these scammers, they ruin the reputation of India and many people stereotype India to have all the scammers, Great Job Jim! It's good to see these scammers getting caught

    • @AcridDragoon
      @AcridDragoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Doesn't this reinforce the stereotype. Wouldn't you be happier if no one knew about this shit lmfao

    • @AcridDragoon
      @AcridDragoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And don't say that this will stop scammers because "when god closes a door he opens 2 windows" :)
      The world's much shittier than people are willing to accept

    • @epicn
      @epicn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @Toxicagent381 all countries have their scammers and pickpockets. Its all about what city or neighborhood you're in.

    • @nerd888
      @nerd888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Toxicagent381 You should go to spain then you'll understand what pickpocketing really is

    • @bsnworks3731
      @bsnworks3731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @Toxicagent381 oh yeah "InDia is Bad" and have you even gone to france or any of the popular tourist sites in europe and havent got conned? it is easy to say the whole country is bad when it is super diverse and unique. stfu hypocrite.

  • @CraigRodmellMusic
    @CraigRodmellMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I'm dumbfounded. I just have no words to describe my feelings on Jim and his collaborators for the amazing work that they do. All I can say is, I hit "Like" before watching because I knew it would be good. I was NOT disappointed!!

  • @richardc488
    @richardc488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your service

  • @eib8412
    @eib8412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Your intervention probably saved that guy his life savings and you pass it off so nonchalantly. You do more good than most of us put together. You deserve a knighthood.

  • @yamnjam
    @yamnjam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Aw the 86 year old man was so sweet. Shame on these scammers trying to steal from the elderly! They really are the scum of the Earth. Jim you're a hero, as are all the folks helping you stop these thieves.

  • @paulblyth392
    @paulblyth392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This man needs his channel booming up, breaks my heart hearing these old vulnerable people been none the wiser, we can make reaction channels get millions of views and there's nothing to it, this man is using his technical abilities to protect our vulnerable online, man he deserves so much more praise and exposure, keep it up man its truly amazing work and clearly not easy work.

  • @timglennon6814
    @timglennon6814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    That audio recording should set alarm bells ringing in your head straight away. I’ve never heard the Social Security put out a pre recorded audio like this in England.

    • @rat_dragon
      @rat_dragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah, their audio sucks 😂

    • @beachgirl4583
      @beachgirl4583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      They don’t call us in the US. They only send mail.

    • @demoknighttf2756
      @demoknighttf2756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lmao true.

    • @roxcyn
      @roxcyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They don’t. You’ll get a letter and have to call them. If they do call you, you must schedule an appointment with them which they’ll call you (or you’ll be given a number and a code to enter to join their call). So I believe it’s people who don’t know better or who are very confused.

  • @collectorguy3919
    @collectorguy3919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    Imagine hanging-up on a scammer who is the only person you've talked to in the past week, and you feel so rude that it hurts. These senior citizens have good manners from a time when people trusted each other, and many are living without any human contact. Society is sick, because community is dead, people are pushed apart, and there's little common ground to meet new people.

    • @AK-js8mr
      @AK-js8mr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I also seldomly trust people nowadays, and I am way younger.

    • @jaxkovak
      @jaxkovak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I'm an old devil and I was brought up in the world you are talking about but when I get a scammer on the phone, sometimes the abuse I throw at them makes them audibly gasp. They are scum. Filth of the lowest possible kind and if they all burst into flame in this instant, the only tragedy is that I wouldn't get to watch them burn.

    • @collectorguy3919
      @collectorguy3919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jaxkovak They have to be held accountable, but they're humans too. Nobody transitions from childhood to adulthood thinking, "I'm going to scam the elderly" without a lot of basic human needs going unmet. Poverty sucks.

    • @jaxkovak
      @jaxkovak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@collectorguy3919 Yeah, Iv been poor, living on the street. How many elderly people did I scam? None. I don't care about the circumstances, the whys or wherefores, they made a decision and they are filth and should be treated as such.

    • @collectorguy3919
      @collectorguy3919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@jaxkovak That's fine. You have an important role in shocking them into waking-up and seeing how despicable they're being. Scamming is a symptom of a much bigger problem of suffering, and bad incentives. Good that you had the integrity to not scam people, but trading ethics for fast money is a trap not everyone can avoid. People can't change the past, but they can change the future. The guy pretending to be a scammer was a scammer at one point, and is working to put a stop to it.

  • @DeepakGautamX
    @DeepakGautamX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jim my man you're doing so great work. Salute to you man. 👌👏👏

  • @chrisi7127
    @chrisi7127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Jim, the one guy who would've saved my PC from "free minecraft no virus real" in 2015 😅

    • @Its_Mango
      @Its_Mango 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL

    • @laplongejunior
      @laplongejunior 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait, 1.3 was a thing in 2015...
      You know Minecraft is bundled with a free demo mode, right? You got a virus by downloading a free game???

    • @Its_Mango
      @Its_Mango 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@laplongejunior It's a joke. Don't take it that seriously lol

    • @Tentin.Quarantino
      @Tentin.Quarantino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems legit 👌

    • @laplongejunior
      @laplongejunior 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elythas128
      I feel that. My friends gave me their pirated version not even two weeks after buying the game, because at the time you couldn't change your username.
      Even today I don't know if it's legal to pirate a game that you purchased...

  • @fxjh21
    @fxjh21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This 19 yr old man, hope he stays safe man. Especially for showing his name and face out there like that

    • @gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548
      @gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surely these criminals are going to go after him?

    • @GabrielAlcala956
      @GabrielAlcala956 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548 what are they going to do? Scam him?

    • @gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548
      @gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielAlcala956 he lives locally so if they can find him, well anything.

  • @Gandingas
    @Gandingas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brave kid showing his face like that, I know of others that haven't shown their face but have gotten kidnapped, ran over and beaten up, for helping scambaiters

  • @sabrod92
    @sabrod92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    They need to give you a tv show. That way more older people can see. One excuse I always here is "idk about them phones" but they sure know the tv. So i feel like that would help to keep people informed.

    • @omegarift
      @omegarift 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really hope this is able to become possible

    • @lorenrobertson8039
      @lorenrobertson8039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. There at least needs to be public service announcements frequently aired so that people will wake up to these scammers. Share the videos and get your loved ones to watch them...for now.

  • @dandiesel9966
    @dandiesel9966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Fair play to the 19 year old lad for realising he could use his powers for good and not evil.

    • @gavincooper8361
      @gavincooper8361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He would make Uncle Ben happy 😭

    • @gumidumi4604
      @gumidumi4604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gavincooper8361 shit stop talking about superheroes this is real life

    • @gavincooper8361
      @gavincooper8361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gumidumi4604 You're acting like a real Doctor Doom right now. We are all in this together like a team. Like The Avengers ❤🦸‍♂️

    • @gumidumi4604
      @gumidumi4604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gavincooper8361 im more of like venom or deathstroke which is in neutral side maybe your right as a bad guy isnt so bad after all if he can change for the good

    • @gavincooper8361
      @gavincooper8361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gumidumi4604 whatever nerd

  • @johnorchard140
    @johnorchard140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks so much for the work you and your friends do. I didn’t grow up with technology and only learned how to use a smart phone a bit over 10 years ago. So I’m not great with technology and these scammers always worry me. It’s great to know there’s guys like you in the world. Keep up the great work.

  • @vertz1515
    @vertz1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Props to the victim who knew it was a scam, that was quite entertaining to listen.

  • @LotsofColors
    @LotsofColors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sometimes I wonder where my Patreon money goes each month, then I hear the old folks in these calls and remember that Jim’s doing the good work. May need to increase the Patreon honestly.

  • @whydotufaqoff
    @whydotufaqoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work mate 👍👍 Thanks...

  • @teststudent5091
    @teststudent5091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    You know it's a banger when Jim Browning uploads.

    • @frqbkpsa4594
      @frqbkpsa4594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/hNH_mO8zORYt/w-d-xo.htmlg

    • @LadyWhinesalot
      @LadyWhinesalot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@frqbkpsa4594

    • @elizabethgrogan8553
      @elizabethgrogan8553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LadyWhinesalot Reported. Just a glance at his subscribed channels tells me he's an extremist.

    • @melonoire
      @melonoire 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessss

  • @neil7186
    @neil7186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really feel sorry for the guy who trusted the scammer at first and didnt exactly know what to do

  • @FireBomberBassist
    @FireBomberBassist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a good young guy right there. I hope he stays safe. My mom almost fell for one of these.

  • @officiallyexhausted5868
    @officiallyexhausted5868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I hope that young man continues to do the right thing and I pray for his safety.

  • @AlexanderKellyespn
    @AlexanderKellyespn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You need to do audiobook readings. Great video as always

    • @melonoire
      @melonoire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true

  • @jagpimp7322
    @jagpimp7322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When he said 1.8million,I almost soiled me Knickers.Great work as always Jim.

  • @ol_low
    @ol_low 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Jim for sharing your calls with the victims. It always warms my heart, hearing you explaing and the relief the victims show. Keep up with your work!

  • @thatguywhoyoutubes6156
    @thatguywhoyoutubes6156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    It's a good day when Jim Browning posts. I love your content.

  • @joyciejd9673
    @joyciejd9673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. This is stunning footage. Thank you and Trilogy Media. I hope you close the thieves down. I do hope that these young men are protected. He is very brave to come forward. The persistence in calling and lying to these seniors is stomach turning….

  • @MattAlexanderMe
    @MattAlexanderMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I really got mad during this one, listening to that tired lady trying to remain polite with him while having to deal with his threats.

    • @nootnewt3
      @nootnewt3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Aluzky they’ll call with another phone number that’s why she said she was tired. Once you pick up it’s over. One time I picked up an apple scam for fun and they kept calling me multiple times a day for a few weeks until they finally gave up.

  • @KineticCode
    @KineticCode 3 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    Jim, I don't think it's a good idea to reveal this kid's face on the internet. There are atrocities that happen in third world countries for a lot less than outing your boss on the internet. I live in Mexico, and if there was any information about an individual speaking out against certain *things* happening in the country, they might be in a bodybag the next day. Remember that this kid is affecting their employer's income heavily by taking this stance, and he isn't afforded the same protections that you may have in first world countries.

    • @melonoire
      @melonoire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@Kleines97 same bruh I was like thinking of all the possibilities those damn scammer bosses might do to him

    • @SN-of5tu
      @SN-of5tu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I think they'll probably realize who ratted them out eventually. I hope this kid get protection from the local law enforcement, or at least help to get away from such horrible people

    • @Crazypixiness
      @Crazypixiness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Yeah, at least blurring his face would have done something. I'm concerned for this kid.

    • @Bahraini_Carguy
      @Bahraini_Carguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I'm sorry but what's the worst that this guy have to worry about by exposing some fat, dumb, school drop out's scammers? You guys are making them sound like the frickin cartels or KGB, not some broke ass morons who can't pronounce Desktop properly.

    • @FnD4212
      @FnD4212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Bahraini_CarguyIf inside man already reveal, then there are no inside man to expose them further.

  • @drgnchk1027
    @drgnchk1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jim, you’re a legend. Thank you for all that you do❤️

  • @theMoporter
    @theMoporter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's so sad when you hear victims asking the same questions over and over, like "who am I talking to? Oh, right...", because you know it's a cognitive problem. They need to rely on others not to take advantage of their disability and there isn't anything they can do about it.

  • @rishithegray9559
    @rishithegray9559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I once got a call from these people and I pressed one and I just asked them “What’s my name? If you really are Social Security you’ll know what my name is” and they hung up immediately

    • @grumpyotter
      @grumpyotter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      When I worked for the census I'd get calls on my government phone and when they started their spiel I'd say, "I am an employee of the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT."
      They'd hang up so fast, lol

    • @beachgirl4583
      @beachgirl4583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@grumpyotter ,
      I said I worked for a Superior Court judge, returning a call from them.
      The scammer apologized profusely for calling the “wrong number”.
      I recorded the whole thing on an older device. They seem to fear our authorities.

    • @grumpyotter
      @grumpyotter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beachgirl4583 Oooh, good one!

  • @ruigfilho
    @ruigfilho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome.. thank you Jim.

  • @freespeech469
    @freespeech469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Coming from a family who’s grandfather fell victim to scammers, I appreciate your work Jim!!

  • @r_thekingslayerx4352
    @r_thekingslayerx4352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We need more people like Jim and huge respect to people who fight those scammers every single day.

  • @nemojimeister8769
    @nemojimeister8769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yo I started tearing up as soon as Jim said "I got in touch" Im not crying u are.

  • @Yamezzzz
    @Yamezzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I feel so awful for that American woman who gets spammed. Imagining that was my Gran broke my heart.

  • @breathofdifferentair1950
    @breathofdifferentair1950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I feel so bad for people who aren't graced by this man's help. He is the youtube Spiderman. Friendly neighborhood scam buster. He does his best and we are all in debt to his efforts. Thank you!

  • @eg1608
    @eg1608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for helping that older gentleman, he worked hard his whole life, no one should ever be able to just take it away!

  • @marklatimer7333
    @marklatimer7333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "How come you don't speak English good" - Classic .

  • @grantadamson3478
    @grantadamson3478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The people who turn against these scammers are real heroes.

  • @mehaksandhu
    @mehaksandhu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Jim 💯💯👍👍

  • @BrooklynHalo
    @BrooklynHalo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I showed your videos to my dad, and now he answers every scam call he gets and messes with them. its hilarious

    • @hedgehog1965uk
      @hedgehog1965uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, you gotta have a hobby.