I Lost the Majority of my Life Savings in an Online Dating Scam

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Жыл бұрын

To learn more about my romance scam story called the pig butchering scam and next steps I am taking, subscribe to my blog: Massage, Love & Health shaip.substack.com/
Resources to Report if this has happened to you:
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/
The Global Anti-Scam Org: www.globalantiscam.org/contact
A story about the pig-butchering scam: www.cnbc.com/2022/08/25/pig-b...
Thank you for watching and I hope this helps get the word out and prevents it from happening to you or people you care about. In case this has happened to you or someone you know, I hope sharing my story can provide some support.

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@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage Жыл бұрын
So grateful for the kind words and support I am receiving!
@hkbillyusa
@hkbillyusa 11 ай бұрын
I'm wondering if you have reported it to the law enforcement?
@charismaticrell4206
@charismaticrell4206 11 ай бұрын
You can track your money on the blockchain explorer. The same thing happen to me. The big butchering scam is ruthless. I just recently got all my money back. Their is a way to get your funds back
@inerit5175
@inerit5175 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for sharing your experience! Hold your head up! Just knowing that going forward you have helped at least ONE person from getting scammed! Go out there and ENJOY your Life! Today is the best day ever! Seize the moment!
@MrRowley5
@MrRowley5 11 ай бұрын
Why would I need to fund you? You made your bed,you lie on it!
@Ann-sj4pt
@Ann-sj4pt 11 ай бұрын
You are a scammer,pretending to be scammed! 😩
@atlfun08
@atlfun08 10 ай бұрын
If someone you have “met” online and never met in person, EVER asks to borrow or help with money. That’s an online “dating”scam.
@mercedesmaltese4407
@mercedesmaltese4407 10 ай бұрын
Yeah obviously. I feel bad for none of these people
@AdolfMitler-ch8ns
@AdolfMitler-ch8ns 10 ай бұрын
No way in San Jose
@pujabelgian
@pujabelgian 10 ай бұрын
Not necessarily true.. it could be your sister's long lost son who you've never met because you don't have a sister, calling you to borrow $10,000 to get outta jail. That's believable. 😐
@Alex-Ninja9
@Alex-Ninja9 9 ай бұрын
@@mercedesmaltese4407 don´t judge we´re all humans and some of us makes mistakes during vulnerable times. Give the guy a break he is opening up.
@DerBingle1
@DerBingle1 9 ай бұрын
If they even mention money, walk away. Just stop responding and block.
@Powertuber1000
@Powertuber1000 8 ай бұрын
I'm 99% sure he was talking to a man.
@KINGCRANK.Topsy-Turvy
@KINGCRANK.Topsy-Turvy 7 ай бұрын
I'm 100% sure they are Chinese or Indian.
@Artyom_K.
@Artyom_K. 5 ай бұрын
Do you suggest that women are not smart enough to perform a pig butchering scheme? Are you mysoginist?
@Mike_Davidson
@Mike_Davidson 5 ай бұрын
Nigerian 110% 🤦‍♂😂😂😂👨🏿‍🦲
@Aethereality
@Aethereality 4 ай бұрын
Got to be careful, regardless. Some of these scammers hire real women to do short video calls to lure in more victims!
@dennykeaton9701
@dennykeaton9701 3 ай бұрын
Probably a team of people
@Myr25636
@Myr25636 8 ай бұрын
I was contacted by a man who looked 30 and GQ model. He said I was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. 🙄I told him we could meet but not at my house because I live in my son’s basement since I have no money, lol. That was the end of that 😂.
@badxradxandy
@badxradxandy 8 ай бұрын
Lmao
@kavi212
@kavi212 8 ай бұрын
What? But why? A GQ model should be able to help you out 😆 he didn’t want to help you?
@thepragmatist
@thepragmatist 8 ай бұрын
Yes. Exactly. Whenever the scammers contact used to contact me, I asked them how much money they could send me. The conversation ends fast.
@phumlanondala4913
@phumlanondala4913 8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@ViaScientifica
@ViaScientifica 8 ай бұрын
lol!
@ImaRockStarPR
@ImaRockStarPR 8 ай бұрын
This guy is as witty as his scammers with this grafting video. “Oh look at me, I got scammed! Buy my course!”
@matukonyc
@matukonyc 8 ай бұрын
I think you mean "grifting." "Grafting" is the surgical implantation of living tissue.
@ImaRockStarPR
@ImaRockStarPR 8 ай бұрын
@@matukonyc i grift a graft! And I have sinned!
@nadogrl
@nadogrl 4 ай бұрын
And he has the nerve to set up a GFM account!🤯👎🏼
@hiraldosternflyer7112
@hiraldosternflyer7112 3 ай бұрын
You should probably teach the bot how to spell properly.
@Rebecca-ci3zc
@Rebecca-ci3zc Ай бұрын
I couldn’t finish the video because his “short explanation” was waaay too long and dull. Can’t imagine buying a video to listen to him longer. No.
@linmorell1813
@linmorell1813 10 ай бұрын
Something like this happened to a friend of mine, he. He felt so ashamed he told friends each a little part and no one the whole. It is upset him so much he committed suicide and has been devastating for all of us that he felt unable to talk to us about it. Therefore, the fact you’re talking about it and warning people makes such an important contribution. Thank you for that and stay well.
@gingers8457
@gingers8457 10 ай бұрын
Oh wow I'm so sorry for your loss
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
Wow, I'm so sorry for your friend and all of you impacted by this. My heart goes out to you. I really appreciate your words and sending lots of love your way.
@missmodern
@missmodern 10 ай бұрын
😢
@HeatherBoo916
@HeatherBoo916 10 ай бұрын
I'm really sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope the animals that did this to them get everything that's coming to them and more.
@mariatan9129
@mariatan9129 10 ай бұрын
We can talk forever about scammers. Whats needed is solutions and how to get the money back. Bank in australia has not cooperated and freeze his account instead. Anyone with solution ???
@jdl9623
@jdl9623 10 ай бұрын
Same thing happened to me and my initial $100 turned into $230. She told me to try withdrawing it and it worked and i transferred $230 to my bank! She said "I told you so" and told me to now put $20,000 in to make easy bigger money. I said nah, I'm happy with my $230 and cut her off my contact ever since
@missmodern
@missmodern 10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@HeatherBoo916
@HeatherBoo916 10 ай бұрын
Pray you don't ever fall for crap like this again although I have my doubts 😅
@djt5782
@djt5782 10 ай бұрын
you are smart, not joking, you scammed the scammer, hahahahahaa
@sarafreeman5073
@sarafreeman5073 10 ай бұрын
😆🥂👍😉
@PInk77W1
@PInk77W1 9 ай бұрын
Smart
@MR_THINQ
@MR_THINQ 8 ай бұрын
NEVER EVER invest money that you can’t afford to lose. Investing rule no1.
@Tocinos
@Tocinos 8 ай бұрын
you're far better off putting $250 in 4 places rather than $1000 in 1 place
@michekids
@michekids 2 ай бұрын
Indeed
@michaelduggan1890
@michaelduggan1890 Ай бұрын
Most people who get scammed never tell anyone because it's too embarrassing .
@TheHomeExpert5
@TheHomeExpert5 10 ай бұрын
Anytime a woman refuses to talk to you on the phone and insists only on text messages, run away immediately! Run away immediately!
@user-xu9kj3cc7l
@user-xu9kj3cc7l 9 ай бұрын
“She” doesn’t want to talk on the phone because it’s probably a he.
@bixou22002
@bixou22002 9 ай бұрын
Even easier...When you start talking to a complete stranger on a dating website and she offers a magic investment ---> RUN !
@thetruths7389
@thetruths7389 9 ай бұрын
Maybe it's a guy too. LOL
@BOG0690
@BOG0690 9 ай бұрын
Block that ass
@hermanrogers1325
@hermanrogers1325 9 ай бұрын
It is a man that’s why he won’t talk on phone
@telengardforever7783
@telengardforever7783 Жыл бұрын
Some Chinese "woman" tried to pig butcher me, too. But once I told her I worked at McDonald's, it was an immediate "bye." I don't work at McDonald's, but I could easily tell where it was going and just wanted to play along.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage Жыл бұрын
That is smart! And good advice
@telengardforever7783
@telengardforever7783 Жыл бұрын
@@shaithaimassage I was just lucky because my thing is that I would have to meet a woman in person within a few days of first contact -- not the months and years that scammers want you to wait. But what I noticed is that nearly 80% of the women I ran into were all "traveling on business" even though they said they lived in my hometown. What was really funny and totally made it clear it's all a scam was one woman tried to talk investments with me on Tinder! Tinder of all places!! That's when I knew it was all a BS scamming game. One thing that I found interesting is that pig butchering scams always starts off with pics of Asian models. The standard romance scam is just any porn model the scammers can get ahold of. But what breaks them all is a simple request for a video chat. Here's the thing: Romance scams are usually done by males, so it's hard for them to scam other men since replicating the female voice is too difficult.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage Жыл бұрын
Call it lucky if you like, but you had a boundary and you respected it. Is interested as you were, you made sure you'd at least meet the person once before trusting someone, as intriguing as it seemed. That was my biggest mistake! I applaud you for your choices and I'm glad it saved you.
@Macdelcley
@Macdelcley 11 ай бұрын
@@shaithaimassage Meeting the person first does not prevent a scam. The criminals will hire women to talk to you on the phone and even meet you. You cannot actually protect yourself from this. It is human nature to want love, and this makes a human being vulnerable.
@garthqueen
@garthqueen 10 ай бұрын
I tell em im a janitor 😑that soon gets rid
@Nichsax112
@Nichsax112 Ай бұрын
Bravo, *Briskdeft* I'm so glad you're out there fighting these scumbags. We must do everything in our power to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers. You're a true hero, my brother.!!…….
@Andriana-wj4th
@Andriana-wj4th Ай бұрын
Excellent job, *Briskdeft* -I'm delighted you're out there fighting these jerks. We must do everything possible to protect the elderly and the general public from these vile con artists! You deserve it!! Big up, brother, you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe👑🙌🏽…….
@petepeter1857
@petepeter1857 10 ай бұрын
This is an established scam. I'm always shocked when someone falls for this.
@sparkles7420
@sparkles7420 10 ай бұрын
He is also a scammer!!! He wants people to donate on go fund me to rebuild his savings!! A go fund me isn’t to rebuild a savings! It’s for people in major need. He never got scammed I bet you he is lying
@Cindy-cj8bw
@Cindy-cj8bw 10 ай бұрын
@@sparkles7420 I thought the same thing! He stopped thinking with his brain, got scammed, and now he wants people to donate to help him recoup his loss??? He'll be waiting a very long time for my donation!
@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 10 ай бұрын
​@@sparkles7420I don't think he is
@songbirdsinging1878
@songbirdsinging1878 10 ай бұрын
these scammers prey on vulnerable people. the human need for love and companionship is very easy for a predator to exploit. it seems impossble but this happens all the time to intelligent people.
@Go7Suarez
@Go7Suarez 10 ай бұрын
No, it doesn't happen to intelligent people. It happens to greedy fools. This one is counting on other fools to replenish the money he idiotically gave away.
@strongheart1ful
@strongheart1ful 10 ай бұрын
It probably wasn’t even a woman you were talking to.
@Travelguy1
@Travelguy1 8 ай бұрын
The real scam is that gofundme link
@AC-qe1io
@AC-qe1io 2 ай бұрын
I was waiting for it.
@sandiegan3788
@sandiegan3788 2 ай бұрын
Could be. My motto these days is, "Don't trust anyone."
@lizzysimner7715
@lizzysimner7715 2 ай бұрын
@@sandiegan3788Totally agree I steer clear of these funds if I want to help e.g cat rescue I buy food for them be be very careful I don’t trust anyone only those close
@brandyk
@brandyk Ай бұрын
​@@sandiegan3788 true dat... I'm getting to the point where I don't even trust my dog.
@JakubK-in9ho
@JakubK-in9ho 4 ай бұрын
Outstanding job done by *Charge backtools* I'm so Glad you're out there battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!! Bravo to you!! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother.
@PerfectInterview
@PerfectInterview 8 ай бұрын
Why do you call it “dating” if you never met the person? That’s not dating. It’s just a delusion.
@Tailionis
@Tailionis 8 ай бұрын
I can't feel sorry for this guy. If he was 20 ok. We've all been dumb and young, but this guy is clearly in his 30s +
@cococock2418
@cococock2418 8 ай бұрын
Exactly. It’s astounding to me how these people who fall for these pig butchering scams are both simultaneously naive and narcissistic as fuck. Naive to fall think that a person they’ve never met online is going to actually be their significant other, and narcissistic to believe that some random super attractive girl is going to want to be with them just off seeing their picture online
@MR_THINQ
@MR_THINQ 8 ай бұрын
Yep - he’s desperate.
@kendallevans4079
@kendallevans4079 8 ай бұрын
@@MR_THINQ Lot of similar guys out there....
@tomTom-lb5cu
@tomTom-lb5cu 7 ай бұрын
Lots of people desperately looking for love. Don’t trust the Chinese they hate us honestly, they love our money and selling us their junk. They are worse than the Japanese or Philippines.
@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 10 ай бұрын
If everyone had the courage to share their scam stories the scammers would go out of business.
@probrickgamer
@probrickgamer 9 ай бұрын
No they wouldn’t. Literally everyone can spot a nigerian prince scam and yet the people who do them are somehow still successful
@davidwright873
@davidwright873 9 ай бұрын
Not true...they'd just figure out a different scam....
@acornsucks2111
@acornsucks2111 9 ай бұрын
There is one born every minute.
@davidwright873
@davidwright873 9 ай бұрын
Barnum and Bailey said that.... @@acornsucks2111
@bobjames6622
@bobjames6622 9 ай бұрын
Nope! IF people weren't mugs then they would not get scammed.
@donjacky99
@donjacky99 8 ай бұрын
This isn't a dating scam. It's a greed/investment scam
@dontbetreadin4777
@dontbetreadin4777 8 ай бұрын
It's not even that, it's not a scam. It's just asking stupid people for money... That's not a scam, it's a good way of living because of the amount of dumb people with money that are out there
@ozzierabbit587
@ozzierabbit587 8 ай бұрын
@@dontbetreadin4777 Well, it's a scam in that the point of the conversation is not for purposes of a relationship, but to trick someone out of their money---if the video itself isn't a scam.
@pxmpkxn6163
@pxmpkxn6163 4 ай бұрын
@@dontbetreadin4777it is a scam. and no its not a good way of living. people get killed over shit like this 😭
@nadogrl
@nadogrl 4 ай бұрын
It’s definitely a scam. They convinced him to put money in a crypto account, gave exorbitant temporary profits, then took it all, eventually.
@marknewton6984
@marknewton6984 4 ай бұрын
Dating online is a scam. Don't do it.
@Andreperera11
@Andreperera11 Ай бұрын
Keep up the great work *Briskdeft* , and never get down about what you do. These scum are responsible not you. So keep your head up regardless of what happens. You keep saving people all the time, so just remember those you have already saved it you ever get down. Love your channel and always stay positive.
@nikkilengyel
@nikkilengyel 9 ай бұрын
We need to stop using "met" and "relationship" for people we've never actually met in person. No in-person meeting = no meeting. No in-person relationship = no relationship. We need to establish this as a foundation. Romance scammers parasite from people with weak principles, boundaries and definitions.
@dreamzofhorses
@dreamzofhorses 9 ай бұрын
Maybe they get to people who are very lonely and wanting a relationship? Or they pretend to have an opportunity to make money and the person is in financial need? It’s not appropriate to shift the blame to the victims which people only do to feel a sense of superiority above others and to convince themselves this could never happen to them. Good for them but it’s not accurate and misplaces where the blame belongs. Even if they don’t have strong principles, boundaries and definitions for some reason we would have no clue about doesn’t make them the bad person in the scenario. It’s the scammer thief liar who is the bad person taking advantage of someone’s vulnerabilities. I agree we shouldn’t call an online never met person or even a scammy IRL a person, gold digging, scamming assholes have been around long before the internet. This isn’t new and there are always victims who will fall for it for their individual reasons. But dissing the victim is pretty bad behavior in and of itself, and doesn’t make you better than anyone else.
@user-mw9yh4cu2i
@user-mw9yh4cu2i 9 ай бұрын
Yep, my rule with online dating is until my mouth touches a vagina the person doesn’t actually exist
@IssanCaliRefugee
@IssanCaliRefugee 9 ай бұрын
I agree, but it happens because that's what we're able to get. The market's rough. There's really not much available out there, and so we're trying to take what we can. Similar to how the part time, piecemeal, gig economy now constitutes having a "job" these days. Glad I met my wife abroad, in person, 5 years ago. I feel for the young people these days.
@M_SC
@M_SC 9 ай бұрын
Victim blaming in its purest form
@AllergicFungus
@AllergicFungus 9 ай бұрын
​​​​@@M_SCcalling someone stupid /w a weak mindset is not victim blaming. This guy is 100% stupid /w a weak mindset, not a victim. Dude gave his daughters entire savings fund meant for school to a stranger. Call it like it is. Don't be a clown...
@roguestowl2280
@roguestowl2280 10 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry this happened to you. You’re helping others avoid scams like this by sharing this story.
@bobjames6622
@bobjames6622 9 ай бұрын
Why are you wasting sympathy on a total mug?
@robt3407
@robt3407 9 ай бұрын
​@@bobjames6622not just a mug, a scammer himself. Who buys this phony story? He should at least be showing photos and real evidence of the scam to his audience. He's a lying bum.
@AAA19999
@AAA19999 9 ай бұрын
So true
@theflaca
@theflaca 9 ай бұрын
He thought he'd get an asian third world peasant with a filthy sewer. He deserves being scammed.
@karenlewkowitz5858
@karenlewkowitz5858 9 ай бұрын
​@@bobjames6622what does that mean? What can we learn from this?
@steamavila1818
@steamavila1818 2 ай бұрын
I had a friend who was talking to some girl online, he was sending her money to help her get papers to travel to meet him, I told him straight up that was a scam, he got mad at me and stopped talking to me, at the end I was right, this person was not real, you cannot help people like that, they are so desperate for someone to love them that they will do some dumb stuff that is pretty obvious to anybody else.
@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 10 ай бұрын
This is why I always pretend I'm poor & broke keeps the Nigerian scammers away
@loisaustin6200
@loisaustin6200 10 ай бұрын
This is why I stay off dating sites and never accept friend requests online or on Facebook. I have observed too many victims with broken hearts and shattered lives to fall for any of these criminal tricks. They are all a despicable, filthy bunch of thieves and I sincerely hope Karma comes around and teaches them how to behave as human beings.
@anafadae
@anafadae 9 ай бұрын
Dont be silly he clearly said she was Chinese. Your own people are scammers too. They just do it on an even bigger scale, like sim swapping and hacking.
@combatduckie
@combatduckie 9 ай бұрын
that is not always the case! if they need a VISA for a Western country, money doesn t matter at all! Even social-welfare Western women get scammed because they re dumb enough to allow musl trash to talk to them on vacation or on the web!
@elizabethblane201
@elizabethblane201 9 ай бұрын
Why even communicate with them in the first place?
@bunjijumper5345
@bunjijumper5345 8 ай бұрын
With the white colonialism across the world, we deserve it.
@dhsubhadra
@dhsubhadra 9 ай бұрын
Ten years ago I lost all the money my mother left me to a heartless fraudster. I was devastated and plaintively asked my sister whether I would ever get over it. She said, OF COURSE YOU WILL! And she was right.
@josephinegebb
@josephinegebb 9 ай бұрын
Great work *Chargebacktools* You take the fight back to the scammers! Great to have people like you and the Team fighting back for the victims and keeping the scammer from taking miney from the vulnerable
@cgasucks
@cgasucks 9 ай бұрын
So you regained what you lost right?
@KoalaBeer.
@KoalaBeer. 9 ай бұрын
@@cgasucksno they got over trauma I’d imagine
@Kunfucious577
@Kunfucious577 8 ай бұрын
@@cgasuckslife isn’t that fair.
@Deuteronomy31.6
@Deuteronomy31.6 8 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss
@nkiru61
@nkiru61 8 ай бұрын
You lost it or gave it away? Telling the truth is an important part of healing. 😊
@thunderthormx
@thunderthormx 8 ай бұрын
Very true
@NoleInJax
@NoleInJax 8 ай бұрын
Either way, now he’s begging others to makes him good.
@pedrofrancisco2964
@pedrofrancisco2964 8 ай бұрын
I agree. This guy is ridiculous. He needs to chalk it up as a loss and move on. Don't ask other people to get you out of your own hole.
@pxmpkxn6163
@pxmpkxn6163 4 ай бұрын
i don’t believe yall understand or know what “scamming” is
@nadogrl
@nadogrl 4 ай бұрын
@@pxmpkxn6163- Is it taking advantage of someone else’s greed?
@George43_
@George43_ 4 ай бұрын
Bravo to *Charge backtools* - I'm so glad you're out there fighting these scumbags. We must do everything in our power to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers. You're a true hero, my brother
@QCCatPlanes
@QCCatPlanes 2 ай бұрын
Scam!
@Tim.Weaver
@Tim.Weaver Ай бұрын
Don't fall for this type of comment. The fake companies and ethical hackers who pretend they can get your money back if you've been scammed are just fraudsters looking for an easy target.
@chowfun1976
@chowfun1976 9 ай бұрын
I don’t even lend money to the people I date. I can’t fathom giving money to someone I haven’t met.
@Dbb27
@Dbb27 9 ай бұрын
He wasn’t giving, he was investing.
@chowfun1976
@chowfun1976 9 ай бұрын
@@Dbb27 yes, by giving this person his money to invest.
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
@@chowfun1976No he didn’t give or invest with her. He invested with an online brokerage. Still not smart.
@KoalaBeer.
@KoalaBeer. 9 ай бұрын
Same
@mike77588
@mike77588 8 ай бұрын
​@@chowfun1976No, he did not give her money, he signed up to a site she recommended.. then he did many testruns with small amounts and all seemed legit at first
@stephenmontgomery8530
@stephenmontgomery8530 11 ай бұрын
Why would somebody you don t know want to make you money, wake up .
@LD-yq7cl
@LD-yq7cl 10 ай бұрын
even people you know and pretend they earn big, never shares their secrets...
@chuchonchuchon7640
@chuchonchuchon7640 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I feel bad for him, but he sent his money willingly 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
@Amer1can1nfidel
@Amer1can1nfidel 10 ай бұрын
this guy was gonna loose his savings somehow. just happened to be this way....
@richardng1
@richardng1 10 ай бұрын
Love. When you love someone you want what’s best for them, like help them make money. Even if you don’t love someone but you care about them enough then you still want to show them how to make money.
@IDMtv
@IDMtv 10 ай бұрын
And if it’s a secret and so easy to do why would they tell more people about it? I know I wouldn’t ..Maby my family and close friends 🤷🏿
@FrankZen
@FrankZen 10 ай бұрын
Man it sucks that this happened to you. I've had a couple of these scammers hit me up. What I've learned is whenever the conversation switches to money, it's pretty much a scam.
@izzy2900
@izzy2900 9 ай бұрын
That's even the case for some women IRL on dates nowadays. There's a video going around about this chick that asks to see your bank account in the 1st 5 min. on a date because she doesn't wanna waste any time in case you're broke. lol
@donnahilton471
@donnahilton471 9 ай бұрын
If someone introduces themselves online, it's a scam!!!😅
@izzy2900
@izzy2900 9 ай бұрын
@@donnahilton471 Not always but there's way too many scammers out here, & it's only going to get easier for scammers with improving AI LLMs & voice bots, they can literally be indistinguishable from humans online. But AI's to detect scams should also become available, so we'll see how things turn out.
@bobjames6622
@bobjames6622 9 ай бұрын
"What I've learned is whenever the conversation switches to money, it's pretty much a scam." Wow! Really!? Who woulda thunk that, eh?
@izzy2900
@izzy2900 9 ай бұрын
​@@bobjames6622 Nah man, they're just good Samaritans that spend all day on the Internet looking for people they can give free financial help to. Trust me bro. : p
@mikefigures5075
@mikefigures5075 10 ай бұрын
Why would you think a complete stranger would be interested in building wealth for you ?
@PInk77W1
@PInk77W1 9 ай бұрын
Amen.
@acooksla
@acooksla 9 ай бұрын
Amen again
@joshuawesteros5345
@joshuawesteros5345 9 ай бұрын
Just look at em, might as well have “thirsty” tattooed on his face.
@marknewton6984
@marknewton6984 4 ай бұрын
Don't Go In--- Goldfinger!
@AminahMight
@AminahMight Ай бұрын
This is always my number one question. Like why would the person pick me out of all people to help? Why? What’s in it for them? It doesn’t add up for them to care about my finances lol.
@Nichsax112
@Nichsax112 22 күн бұрын
The efficiency of this *Briskdeft* via internet ! is next level. To juggle walk throughs of various angles on the topic delivered to-camera, differnet content per topic from various folk underneath the umbrella of the track list of the larger big band concert itself is engaging and refined. To make a dense access like this so digestible is really something. Awesome works jeff…
@drew9312
@drew9312 8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your story. Kudos for sharing- takes guts and will help others. Everyone be careful. NEVER give anyone you meet (either virtually or in person) money.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@stevendiamond4117
@stevendiamond4117 10 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry you went through this. I met an Asian (Chinese) woman online and we developed a very nice friendship. I was much older than her so our intention were platonic. We exchanged life stories, pictures, we encouraged each other through day to day trials. It took many weeks before "money" even came up. She explained to me exactly what you described and shared her success with short-term crypto investing. She wanted to teach me and she was a well spoken teacher. But I explained to her that a year earlier I had a bad experience losing small amount of money trusting a woman on-line and I now had a principle that I would not send any money. I said I would have to come & meet her and see this in person. Over a few weeks of trying to change my mind she stopped communicating. I actually missed her because we'd communicated so much. But I would not & could not violate that principle I had put in place a year earlier.
@danny8063
@danny8063 9 ай бұрын
she was a dude named chang
@danny8063
@danny8063 9 ай бұрын
i dont say that to be mean. i say it to let you know not to get sentimental over these morons
@Samlol23_drrich
@Samlol23_drrich 9 ай бұрын
You're smart. Just took a while trying to suck you in to build trust. Once you held your ground and it was a firm no, it was over. Good job
@thetruths7389
@thetruths7389 9 ай бұрын
Did you only text or did you talk on the phone too?
@myoama160
@myoama160 9 ай бұрын
Smart, you dodged a bullet.
@DrFrankenschtein
@DrFrankenschtein 8 ай бұрын
You didn’t “lose” your life savings. You gave it away.
@hagakuru
@hagakuru 8 ай бұрын
savage
@Tibetchoongchoong
@Tibetchoongchoong 8 ай бұрын
Watch the content, pfff he invested on a crypto platform that she says using, and he god scammed the girl also disappeared
@DrFrankenschtein
@DrFrankenschtein 8 ай бұрын
@@Tibetchoongchoong Wrong
@psychotic.reaction
@psychotic.reaction 8 ай бұрын
@@DrFrankenschteinEveryone loves a semantic.
@Yoopsen213
@Yoopsen213 8 ай бұрын
We found the scammer loool
@BlessingDave-ny4ij
@BlessingDave-ny4ij 3 ай бұрын
Impressively awesome this man *Retrievetron* really hit the ground running and hasn't stopped yet. He gives us more understanding of him without interviews and negative antics he just shows us who he is through the Recovery. True living legend. We salute you. Incredible recovery. The execution, creativity, and goodness that came from it were inspiring on a number of levels. Cheers and looking forward to seeing what you do next!!!
@Tim.Weaver
@Tim.Weaver Ай бұрын
⚠I hope everyone who reads this spam comment realises it's a scam. If you've lost money in a scam, it's just possible that your bank might refund you, but other than that you must accept that your money is gone forever, and you need to move on. Anybody recommending a recovery service, or offering to help you get your money back using ethical hacking or a professional-looking company website, is just a scammer hoping to exploit someone who has proven themselves to be a "sucker". Sadly, all social media and messaging platforms are full of these fakes.
@user-bk6db6rm5d
@user-bk6db6rm5d Ай бұрын
I value the information you dropped on us. As somebody inquisitive about recuperation, I like that you show devices you use to research an organization prior to coming to choice. It's as of now a hard choice to make and game to play, and with somebody showing the world methods to safeguard themselves, this information is significant! Gratitude for setting aside some margin to impart this to the KZfaq world.We love you *VortexTrace* !!!!!
@shellwirtful
@shellwirtful 9 ай бұрын
As soon as you said, “she presented herself as also someone who had a very strong business background” I knew exactly what this was….. I watch way too many catfished videos 😆
@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549
@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549 9 ай бұрын
I don't know what's worse: 1 - having your "heart broken" by some dude in Lagos or wherever 2 - socializing your losses by e-bagging for 20k
@jkstudent222
@jkstudent222 8 ай бұрын
the latter
@knutthetruthhahn
@knutthetruthhahn 8 ай бұрын
He is grifting. So even if he was scammed 20k. It is on him. Why socialize the losses. Start over cryptocel
@SamaNuttz
@SamaNuttz 8 ай бұрын
I truly can't believe the amount of people using SM to get subs to basically pay bills, holidays, medication and pets. I'm not against people supporting channels but the sad fishing is next level... I feel bad for those scammed, but they learnt a valuable lesson.
@TheRbraden
@TheRbraden 8 ай бұрын
There's another online scam where you make up a sob story and then try to get people to give you money by setting up a go fund me...
@kendallevans4079
@kendallevans4079 8 ай бұрын
If those are your only choices you are dumber than you sound
@traicyarciniega7824
@traicyarciniega7824 2 ай бұрын
I like how these scammed people always play victim when the scammers aren't holding a weapon on them.
@laurence2824
@laurence2824 10 ай бұрын
I hope you won't think me a Pollyanna, but this might offer you some comfort: I in no way wish to downplay the devastating sense of loss and betrayal you must have experienced, but I have come across several people who at some point in their lives lost pretty much everything. My own late parents were holocaust surviving refugees and I know a family who were driven off their land in Zimbabwe and were forced to flee for their lives with nothing to the UK. I noticed in these people an extraordinary ability to savour the here-and-now. A cup of tea on a sunny balcony for them was as good as any beach-holiday in the Bahamas. They discovered that tiny pleasures and joys in the present were worth far more than potential future bonanzas. My late dad's catch-all maxim seemed to be: "Once you've lost everything you own, the smallest pleasures and the tiniest acts of kindness suddenly mean the world to you." I'm happy to say he led a long and happy life.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
I very much appreciate that perspective and what you shared. I take that very much to heart. Thank you kindly Laurence
@Jez2008UK
@Jez2008UK 9 ай бұрын
That's the same as me, I lost everything (well didn't 'lose' it, more I expended it all and found God) - I've never been happier, and more grateful, more present, fearless, non-worrying. Sometimes we need to lose all those layers to find the real you. If I were this person I'd just look forward to the version he now wants to be (in the future) and focus on that. I know that's incredibly easy to say, and it's something I'm now trying to do, but he needs to let go of that past. Be present, and I'm quietly confident that he'll make a lot more than he lost and will look back on this as some kind of blessing. Meanwhile he has helped others by sharing his story.
@NoseyFloridaGirl
@NoseyFloridaGirl 9 ай бұрын
As long as you have your life , your health, your faith , you have everything that truly matters.
@Dbb27
@Dbb27 9 ай бұрын
Great post. Thanks!
@oliverarrow8431
@oliverarrow8431 9 ай бұрын
thanks i just get scammed this week and i like your words@@Jez2008UK
@michelinadicicco8253
@michelinadicicco8253 9 ай бұрын
I fell into the trap also..... for 27 months and money lost and am having a nervous breakdown....... I'm so sorry this happened to you.
@mystrength5640
@mystrength5640 9 ай бұрын
Soo Sorry.. hope your life improves! 😢
@oliverarrow8431
@oliverarrow8431 9 ай бұрын
that's happend to me this week oh my god it's so bad
@michelinadicicco8253
@michelinadicicco8253 9 ай бұрын
@@oliverarrow8431 So sorry...... I know exactly what you are going through 😭
@elizabethblane201
@elizabethblane201 9 ай бұрын
Sometimes the cost of tuition in the school of hard knocks is very high.
@michelinadicicco8253
@michelinadicicco8253 9 ай бұрын
Does anybody have any advice for me since I lost my life savings also. I don't want to lose my condo because I can't pay condo fees and taxes. And on top of all the other stress I'm having a nervous breakdown. I can't believe I was so stupid and naive.
@peterscott1899
@peterscott1899 8 ай бұрын
I'm sorry you had this experience, and it's admirable that you're prepared to put your story out there to try to prevent this happening to someone else. One way these criminals get away with this stuff is because victims tend to say nothing because of the embarrassment they feel. Sadly this is what the world has come to. Scams have been around as long as man has walked on two legs but our modern communication capabilities has multiplied the potential for this crap. One piece of wisdom I've applied my entire life is to NEVER EVER EVER gamble what you can't afford to lose, no matter how tempting and how 'sure fire' something is claimed to be.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your words. I completely agree with all of it. It's a big motivation for making the video.
@everybodysjonathan
@everybodysjonathan 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. A couple things to note. If someone is wealthy they are not interested meeting strangers and giving their business plans away freely. Also, never trust someone you’ve never met and have no shared experience with. Next, There’s no proof it’s a she. It’s a business organization that preys on compassion/ naïveté.
@transitionsnc
@transitionsnc 10 ай бұрын
Great points.
@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 10 ай бұрын
Yes. It's a highly organized international organization of Nigerians doing this.
@transitionsnc
@transitionsnc 10 ай бұрын
I believe you.@@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@ravenrebel3183
@ravenrebel3183 10 ай бұрын
Yup, a lot of men have been found to be the ones behind these scammer accounts. They have no problem being lovey-dovey and sexting other men to take all their money. And the bonus for them is they know those men will only blame women.
@txgal6855
@txgal6855 10 ай бұрын
Yep, or Asians
@Romenet310
@Romenet310 9 ай бұрын
I LOVE when scammers hit me up. I try to take the dialogue as long as I can agreeing with what they want and pretend that that I have sent something or signed up for something or whatever it is that they want and then I fall silent but then contact them again and “try again” and just keep it going. I have disappeared for 3 months and contacted them back and ask them if the chance is still there or if they still need money and I restart the process. They eventually get mad which fuels me to do it all again with a new scammer.
@kendallevans4079
@kendallevans4079 8 ай бұрын
Oh yeah....boy, you sure showed them!....smh
@Romenet310
@Romenet310 8 ай бұрын
@@kendallevans4079 sounds like you’re a bit of Scammer Sympathizer, huh Bra? You feel sorry for the scammers, do ya? GTFOH!
@nicholascampbell90
@nicholascampbell90 8 ай бұрын
I love messing with them 😅 they always need a gift card or money for a babysitter lmao
@Josh-py9rq
@Josh-py9rq 8 ай бұрын
@@kendallevans4079calm down princess sofia he is just joking
@Fuckingdork2
@Fuckingdork2 7 ай бұрын
Its so Sadistic... :DDDD
@cashway0420
@cashway0420 8 ай бұрын
Getting scammed or robbed is the worst feeling ever, I've had my apartment broken into and a lot of stuff stolen and just had mr car stolen and it truly sucks.
@Smith-zx4jb
@Smith-zx4jb 8 ай бұрын
*GREYCYBERFIX* I wish there are more people like you out there. If I would have the knowledge, I would be part of your team indeed. God bless you Greycyberfix!!! Such a shame that the government that is supposed to do what you do, could care less, while you have to take matters into your own hands to do what authorities neglect to do, while taking our tax payers money.!!!!!
@Smith-zx4jb
@Smith-zx4jb 8 ай бұрын
His page is on Instagram
@ShawnSheppard-qx9wu
@ShawnSheppard-qx9wu 8 ай бұрын
@@Smith-zx4jbI think he’s legit, he helped me got all my stolen funds
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 8 ай бұрын
Very sorry to hear it. I feel for you and wish you well on your recovery
@martinparidon9056
@martinparidon9056 8 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry for you. These kinds of scams are especially hurtful and personal. It always breaks my heart when good people get hurt like this.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 8 ай бұрын
Thanks. Very much appreciated.
@jeanniesabol5410
@jeanniesabol5410 9 ай бұрын
Anyone who asks for money is a huge NO. Never give anyone money. What would they do without you? They would find a way to manage. Never be desperate. Better to be alone than to be lied to and taken advantage of. NEVER BE DESPERATE.
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
She didn’t ask him for money. He asked her about helping him with investing. He was never asked for money. He invested. He was the one who chose to invest with an online brokerage. Really bad decisions.
@andrerodriguez7603
@andrerodriguez7603 9 ай бұрын
@@dogger37JCwhy not send him a donation to his “go fund me” account than. 😂
@staceywilliams1863
@staceywilliams1863 9 ай бұрын
It’s simply desperation!
@lakeisharhyant2045
@lakeisharhyant2045 6 ай бұрын
What they would do is keep an itunyil they find a sucker to take the bait.
@1278984
@1278984 6 ай бұрын
If they asked for money and your not married never give money only for dates !
@robsengahay5614
@robsengahay5614 10 ай бұрын
I think that scams like this are more common than we realise. Most people would feel so much shame and embarrassment that they would keep it to themselves. However I think that speaking out helps the grieving process and internalising the pain must make it even worse.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
I think you're right and sharing this and seeing how people are reaching out to share their stories is helping to reveal that. You are very right at least for me. Speaking out has been a very helpful way to heal and turn the pain into helpful medicine. It's a process... and I thank you for sharing
@patmacrotch5611
@patmacrotch5611 10 ай бұрын
Oh there are plenty. There is a whole channel dedicated to them and telling their story. Several, even after being shown proof will continue to send their scammers money. Even if it means they have to take out loans. I’m glad I am ok with being alone when time I have been single.
@LilyGazou
@LilyGazou 10 ай бұрын
Billion dollar industry. Seniors get wiped out and then your tax dollars must care for them.
@donnahilton471
@donnahilton471 9 ай бұрын
people keep thinking that there are real people talking to you online.
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
It’s very common. Unfortunately people who aren’t very smart make it worthwhile for scammers.
@Kingsley-xn5ef
@Kingsley-xn5ef 28 күн бұрын
Very well done *Briskdeft* for stopping even more scammers. I'm from Brazil, My question is why are the USA FBI not shutting more of these scammers down and throwing them into jail for a very long time. They are scamming innocent people worldwide not only in the Brazil. Keep up your fantastic work. You deserve an National Awards For your generosity. you have stepped up with courage and strength you put to do this *Briskdeft* 🔝☑️
@naxmiraz
@naxmiraz 4 ай бұрын
Bravo, *Charge-backtools* - I'm so glad you're out there fighting these scumbags. We must do everything in our power to protect the victims and the general public from these despicable scammers. You're a true hero, my brother
@Earthman99999
@Earthman99999 10 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear this. What's even worse about these scams are that the victims most likely were actually corresponding with some guy from Nigeria. They often steal photos of real women and use that as the bait. You probably weren't even corresponding with a real woman.
@betsyakoko6810
@betsyakoko6810 10 ай бұрын
Very true he was all alone charting and dating with a woman
@JaimeMesChiens
@JaimeMesChiens 10 ай бұрын
Pig butchering scam is usually a Chinese script. We (legal analysts) seldom see this scam coming from Nigeria.
@betsyakoko6810
@betsyakoko6810 10 ай бұрын
@@JaimeMesChiens sorry now you know them even white guys are in it too they friend request and start with cripto coin investment I just blocked automatically
@Earthman99999
@Earthman99999 10 ай бұрын
@@JaimeMesChiens Regardless where this originated from... the point is that more than likely the person running the scam is a guy, not a real woman. The guy simply stole a photo of a woman and posed as her for the scam. In some cases... the guy may have a female assistant in case a short phone call is needed to help convince the victim that this "is legit". Though that assistant is very unlikely to be the woman in the photo. These scams can be run from anywhere. I saw on another You Tube channel where this guy exposes scams... he traced his would be scammer to Nigeria.
@bobwilson5041
@bobwilson5041 9 ай бұрын
Duhhhhhh,of course it wasnt a real girl,taking advantage of stupid grown men,amazing that it happens!!!!
@vintageexcellence
@vintageexcellence 10 ай бұрын
It’s funny how he keeps calling the guy that scammed him “she”
@davidvalensi8616
@davidvalensi8616 9 ай бұрын
He doesn't get yet "she" doesn't exist.
@peartfaldo
@peartfaldo 9 ай бұрын
its not even he...its a network of many.....
@VicMansaMusa
@VicMansaMusa 9 ай бұрын
Delusional still
@Hildred6
@Hildred6 9 ай бұрын
It takes time, it’s very common even after people realise
@helenaterschegget8791
@helenaterschegget8791 9 ай бұрын
Not helpful .. it’s easy to say if you haven’t gone through being isolated, or lose your partner, or dies, it’s all about people being alone
@Jonathan_Strange
@Jonathan_Strange 3 ай бұрын
So good to get a lesson about greed, in your 'spiritual' path to growth. You weren't ready to become a teacher to others until you learned this lesson.
@arjunmurmu8448
@arjunmurmu8448 Ай бұрын
Exceptional work, *VortexTrace* I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe, brothers….
@middlepassage9256
@middlepassage9256 10 ай бұрын
One must use discernment at all times. Never let your guard down. People will take advantage of you. It doesn't matter how nice they portray themselves to be.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
Lots of truth here. At the same time I know I was skeptical and discerning. I tried to research this opportunity to see if it was a real thing. What's more, they are very good at their job and know how to build trust. So it is a little more nuanced than that. That's part of why I made this video, to help point the direction and share the clues so people know what to look out for as they are using their discernment to evaluate if something is the real deal or not...
@margkropf5541
@margkropf5541 10 ай бұрын
It all comes down to trusting no one. How terribly sad. Devastating.
@minoozolala
@minoozolala 9 ай бұрын
@@shaithaimassage I'm so sorry this happened to you, but please don't gaslight yourself by saying you were discerning. The huge, enormous, screeching red flag right at the beginning was her refusing to talk or video. And her saying that writing helped her to see into someone's "soul". Please watch lots of scam videos because you are now on many scammer's victim lists. You also need to work on yourself because you're still looking for free money with your GoFundMe.
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
@@shaithaimassage What are you talking about? You asked her about helping you with investing. She didn’t even have to start scamming you! What research did you do??? It’s super easy to find this scam online. It’s all over the internet with detailed information. Anyone who invests in an online brokerage and who doesn’t vet that brokerage is an idiot. Sorry but you are a scammers dream. It doesn’t get any easier than you. It’s super easy to vet these online brokers and investment websites.
@alfalfa2155
@alfalfa2155 9 ай бұрын
Not many people are brave enough to talk about something like this, let alone publicly. Keeping things in the dark only benefits the scammers. Good on you for sharing your story. I hope you’re doing better these days.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. Your words are felt and they mean a lot. Warm wishes to you
@Jack-2day
@Jack-2day 9 ай бұрын
www.ftc.gov/romancescams I might add that the scammer could most likely have been male (ergo, no actual two way relationship was ever really there) Cheers @shaithaimassage
@laurab5278
@laurab5278 9 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that person scammed you
@anacorreia8058
@anacorreia8058 8 ай бұрын
True but honestly anybody with even 2 brain cells should know better. This guy is a word that rhymes with Timp, but starts with an S
@kendallevans4079
@kendallevans4079 8 ай бұрын
Brave? He makes money on likes and subs, AND he started a GoFundMe? Nothing "brave" about that. He is basically using a scam story to scam you!
@redsilverado76
@redsilverado76 Ай бұрын
I’m so sorry that you had to go through this terrible experience. You live and you learn. You will be stronger now because of it. The future is bright.
@samueladetola8935
@samueladetola8935 4 ай бұрын
*Adroitkey* I was a victim of these assholes but now I'm a survivor enjoying you helping other victims and really screwing with the heartless pr**ks!! Thank you for all that you do. WHY doesn't our government/police get involved like you do????? I reported it but " nothing they could do!!" Much respect!!!!!
@calilovebug3897
@calilovebug3897 10 ай бұрын
Isolating, and enjoying being alone, is a super power these days.
@brendaclark8053
@brendaclark8053 9 ай бұрын
This scam has been going on decades; warning’s about it everywhere ! I can’t believe it’s still happening ! Meeting on line is a big no no !
@bixou22002
@bixou22002 9 ай бұрын
Meeting online is not a problem, starting a fake investment on a dating website makes absolutely no sense at all !!!!
@TheImvaltor
@TheImvaltor 9 ай бұрын
I met my wife online and I've been happy for 8 years so far 😊
@avab4035
@avab4035 9 ай бұрын
For many people online dating works, or so they say..For me, only real life relations ever worked..I met online few men, did not do me anything bad, on the contrary, tried to do me good, but it did not feel real...nothing beats real life meeting..sweet and real
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
I can believe it’s still happening. Some people are very desperate for love and companionship. Some people are dumb.
@owanjulie9951
@owanjulie9951 Ай бұрын
Wow, *VortexTrace* you're doing an amazing job standing up against these scammers. It's crucial that we protect the elderly and the public from their deceitful tactics. You're a true hero
@jakephillips4453
@jakephillips4453 8 ай бұрын
Sorry that happened to you man. Stay safe everyone. Scammers are ruthless so be careful!
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Yes they are
@doriskurzz1798
@doriskurzz1798 10 ай бұрын
He has a daughter and a business but sent money to a complete stranger "
@LuisaD93
@LuisaD93 10 ай бұрын
And found a way to make it profitable too with a go fund me. Who’s scamming who I wonder 💭
@dilekavan5796
@dilekavan5796 Ай бұрын
And teacher got 40.000 . He should ve carry on with it
@johnyhefner
@johnyhefner 10 ай бұрын
The moral of the story is: Don’t be a sucker!
@stellanews6190
@stellanews6190 Ай бұрын
I'm sorry you had to go through this. Thanks for sharing your story. Hopefully it will save others' sanity and money.
@lisasmith7066
@lisasmith7066 10 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry this happened to you. These con-artists have a metaphoric Ph.D in Con-vincing people to part with their money. Romance is one part of their scheme. It’s very kind of you to share you story to save others. Please continue to heal. This is not your fault. Empathy, Lisa 🙏🕊
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
She didn’t even have to do anything besides be nice to this guy. He was the one who asked her to help him make money investing. This guy in an idiot.
@afroblewmedia
@afroblewmedia 9 ай бұрын
Who's fault is it?
@MOAB-UT
@MOAB-UT 8 ай бұрын
Your name is not Lisa Smith. I think you are a scammer. Even your thumbnail was stolen from another site I saw. Cute dog regardless. Do better in life "LISA."
@dxcSOUL
@dxcSOUL 8 ай бұрын
PhD? Nah. They have the same intellectual capabilities as people who drop out of highschool... If you've seen any romance scammer revealed videos, scammers just shower their victims with generic compliments... This dude has some sort of social deficit in his life, maybe not due to his own actions, there is a loneliness epidemic going around at the moment, but he got suckered in because out of either excessive loneliness or lust.
@angelaangelabird
@angelaangelabird 10 ай бұрын
Go fund you?? You made your own bed!!
@LuisaD93
@LuisaD93 10 ай бұрын
It’s called he’s scamming lol
@christophermartin972
@christophermartin972 10 ай бұрын
Seriously, whatever he gets will be lost again next time he’s scammed.
@nicolestarkoniski5674
@nicolestarkoniski5674 8 ай бұрын
Don’t let someone tell you your stupid for falling for this. When you trust someone it’s not a matter of intellect smart people can still make bad decisions and mistakes. When you want an emotional attachment to another human being they can play with your emotions and use you.
@Tocinos
@Tocinos 8 ай бұрын
I think it's pretty stupid but I've also fell for dumb stuff
@iailwG06
@iailwG06 Ай бұрын
*VortexTrace* , I have commented on one of your videos before. You are an amazing human being for your genuine soul and commitment to saving these individuals from these bottom feeding, low-life pieces of garbage….!!!!
@donnaanderson7954
@donnaanderson7954 10 ай бұрын
This type of thing has been going on for so long, It's truly amazing to me that anyone would still fall for it!
@sarafreeman5073
@sarafreeman5073 10 ай бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking!
@Teresilla
@Teresilla 9 ай бұрын
Totally agree.
@emmaphilo4049
@emmaphilo4049 9 ай бұрын
Loneliness. I am lonely too but I compensate through parasocial relationships on KZfaq lollll I never replied to the guys who are oil engineers good looking middle aged with pics all uploaded on the same day on Instagram. It screams catfishing!
@isrulius
@isrulius 9 ай бұрын
I will NEVER understand how people fall for these obviously fake romance scams. It’s so odd how some people will put their guard down for someone they never met and have no real life connection with and give them money - not small amounts of money, literally their life savings. And the scam techniques aren’t even that complex. The average person can spot them from miles away. People will bleed themselves dry for someone they’ve never seen, touched, hugged, kissed, nothing.
@dontbetreadin4777
@dontbetreadin4777 8 ай бұрын
It's not a scam, it's just asking an idiot for money and he's more than willing to do so due to unbelievable stupidity
@aestheticstorm
@aestheticstorm 8 ай бұрын
Very lonely men frustrated with western women dating culture. I can see how it'd be hard to understand for someone not in that position. But think about it objectively and it at least makes sense. I got taken for a few thousand from someone in the Philippines. Thankfully I was smart enough to end it before I lost more. I learned my lesson, got back on the horse, and eventually met and married a very good woman from Thailand. We are 11 years into marriage now.
@MR_THINQ
@MR_THINQ 8 ай бұрын
They fall for them because they’re desperate.
@Ayesha_5782
@Ayesha_5782 8 ай бұрын
Loneliness and desperation for a connection can blind you to obvious/minor red flags. I didn't and would've never sent this person or possibly people any money, but I wasted 4 months being emotionally attached to a random person I had never seen or heard. At first, I thought they were a catfish because of his limited online presence and the lack of me ever seeing him or hearing his voice. This caused suspicions and arguments about him being a catfish. It wasn't until the last week of us talking, that was the first time he hinted at money and said, "Let's not fight through a keyboard, buy me a ticket, I'll come there and we'll fight in person." That's when all of the alarm bells started going off in my head, and I realized some minor red flags throughout our 4 month interaction. A lot of these scammers will play the long game, build up a friendship, etc, over weeks, months, or even years before they hint at or outright ask for you to do something financially for them. Scammers like that are usually smart, strategic, and patient at their con/scam. My experience taught me about long con scammers, I always assumed most scams were short cons where, within the first or few messages, it would be very obvious it was a scam, and I'd spot them easily.
@J-Williams
@J-Williams 8 ай бұрын
The long game scammers usually juggle multiple prospects simultaneously, all at various stages of the con.
@ludesouza87
@ludesouza87 8 ай бұрын
Cannot help (the currency in my country is 12.5% of a dollar) but I really hope you recover fully (mentally, spiritually and monetarily) from this. You seem like a good guy
@AntonSlavik
@AntonSlavik 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for speaking out. It really does help others.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. It's very much appreciated
@dilekavan5796
@dilekavan5796 Ай бұрын
A Good Life Lesson!!!
@kencopeland3471
@kencopeland3471 9 ай бұрын
There’s definitely a certain “type” that falls for these scams 🙄
@moiseskerschener2634
@moiseskerschener2634 8 ай бұрын
i can spot the certain type, just by looking at his goofy face 😂
@Oikofugix
@Oikofugix 7 ай бұрын
@@moiseskerschener2634yessss look at his eyes 😅
@charlesxavier3489
@charlesxavier3489 7 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@specialagentorange4329
@specialagentorange4329 5 ай бұрын
@moiseskerschener2634 How do you look like?
@nickvandijk5460
@nickvandijk5460 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. These stories about people taking advantage of trust and love always hit me on different level. I can't imagine how people can live with themselves hurting others this way. Hopefully life has been treating you better the past few months.
@Narctalk4healing
@Narctalk4healing Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry this happened to you!! These scammers are evil!!
@rubyparchment5523
@rubyparchment5523 10 ай бұрын
“Right now” is always the best time for a scammer.
@realizingstory
@realizingstory Жыл бұрын
Really powerful that you come out to us and share your story. Your recovery, awareness, and aligned commitment to the rest of us is inspiring, assuring, and awakening. I'm greatful that you have decided to be a catalyst and a storyteller supporting a more empowered future.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That really means a lot
@garthqueen
@garthqueen 10 ай бұрын
Sentimental nonsense.Hes just a silly tw*t
@sohansohan9355
@sohansohan9355 Ай бұрын
Great work *VortexTrace* ! Take the fight back to the scammers! Great to have people like you and the Team fighting back for the victims and keeping the scammer from taking miney from the vulnerable… .
@KingSeven007
@KingSeven007 Ай бұрын
It’s scary how intricately planned this was. I would never trust anyone ever again.
@SR71GIRL
@SR71GIRL 9 ай бұрын
It's called catfishing. Thank you for sharing your experience as difficult as it is. I would imagine that you have saved someone elses life. The monetary damage is horrible, but the emotional damage is down right cruel in my eyes. I wish you all the best in your healing.
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
This isn’t cat fishing. Quite often they’re not stealing someone’s identity and pictures. They hire real women to do these scams.
@marklombard9360
@marklombard9360 9 ай бұрын
This is different. Pigbutchering is a very specific scam
@cococock2418
@cococock2418 8 ай бұрын
Not at all cat fishing. It’s a pig butchering scam. Cat fishing isn’t even a monetary thing, it’s something morbidly obese and ugly people do to try and feel attractive
@cococock2418
@cococock2418 8 ай бұрын
@@dogger37JCnone of these people are real women. These are Nigerian men behind fake pictures of women. The idea that these women are real is completely incorrect and actually is a dangerous myth to spread because it makes these pathetic losers think that a real woman was actually interacting with them instead of an 85 IQ Nigerian man. There’s a reason no video chat, and often not even a phone call, are involved in these scams
@wickhunter7733
@wickhunter7733 10 ай бұрын
(s)He was a heartless scammer. Thank you for sharing.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
You're welcome and I thank you for your words. They make an impact!
@DD-ic1bd
@DD-ic1bd 7 ай бұрын
I respect you for doing this video to help make people aware of this common scam devasting so many people!
@resaboutb.9566
@resaboutb.9566 10 ай бұрын
This experience is a harsh realty for many, and I can see where the shame could drive one into silence, inner pain and even worse. Revealing that this happened to you lets other victims know they're not alone. By speaking up, you're shedding a light on this evil that will spread awareness and stop this from happening more. Thank you for sacrificing your privacy to help others.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Yes, you know it. It has that potential power. Your comments are very much appreciated.
@pisces3121
@pisces3121 10 ай бұрын
Same thing happened to me but I was lucky. I got out only losing $1000....but the shame and heart break is still the same.
@sundayjames-kq4yu
@sundayjames-kq4yu 2 ай бұрын
Great work, *Vortextrace* - I’m thrilled that you’re actively combatting these scammers. It’s crucial to prioritize the safety of the elderly and the public by taking every necessary measure to protect them. You truly deserve recognition for your efforts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@transitionsnc
@transitionsnc 10 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'm glad your friends were skeptical and helped you research this. I pray you can recoup your $$$. All the best to you!
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
More like glad his friends are smarter than he is.
@FreeRadicals305
@FreeRadicals305 10 ай бұрын
The 1st 'Red Flag' was when he told about his 'dating story'. Never 'dated', never met. Sorry for all the pain, that's the only part that becomes real. A broken heart really is life changing.
@calebfuller4713
@calebfuller4713 2 ай бұрын
He says he met her once, which does help add an extra level of credibility to the scam. That woman must be very busy travelling around meeting with potential victims though! She's probably also working as a money mule to move cash.
@graceperry2623
@graceperry2623 8 ай бұрын
Five months on from posting this video..... I hope things are improving every day and you are feeling less pain. I also hope you have had the right sort of attention from viewers. Best wishes.
@jamalex
@jamalex Жыл бұрын
Shai - I’m sorry this happened. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing ❤
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your words of support. Very much appreciated.
@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 10 ай бұрын
Chai!!!
@Michelle-qd9gm
@Michelle-qd9gm 9 ай бұрын
@@shaithaimassageso sorry this happened to you keep strong you can get through this you have done nothing wrong it’s them so pls don’t blame yourself
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
@@Michelle-qd9gmBut he is to blame. His fault he was as easy as it gets to scam.
@rachealkibaiya7593
@rachealkibaiya7593 10 ай бұрын
This feels so familiar. I lost my dad but the pain and shame I felt when I got scammed on FB dating to someone I thought was Soo sincere was unbelievable. Sorry to hear this happened to you too
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
My heart goes out to you as well. Hard to know what it's like unless it has happened to you. I hope your healing process is going well.
@gregorylyon1004
@gregorylyon1004 8 ай бұрын
Don't feel bad. I had the same thing happen on a dating site. I lost over 1500 dollars being ignorant. I deleted all apps and quit online dating all together
@energybrown
@energybrown 9 ай бұрын
Really feel for you. These type of scams are so prevalent nowadays. Thanks for being so brave and sharing your story.
@dogger37JC
@dogger37JC 9 ай бұрын
Yea so prevalent that you have to be kind of dumb to fall for it.
@kendallevans4079
@kendallevans4079 8 ай бұрын
"Brave"? He's making money with every "like". Nothing brave about that!
@sacredlotustouch
@sacredlotustouch Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'm sorry it happens to anyone 😢 I've recently been scammed, although to a much lesser degree. Thank you for sharing this, I will spread the word/warning. I wish you full healing and a life even better than it was before this happened. ❤
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Very much appreciated. I'm sorry to hear about your scam. Hopefully you are recovering well
@MrRowley5
@MrRowley5 Жыл бұрын
Only fools get scammed. More fool you I would say.
@inerit5175
@inerit5175 11 ай бұрын
Being scammed is an awful feeling!
@MrRowley5
@MrRowley5 11 ай бұрын
People who gets scammed probably deserve it for being naive and stupid.
@cristiantropea6067
@cristiantropea6067 11 ай бұрын
Hello, I've been scammed in these days, too. Lost the savings of 8 years of work and now I would like to write a book about it, so that other people don't fall into this trap. If anyone wants to share their experience, it would be just great.
@joemacarthur6780
@joemacarthur6780 6 ай бұрын
It took a lot of courage for you to post this. Thank you for doing that because it can help other people. I am hoping you can recover quickly from this.
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Mysterious-darkness
@Mysterious-darkness 8 ай бұрын
Your video took a lot of courage on your part. I got scammed and hacked and I am terrified of even having a debit card.
@armandosanchez8901
@armandosanchez8901 10 ай бұрын
When something is too good to be true
@micheleboyle3547
@micheleboyle3547 10 ай бұрын
I have watched a zillion shows about scammers, especially catfish…and on Wednesdays they have a new episode…I call it scammer Wednesday….and the stories are so similar as what your situation was….I hate scammers…scourge of the earth…glad your healing….you look like a super cool man…you’ll be ok❤
@shaithaimassage
@shaithaimassage 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@abigailpmm1182
@abigailpmm1182 10 ай бұрын
I love that channel.
@TrashTVTreasures
@TrashTVTreasures Ай бұрын
Great channel
@Voilet-cz2se
@Voilet-cz2se 2 ай бұрын
Bless your heart *VortexTrace* . Its so sad how the scammers prey on the elderly and the uninformed public. Bless you and all others who fight against these crimes. It’s horrible how mainstream media is not doing the right thing by shining light on these things to help the public.!!!!
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