WE CAUGHT A MONEY MULE SCAMMER (Red-Handed)

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WATCH SCAMMER PAYBACK'S VERSION: • $35,000 AirBNB Scammer...
EPISODE 1: • CONFRONTING A SCAMMER ...
EPISODE 2: • Intercepting a Scammer...
We caught a money mule scammer. Red Handed. On Camera. We’ve teamed up with @Scammer Payback from KZfaq to investigate and confront the thieves, mules and masterminds behind the vicious and despicable scams infesting our phones, and our wallets. For the first time in Trilogy Media history, we’ve come face to face with a money mule scammer. This is Trilogy Media, and you’re watching SCAMMED!
The Refund scam. A web of deception starting with a call center, claiming to owe you money for your expired computer security services. They remote connect to your computer to process your fake refund, and then manipulate your online banking to make the victim THINK they’ve been refunded - but “accidentally“ at a much higher amount, again this time at $30,000. They then play on the emotions of the victim, saying they’ll lose their job unless they send them that money BACK. This scammer wants the payment, in cash, mailed to a home address in San Francisco California.
We’re taking extra precautions this time as this got a little bit dangerous, so we’re referring to the scammer as Mr. X. Thanks to our friend Pierogi at Scammer Payback, he’s baited this scammer all the way up to the finish line. Mr. X thinks he’s in for a big payday. Pierogi did mail a package, but there’s no cash inside. Only paper scraps and magazines. Everything is set to go - only step remaining is to see exactly who is behind the front door.
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@irlrosie 4 жыл бұрын

Homie is also wearing a $400 hoodie. Just sayin.

@oolapops 4 жыл бұрын

@@boysenberryjamfan2570 thanks

@Tim_Weaver 4 жыл бұрын

Well spotted, Rosie. I admire your speptitizm 😸

@Emster234 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget that supreme fanny pack!

@Simon_Said 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly thought from all the holes and tatters in the hoody that he was poor and I almost felt sorry for him. People be crazy paying $400 for something that gross.

@heartsofgoldenrod 4 жыл бұрын

May have gotten it from goodwill or a second hand store? It is CA too. It does have a lot of holes in it.

@remodz6385 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to actually involve the police AND have them arrested like they should be, just put some real money or a money order in the box. Even $5-$10 and BOOM, you are the victim and the police have a case to arrest them for mail fraud and money laundering. This kid was 1000% not telling you the truth, he was trying to protect himself from getting in trouble. I guarantee you he is still at this and just on to the next one.

@JPMJPM 4 жыл бұрын

You’re right!

@Alexander-ru6ie 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah your right

@The1sillygirly 4 жыл бұрын

Report these people to the IRS for tax evasion. The government doesn't give a shit about its citizens, but if you don't give them your money, justice will be swift.

@kenny99a123 4 жыл бұрын

Your right I agree!!! These guys need to do that!

@ritamcbee 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! He was lying. He was just agreeing with what they were saying.

@toxigenic 2 жыл бұрын

Don't be afraid to let the silence linger after you ask a question. People really hate that silence and will start talking, especially if they know you are waiting for a response. Some police interrogation tactics would be really handy when confronting these losers. I still think you guys did an amazing job!

@stinkbug4321 Жыл бұрын

No, that is to light. Just have him sit down on the ground on his butt, then have Ashton walk over, from the car, wearing a tight-fitting leather tank top and a leather thong, holding a jar of Vaseline.

@paulhillar1833 Жыл бұрын

Yes, as the saying goes in negotiating, he who speaks first loses!

@RST31 Жыл бұрын

if you dont let the silence sit you can actually give them comfort. they know you're not cracking.. also if you talk too much you, and you're not trained pro, you can totally create a case for entrapnment, coercion, or worse.

@Jennel8116 Ай бұрын

@@paulhillar1833 love it!

@europeanangel 10 ай бұрын

Vlad I must tell you this. I am hooked on watching you guys and the great cause you are fighting for. However I had never seen a video from you guys like this. Vlad you were so caring, education and such awesome talking to this kid. He will never forget that talk. You talked to him like a father. Awesome job!!! Super proud of you!!

@donnahhh5432 4 жыл бұрын

He definitely is involved more. Supreme fanny pack, 400 Hoodie, gold necklace

@Gabeful 4 жыл бұрын

His fit is trash. Cheap gold chain, supreme fanny that isn’t worth much, black air forces and cheap denim. I have undershirts more than this whole outfit combined. Kid isn’t that deep into it.

@nicoleweiler1105 3 жыл бұрын

@Jay Theyme You cannot possibly assess his familial situation or not worth based on a partially obscured video. Wearing a certain sweatshirt does not always directly correlate to having "lots and lots of money". I have a Louis Vuitton bag, and I'm broke as fuck. Furthermore, he is an immigrant in the United States. That's all you know about him. Let's ease up on the prejudice. You dont know anything about this guy or what kind of life he is living, not do you know the reasons that led him to get involved with shady business like this. Desperation can drive the best of people to the most evil of deeds.

@DJknows 3 жыл бұрын

@Fic9 he def knows more than he told but he's a stupid kid not a con man. I mean he handed over his ID pretty easily so unless it was a fake, he's no con man. He was a pretend hustler & this might have set him straight but prob not.

@randompanda4209 3 жыл бұрын

@Fic9 That's what I was thinking. And it was the worst interrogation ever. He talked too much, told him he knew nothing about how the scam operation works and then started to give him possible answers to every question he asked. The kid had probably picked up the car later on and had a good laugh. And if they really did exchange phone numbers there is a chance he's gonna call and lure them into a trap!

@DesertFernweh 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicoleweiler1105 immigrant my ass, you must not be from SF. He is probably third or fourth generation US born.

@7om9an 4 жыл бұрын

Dude this kid is not a victim he’s in this 100%. Just like what other scammers do, they have someone called “picker” who gets 10% for receiving the money from victims and send it to scammers. And I bet you this kid won’t quit working with them

@Alexander-ru6ie 4 жыл бұрын

JP M 😂

@The1sillygirly 4 жыл бұрын

Report these people to the IRS for tax evasion. The government doesn't give a shit about its citizens, but if you don't give them your money, justice will be swift.

@je-jayspnsrdn5831 4 жыл бұрын

I agree bro

@reedime5396 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. He's 24, he knows what he's doing, he knows it's a crime. But he also knows it's easy money.

@Kultbeno 4 жыл бұрын

Reedime it really is ez money I’ve been doing this for like a year or so but I do everything thru PayPal an or western union

@joshweekley4u Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why they bait us with seeing a scammer exposed, and then as soon as they meet one, they believe everything they say despite complete non-cooperation.

@mitch3384 2 жыл бұрын

You guys need to leverage the power of silence. You're hitting all the right buttons to get them to roll, but you're not giving them a chance to fill in that silence with a confession.

@enigmarocker 4 жыл бұрын

Recommendation from prior law enforcement....please dont ever give the bad guy possible answers when you are questioning them...don't give them a single idea or a list of ideas or they might just pick one as an easy option and then they lead you down a bad line of questioning where you are helping them with their own story. Excellent job tracking down these losers though! Im proud of you guys for sticking your necks out and doing this because normal law enforcement and businesses cant do anything usually as you learned first-hand while making these videos. We all need to push for new legislation to prevent these crimes, we need red flag scammer legislation (seriously) to help shut down mailboxes and postal addresses that are part of a scam network and we need to arrest the mules and go after all parties involved in these scam networks, including cooperating with Interpol.

@mariathielen7581 3 жыл бұрын

yes!! it was so frustrating to watch their other videos where they got the police involved and they couldn't do anything!

@SoEliFresh 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I think it’s unfortunate how flawed the law enforcement process is. I imagine that they would save a lot more time, energy, and people if they took a more proactive and preventative approach to crime, rather than solely focusing on being reactive after crimes happen. These guys have literally given them so many really good leads that they won’t even investigate because the crime “hasn’t happened yet.” This is a very counter productive approach to crime solving.

@JeffCD77 3 жыл бұрын

If you were in prior law enforcement, you should be telling these guys to stop what their doing and leave it to professionals, or else they, or someone else is going to get hurt. Their confrontation and questioning is all wrong and they will never get the answers they need. People are saying that the police can't do anything, etc. It's because none of this is done properly and none of the right people are involved.

@dangero2000 3 жыл бұрын

Evil Deeds Now that's obviously and painfully untrue. I used to have a channel long ago where I called and messed with scammers, and I got a lot of info that I could have used to report them... That is, if I had even thought of that as a possible option. I tried to stop a scam once by calling my local dispatch office and filing a police report, and this is when I was in high school. It should be noted that the police did nothing to fix the scam; they didn't even so much as follow up with me to tell me the case would not be pursued any further because it was declared that much of a waste of time to them. As such, the thought of reporting that info to the FBI never even crossed my mind, and even now as you point it out I scoff at the idea because it's completely unfounded. Do you really think the FBI is going to do anything with a report of scammers stealing people's money from overseas when they can barely handle crimes being committed in their own country? TM aren't scammers for not calling the FBI about this; they've actually got common sense.

@enigmarocker 3 жыл бұрын

@SsSs RoBbSs these guys arent advanced to your point about it being incorrect. My comment was specific to what they are trying to do in this type of scenario...theyre not questioning 5 different people to see if their stories jive; they only have one person to question and shouldnt supply answers...but I do get your point in other scenarios. I agree this video was a waste with how they handled it. I would have driven to the next drop point with this scammer mule that they caught.

@timmack2415 4 жыл бұрын

Geeze! I've been in law enforcement for 26 years and this is not safe guys! I completely commend what you are doing and your efforts. But people are very unpredictable when they feel their freedom is at stake. If you really want to continue doing this, please get someone who has training to accompany you. This video had me on edge, especially when this guy was shaking- that's a "fight or flight" reaction. Be safe, guys, please. This is just my opinion, not legal advice.

@thenakedeve 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree, this isn't like catfish. This is real serious!

@johnnypav 4 жыл бұрын

This is seriously dangerous stuff guys. I’m actually worried for you. You need backup and support. Unfortunately you need more than balls guys, which you undoubtedly have.

@taraesquire1 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, they aren't professionals and this could get dangerous. They don't have the knowledge of what they're walking up to. There could have been more people there, they could be carrying weapons...a caged animal can be deadly. Plus, they can be putting themselves in legal turmoil. If they don't approach things correctly, the law could be against them too. Trespassing, taking someone's private property...and mail fraud isn't a thing when it wasn't sent through the system. They're teetering the line. I say this with love and concern.

@TruthAndLoyalty 4 жыл бұрын

I know y'all fear for your lives when somebody's finger twitches, but anxiety is a normal response to this and doesn't indicate that he's dangerous. It was clear the whole time that this kid was passive and just freaking out.

@b_i_r_d8840 4 жыл бұрын

@@taraesquire1 lol send really illegal things through the mail and make anonymous tip to the cops....then they have to get involved. Not really saying do that to be clear. Just funny thought on how to make the system work for you in this case. But seriously respect yourself is right because all it takes is the first hardcore 2strike person in CA to make it go really bad really fast and it doesn't look like you all are approaching it being aware of that danger and that kid was more aware of that potential danger from his boss than y'all were from is he was freaking out.

@turdferguson- 2 жыл бұрын

"put your hands in front, i am not going to ask you again" I am curious, what would you have done? Aside from that, great job guys!

@chaingang0589 6 ай бұрын

exactly my thoughts. like how they pretend they have the right to make someone cooperate like that. scammer or not, kid should have told them to F off

@mjpuffy6285 2 жыл бұрын

It’s frustrating to watch that nothing is done to these criminals.

@MichaelCheng628 4 жыл бұрын

You guys were way too early to jump on his side. I still think he was lying the whole time after watching the video. He knows what he's doing and is in on this 100%

@billnj3651 4 жыл бұрын

They were way to easy on him. That Chinese guy played them

@melissamuz 4 жыл бұрын

well they said they were on his side to make him feel more comfortable talking to them. also they really want to bust the guy controlling it all, not just the little guys.

@billnj3651 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissamuz But they accomplished nothing. Maybe they should have roughed him up. lol

@firstlast5454 4 жыл бұрын

@@billnj3651 if they touch him then they'll be sued

@WhitneyBrock88 4 жыл бұрын

@@firstlast5454 more like in jail

@orlandosa609 4 жыл бұрын

i could be wrong but this guy knows way more than the says he knows, Plus he said he would get $300-400 and the guy on the phone said he would transfer $2.000 to his account, doesn't add up and therefore, in my opinion, the police should have been called.

@jesscac 4 жыл бұрын

similar to last time, highly doubt anything would've been done because there were no "victims". someone else suggested putting $10 in the box so there's value. i would have to read up on my laws to know if that would do anything

@3dmaster-749 4 жыл бұрын

I think these guys have a backup plan if this boy goes to jail......and a backup to a backup ...just like a hindi-chinese- mafia

@thatmayday 4 жыл бұрын

The cops can't do anything unless someone is actually being scammed.

@3dmaster-749 4 жыл бұрын

@@thatmayday It's sad because sooo many old people filed a report and nothing was done

@emadashraf6216 4 жыл бұрын

The thing is if the police had been called, the kid is out from university, he is gonna be either in prison, or deported back to china. And his parents would just have too much to take, so i kinda get it they didn’t wanna go that far. I am not stereotyping anything but why is it that the chinese just love flaunting their brands, especially a supreme bag. They really love their rich life, just goes on to show materialism can really be a bitch 😂

@junivanofdragonia 2 жыл бұрын

22:20 interrogation tip: • ask open ended question Biggest tip: • when you ask a question; wait for an answer. If he is quiet and you ask a question. Wait for an answer. Quit yapping. You constantly keep asking questions and if he don’t answer the question you kept either; yapping off and kept playing with his ego or you ask a different question or you ask the same question in a different form. Ask an open ended question and wait for an answer. If he quiet; bask in the silence and wait for an answer. There was a point where you asked who Mr X is and your partner kept telling him to put his hands in front and he got nervous and went quiet and then you went and asked a different question. Just ask one question and wait.

@nutt2252 2 жыл бұрын

I can see why you would never make it as an interrogator

@thedrbat9572 2 жыл бұрын

@@nutt2252 i do agree with this guy, you cant just keep talking without letting the suspect talk. i dont think YOU would make it as an interrogator.

@darthkeyara 2 жыл бұрын

@@nutt2252 When someone asks a question and then waits for an answer, and there's nothing but silence, already uncomfortable people will be made more so because most people hate the silence and will want to fill it. People who aren't trained to resist that temptation to fill the silence will maybe begin with non answers, non sequitur's, but eventually they'll get tired of hearing the same question and then silence, so they'll wind up telling the truth anyway. Op is right, it just takes longer. The questioner just has to have more patience than the one they're questioning.

@nutt2252 2 жыл бұрын

@@thedrbat9572 you would be much in the wrong.

@Philippewise 2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally so thankful right now that people like you exist in this world ♡

@MrWomax 3 жыл бұрын

I love it how they're interrogating him, and immediately giving him ideas for answers that would be ok.

@AZ-jd5cr 3 жыл бұрын

That part of an interrogation. They make it seem like they understand where your coming from so it's easier for the person to answer. I'm not saying they are good at interrogating but they get some of it right.

@kerrieleidig 2 жыл бұрын

@@AZ-jd5cr Well yes, it would be a technique to produce a confession or at least more information - if it were done correctly. In this case it did nothing other than to help the criminal think of excuses for his behavior. Just taught him to lie better & be prepared for the next time he's caught by someone with actual authority or who will contact police to get an investigation started.

@TheHellogoo 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is not a victim and he definitely knows more than he is willing to share.

@jasonjoslin 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, mr x is probs his uncle let's be honest

@anndeneka9305 4 жыл бұрын

He’s going to keep doing this because it’s easy money. It’s very good acting.fooled the guy because they really wanted to believe they could turn his life around. Uber to the new place and keep the packages moving

@TheLifelongdream 4 жыл бұрын

But he's definitely fresh from the boat. Unlike the 2 PO Box front desks, asking for badge and supremeno. He has the right not to speak and show his iD but he just comply.

@michaela8275 3 жыл бұрын

@@MM-ui9rm sometimes you just gotta give someone a chance .

@jared2636 3 жыл бұрын

You CLEARLY need to read more about mules. We aren’t here to talk about the innocence of this guy, it’s by the operation that is run by. This two guys just put in danger this guy’s life and most probably he might have been tortured or killed by now.

@asorianomarquez 3 жыл бұрын

This could have been handled better. I hope that kid ended up okay. It's apparent this is a bigger organization managing this. Your efforts in ending these scams should be applauded but there's also a need to protect people, like this kid, from being made example of by the people using him. His desperation to get involved in criminal activity just to go to school is very sad indeed.

@PramodShetty Жыл бұрын

he knows they will not kill him. He was trying to portray himself in a much more bad situation than he was actually.

@colonelturmeric558 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he was likely playing the innocent like every single mule does. Always the victim, never their fault

@btsxskz7866 Жыл бұрын

@@PramodShettythat's not 100% all the time tho. Not defending him he could be lying but some could get killed for saying anything. Just them getting in this from being young and dumb.

@Dog_in_tree 11 ай бұрын

@btsxskz7866 these scammers won't kill anyone. They don't have anyone in the US, that's why they use mules. When a mule is burned they just delete their number and move on to the next.

@katiehalford7740 10 ай бұрын

he's old enough to know better, and he probably should've thought about the potential consequences before he decided to ruin people's lives.

@albinoboy5312 Жыл бұрын

You are a good man, Vlad. Kind and understanding. I really hope that young lad can get back on track and complete his studies. 🤞

@Nathan-vc4wo 4 жыл бұрын

That guy is involved 100%. That “Mr. X” is probably his brother or his cousin and was probably inside the house.

@eidreven366 3 жыл бұрын

That is what I was thinking too. He could not give details about how much, because he was going to get it all.

@travisha948 3 жыл бұрын

Obviously he didn’t stop the business, the kid just finessed the shit out of them. He lied about everything “3-4 hundred” yet the dude said he deposited 2k to his account. It’s all fake. Trilogy is good at catching scams, but not so good at reading it in plain sight

@John-ml4ic 3 жыл бұрын

Agree. Wish when they got the second guy on the phone that they didn't state that it was over. If they would've got the kid to state that he had the package and set up a meet, maybe they could've gotten farther in the investigation.

@Nathan-vc4wo 3 жыл бұрын

We could’ve gotten a great video or videos out of that.

@organicthug5220 3 жыл бұрын

@@yredcat5772 you are probably right. Otherwise these guys would get killed. That’s serious money and serious business.

@daynawithawhy 3 жыл бұрын

I've done the fact finding Q&A a lot professionally. I'd like to help with your technique and approach. Back to back questions need to stop, ask an open-ended questions and wait for them to fill the silence. Don't lead them, don't give them answers. You want to know what they know, not show them what you know

@TheChickadee4086 3 жыл бұрын

This is a first class comment. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@blackomet5049 3 жыл бұрын

This is a certified hood comment

@1mrlee 3 жыл бұрын

I agree as well. I know these techniques myself as a UX Researcher.

@John-dd8kh 3 жыл бұрын

@@1mrlee what a ux researcher? And what has that got to do with this?

@Spark31Gaming 3 жыл бұрын

@@John-dd8kh User Experience Researcher. I assume asking good questions is a pretty good key to getting good info from users.

@BurienRon 2 жыл бұрын

Linked onto this from a Scammer Payback video. Thank you guys for what you do!

@deborahliveli6510 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE you guys! It's impressive how you handled this young man. My heart goes out to him. God bless you Trilogy Media 🙏

@codyfargo1861 4 жыл бұрын

Y’all should’ve just called the cops he clearly wasn’t cooperating and was clearly in on this, he was lying to you and he was staying quiet. He played you.

@jasongeo2321 4 жыл бұрын

It was a bluff cops cant do anything

@jonnywilson9117 4 жыл бұрын

@@jasongeo2321 They can''t do anything about Scamming people out of tens of thousands and laundering money? Really? They can. The questions are, is it worth their time? Is it a "serious" crime? I believe the answers to those questions are "yes" They can indeed do something and send people down for a very long time as long as there's more than enough evidence. But that's past the Police at the point. They just arrest on suspicion of committing a crime.

@unorthdoxcleric6953 4 жыл бұрын

Listen man he's scared, often these people are involved in all sorts of crime and often know killers.

@matthewperrigin9292 3 жыл бұрын

yea very good bluff, and the "keep ur hands in front" lol instantly triggered him thinking u was law enforcement which is why he kept putting them infront especially the "i'm not gonna ask again" LOLOL but i do suggest u get some security cause he coulda killed ya'll

@roberthardy5171 4 жыл бұрын

He is definitely involved deeply in this scam. He knew everything he was doing. Please report him.

@StarstrickenBarrel 4 жыл бұрын

Jakin Lee It’s also why I think these people should serve life in prison because they’re ruining peoples lives and if they’re not gonna be of any use to society then why should we keep them In society Let’s go ahead and ruin their lives and return and throw them in jail and let them rot like a worthless things that they are For the rest of the worthless and miserable useless lives This sounds harsh but I mean every word of it and it more

@ranjanmaithani6263 4 жыл бұрын

@Jakin Lee you saw his face with ethnicity with the blur also! correct? Lol

@StarstrickenBarrel 4 жыл бұрын

Jakin Lee I’m not talking about the college kid I’m talking about the person who is the head leader of it

@elainesparks6501 2 жыл бұрын

I just came across y'all's content today. I just want to say thank you to all of y'all ❤️

@coolmagoo52 2 жыл бұрын

This is so unbelievable. I know the elderly person is being disillusioned. Keep up the good work. Get rid of the the scammers

@Rufus066 4 жыл бұрын

Put $1 in the packages next time so you can tell the cops you were scammed and were trying to follow up, then you are a victim

@G_Robb 3 жыл бұрын

OMG yes! I made the same comment on a different video of theirs. I mean if you shoplift something worth $1 you get arrested. I think it would make a huge difference with the cops. They really should listen to us! Lol!

@tatyanaantonelli9417 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, chances are that cops won't bother arresting you for shoplifting something worth $1. But in this particular case, I still agree that it would probably make a difference because the cops would gladly use the $1 as an excuse to arrest someone that they know has stolen thousands.

@jamesdownes3554 3 жыл бұрын

Smort

@s0lastsummer7 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like a dingus for not thinking of that first.

@yankeefan4441 3 жыл бұрын

Put in a single pill of a prescription drug. Some guy stole a car and crashed it in my front yard. The police caught him because the 4x4 from my fence got jammed between his wheel and the wheel well on his front wheel drive car so he decided to walk down the sidewalk like nothing happened. The car he stole belonged to a pharmaceutical representative with samples in the trunk. Grand theft auto, reckless endangerment, felony possession.

@tommyb1two3 4 жыл бұрын

I think he was afraid to talk because he's afraid they're going to go after him for exposing their operations. At the same time his conversation with the guy on the phone made it clear that he knows that what he's doing is illegal. Honestly don't know what to believe but his reactions after you talked with him seemed to be genuine where he's actually scared they will 'go after him'.

@jackiejack2031 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you and other countries can be pretty ruthless

@sixpacksandsrts9122 4 жыл бұрын

He’s lieing his ass off. He says there’s materials in there. But dude instantly was telling him to transfer the cash to accounts.

@JPMJPM 4 жыл бұрын

They know where he lives, but they probably won’t kill him because there never was any cash to begin with. What DOES worry me is that the crooks could trace Art’s cell phone number to his address. Frankly, I’m most concerned for Art and Ashton.

@johnnym144 4 жыл бұрын

@@JPMJPM Ashton and Art don't really need to be concerned, in my opinion.. If they were to do anything to them (something I've barely ever heard of in years of scammer research), it would be shocking. They're public figures. It would make more sense for the crooks to stay out of the spotlight, totally change up their game-plan/methods, and come back with a totally new scam. Coming after Trilogy Media would just expose them even more, and as of right now, all Trilogy Media knows about the scammer on the phone is his name (if that isn't fake) and nothing else. It just doesn't make sense to try to come after people who are openly working to expose them.

@shecat1964 4 жыл бұрын

No he acted relieved he was getting away with it. He is no little domino.

@LineLillifee Жыл бұрын

I've watched Scammer Payback for a long time, and this is my first time watching your video. I am amazed at how calm and understanding you guys are! Youre not trying to cause a fight, youre not using your "power" to intimidate people, you just want to get to the bottom of it. I admire your way of dealing with this situation. I agree that this couldve gone really bad, but I am also a firm believer (after watching scammer payback) that you KNOW that these people are not directly involved, and usually is scammed into this as well. Please stay safe!

@wintersfox18 11 ай бұрын

They were definitely intimidating him and they definitely shouldn’t force people to take their masks off during a pandemic. Period.

@MackenzieStithh Жыл бұрын

he absolutely knew what he was doing

@AmazingKevinWClark Жыл бұрын

Yeah he did to some degree, he was terrified and afraid to talk after being caught because he knows the legal trouble he was facing. Let's hope that letting him off still put enough fear in him to stop the deliveries. At least if the police had gotten involved it would have sent the scammers running. They probably wouldn't use the kid again. I hope they didn't call him back later to either threaten him or sweeten the deal.

@Me_AV 10 ай бұрын

The tears and sorrow are FAKE. He knows he is making easy money. He is full of crap....."Oh, I dont want to get killed but I will participate in this kind of business with these types of people" He knows EXACTLY what he is doing. I cant believe anyone would buy the sorrow and fake tears BS. If they kill him, it wont be a loss. Just one less scumbag scammer. I see no downside.

@aidehuagash1 3 жыл бұрын

The kid being interviewed seemed to call his boss “兄弟“ which literally translated is “brother “ but culturally would suggest he knows him better than he pretended.

@quattrob 3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, I am chinese and calling someone 兄弟 in this scenario most of the time just means you are in on something together. Its a way to create trust between each other and a sense of security. It's like you calling other people "what's up bro?".. you would feel like you're closer or cared than you actually are.

@Acheron666 3 жыл бұрын

Probably Triads. That’s why the kid was so scared to talk.

@nunobarros3629 2 жыл бұрын

That's right!!!

@SirPraiseSun 2 жыл бұрын

send him back to ccp

@Minatosaki 2 жыл бұрын

@@SirPraiseSun Saying something like this is pretty much a racist type comment where you are just wanting anyone with different nationality go back to their country. China is not even safe and yet you say this type of stuff is worse than someone telling you "Why don't you go to Afganastan or North Korea?" since you seem so experienced in bullying others including spreading hate around. That is not right. Before you even say something on here that shows your racist self and telling people to go back to their country, why don't you actually think before you talk and maybe you would understand that anyone in the US is also a legal citzen who is actually staying in this country too for not only schooling but also trying to have a better life. I heard these types of "send them back to their country" and the "You don't belong here. Go back to where you came from" phrase so many times and for you having the audacity to say that to someone whether they are Chinese or not, that is very appalling, shameful, and disappointing.

@NeoAnthony 4 жыл бұрын

Boy this is like a Vigilante movie, except it is not a movie. Yo, this is intense.

@ArtKulik 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😀💪

@stesan60 4 жыл бұрын

This would have been just as intense without the intense backround score music. lol.

@Hyxtryx 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArtKulik Nice job!

@fosterkennel9339 4 жыл бұрын

Great job guys and and as it is clear this young man is most likely here on some sort of my government visa and as far as we are concerned he is now subject for deportation thank you for the info blessings

@ET2carbon 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. I just told my wife the same. The intensity is incredible

@kellymckenzie5686 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is old, but I love that you are protecting this young kid. Some times you have to lose the battle to win the war and that’s what you guys did. You are all such amazing examples of strength and dedication. Thank you for all you do! 🙏

@rachandrumlifestyle2554 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Trilogy Media. I’ve been watching your channel since few months ago and you’re doing your good job guy’s. I am now your supporter and watching here from Tokyo Japan. Keep safe and God Bless.

@Sambasic 4 жыл бұрын

This guy's body language just looks like he's waiting for it to pass, tell them what they want to hear so that he can get back to getting his dirty money. 🤦‍♀️

@shecat1964 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are way too nice. This kid was lying. He really told you nothing.

@nasty1641 4 жыл бұрын

100% agree with you. Action should have been taken in whatever way possible to get him and his scammin mom out of their rich lifestyle

@Nozoki 4 жыл бұрын

@@nasty1641 There's a good chance this kid is in a shallow grave right now. Or maybe I've been watching too much Burn Notice.

@mudbogjoker6638 4 жыл бұрын

He keeps saying he doesn't really know mr.x over and over. He is or knows mr.x

@Acord718 4 жыл бұрын

He probably got the sh*t beat out of him Should have called the cops

@DrexProjects 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, You know everything. I bow to thee.

@rockstarkaustabh 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I can finally say that superheroes do exist in real life. What you guys did for this kid, I bet you're no less than superheroes to him! As someone who has been a victim of such a scam before, I know what it feels like to have your world turned upside down. Keep doing what you guys are doing, keep educating the world, especially the ones who are the most vulnerable. Kudos!

@mishr6206 Жыл бұрын

Saw the episode from 'Scammer Payback' today, love him, and he said to check you guys out, so I am and will automatically subscribe to your channel, because what you all are doing, every channel like 'Scammer Payback' and yours and many others, is a admirable thing and so much respect to you all! You guy's are doing what law enforcement should be doing, I understand they may be restricted or don't have jurisdiction etc, so it helps when smart, capable people take over and help and/or get some Payback to this criminals who clearly have no empathy or heart on the lives they are destroying when they scam people out of their hard earned money. Thank you all so much xoxo xo

@jesscac 4 жыл бұрын

dialogue was a million times better in this one. glad you took our constructive criticism guys!! much love

@Westsideauditor1469 4 жыл бұрын

I agree!! The other video where the cops were called, the two of them were talking over each other constantly and nothing was accomplished. I really like Vlad, but sometimes he has a hard time getting his point across. I also made a comment on that video about their dialogue because of that.

@JeniLove808 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wowwww

@scorpion-fs7pg 4 жыл бұрын

They did a great job and Vlad was awesome.

@TheLifelongdream 4 жыл бұрын

This boy is definitely only in the job for 1 week. He could have asked for a badge, supreno (like the 2 experienced PO BOX front desk) and don't have to say anything. He don't even have to show them his ID ...

@Karim_Belgique 4 жыл бұрын

I do not agree with this. if you think this is a good interrogation strategy then you are wrong!

@alvinbao3686 4 жыл бұрын

33:22 I believe what he said is "我被人弄了,这有人 ", which means I got found out by someone, there is someone here. But due to his mumbling of words, I can't quite understand clearly for the first time. 36:07 He said “有人啊，老哥”, which means there is someone, brother(a Chinese slang like a bro in English, not a necessary blood relative). I heard this quite clearly and I am almost certain that's exactly what he said to Mr. X as he told u guys he is from China. If this information doesn't seem convincing, please copy these Chinese words to google translate. Please like this to get more attention.

@Annnabannanna 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I heard the same. And there were bits where he seemed helpless but confused about what to do. It seems as if he was trying to play along but didn't know how things worked properly. Maybe he is just a newbie scammer who just takes orders.

@kaspertietze5113 4 жыл бұрын

Well they did translate the first one

@brattracy2542 3 жыл бұрын

That's Awesome U helping them!!! U should join them..!!!

@matthewbatki 3 жыл бұрын

424ye xian when the lady spoke you can clearly hear theyre chineese

@hokt6946 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. X also said something about transferring 2k to him I believe it's his earnings for doing this

@YD-uq5fi Жыл бұрын

Wow, Scammer Payback and Trilogy Media are a mighty combination!

@GilbertNichols 2 жыл бұрын

New sub and LIKED from Scammer Payback. Awesome. You really need to have an intervention contingency for mules to feel safe and be able to go on with their lives. I would have suggested the mule lose his cellphone as the scammer's probably have him traced. They will harass him until he is either incarcerated or dead. You really put his life in further danger the way you left it.

@ladygrim412 4 жыл бұрын

This "middleman" is guilty and aware. He knows what he is doing. I don't feel sorry for him at all.

@user-fr1sf2gt9d 4 жыл бұрын

ladygrim412 same I wanna smack him

@dannyd1098 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, his dishonesty should have immediately made them call the cops on him

@ebanyeyes 3 жыл бұрын

This is terrible

@othrwxrld 3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyd1098 yet the cops cant do anything, everything about these videos are entrapment and no usable in court.

@AlexXanderMarketing 4 жыл бұрын

“You’ve gotta be a stupid idiot for driving 6 or 7 hours for $100” *Uber drivers be like:* Really?

@ritamcbee 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Xander He’s a liar!

@MagickFireWolf 4 жыл бұрын

@Drewe Carlson No, we don't. The most I've ever made was around $30/hr. It's a lot better than the $23/hr I was making at my last job that I got laid off from 6 yrs ago. But no, anyone that tells you Uber drivers make more than $100/hr is a liar.

@keventy6114 4 жыл бұрын

@Drewe Carlson Wherever you live must have insane surge pricing. I've ridden in ubers for 30min and paid about $30-something on average. Double that for an hour and it is still under $100. Then you know Uber is gonna take their cut.

@maxamillion2140 4 жыл бұрын

@@MagickFireWolf the most i've made is 60 an hour.But i average 35 an hour.

@G.DD3SS 4 жыл бұрын

The difference is that driving an Uber is a legit gig. The more shady and risky a job is, the more money you'd want for it.

@elishadeal1027 Жыл бұрын

I love how y’all work together !! Subbed to all!

@lisajarvis3820 2 ай бұрын

Trilogy Media I am now binge 👀 ALL of your VIDEOS!! YOU TEAM IS A BLESSING TO OUR WHOLE PLANET AND FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY ❤ I BLESS ALL OF YOU!!

@Thumpster59166 4 жыл бұрын

The employee is involved. The kid also knew a lot more than he told you, and he is still doing it all today, guaranteed.

@ladygrim412 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Him talking in a different language to his "boss" is very telling. He doesn't feel bad. I would actually say he probably enjoys scamming Americans.

@Hex9876yugioh 4 жыл бұрын

I think he’ll keep going people who scam have no soul they should have got him arrested

@MacetazzOpina 4 жыл бұрын

nah, he's probably dead by now, he's just a disposable tool for them, has no value, became a liability, now he's dead that's why they recruit kids, easy to manipulate, easy to throw under the bus and let them go to jail or kill them when they're no longer needed they probably don't even know enough info to give anything to the police if caught

@MacetazzOpina 4 жыл бұрын

@@ladygrim412 he said his boss doesnt speak english get your xenophobic ideas elsewhere

@cypherglitch 4 жыл бұрын

@@MacetazzOpina stupic comment. why do SJWs throw these phobic and isms around. Nothing in that comment said she hated, disliked asians. She did not say Chinese like to scam people, she is talking about scammers.. Your comment could be taken the same way. Why not go to Kitboga and tell him he is a xeniphobe for saying stuff about the indian scammers.

@twayne4608 4 жыл бұрын

The fact they was renting him a car shows you how deep he was in the scam. He knew what was going on ...

@Rusty_Gold85 4 жыл бұрын

over here they rent a hotel and drive rental cars cause the laws are your possessions are confiscated for drug crimes . The law enforcers should create bogus car hire companies ...

@Emamba52 5 ай бұрын

That’s wonderful this was three years ago and I’m born and raised in San Francisco and I’m still here today. It’s a city I still love but things have changed. It hasn’t been the same since I was boy everything changed. I’m glad you guys came to visit us in my city!!

@grrimmm Жыл бұрын

ong art sounds more menacing when he speaks calmly 💀💀 i’d be shitting bricks if i were the scammer on the other end of the phone

@jean-michelb7290 4 жыл бұрын

a delivery man saying he can wait... that is suspicious... lol

@Luuxen 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys ! you can be very proud :) 1. advise Turn down the scary music a little bit, its louder than you're voices - like the touch, but its to loud . 2. advise Let them scam you for a few bucks so the police have a victim and can make a case. 3. advise let each other finish a sentence whene you talk with people, they are getting spooked when you to big guys speak over each other whene you try to explain whats going on. im new here but im here to stay :) bad english i know hope you get the points best Luuxen

@remodz6385 4 жыл бұрын

Yup. All you have to do is put a real money order, even $5, and boom...you are the victim and it’s an arrest-able charge.

@bobmcfartsons4892 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I find it interesting how trilogy media is unintentionally using legitimate interrogation techniques in a legal and voluntary conversation. For example, the use of "good cop bad cop" (which is actually used by law enforcement) and the technique of providing the assurance that if they confess everything will be better and they will be left alone. Art in particular is genuinely doing a great job here, even utilising the plausible justification technique, providing a more favourable reason as to why they are involved by suggesting that this could all just have happened by mistake. These are all actual techniques used by trained law enforcement and trilogy media is executing these interrogation tactics with expert precision with what I assume to be no prior training or research. This just shows the natural talent these guys have for this stuff. Keep it up, protecting our families from scams every day.

@tonyactorb 2 жыл бұрын

Vlad, you are great at what you do. Be safe out there!

@cssruth 4 жыл бұрын

You should send them a envelope filled with glitter. The herpes of crafting. They will find it randomly on them forever.

@jaynesixx2185 4 жыл бұрын

😂 didn't they do that on a Trailer park boys episode?

@furedi8067 4 жыл бұрын

Watch Mark Robers video on making a glitter bomb for porch bandits

@cssruth 4 жыл бұрын

@@furedi8067 oh I definitely have....more than once. Also his squirrel video

@meghan9436 4 жыл бұрын

cssruth I like the concept, but it’s not a good idea to needlessly put micro plastics into the environment for a bit of petty revenge. In order to go green, maybe replace it with dog poop or something instead.

@pimpozza 4 жыл бұрын

@@meghan9436 you are right, Meghan.. dog poop would be more environmentally friendly and could work just as well!!!!! 👍

@wolfgang2587 4 жыл бұрын

He is lying and he never leaves the mafia. He acts like that to be able to flee from you.

@camopaint0707 2 жыл бұрын

The way they control the situation is nothing short of astounding.

@mosesrocco6614 Жыл бұрын

The 'either you talk to us or we call the police' closely follows the 'predator catchers' confrontation blueprint. Works just as well here because you have them by the proverbial balls. Well-done guys for this confrontation.

@SilvaaFabio 4 жыл бұрын

You need to get the police involved, specially when he says the chinese mafia is involved .

@pixelvalkyrie1957 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome but I really, REALLY think you should get someone on your team with field experience in this kind of thing.

@paidinfull5950 3 жыл бұрын

Yes an ex bounty hunter, I had a friend who owned a bail bond company, I went on a few hunts with him, it was a great experience, a lot of adrenaline when you guard a back door or check a spot or hide out. Anyways, a bounty hunter would be perfect for this.

@afox1679 3 жыл бұрын

@Evil Deeds You are correct.but the Cyber-Division of the FBI will take it as an interest since the pandemic made the Internet very active for crime and other uses so the scammers can slip through.Also KZfaqrs can clickbait and scam on their merch store.

@ramoninoodles 3 жыл бұрын

@Evil Deeds k.😐🤦‍♂️

@angeleyes1591 3 жыл бұрын

@Evil Deeds how do you know none of that has been done. Cause they don't say it or cause they don't show it??

@jenniferludtke3517 3 жыл бұрын

CarazyMayBe I totally agree I actually felt scared for them too!

@mikezack1908 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are awe awesome! Thanks so much for posting these! Keep em coming. Seems like you guys turn some of their lives around, but obviously some if not most are dirtbags who don’t care about taking an old lady’s money and letting her rot in the street where there are drug dealers, gang members, and more. You guys are bringing awareness to all and hopefully more people continue to watch this that way maybe if scammers continue to call they can without a doubt recognize them and instead of cursing at them maybe asking them if they feel comfortable taking the money of others lives and destroying it, and families.

@russmeister2853 2 жыл бұрын

All these critics telling you how "you should have......"yet I don't see their amazing scammer catches posted.

@TrilogyMedia 2 жыл бұрын

best comment of the year

@nayandhir5910 4 жыл бұрын

He was straight up lying 😂🤣🤣

@ronradmer3573 3 жыл бұрын

When he had his boss on the phone, you should have told him to say he had the box and was on the way to drop it off. You could have put a tracker on his car and follow him and found out who he was working for. By playing your card, you lost the chance the follow the money to see where it actually ended up. You caught the mule, but you messed up the chance to bust the big boss and put him in prison for life.

@ramirodelrio5073 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's just a drama coz it ends to nothing

@HazewinDog 3 жыл бұрын

the scammer would have known. are you kidding me? this is a big fucking organization/mafia. they'll sense something is wrong immediately. a very dangerous situation was avoided by not doing what you said.

@fairparkmexican 3 жыл бұрын

So this video was litterally pointless they did nothing for nobody i feel like i got scammed waitin for these dudes to handle that lil idiot he calls him smart just for going to school lmao

@jaggy-snake 3 жыл бұрын

They’re a KZfaq channel not the ATF lol

@MWDoom 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaggy-snake That's the problem bro. They're fucking with organized crime for views instead of using the very good lead they generated to work with organizations built to take them down.

@DJDuncanDesigns 16 күн бұрын

This is the first time I've seen Art not all loud and yelling and bringing parts of his anatomy into the conversation. I like this version of Art!

@mattchew6426 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work, folks!!!

@blayne888 4 жыл бұрын

“Don’t be stressed... we on your side...” “We can call police and it’s gonna be 5 minutes.” Lol

@Cal623 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@NickDe3 4 жыл бұрын

@Hatori Ibuki I don't know about that. Have you seen how aggressive the police are in America? Even if he is innocent he still has good reason to fear the cops.

@tshandcrafts9018 4 жыл бұрын

I would be 10 times more afraid of a stacked 6ft+ Russian than cops at that point

@asks3119 4 жыл бұрын

It's so frustrating to watch every words this kid say is a lie.

@tracychastain7851 Жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 GOOD GOOD WORK I'm so glad there are exposure on these criminals more and more everyday!!

@aceofswords8637 2 жыл бұрын

What I have leaned in the short time I have been watching your videos enrages me in so many ways. Knowing that housing is affected by fraud adds another layer. Anyone living in California knows the housing struggle is real. Many hardworking people will NEVER be able to own a home because of people making money off housing. Add to that this type of criminal activity in nice neighborhoods disguised as nice immigrant families. Disgusting on so many levels. As a person born in the U.S. that was priced out of the housing market years ago I am beyond livid on so many levels. I have always detested the Airbnb fad because it takes even more housing away from Californians. You guys need to start contacting Airbnb so much criminal activity the company and owners of the rentals need to be held accountable they are just as responsible.

@bfromo747 4 жыл бұрын

Why didnt they just talk him into finishing up the deal and follow him to the drop point then bust the "boss"?

@WhitneyBrock88 4 жыл бұрын

That's pretty dangerous. I'd say "The Boss" really is locked and loaded.

@autokilla3093 4 жыл бұрын

@@WhitneyBrock88 i mean, they coulda called the police and had them meet them in secret to the location so the police could handle the "busting"

@DrexProjects 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I said!!!

@Sharyf 4 жыл бұрын

They need to file a case or to help victim to file a case. Basically they need to coop with youtuber that covers legal stuff to make police do something.

@geezus1201 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the exact thing

@modelbehavior1508 4 жыл бұрын

the blurred out face is killing me! LOL

@pinecorey 4 жыл бұрын

He's wearing a mask anyway. 😷

@andrive 4 жыл бұрын

He could get sued if he shows it

@OhlordyOh 4 жыл бұрын

@Eric not their choice, youtube would take the video down, might be a good idea to link their face in the description

@3dmaster-749 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq has some rules they have to respect them

@whispersoftheafterlife1017 4 жыл бұрын

Not to mention all the hair flicking was annoying

@Wag-ue 2 жыл бұрын

Your guys are hero’s we need. Thank you for everything you do

@kerielmore823 7 ай бұрын

Just watched Scammer Payback n the link to you guys n the rest of the story was easy! No searching thru videos. Got the rest of the story plus some quickly! I m subscribed to your channel. 😀

@davidbutler526 3 жыл бұрын

Guaranteed as soon as they drove off he was back out there collecting the next package..🤣🤣🤣

@junivanofdragonia 2 жыл бұрын

He probably waited at most 12 hours before his next pick up after he left. And this time we became more conscious of his surroundings thanks to this incident.

@ScoopdyWhoop 2 жыл бұрын

This incident just made him a better criminal lol

@ForestSlump Жыл бұрын

I knew he was lying once he called Mr. X Bro

@patrickmccarron2817 4 жыл бұрын

Good shit, the production of this is on the level of a network tv show like To Catch a Predator. Also noticed Art has gotten much better at the interrogation this time. He came in a little (understandably) hot in the last one with the PO boxes, but this time was perfect. You have to find the right balance between aggressive and calm. If you can get them to think divulging information to you is preferable to anyone else (hard to explain but kind of like you are the only one who has a chance of being on their side in the end) while at the same time making them believe that if you don't get the information or are lied to they will be in a world of shit, you will get much more information.

@patrickmccarron2817 3 жыл бұрын

@@yredcat5772 Okay?

@tonyactorb 2 жыл бұрын

You guys interviewed him well. Very nice. Thanks for looking out for honest people.

@staceywilliamson7764 Жыл бұрын

Art saying he is the nice one out of the 2 of them is too funny 🤣🤣😭

@SDA0271 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate what you guys are doing, but you have to be VERY careful doing things like this. You have no idea who might be at those homes when you get there and if they're armed.

@kennyfordham6208 4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, and since they are on his property, he is within his rights to forcefully remove them. In addition, the kid is being held against his will, which is kidnapping. They are also using threatening language.

@SDA0271 4 жыл бұрын

@@kennyfordham6208 The entire time i'm thinking...why didn't he just go in the house and close the door. Let them call the police. They're falsely posing as UPS delivery people and delivering a fake package. Now we have trespassing and verbal threats on top of that. The police are not going to listen to their side because of the laws THEY are breaking.This whole scammer thing is a very tough thing to deal with. I get calls all the time, most recent were 3 days straight of "iCloud Account Hacked" calls. A few of them I strung along then we had bad words back and forth. Now I just block the number in my phone. I appreciate everything you guys are doing with taking down scammers, but you're crossing the line into dangerous territory. BE SAFE!

@Drayziex 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah trilogy media is walking on thin ice with this form of confrontations. There's no way Investigators can accept it when he's being coerced like that

@irocksixx 4 жыл бұрын

@@kennyfordham6208 Yeah, TM team is playing a dangerous game doing this. They are not PI's and confronting scammers at their home who are connected to very rich people and this is taking from their operation, is no game.

@genegene7028 3 жыл бұрын

@@SDA0271 what threats?

@xinyuyang4613 4 жыл бұрын

When the call came in and he's speaking Chinese, I felt so embarrassed. Can't believe that they are doing this and when he picked up the phone, he immediately warned the caller, saying "there's someone here, they got me""there's someone here bro". He was calm and I don't believe that he's quitting. From the conversation, I don't believe that he's manipulated cause they know each other. Moreover, people are losing job in this pandemic, not saying it's if they do this earlier, it just makes it worse.

@pattierotondo1108 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought. I'm not convinced the kid isn't WAY more involved than he claimed. Why would he tell the other guy he got caught unless he was trying to protect him?

@JeniLove808 4 жыл бұрын

Wowwwww

@JeniLove808 4 жыл бұрын

Xinyu Yang Xinyu, I understand how you would feel that way, but don’t. I would prob feel the same way too if it was someone the same ethnicity as me. But you or I didn’t do what all those evil ppl doing. Thank you for translating. Man, this has blown my mind wide open. I can’t believe they do this. They think all Americans are rich but nope.

@TheLifelongdream 4 жыл бұрын

First look even it's blurred I'm suspecting he's chinese and I feel so angry and ashamed of my own race

@PureValentino 4 жыл бұрын

do you know how many cruise scams, data job scams, lottery scams there are? They are bad people doing bad things, they can be anybody speaking any language. individuals are to be judged, not your ethnicity, so don't make this a Chinese thing because they speak Chinese or look Chinese. We got enough profiling and segregation going on, we don't need more pointing fingers instead judge them by their actions.

@alkaneentertainment9002 Жыл бұрын

I love how Vlad stayed calm and somber the entire time.

@hulamei3117 2 жыл бұрын

Great job guys!

@lawabidingcitizen5032 3 жыл бұрын

He is lying to you. Why tell him he is a good guy. He knows everything that is going on and will continue to do it. Get police involved every time.

@bryan0710 2 жыл бұрын

Im saying brooo, they wanna get rid of them, You cant when your friendly and let them gooo!!!!!! Wtf

@coffeelink943 2 жыл бұрын

He saying that to make him feel comfortable in order to cooperate with them

@o9-535 2 жыл бұрын

Put him at ease so he won't be too stressed out and it'll be easier for him to spill. But in this case, I would've already involved 12.

@Aprilann871 2 жыл бұрын

The cops never do anything because there is no victim at the time

@artisbeauty0822 2 жыл бұрын

How do you know that he's lying? my brother was involved in a scam that was a lot like this, and had no idea it was a scam, he thought that he was working for the mailing company, and didn't know it was a scam until he went to the website and the website had been shut down. I of course had my doubts and it turned out that sure as shit it was a scam he thought he was working for a legit business. It operated a lot like this they'd send him packages, and he wasn't told never to open them, however he did once, and it wasn't anything, but random clothing. He was paid through paypal he only got paid maybe once or twice, but they told him he'd get paid more as time went on, but it never got that far, they were caught being a scam by multiple people and probably got scared and bailed.

@joeblo1 3 жыл бұрын

*"If I have anything happen can I call you guys?"* The fear in this guy is truly sad.

@Acheron666 3 жыл бұрын

I think he was a money mule for a Triad gang. He even said he thinks they’re “mafia.” Those Chinese gangs don’t mess about.

@midnightcaretakers7954 2 жыл бұрын

No he was legitimately scared, like he likely was already threatened, and chances are he knew more than he was willing to say strictly out of fear. But I'd say involve the cops each and every time(joke intended) Because numerous times we want to see the best in people and they sometimes can see that and play off of it.

@lorrainejensen1867 2 жыл бұрын

Or he has their number so he can set them up.

@mollycuddle9990 Жыл бұрын

Sure, but in reality what can these guys do to protect him? I was waiting to hear some kinda out from them but nope. A shame.

@torment4723 4 ай бұрын

he played pretend as scared to gain trust and be left alone. proof of that is he said towards the end "first of all he didn't tell me there was cash if he did i wouldn't have accepted" except few minutes prior in the call the "boss" casually told him that he's gonna give him a bank account where he should've deposited 2000. He also called him brother over the phone. You don't just become a "courier" just like that cause people like your face and you are young and susceptible, it's a whole relatives operation. Kid is employing acting scared tactics to be left alone.

@rebeccaharper5971 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. How vlad handled the criminal was great. Keep it up. Change the world one scammer at a time!

@veemac60 Жыл бұрын

The way you talked to him and maintained control of your voice was BRILLIANT Vlad......

@ModernDayMania61 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody's gangsta until somebody told you to put your hands in front! 🤣🤣🤣

@ryanwatkins8369 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like your intentions are good, it’s the execution that kinda goes down the drain. If there was a better plan of attack, better personalities/actors that did the confronting or an actual detective that knows how to interrogate without bullying, along with a goal in mind (including back up plans) this would go over so much smoother. What’s the point of contacting the drop off person if you don’t have authorities there to back you up? These could potentially be really dangerous people. Be safe. Ya know, let it play out, fill the box with counterfeit money (monopoly money would be hilarious) bug the box with a mic, listen in on what they’re saying. Follow the dude to drop off points, stuff like that, instead of straight up catching one guy, he’s not gonna tell you the truth, guaranteed. They need to feel safe, not attacked. Same with all the other encounters on previous videos, get more people involved that have better communication skills. You guys can totally film it, but let other people do the talking and convincing. For example, the store owners from the previous video both felt attacked and they immediately saw you as the threat, there’s no coming back from that. Maybe a hidden lav mic to capture audio and camera outside the place through the window or something just for the initial encounter with the store owners to build a strong relationship before cramming criminals in their faces. You need to have a calm, professional appearance and identity tell them exactly who you are with a company name tag/ID card. Also, sorry, but a Russian accent is very intimidating to Americans. You guys can be doing so much more good if you had a better strategy. I’m also a professional filmmaker and story consultant. I’d love to collab!

@evarodriguez4711 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! They should collab with Mark Rober who did something like that. Here’s his video catching thieves with wired packages kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8WEhrWQ25abnWQ.html . It’s hilarious 😆

@tracykinghomes5475 3 жыл бұрын

I TOTALLY AGREE with you. He was super intimidating to the business owners. If I were the business owners, I would have thought that these guys were trying to pull a scam on ME! They went about it all wrong and way too strong.

@SirPraiseSun 3 жыл бұрын

idk what ur talking about this is perfect

@deed421 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan Watkins when you comment a book most people don’t read it

@DC-bp8sx 3 жыл бұрын

Law enforcement will not do anything about it, the ones they lick the boots of are the ones behind it. commonsenseevaluation.com/2016/11/26/the-clinton-ties-to-the-nigerian-prince-scam/

@treverdrew6993 2 жыл бұрын

Good work keeping the guys hands visible. Also good.work keeping real journalism alive!

@44drifter4 2 жыл бұрын

great job!!! Kudos!

@poperaymond431 4 жыл бұрын

You guys blew it on this one. I’ve just come accross your channel and the only 2 videos that I’ve watched from you guys, you’ve approached it horribly and blew the whole operation. You need to let the scammer think that everything is normal and be patient and instead of talking just listen and observe. You’d learn a lot more if you guys don’t open your mouth the first chance you get. Just being honest. This kid was in on it too. You guys are trying to do something good, but are just really bad at it.

@spetsnazrussia2446 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how he does this but cops dont do this he need a cop with him

@merlin4real 3 жыл бұрын

@@spetsnazrussia2446 cops shouldnt do this because it is illegal. Intimidating him for ID was a violation of his 4th amendment rights, making him take off the mask also violates the 4th amendment held up by Terry v ohio, asking him questions while he is intimidated without a lawyer is a violation of his 5th amendment rights. asking him to sign and then threatening mail fraud is entrapment. If a cop did what these guys did then that cop belongs in jail.

@rovers141 3 жыл бұрын

@@merlin4real They don't have any kind of law enforcement authority, entrapment doesn't apply, that's ridiculous. The 5th? Also ridiculous, again they have no authority and he is not under oath, he doesn't have to say shit to them and he can legally lie his ass off if he wants. They also have no authority to ask for ID, that wasn't a good idea...but it's also not a violation of anyone's rights to ask for it. Also no one can "make" you take off your mask, they asked and he complied...not illegal but again not cool. The hands thing was for their safety, they wanted to see his hands in case he had a weapon tucked away. I would have done the same thing. I'm noticing a trend here. You seem to be under the impression that because he was intimidated that he was being forced to do these things. That's not force. There was no force involved here, he could have easily refused to do all of these things. It's up to every individual to know their rights and know when to refuse requests, saying "oh but your honor they asked me to and I was scared so I did it!" wouldn't exactly hold up in court.

@merlin4real 3 жыл бұрын

@@rovers141 the first four words of my comment were "cops shouldnt do this".

@merlin4real 3 жыл бұрын

@@rovers141 fooling someone into giving up their rights that doesnt understand them is no better that fooling a person who doesnt understand computers to give you money. I'll simplify this for you. Just because he did bad does not make it ok to do bad to him.

@ericcampbell9055 4 жыл бұрын

I cant believe all the work you're putting into this. I have a hard time believing you guys have less than a million subs. Keep making these and I dont doubt for a second you'll get there. Especially since y'all have raised the elderly lady almost every dime of the money she lost in the first episode. You guys deserve it and good luck.

@TavinaRoyale 8 ай бұрын

I'm 3 yrs late! Working in sales, if and when confronting thieves in the store, I had to have at least 1 team member "back-up" if I truly wanted to confront the person. Also, we are taught to divert the thief with common customer service. So please be safe! Have trained back-up from now on! ❤

@Cantemir1 3 жыл бұрын

Vlad, your "interogation" method was speekless. Amazing! You're a son of Mother Russia ! 😂😂😂👏🏆

@glamam3914 3 жыл бұрын

I can confirm these scammers contact college kids. While I attended college I got an email from someone claiming to be a professor at the university and needed an assistant to pick up mail for them as a part time job while they were away on a study abroad with other students. They said I’d be paid $100 an hour and as a poor college kid that’s an opportunity you can’t pass up. Later the university sent out an email to all the students saying to ignore this persons email because they are a scammer so yes these people go after college students.

@birdie58 3 жыл бұрын

Poor kids.

@iselldfw 2 жыл бұрын

But college kids are so smart... not!

@shlappahz 2 жыл бұрын

yes I got the same thing. Almost signed up for it too but it looked to easy to be true and I looked it up only to find the same email across the web

@jason200912 2 жыл бұрын

100 an hour shit I'll do that right now as a post undergrad

@adammartin3358 Жыл бұрын

@@iselldfw Probably less to do with intelligence than desperation because school costs more than a lot of people make in a lifetime