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Destroying a scam call center (Patreon Version)

🕑 Added 2019-11-10 03:16:10 +0000 UTC

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Jim, I understand what you mean when you say "they don't even know that they've been scammed". When I got my first pop up, I called the number and was taken for almost $400 but the sad thing is when I found my next popup I was scammed again for the same amount. This happened so much that I could no longer pay them so I went to you tube to seen if anyone else had this problem and if so, how could you deal with it. Then and there I realized I was paying all this money for something I could take of my self for free. But It wasn't until years later after discovering your channel that I realized that I was scammed. So I'm studying all your videos to learn what technics I can use to protect myself and others from these roguish fiends.

Ben

I think this is my favorite of your videos! Especially the flood calls were hilarious! Keep up the good work, man! :D

My sister got scammed for $800, but luckily we were able to stop the credit card charge in time. I am delighted to be able to help you out in my small little way. Thank you so much.

Knowing the greedy and nasty people that they are, I highly doubt that they intend to truly shut down their operation. They are simply erasing incriminating evidence after realising they’ve been infiltrated. This while giving the appearance of shutting down.

You are amazing man. I admire your passion and will to help. I work in IT and if you ever need a contributing hand, I am all in.

Roy Spaan

God, I hate it when these 'people' have parties in their offices. Almost all of them seem to do this. Balloons and garlands. Like they're NOT the scum of the earth. I can almost imagine how they've convinced themselves that somehow they've 'earned' this money. They're not even remotely sorry or remorseful, they LOVE it.

You're doing a superb job Jim.

Jim Browning

Hi Rob, I will definitely post a video on this subject. Most of them are successes (warning the victim in time), but I'm also going to post a major failure and I'd be very interested in what others would have done in my position... I'm sure this will happen again.

Jim Browning

I think he will only accept gift cards as payment :)

Rob Fisher

In the YouTube livestream you said you had many videos just of scams you had interrupted, but didn't want your whole channel to be just that. However a few such videos just on Patreon would not affect your YouTube channel much. Would be interesting to see them. Also I am looking forward to the video you mentioned about the police who didn't care to stop a crime in progress. In any case, I very much enjoy your work. Must get around to setting up a VM and having some fun myself!

How absolutely coincidental. I happened to see "Manalapan, USA" on the org chart and realized that that company is located in the town next to me, literally 5 minutes away. It looks to be a private household. I want to go to his door and try to sell him computer security software or maybe ask him to fix my computer.

Jim, I’ve left many comments saying how much I appreciate what you’re doing, but that was over on YouTube. I ponied up today and went ahead with the Patreon sub. You deserve it, my friend. Thanks for the awesome work you do.

Mikael Grønbech

I forgot to mention how much I have learned from your videos and also how entertaining they can sometimes be :)

Jim Browning

Thanks Mikael. "Revenge is a dish best served cold". This might be your chance to get your own back. I'm still waiting for the day when I feel justified in taking money back from a scammer and giving it to a victim's charity.

Mikael Grønbech

As a former victim of a Tech Support scam, I decided to learn from it instead of crying, and found Jim Browning on YouTube.

Jim Browning

Yes.... I get kicks out of being as annoying as humanly possible to the goats who work in those call centres.

Jim Browning

Yes. I did see this. It is hopeful that this action is taken, but it needs to happen a lot more frequently and in more cities than Delhi.

Jim Browning

Thanks Brad. I really appreciate having you (all!) as patrons. It really does give me time to dismantle these scam organisations. I'm trying another approach. I'm getting more news/media organisations involved and making connections in India. Karl will be key to this.... I can't speak Hindi and it's difficult for me to get my message across. I hope that next year will make a real difference instead of temporary disruptions to scamming organisations.

Another new supporter. Been watching your videos for years. Fully support what you're doing to reduce the number of scammers able to take advantage of people.

Jim Browning

Yes - and there will be a hungout for you all very soon! Thank you again Xilent.

Jim Browning

It's really quite satisfying to take small chunks out of their business. Larger chunks sometimes too :)

Jim Browning

Thank you Seaks... great to have you here.

Jim Browning

Definitely more fun when there's less blurring :)

It's always great to see one less scam centre in action. Some good news here in Canada today. One call centre in Kirti Nagar was taken down for scamming by posing as Canadian government officials. Delhi police have arrested 32 people, seized 55 computers, 3 internet distribution switches, 2 internet routers, and 35 mobile phones.

New supporter here, we're $5 closer to reaching the goal! Hopefully more people decide to support as well after seeing this masterpiece of scammer destruction.

This was so incredible to watch. You are an absolute legend. Please never stop. Proud Mega Gold supporter.

I really hope you reach your goal so you can become a full-time scam buster. Nothing brings me more joy than to watch you gain access to all their stuff and cause immeasurable trouble.

Yeah, me to.

Armond

Finally gave in and became a patron. I couldn't be more sure in my decision. You're doing a great service.

Hay just benched all videos.. loved ur work. thanks.<3 ps: im from India, but not a scammer. hahah

Awesome work Jim! :)

You sir are filling me with joy.

Jim Browning

They say they did and I do have evidence that they tried to at least destroy some of their activity. It is probably a temporary measure though :(

Jim Browning

I'll continue to monitor this group... I have my contacts :)

a great well done Mr browining, on to the next one, p.s. WILL YOU CHECK BACK NOW AND AGAIN TO CHECK THEY KEEP IT OFF.XX

Did they really shut themselves down? If so I am amazed! And impressed. My monthly contribution may increase!

Mário Rui Santos

Amazing! Thanks

Jim Browning

The shit on the shoe one though !!!!!

Once again, brilliant work. Thank you!

Well done! I would love to assist you in every way possible!

Good Job Jim.

two things...(a) loved the video, as always, it is your usual high standard and (b) sod ya Jim, I have spent the last 4 hours watchig Karl Rock, I was supposed to do the ironing today.

Hugh Jardon

Definitely worth the $5 a month. I wish I could give more.

Jim Browning

I think I'll upload some more Patron-only stuff. It's interesting how they make calls and persuade people to buy gift cards.

Jim Browning

Thanks Stan!

Stantrucker

Truly awesome job Jim.

Doug Edworthy

Great! Well done Jim. Looking forward to the next one.

Great effort, as always.

Great video - always nice to see results come of your efforts. It may be a small victory in the grand scheme of things but it's a victory none the less and it's rewarding to see these fraud companies are not invincible. Great work Jim and company!

impressive work Jim