Casanova conman: how Hamish McLaren swindled women out of $70 million | 7NEWS Spotlight

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  • @jettycomlego
    @jettycomlego 3 роки тому +255

    big props to the guy who searched him up and found him as a runner. Scammed the scammer. You love to see it.

    • @Gizmos457
      @Gizmos457 8 місяців тому +4

      Hi what's this called please see I can look it up.

    • @susanmoorhead8762
      @susanmoorhead8762 8 місяців тому

      I assume he went to jail or prison for a hood long time. He certainly was crafty and
      convinced many who were needy and vulnerable. The man in London who “smelled a rat” with Hammish was the smart one… skeptical. There are female scammers too, who go after men with money. Maybe a widow or divorcee.
      People want to believe in a charming man or woman. They are flattered, and maybe feeling lonely. One of you mentioned making a lot of money before making a
      commitment. Smart idea, but if a single snd young woman got pregnant in a first marriage with her spouse, it’s really important that she gives her child a secure environment and access to mommy. I know we are all different, but most if us don’t have that kind of money. I guess the scammers wouldn’t get interested. Never tell a new man how much you have, especially if you have a lot. That’s like catnip for a scammer!

    • @theobservereffect33
      @theobservereffect33 7 місяців тому +1

      He has a good friend.

  • @ReginaDillard
    @ReginaDillard 4 роки тому +1704

    What I’ve learned after my own share of mishaps, is you never tell someone specific details about what you want in a partner. I always say, “I know exactly what I want. I’ll allow you to show me the qualities you have as we progress”. That way, they can’t shape themselves into the image of the person you’ve shared with them, they have to present the true qualities they have. Listen twice as much as you talk.

    • @samoriab5999
      @samoriab5999 4 роки тому +63

      Thats why you are single

    • @sarahd1457
      @sarahd1457 4 роки тому +222

      @@samoriab5999 There is nothing wrong with being single.

    • @samoriab5999
      @samoriab5999 4 роки тому +31

      @@sarahd1457 thats why you are single..

    • @sarahd1457
      @sarahd1457 4 роки тому +128

      @@samoriab5999 And that's exactly what I want, hun.

    • @samoriab5999
      @samoriab5999 4 роки тому +25

      @@sarahd1457 I dont believe you, hun

  • @leet.6149
    @leet.6149 3 роки тому +544

    Had a boyfriend in college who "borrowed" $5 here, and $10 there. When the total got to $50 and he had never paid back a dollar I ended it. It's a sign of disrespect in my opinion. I consider that my $50 lesson that I've never had to repeat.

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 3 роки тому +33

      50 measly bucks? Lol. I bet he was testing to see I you were a keeper. You failed.

    • @dimmacommunication
      @dimmacommunication 2 роки тому +66

      @@GUITARTIME2024 Not really, depends on situation .
      I had a friend flashing expensive clothes , I have this I have that blabla...
      Always freeloading , hey do you have 5 here , 5 there... you just recognize the pattern when you are alert.
      The eyes never lie.
      If you are asking for 10 bucks while you have 400€ shoes and you always brag about money you should give me a reasonable explanation.

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 2 роки тому +12

      @@dimmacommunication point taken.

    • @dimmacommunication
      @dimmacommunication 2 роки тому +2

      @@GUITARTIME2024 Sorry if I wrote a long post 😂

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 2 роки тому +2

      @@dimmacommunication lol

  • @tangomcphearson74
    @tangomcphearson74 2 роки тому +154

    Hamish is a total sociopath. period. I'm happy these women at least escaped from him and found the truth. Court Systems need to put people like this away for a long, long time to stop them from damaging others.

    • @billmiller3425
      @billmiller3425 Рік тому +3

      I agree and they should also lock up the MEN!

    • @onidoremc9490
      @onidoremc9490 Рік тому +1

      Damn smart conman

    • @leoniea138
      @leoniea138 Рік тому +2

      He is going to be more clever when he is out of the lockup....then make a grand comeback with a better scam....there will be foolish women falling again...

    • @AK-xj2di
      @AK-xj2di 10 місяців тому

      ​@leoniea138 sadly yes😢

  • @loviesmith3949
    @loviesmith3949 5 років тому +624

    Note to self: If his showing you he has money; yet is spending YOUR money..RUN!!!

    • @zarasbazaar
      @zarasbazaar 4 роки тому +27

      They didn't know he was spending their money. They thought he had invested it for them.

    • @Jen1112111
      @Jen1112111 4 роки тому +3

      you need to rewrite what you just said

    • @sirnathanstorernbsn
      @sirnathanstorernbsn 4 роки тому

      Lovie Smith EXACTLY!!

    • @danielobara4692
      @danielobara4692 4 роки тому +3

      @@zarasbazaar those women were blind. All women are blind when it comes to love.

    • @agathapoirot5373
      @agathapoirot5373 4 роки тому +5

      @@danielobara4692 And men.

  • @Perivale
    @Perivale 5 років тому +188

    To all the folks who have been scammed out of money, please do not beat yourself up, these people are very good at their game, and know that the humiliation does go away. Went through something like this and it made me a stronger person.

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому +7

      Karen Lowe owned a multimillion dollar mansion after the marriage breakup. And where the hell did she get that mansion? Of course, from her ex-husband whom she conned in the divorce process. She met Hamish bacause she was greedy, too.

    • @christinemomy8018
      @christinemomy8018 2 роки тому +11

      @@ericephemetherson3964 so youre aware of the divorce settlement? Or are you divorced and bitter?

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому

      @@christinemomy8018 Neither one. I have never been married. Never sought to marry any member, saturated of lying and exclusively self-mariginalized, deception infested society of opposite sex.

    • @kutie216
      @kutie216 2 роки тому +4

      @@ericephemetherson3964 Most women who have wealth got it from their families or from their ex husbands. I’m a woman and I know that is true for a fact. It’s kind of embarrassing for them admit to being scammed by some random dude who showed interest.

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому +1

      @@kutie216 We are all random.

  • @mizera_mykle
    @mizera_mykle 3 роки тому +426

    What stays most with me is the goodness of the one woman whose neighbor paid off her 8 figure mortgage and was willing to await payment when she sold her home. That depth of kindness is wonderful, they were not asked but learned of the dilemma and offered. I feel so bad for men and women wanting no more than to be part of a couple and end up swindled.

    • @learningenglishthroughtran8540
      @learningenglishthroughtran8540 2 роки тому +7

      7 figures

    • @KJ-lb4tj
      @KJ-lb4tj Рік тому +11

      @@learningenglishthroughtran8540missing the point.

    • @charwest9449
      @charwest9449 Рік тому +16

      He may have done it out of the goodness of his heart, but he likely also didn't want the property values to fall in his neighborhood. And he knew she was good for it, and would repay him upon sale. If the bank foreclosed, it would be sold for a much lower price.

    • @kimthreadgold2755
      @kimthreadgold2755 Рік тому +4

      Real wealth

    • @JBizzle123
      @JBizzle123 Рік тому +20

      Right! I had major brain surgery & my neighbors didn't even offer to bring up the trash bin from the curb! Lol 😂

  • @jstone247
    @jstone247 Рік тому +70

    Casanova?
    He doesn't deserve a second look!

    • @ZinAngel
      @ZinAngel Місяць тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @Tridentwolf
      @Tridentwolf 6 днів тому +1

      The woman loved the lifestyle and not the man. Doubt any of this would have happened if he was a nice man who worked in retail because then the woman wouldn’t give him a 2nd look 😂

  • @marywilson4938
    @marywilson4938 5 років тому +544

    Thank God the man with the disabled child got his money back

    • @AamyieEcker
      @AamyieEcker 5 років тому +23

      Mary Wilson he scammed the scammer. Love it

    • @jamesrandy8298
      @jamesrandy8298 5 років тому +7

      that guy with disable kid... sorry too said.. he also a Ex scammer... google research it up u find him..

    • @yukiefromoz2573
      @yukiefromoz2573 5 років тому +5

      @@jamesrandy8298 Nope, did not find anything on Simon Shone. Post a link.

    • @vanidaknutson4616
      @vanidaknutson4616 5 років тому +2

      But the money he was scammed out of was someone else's money. At least it was put to good use. I'm sure the victims wouldn't mine it was for the disabled child.

    • @marywilson4938
      @marywilson4938 5 років тому +4

      @@clt5991 , they didn't get their money back, if they did that would have been great too! However, we are thankful the man with the disabled child did.

  • @Seriouslygorgeous
    @Seriouslygorgeous 5 років тому +791

    My heart broke when the first woman’s son said he wanted to know if Hamish ( the fugly casanova) faked his love for him. 💔💔💔💔

    • @Seriouslygorgeous
      @Seriouslygorgeous 5 років тому +32

      Clown World devastating 💔 I feel sad for his girlfriend too who were groomed by this ugly old man. I kind of feel sorry for the women too, it’s easy to say “ I would never get caught up in such a scam “ when you are not in their situation. I think it’s easier than we want to believe.

    • @clownworld3913
      @clownworld3913 5 років тому +20

      @@Seriouslygorgeous Groomed, big lol. She thought she had snagged James Bond.

    • @Seriouslygorgeous
      @Seriouslygorgeous 5 років тому +13

      Clown World a very ugly James Bond 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @brettholt6277
      @brettholt6277 4 роки тому +7

      All of us with a soul felt the same way.

    • @hoosainsalie7106
      @hoosainsalie7106 4 роки тому

      @will lol exactly was thinking the same thing

  • @wadisanaa
    @wadisanaa 4 роки тому +2778

    I cant even trick my girlfriend to buy me large pizza with three toppings.

    • @PizzaRAT-oog
      @PizzaRAT-oog 4 роки тому +44

      wadi gaji 😂😂😂 🍕

    • @georginamannor4373
      @georginamannor4373 4 роки тому +25

      😀

    • @sallybasto1930
      @sallybasto1930 4 роки тому +34

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @crackerjack_1390
      @crackerjack_1390 4 роки тому +43

      Learn how to put it down really really good and they will do anything for you. Lol

    • @wadisanaa
      @wadisanaa 4 роки тому +25

      @@crackerjack_1390 lol glad she is not reading this

  • @lnlywriter9618
    @lnlywriter9618 2 роки тому +727

    A TRUE gentleman NEVER asks for money. Never.

    • @sheldonpearce2365
      @sheldonpearce2365 2 роки тому +26

      Dahm right bruva

    • @MrsPetal
      @MrsPetal 2 роки тому +44

      This is true, real men work 6 jobs to earn their own money, they'll never ask money ever from someone they love.

    • @dianachin4849
      @dianachin4849 2 роки тому +34

      Never talk about money in relationships

    • @thecrazymuzician1
      @thecrazymuzician1 2 роки тому +51

      Definitely. If a man ever asks for money then it’s a red flag, and that is not an exaggeration.

    • @sxc642
      @sxc642 2 роки тому +71

      A true woman doesn't ask for money either

  • @katinkiplinkyplonk4933
    @katinkiplinkyplonk4933 5 років тому +1111

    Hamish should run for government. He wouldn't feel out of place.

  • @11Christys11
    @11Christys11 5 років тому +114

    "He's a dick....don't you think?". Best line in the documentary. And yes, I do concur sir!

    • @thriftflipfire3501
      @thriftflipfire3501 Рік тому +2

      Agree!!!

    • @Heal..Restore..Moveforward
      @Heal..Restore..Moveforward 7 місяців тому +1

      He said it as it is.

    • @BEAUTYnIQ
      @BEAUTYnIQ 6 місяців тому +1

      the way he said that was way cool..!

    • @fookorf
      @fookorf 22 дні тому

      but so is posh boy who likely inherited his money from a long line of bone idol poshos who stole everything they own from past colonies.

    • @LoraHari81
      @LoraHari81 16 днів тому

      Absolutely 🇬🇧 💪 😅

  • @aminus3765
    @aminus3765 5 років тому +887

    He got jailed for 16 years yesterday. Justice!

    • @bosbosloo780
      @bosbosloo780 5 років тому +29

      Waarom what about the victim money? Can they get some back

    • @paulrussellevans
      @paulrussellevans 5 років тому +57

      Not long enough by far he'll be out in no time :( He is truly the worst kind of criminal, as soon as he's out he'll be right back at it, it's what he does :(

    • @myunknownland9272
      @myunknownland9272 5 років тому +15

      Ruined lives for 16 years

    • @alihs1
      @alihs1 5 років тому +72

      I would do 16 years for 70 million

    • @nostromov7892
      @nostromov7892 5 років тому +24

      @@alihs1 Nah, people lose their minds in prison (no matter how cushy, behind bars).

  • @monikazendek2430
    @monikazendek2430 3 роки тому +84

    Don’t ever feel silly, you are dealing with a type of intelligence that is beyond our understanding. A master manipulator. By the way, I simply love Henry! What an unpretentious person! For a rich guy! She should marry him

    • @mkast2815
      @mkast2815 3 роки тому +1

      So she could do to Henry what Hamish did to her?

    • @bojangles2492
      @bojangles2492 3 роки тому +10

      @@mkast2815 that is not what she said, I don't know how you interpret it that way.

    • @lvega5606
      @lvega5606 3 роки тому

      I kind of think it's counterproductive to call these criminals "intelligent." They're morally bankruptcy, not intelligent. They don't think better, they think in a distorted way.

  • @rectify2003
    @rectify2003 4 роки тому +178

    Poor Women 😢
    What wonderful neighbours to help the Lady not lose her house. ❤️

    • @graguitar6493
      @graguitar6493 3 роки тому +6

      Nothing poor about them. They were targets as they were shallow gold diggers in the 1st place

    • @omara4726
      @omara4726 3 роки тому +7

      @@graguitar6493 finally someone with common sense

    • @CJ-nz8it
      @CJ-nz8it 2 роки тому

      @@graguitar6493 how are the women hold diggers when they had loads of money to start off? Typical man victim blaming as usual

    • @tee228
      @tee228 7 місяців тому +1

      pretty sure she took that house from her husband through a divorce

    • @rectify2003
      @rectify2003 6 місяців тому +1

      The narcissistic comments are flowing now

  • @BrendenParker
    @BrendenParker 5 років тому +435

    The world is run by remorseless psychopaths like this specimen.

    • @janetcampbell9286
      @janetcampbell9286 4 роки тому +16

      No he's a narcissist. They love themselves, put blame on you if the relationship becomes shaky & they feel that if you are naive enough to trust them, then you deserve the con that they run on you. They leave a wake of financial & emotional devastation. If he was also a psychopath, he would have physically or psychologically tormented or threatened her and/or her son! psychopaths sometimes attempt to cover up these cons with killing the women! She's fortunate that he didn't do that as well!

    • @fredlachy
      @fredlachy 4 роки тому +7

      Not approving of what he did. But where did these single mothers get there assets? Divorce raping an ex husband.

    • @HeatherDMorris
      @HeatherDMorris 3 роки тому +6

      @@janetcampbell9286 I agree . He is a narcissist not psychopath

    • @HeatherDMorris
      @HeatherDMorris 3 роки тому +3

      @@fredlachy maybe they worked to get it ..like I do ?

    • @coiledsteel8344
      @coiledsteel8344 3 роки тому +3

      Men AND Women

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis 5 років тому +319

    Messing with a person’s heart is the worst, not the money. These ladies were vulnerable and sincerely thought they had found a good mate. Being conned out of money is just pouring acid on a wounded heart. Glad to see them helping each other to heal.

    • @t.j.7789
      @t.j.7789 2 роки тому +12

      I don't really think so! Beck KNEW something was going on or was OFF with him having coffee in coffee shops with her son's girlfriend!!! She felt something was off. You can get over someone "messing with your heart." If you really NEED that money to live, I think that's worse!!!

    • @lilmar1710
      @lilmar1710 2 роки тому

      @@t.j.7789 oh shut up

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому +6

      Karen Lowe owned a multimillion dolar mansion after the marriage breakup. And where the hell did she get that mansion? Of course, from her ex-husband whom she conned in the divorce process.

    • @Froggie757froggiefroggiefroggi
      @Froggie757froggiefroggiefroggi 2 роки тому +5

      It is the money because it wreak their life!!u get over broken heart!

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому

      @@Froggie757froggiefroggiefroggi Greedy women do not deserve to be sorry for.

  • @marlenefunk2137
    @marlenefunk2137 3 роки тому +137

    I am 76, have owned my own companies, traveled the world and been engaged 5 times. I just cannot say "I do!", and they were all good men. The one thing that would have saved these women was in realizing that all the feeling of "love" is nothing more than a chemical reaction we cause in our self. It is the same reaction you get from chocolate, ice cream and many other things. It works when you like something enough to keep repeating it. Same reaction you get with drugs. Your body releases endorphins, dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin, which together, make you feel very happy. So what we call "love" is not real. It is what makes the rest of the relationship that is real. To know you have a "real thing", you have to get past what you believe to be "love", as it simply is not real.

    • @myrnagrijalva3042
      @myrnagrijalva3042 3 роки тому +14

      I have been hurt so much, primarily because I refused to see the red flags and did not bother to ask God if it was the person he had created for me. However, just as miserable I have been, how much hurt and disappointed I've been through, I believe good people exist, and love is real

    • @charlottebruce979
      @charlottebruce979 2 роки тому +35

      How cynical!! love when real is better than chocolate and drugs, its actions of care, respect and shared interests and values. Maybe you have never been in love?

    • @fredahwiwu5219
      @fredahwiwu5219 2 роки тому

      So spot on its all a chemical reaction which tricks you to behave stupidly

    • @szuszapatagonia1130
      @szuszapatagonia1130 2 роки тому +15

      @@charlottebruce979 May be you missunderstood Marlene Funk ? She didn't say love = chocolate, etc. She says: "It is what makes the rest of the relationship that is real."

    • @cor3944
      @cor3944 Рік тому +16

      She is referring to the chemical action of bonding. That’s why in earlier times a young woman always had a chaperonne and never get bonded before marriage.

  • @KC1up
    @KC1up 4 роки тому +287

    I don’t see how he passed for 41. He clearly looks at least 50. I guess people will believe what they want to

    • @shecoop6633
      @shecoop6633 4 роки тому +13

      Kristen C exactly! Minimum 50.

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 4 роки тому +8

      Some people don't age that well. 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @ThorBB
      @ThorBB 3 роки тому +17

      Yes. It is not uncomon for a lot of women to accept almost ANYTHING when she realize he had a lot of money

    • @sbtopjosh7841
      @sbtopjosh7841 3 роки тому +10

      Yet women believed him. You women are too emotional sometimes you look past the face.

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 3 роки тому +1

      Which is probably why he was able to swindle so many people.

  • @wonderwoman1199
    @wonderwoman1199 5 років тому +1754

    When a man doesn't introduce you to his family, his siblings and has no friends... Ladies : beware.

    • @kiput3647
      @kiput3647 5 років тому +77

      what if you have none

    • @wonderwoman1199
      @wonderwoman1199 5 років тому +98

      @@kiput3647 no colleagues you can get along with? No friend from work? Then you are anti social and shouldn't be with s lady coz you'll torture her. And instead should get a dog. Peace

    • @jackiehammond5231
      @jackiehammond5231 5 років тому +30

      Wonder Woman good advice!

    • @onkgopotsejita2934
      @onkgopotsejita2934 5 років тому +17

      Many people like that around Wonder Woman, they are called hermits or recluses they are either woman or man though.

    • @gavinslater2047
      @gavinslater2047 5 років тому +9

      wow you are so right

  • @sevenwilliams3485
    @sevenwilliams3485 5 років тому +1459

    my dad always told me to never give a man money.

    • @stacey4u2luv
      @stacey4u2luv 5 років тому +100

      @Jones Jones I always told my 3 sons to treat women as ladies, to treat them right, pay for dates, get to know them, do not rush things and at the same time beware of users and abusers and women that just want to take them for a ride. When younger that education comes first before women. That they have to take care of themselves first because if they don't nobody else will. Plus, to never rush into fire and get to know someone well first for many reasons i.e. scammers, users, disease etc....

    • @bhuvvai5491
      @bhuvvai5491 5 років тому +68

      Sweet heart he is training u to become a gold digger...get money..only inflow..no outflow

    • @imfunaplaymahgames8880
      @imfunaplaymahgames8880 5 років тому +60

      SEVEN WILLIAMS you’re dads absolutely right!!

    • @danarmando537
      @danarmando537 5 років тому +10

      What about orgasms?

    • @rosemariemcgowan6388
      @rosemariemcgowan6388 5 років тому +27

      Your Dad sounds a sensible man x

  • @gentlebull7242
    @gentlebull7242 2 роки тому +24

    I always question people's motives when they're around me. When it's too good to be true, I tend to run away as fast as I could.

    • @sugakookie6303
      @sugakookie6303 Рік тому +2

      Yep, I can relate, when they fall “in love” in less than a week…and oh can I borrow a bit of money for my dog’s surgery… 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

  • @persephone2706
    @persephone2706 4 роки тому +237

    Henry was a gem. Best part of this documentary.

    • @nnj6918
      @nnj6918 3 роки тому +18

      Thank God Karen had some real friends

    • @pallabidutta968
      @pallabidutta968 3 роки тому +15

      Yeah with his English humour.

  • @shanec9840
    @shanec9840 5 років тому +423

    I wish they had interviewed his parents since they're both still alive, and I wish we had more inside information about where he came from, how he grew up, siblings, former schoolmates, etc. .

    • @samlsd9711
      @samlsd9711 4 роки тому +10

      why? All what he did has nothing to do with his parents.

    • @HypnoticHollywood
      @HypnoticHollywood 4 роки тому +13

      Conmen find influence in themselves, not their family.

    • @persephone2706
      @persephone2706 4 роки тому +72

      Yeesh, the dude was just wondering how this man actually grew up.

    • @carriemtsh9648
      @carriemtsh9648 4 роки тому +35

      Try would be interesting to get to the root of his behaviour

    • @zikebucan1785
      @zikebucan1785 4 роки тому +20

      Sam LSD of course your upbringing plays major role in how you behave as an adult, you idiot

  • @Jesusisalivetoday1
    @Jesusisalivetoday1 3 роки тому +57

    I'm one of these women... just a different conman!!! Thankyou for sharing ladies... you've no idea how much hearing you sharing means to me. I pray that your lives are beautiful from here on in....A xx 🙏💜

    • @melanieah5501
      @melanieah5501 7 місяців тому +2

      So am I. Conned out of £10k through threats and controlling & coerced behaviour. He was a professional petty criminal and scumbag.

    • @lolabelle4959
      @lolabelle4959 4 місяці тому

      Genuinely sorry to hear that. Hope you've came out the other side stronger❤

    • @lolabelle4959
      @lolabelle4959 4 місяці тому

      ​@@melanieah5501are you okay now?

  • @annasanta9103
    @annasanta9103 3 роки тому +24

    Thank you so much Simon and thank you to Simon's friend Steve, two of them really did some due-diligence , good friends do that, we protect friends to ensure that no one will take us like a fool. Thank you SIMON and STEVE !!!!!!

  • @pinkivy93
    @pinkivy93 5 років тому +491

    If a woman has low self esteem or going through a low period, she may open herself to predators such as this. Family and friends sometimes can not even break the grips of the predator on her. 😞

    • @koketsophalane3915
      @koketsophalane3915 5 років тому +25

      pinkivy93 ud be suprised on how slick this ppl are..high self-esteem or not,they will get through to you

    • @celinamilian
      @celinamilian 5 років тому +6

      Bulls hit, greed makes you open up

    • @soniag4516
      @soniag4516 5 років тому +30

      True that. My mother had passed and my dad was in a tragic accident leaving him a para-plegic. I was clinically depressed and only 20. Here came this male gold digging moocher convinced my sister that he was in love with me and wanted to marry me. She arranged my marriage and within 10 years he wiprd me out, my business two homes and other assets devoured by him and his family from India. After three children and 8 more years of abuse I walked away with my children, a broken down vehicle, thousands of dollars in debt, my body too sick to work, no friends nor family who would stand with me i started crawling out of the deep hole. That was 25 years ago now life is great again and I'm a grandma of two absolutely adorable girls who I love as the apples of my eyes. None of my kids talk to him or have seen him since 1998.

    • @pinkivy93
      @pinkivy93 5 років тому +8

      Intruder naw......... These women already had money but I can see your point. However, some women who have low self esteem are not exposed to supposedly rich men like this. They will take even the poorest specimen of a man if he says and does the right things.

    • @pinkivy93
      @pinkivy93 5 років тому +12

      Sonia G Women are so much stronger than they think that they are. Men like this break down women to their very core and rebuild them to not see their horrible flaws. Thank goodness there is always a flicker of intuition and fight down in a woman’s core. I am so glad that you survived and prospered with a happy life.

  • @crackerjack5210
    @crackerjack5210 5 років тому +347

    Scammed the scammer! that's a beautiful thing, well done!

    • @padmasalam5267
      @padmasalam5267 5 років тому +13

      Cracker Jack yes indeed! Sometimes you have to play the fool, to fool the fool, who is trying to fool you. Poetic justice I suppose. Oh! jolly well!.............xxxxxxxxxx.

    • @debadev2179
      @debadev2179 5 років тому +7

      That’s the best .

    • @keyboardwarrior4859
      @keyboardwarrior4859 5 років тому +1

      Spoiler alert

    • @Coco_au
      @Coco_au 5 років тому +1

      Cracker Jack I highly recommend for you to watch a Bollywood movie it is called Ladies versus Ricky Bahl, scammer and scammed women’s drama, I felt like I was watching that movie in different version.

    • @crackerjack5210
      @crackerjack5210 5 років тому +5

      He has just been sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison.

  • @danjacobsen7645
    @danjacobsen7645 4 роки тому +103

    My wife’s brother borrowed $300 from me 30 years ago. Within a month he paid back $200 of it. Still owes $100 and I’ve never said a word but I’ve never borrowed any more money to family or friends. It was the best $100 I’ve ever lost. Let this be a warning to others.

  • @callofnerds
    @callofnerds 2 роки тому +26

    You can see how the son was even incredibly charmed by him... so sad :(

  • @HijabisRocks
    @HijabisRocks 5 років тому +236

    Why would you give your life savings to man you dating!?

    • @leviathanrising9763
      @leviathanrising9763 5 років тому +6

      thats why men dont marry anymore, great point!!!

    • @alphamasaf154
      @alphamasaf154 5 років тому +1

      Did she say 320$ that's not worthy life savings unless I heard it wrong

    • @TrueCrimeReport
      @TrueCrimeReport 5 років тому +4

      Because she a gold digger that got conned

    • @Jez1963UK
      @Jez1963UK 5 років тому

      For services rendered ?

    • @miriamhavard7621
      @miriamhavard7621 4 роки тому +1

      You must be YOUNG.......

  • @francesgray5545
    @francesgray5545 3 роки тому +165

    It’s when I watch programmes like this I’m glad I’m paranoid 🙏🏼

    • @donnakerr4997
      @donnakerr4997 3 роки тому +4

      Yes ,paranoid and poor too.

    • @unknownpatriot7426
      @unknownpatriot7426 3 роки тому +2

      @@donnakerr4997 😂😂😂😂

    • @precisiont5188
      @precisiont5188 2 роки тому

      Crooks like him make women paranoid which makes it difficult for ethical men to gain their trust.

    • @Liverpool5095
      @Liverpool5095 8 місяців тому

      Then you're seeking out something to back up your ignorance. These are ultra rare situations. It's like me seeking out and watching all the many videos online of dogs mauling little children and then saying "This is why I hate dogs and dogs are evil". Same mode of oversimplified ignorance.

    • @KOBA971
      @KOBA971 8 місяців тому

      The best comment 😂

  • @taitjones6310
    @taitjones6310 5 років тому +450

    The funny thing about all this is that if he had just actively invested the money he was pilfering he probably could have become what he was pretending to be.

    • @taitjones6310
      @taitjones6310 5 років тому +6

      @Jerry Rawlings umm, everybody is pretending. That why is called "playing a role"

    • @poonambhatia3627
      @poonambhatia3627 5 років тому +9

      Talt Jones He probably is.Some people get a kick out of ripping someone off.And these ladies were asking for it!They didnt have much between their ears, did they?

    • @DeniseEggertwaterlily
      @DeniseEggertwaterlily 5 років тому +26

      @@poonambhatia3627 I wouldn't be that hard on these women. They all had been in broken marriages or broken relationships; they were grieving the loss of their relationship and they were feeling lonely and alone. Con men usually swoop in and and take advantage of those who are in a vulnerable state. These women might have been programmed that they were of less value, without a man. They could've been programmed to find a man ASAP to be fulfilled.
      When I announced to my parents that I was going to nursing school to become a professional nurse, they told me that I needed to find a husband , get married, and have children because I was an old maid of 21. I didn't pay any attention. I have always been a nonconformist.

    • @realtalktina
      @realtalktina 5 років тому

      How would you have actively invested the money?

    • @olympiaziermann8608
      @olympiaziermann8608 5 років тому +7

      I don't think anyone can legally invest money without identity 🤔🤔

  • @Sckvictor
    @Sckvictor 2 роки тому +36

    Narcissists mirror their targets, that's why it's easy for people to believe that they are in love with them. They pretend to like what you like etc. However, the mask always falls off at some point and you get a glimpse of the true evil that they are. Very sad!!😭😭

    • @caroleminke6116
      @caroleminke6116 Рік тому +1

      It’s exactly like a hall of mirrors & they just look for those who will also mirror them in return 😂

  • @nurumohamed7138
    @nurumohamed7138 5 років тому +156

    Ladies! Ladies! Ladies!
    Alarm bells right from the start!
    Such perfection *DOESN'T EXIST!*

    • @catherine9808
      @catherine9808 4 роки тому +1

      The Fab Chef 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @justme4609
      @justme4609 4 роки тому +2

      Yes, it does. Just not for you.

    • @claudiahasievera4636
      @claudiahasievera4636 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @samoriab5999
      @samoriab5999 4 роки тому +1

      Secret: you can't tell em that...they would rather die single than believe that.

    • @SuryanWarrior
      @SuryanWarrior 4 роки тому

      Am here what you talking about and me it's my money. but married sorry.

  • @jessicablundell5104
    @jessicablundell5104 5 років тому +191

    I love Karen's friend Henry. WHAT A BLOKE

    • @jackiehammond5231
      @jackiehammond5231 5 років тому

      Jessica Blundell my Too!

    • @sallybrite1530
      @sallybrite1530 5 років тому

      With $ signs in his eyes. I get that a desperate, middle-aged woman could fall for all that. But a guy?

    • @peterflanagan5901
      @peterflanagan5901 4 роки тому

      You like him for ££$$€€

  • @RantTherapist
    @RantTherapist 5 років тому +102

    He's a plain old narcissist. They don't have empathy, they don't feel empathy like us normal people. They're what you call people without a soul. They say that some of them turn out to be like that because of childhood sexual abuse where their emotional development is stunted and never grows past that age.
    And some become high level conmen, some become scumbags who just take advantage of good people in relationships, one after another.

    • @nicnaciswacp920
      @nicnaciswacp920 5 років тому +1

      Ok Dr. Lol

    • @frusia123
      @frusia123 Місяць тому

      Yes. Although I don't think they're always abused in childhood. But when exposed, they like to portray themselves as victims of terrible abuse and fish for empathy.

  • @ReannaReyes-v1z
    @ReannaReyes-v1z 10 місяців тому +6

    This kind of story is a million dollars lessons for anyone. Much appreciated for delivering this story.

  • @brgmnn
    @brgmnn 5 років тому +414

    "Hamis" means "fake" in Hungarian.

    • @southwoodside
      @southwoodside 5 років тому +12

      Hamish is Gaelic for James.

    • @Girl-101
      @Girl-101 5 років тому

      mackenzie
      I never knew that, I should due to me being Scottish as Gaelic is spoken in parts of Scotland! Back to school for me...🤓🤓

    • @dannyswift6519
      @dannyswift6519 5 років тому +4

      @@southwoodside yes same as sheamus in ireland gaelic

    • @southwoodside
      @southwoodside 5 років тому +2

      @@dannyswift6519 Seumas is the nominative case, Hamish is the vocative case. Strictly speaking a person ought to to be referred to as Seumas when discussing him, and addressed as Hamish when talking to him, but, in Scotland the English version is almost always Hamish. Weird.

    • @southwoodside
      @southwoodside 5 років тому +2

      @@Girl-101 Yes. Alasdair is the Gaekic for Alexander. Iain is Gaelic for John. Rory is an Anglicised version of Ruaridh, which means Roderick. Calum is Gaelic for Malcolm. Mairi or Mhairi means Mary. Sine, or Sheena, translates as Jean.

  • @annaesmaili4867
    @annaesmaili4867 5 років тому +180

    Omg . His stepsons girlfriend . So sickening. The poor woman . He not only betrayed her but her son as well . Sickening

    • @annaesmaili4867
      @annaesmaili4867 5 років тому +27

      Kevin Burrow A 16 year old girl ?? Are you being serious ? He’s a grown granddad ffs . He has the responsibility to decline any acts of foolishness on the girlfriends part . No typical sleazy sickening act of a sleaze bag old man . And a man does all the chasing . Woman don’t chase men , in this case 16 year old girl doesn’t chase older men . No the older men bring her into this by showing off with their wealth and being flash . She’s a young girl . Inexperienced. So yeah his fault all the way . Sickening !

    • @user-rn3bb3dj4p
      @user-rn3bb3dj4p 5 років тому +4

      @Kevin Burrow typical of women, chase the glitz and glamour

    • @annaesmaili4867
      @annaesmaili4867 5 років тому +10

      Kevin Burrow Yes I understand this . I think that the money will turn heads from any woman at any age .look this is the sons mother who is telling us this . So even though she was a mature woman she had her guard down . Imagine a 16 year old !?
      No I wouldn’t dream of sleeping with my boyfriends dad even if he had all the money in the world . It’s not he done thing . It’s creepy

    • @agg5984
      @agg5984 5 років тому +11

      @Kevin Burrow he groomed that child.

    • @andrewparry1474
      @andrewparry1474 5 років тому +6

      Wasn't just the 16 yo girl. Perfectly happy to drag all these kids into it without any conscience what so ever, even a disabled kid, needing an operation. Couldn't not be a psychopath!

  • @agustina3493
    @agustina3493 5 років тому +321

    Nobody should sign a paper before or without reading it, even if it is somebody very close to you, you always have to read what you sign!

    • @Seriouslygorgeous
      @Seriouslygorgeous 5 років тому +11

      Agustina agree although she assumed he was working for the bank who issued those documents. It’s always easy to be cautious after the fact. Poor women.

    • @agustina3493
      @agustina3493 5 років тому +10

      Kat Kat OK but no matter what, even if it’s your father or somebody close to you, we should read documents before signing, no matter what!

    • @annie_xo
      @annie_xo 4 роки тому +5

      So true. I know a man who was conned by his own daughter and her husband because he trusted them and didn’t read through a contract they set up for a shady property investment thing. Cost him several thousand euros he’ll never see again.

    • @brooklynn52dee38
      @brooklynn52dee38 4 роки тому +3

      Agustina,, Hindsight is 20/20, easier said then done. Not all are as perfect as you come across to be.

    • @claudetteearle3052
      @claudetteearle3052 4 роки тому +4

      Listen. If it involves my home or money. I'm not giving over anything or putting my name to anything, especially if it's substantial, that I've not taken some time to look over, so he would not have bothered with me. He'd have left me alone. Because I don't believe in mixing up my finances with anyone, except the bank and I would visit the bank so I know I'm in the right place.
      He'd be charming and I'd be just as charming in telling him how I operate. I suppose I might also have missed good opportunities in the past because of my oh, so cautious attitude. I'm one of those people who would rather give money, than lend, so might have given him some money if he needed it, which couldn't be much because, as I'd see it, he's not my responsibility; furthermore, I don't like men who 'eye up' women's money, especially if he's not bringing anything liquid to the table, I wonder about their self-respect as a man....sorry...I consider these things.
      Perhaps too cautious, come to think of it.

  • @vittorianesse
    @vittorianesse 10 місяців тому +50

    I had a housemate like that. Put on his suit every day to go to his “job” at KPMG. One day I came home early to find him on the couch. I called reception next day and they’d never heard of him. We kicked him out and I only lost a few hundred, but if it weren’t for instincts and swift action it could’ve been worse. Beware.

    • @suheylaa1769
      @suheylaa1769 5 місяців тому +4

      I love when they put on that suit and pretend they're going to a job 😂😂😂

    • @tdpmayhemyt
      @tdpmayhemyt 3 місяці тому

      It’s no longer a suit and that point, it’s just a costume😂😂😂

  • @maximillion8442
    @maximillion8442 4 роки тому +168

    I love these women's supportive friendship SO MUCH! From victims, to survivors, to advocates for one another and others as well ❤️

    • @muzwot9603
      @muzwot9603 3 роки тому +7

      I wouldn't go as far as to say that they deserved it, but they CERTAINLY asked for it by being so gulliible and status driven (perhaps not the sixteen year-old girl though, she can be forgiven for her inexperience).

    • @bstr-ey6wl
      @bstr-ey6wl 2 роки тому

      🤣🤣🙏

  • @celticstar5049
    @celticstar5049 3 роки тому +174

    He is a narcissist, no empathy and no soul. I hope these ladies can find peace and move on and have a good life

    • @deekircher21
      @deekircher21 2 роки тому +3

      More than a narcissist, he’s a psychopath

    • @SeaTeaSnow
      @SeaTeaSnow 2 роки тому

      Psychopath… narcissists tend to be pathologically insecure, angry, malicious intentions to bring down others.

    • @christar9527
      @christar9527 2 роки тому +6

      Probably a sociopath. Didn’t they say that he took on different personalities along with the aliases? At any rate he was very manipulative and had zero remorse or concern about anyone else.

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому +4

      Karen Lowe owned a multimillion dollar mansion after the marriage breakup. And where the hell did she get that mansion? Of course, from her ex-husband whom she conned in the divorce process. She met Hamish bacause she was greedy, too.

    • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
      @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat 2 роки тому +2

      @@ericephemetherson3964 . Are you Karen's ex-husband? You seem to have a real 🐝 in your bonnet about her.

  • @twany442
    @twany442 5 років тому +132

    I've always said that a beautiful smile can be the most deceiving thing a person can offer you, because you never know the true intentions behind it.
    A a multitude of sins can be hidden behind the most beautiful charming smile.

    • @lillianlilo7447
      @lillianlilo7447 5 років тому +6

      Like many others I too have a beautiful smile. I also have morals, ethics and integrity. To say that people with a nice smile is deceiving is the biggest judgement call I've ever heard.

    • @prayerpower1585
      @prayerpower1585 5 років тому +3

      @@lillianlilo7447 Antoine said a beautiful smile *can* be the most deceiving thing a person can offer, not that it is or always is. You should take his words to heart, lest you be susceptible to being conned by someone with a beautiful smile, assuming they have morals and ethics and integrity just because you have those qualities and also have a beautiful smile.

    • @prayerpower1585
      @prayerpower1585 5 років тому

      Truth

    • @mariamacebekhulu2629
      @mariamacebekhulu2629 3 роки тому

      Well said

  • @pigeon51
    @pigeon51 2 роки тому +60

    How Tracy believed he was 41 is beyond me 😳

    • @Team33Team33
      @Team33Team33 Рік тому +4

      Gold digger ... YES she was conned, but as you say; she fell for the 41 lie and the cars and luxury life style and she said it herself, HE was her future !!!

    • @FM-jo1jh
      @FM-jo1jh Рік тому +5

      @@Team33Team33 she had her own money, maybe she wanted an equally successful man but I don't think she was a gold digger per say. He was dying his hair too so likley why she belived he was only 41. I wouldnt know that's what someone looks like in their 40's and I'm in my late 20's.

    • @Team33Team33
      @Team33Team33 Рік тому +1

      @@FM-jo1jh Sorry miss, but you've just opened up a whole new business for me !
      Making young 20 year old women think I'm 41 by simply dying my hair !!! LOL.
      Unfortunately for me, the young women in my neck of the woods all know what a 40 to 50 to 60 year old looks like.
      Don't you have parents ?

    • @KonstantinaVlahos
      @KonstantinaVlahos 10 місяців тому

      @@Team33Team33her future - using her own money. She thought she’d found a solid, caring and equally hard working partner

  • @constanceweaver2891
    @constanceweaver2891 5 років тому +298

    He called himself Mr. James at The James hotel 😂😂😂 I’m weak afff !!!

    • @rosarioperez7509
      @rosarioperez7509 5 років тому +20

      It’s his narcissism move. Agree as he’s a bit full of himself only laughing at his own joke.

    • @chickwithaguitar6876
      @chickwithaguitar6876 5 років тому +3

      What an EGO! Lol.

    • @Seriouslygorgeous
      @Seriouslygorgeous 5 років тому +3

      Constance Weaver brilliant guy that Henry 😂😂

    • @WisdomTooth1987
      @WisdomTooth1987 5 років тому +3

      I'm mr. Hilton .

    • @Litetorture
      @Litetorture 5 років тому +7

      Okay!!!! Mr. James!!!! FLATLINES!!! LMAO!!! The only men who can get a dime from me are my two suns and they don't even ask-they work!!!

  • @Heygirlhey70
    @Heygirlhey70 4 роки тому +63

    He found woman who were just getting out of divorces, very vulnerable. They probably felt beating up by the divorce and here he comes swoops in to save the damsel in distress...🤷‍♀️

    • @tee228
      @tee228 7 місяців тому +2

      clearly they werent beaten up by the divorce if they had 100s of thousands to lose

  • @Vascodagam333
    @Vascodagam333 5 років тому +322

    Now people talk about Nigerians involve in dating scams however this dude from Australia acquired over $70 million over the course of his quest in swindling money from women across the world.

    • @RibbonVintageGirl
      @RibbonVintageGirl 5 років тому +7

      Don't forget Anna Delvey

    • @SuperKwame1
      @SuperKwame1 5 років тому +35

      Whites were doing it way before some Nigerians copied it! Con in English not Yoruba or Ebo!

    • @SuzLa1
      @SuzLa1 5 років тому +3

      @PearlPerlita Venegas Watch Scambait Central. They try to meet the scammers.

    • @Badrobot1500
      @Badrobot1500 5 років тому

      @PearlPerlita Venegas Not true as some do.

    • @bobsmith5441
      @bobsmith5441 5 років тому +12

      @ejiro okri We're all people. Good and bad everywhere. Don't fall for this tit and tat on race. Rise above it.

  • @jerrybowers8833
    @jerrybowers8833 Рік тому +17

    Omgosh! I sat through this glued to this video, and then the last three minutes there is no sound????? WTH?

    • @cherylween4973
      @cherylween4973 Рік тому +5

      Oh really? I thought there was something wrong with my phone or earbud! I'm glad I saw your comment to explain it.

    • @LatonyaStar1
      @LatonyaStar1 3 місяці тому +1

      Ikr!!

  • @andthereisntone3454
    @andthereisntone3454 5 років тому +140

    Keep him in prison until he gives up the money, forever if needs be.

    • @JamConcerned
      @JamConcerned 5 років тому +6

      Probably in an offshore account or a Swiss bank account. The Swiss probably having billions of unclaimed funds

    • @nostromov7892
      @nostromov7892 5 років тому

      @Lynette Scribner Even if the government "finds it" they won't report it (all?) and -find a way to- keep it, because it's Australia. xF

    • @AB-lq1zd
      @AB-lq1zd 5 років тому

      @Lynette Scribner He got 12-16

    • @elipotter369
      @elipotter369 4 місяці тому

      I suspect he simply spent it all. He just doesn't seem like the type who organises his life like that. He's addicted to the con and the big spending. And doesn't have the brains to think about retirement.

  • @Jean-gf3fi
    @Jean-gf3fi 5 років тому +140

    the WORST thing that you can steal is someone's heart!!!! nasty piece of work that man

    • @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
      @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 5 років тому

      Jean and women never do that - they are all divine these women neither have taste nor intuition - the guy looks like a snake

    • @888alp
      @888alp 5 років тому

      STUDIO BENCIVENGA Marcus Bencivenga 🤣🤣

    • @kristinburton4953
      @kristinburton4953 5 років тому +5

      I'd rather have a broken heart than a broken bank balance. You need cash to buy a tub of icecream to help heal the heart. I'd rather someone leave me broken hearted than unable to afford the icecream to get over it.

  • @nicolekrow
    @nicolekrow 4 роки тому +132

    Max 41? Omg he looks 60!

    • @googleuser2609
      @googleuser2609 4 роки тому +8

      Yeah he probably lied about his age.

    • @dwayneevans683
      @dwayneevans683 4 роки тому +1

      Not necessarilly some people age badly! Ive seen one of my classmates a few years after we left high school he look like he was 40 years old, and he was only around 18 years old! He look like he was drinking heavilly and smoking , so this just made him looking even older!

    • @happydayz7857
      @happydayz7857 4 роки тому

      His wrinkles are deep set and if he’s 41 he looks really bad. Maybe he spent some years on the street homeless. Very worn down skin on his face.

    • @elipotter369
      @elipotter369 4 місяці тому

      Nah, this is normal premature ageing in Australia in people who have outdoor lifestyles from a young age. He looks 40s to me, because I live in this kind of area and see it all around me.

  • @alanawilson6104
    @alanawilson6104 3 місяці тому +5

    When Caren spoke about him coming in a roaring Lamborghini, that was a major red flag.
    Real wealth will never show off and will not want to be seen .

  • @saifernandez8622
    @saifernandez8622 5 років тому +318

    the most dangerous kind of psychopath, smart and with great charisma.

    • @roshnirandhawa5238
      @roshnirandhawa5238 4 роки тому +18

      Add good looking and they're deadly

    • @floraelizabeth1589
      @floraelizabeth1589 4 роки тому +6

      My ex exactly.

    • @denniero6904
      @denniero6904 4 роки тому +11

      @Tien Hoang exactly. The true psycho's are on top positions. Snakes in suites.

    • @agathapoirot5373
      @agathapoirot5373 4 роки тому +6

      @Tien Hoang Absolutely. The one sitting at the White House and his minions : narcissistic, megalomaniac sociopaths

    • @samdobie6748
      @samdobie6748 4 роки тому +6

      @@denniero6904 True psychopaths can be found in anywhere

  • @Bigglesworth78
    @Bigglesworth78 5 років тому +30

    The people who were scammed were not stupid. That scammer was a manipulative pro.

  • @peskyfly6087
    @peskyfly6087 5 років тому +152

    Guys like this make it harder for men who actually respect women and want to treat them right.

    • @emailfromme4275
      @emailfromme4275 5 років тому +11

      Do you know where to find those men?

    • @peskyfly6087
      @peskyfly6087 5 років тому +4

      @@emailfromme4275 I'm one of them, but already married.

    • @TrueCrimeReport
      @TrueCrimeReport 5 років тому +2

      No he makes it easier, just be a bullshitter

    • @felixfox5806
      @felixfox5806 4 роки тому +1

      Life's for living as well as for learning.. my advice... Learn hard

    • @felixfox5806
      @felixfox5806 4 роки тому

      @@emailfromme4275 yeah their with Peter pan

  • @debbieaustin7072
    @debbieaustin7072 Рік тому +27

    Very interesting documentary. Frightening how you can be duped. My mum always said to me if it seems to good to be true listen to your instincts.

  • @catschlo799
    @catschlo799 5 років тому +151

    36:24 „We scammed the scammer!“ Well done!

    • @jillsmcfarland2001
      @jillsmcfarland2001 4 роки тому +5

      With friends from Goldman sax its doable.

    • @charithelson7203
      @charithelson7203 3 роки тому +2

      Imagine how much luck they had to locate him just by looking up large Australian events?

    • @pinkyyyyyy05
      @pinkyyyyyy05 3 роки тому

      😆

    • @joydot7620
      @joydot7620 3 роки тому

      British men. Pay attention.

  • @cathycronje4848
    @cathycronje4848 5 років тому +159

    If it seems too good to be true, then ...

    • @anandygittens268
      @anandygittens268 5 років тому +6

      It's too good to be true.

    • @JerseyLynne
      @JerseyLynne 5 років тому +6

      @Jack Xerox you Bozo

    • @mindfulclarity169
      @mindfulclarity169 5 років тому +4

      @@anandygittens268 is that what women here have to keep reminding themselves because they believe in empty romantic promises? Yes.

    • @paulsuprono7225
      @paulsuprono7225 5 років тому +2

      @@JerseyLynne We are all . . . potentially Bozos ! 😱😬😭

    • @paulsuprono7225
      @paulsuprono7225 5 років тому

      ALWAYS REMEMBER . . . 'If it sounds to good to be true . . . , it probably isn't !'

  • @annrrf1464
    @annrrf1464 5 років тому +151

    I feel for Bec's son. He was deeply hurt

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer 4 роки тому +1

      Hamish was tappin that tight piece

    • @annrrf1464
      @annrrf1464 4 роки тому +1

      @@huzcer loser

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer 4 роки тому

      @@annrrf1464 you've hit the wall hard I'd say invisible woman

    • @annrrf1464
      @annrrf1464 2 роки тому

      @@huzcer I can tell your dad did the same to you.

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer 2 роки тому

      @@annrrf1464 take your noxious and dry wizard's sleeve elsewhere

  • @varietyofree2471
    @varietyofree2471 11 місяців тому +35

    Soooo, we're just going to skip over the fact that this man is a child predator?? 😐 I get that the main story is him scamming women/people (and I don't know if the age of consent is that young where they're from), but everyone seems to be overlooking something that's also pretty serious and really sick. 😒

    • @elipotter369
      @elipotter369 4 місяці тому +7

      16 is the age of consent in Australia. Though he probably started all the flirting before then. He emotionally hurt so many people.
      There's a series of podcasts on him "who the hell is Hamish"?
      The 16 year old is the one i feel most sorry for, ...she was also pressured by her grandparents to get some of their money back from him, so she spent far longer with him than she wanted to...really sick.

    • @VC-rq1kn
      @VC-rq1kn 2 місяці тому +1

      Narcissists!

  • @alaskamadelin1236
    @alaskamadelin1236 5 років тому +78

    I just hope the Dad, with the special needs child is ok,thank God he has such a good friend.☺️☺️

  • @estatic_elaine727
    @estatic_elaine727 3 роки тому +170

    As a young girl, my father was never around so to have someone coming in my life, being that father figure all for a scam would be devastating. I hope that disgusting manipulative man gets what he deserve and pray that the family heals from all of it

    • @cheanarchist2381
      @cheanarchist2381 2 роки тому

      Yer those poor boys dealing with that scum bag , would give anyone trust issues , & even coming for his own girlfriends total scum

    • @Dragon_rls
      @Dragon_rls 2 роки тому +6

      Hamish is my personal hero.

    • @agbangbekelvin7938
      @agbangbekelvin7938 Рік тому

      😳

    • @dianekeegan5250
      @dianekeegan5250 Рік тому

      ​@@Dragon_rlsdo explain why please

    • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
      @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat Рік тому

      ​@@dianekeegan5250Rather NOT hear from another nut

  • @jovitavillalpando2827
    @jovitavillalpando2827 4 роки тому +47

    When I was young and my daughter was 13 or 14 I had a lot of men wanted to date me but I kept thinking yeah it’s no me you want you want my daughter

  • @cherrymetha3185
    @cherrymetha3185 2 роки тому +14

    Men like him don’t work alone . If he’s conned investors out of $70 million and more , then there are a few people in the operation , who are the brains & he’s the hustler . He’s also the ‘fall guy ‘ . I wondered be surprised if he didn’t stay that long in p.rison . He probably has quite a few million stashed away , like the Cayman Islands or Jersey .

  • @AR-ws1gr
    @AR-ws1gr 5 років тому +212

    I’m glad Karen had a wealthy neighbor to help her. What an terrible loss that would have been

    • @joeydelrio
      @joeydelrio 3 роки тому +31

      thank the Lord she didnt have to sell her multi million dollar mansion and go live in a home that would have still been way more than the rest of the world.

    • @grahamdowdell4356
      @grahamdowdell4356 2 роки тому +10

      Yeah so glad she got to keep her $11M house.

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому +11

      Karen Lowe owned a multimillion dollar mansion after the marriage breakup. And where the hell did she get that mansion? Of course, from her ex-husband whom she conned in the divorce process. She met Hamish bacause she was greedy, too.

    • @antzpantzz8490
      @antzpantzz8490 2 роки тому +10

      Obviously her wealth didn't come frome good business acumen. I would have smelled a rat immediately upon hearing his investment proposition

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому

      @@antzpantzz8490 I do not trust one single woman in this world.

  • @SuperTruthful
    @SuperTruthful 5 років тому +167

    never give your money to anyone...there are banking institutions that can handle it.

    • @ajsky1066
      @ajsky1066 5 років тому +6

      Yeah Right !

    • @SK-vq8wb
      @SK-vq8wb 5 років тому +8

      Or how about using common sense like the good old "if it seems too good to be true...." People's greed gets the best of them, that's why they fall prey. People, handle your own finances for God's sake!!! Do your research. No excuses with all the info on the internet nowadays!!

    • @kiput3647
      @kiput3647 5 років тому +6

      yea banks care about you lol

    • @SK-vq8wb
      @SK-vq8wb 5 років тому +1

      @@kiput3647 you are right but they are a bit safer than some joe blow promising something too good to be true.

    • @JB-rl4ik
      @JB-rl4ik 5 років тому +3

      Banks are great with our money. No bail outs to see here people, keep moving.

  • @BGivka
    @BGivka 4 роки тому +112

    After A divorce, the kids should come first and relationships last.

    • @janetcampbell9286
      @janetcampbell9286 4 роки тому +5

      He always did things with her sons when she had to work! He only started to use the son when he got involved with the girlfriend & the son was conned by Hamish too!

    • @kateli1880
      @kateli1880 4 роки тому +2

      5:29 she missed the sharks teeth ready to eat her .. paleo what?!? JAWS rt there 🤣

    • @veronicavarela2041
      @veronicavarela2041 4 роки тому

      BGivka so judgmental, shame on you

    • @dwayneevans683
      @dwayneevans683 4 роки тому +2

      What are u talking about ,that exactly what he did be-friended the kids first then he moved in on the mom! and she was dumb enought to fall for it! No man is interested in kids that are not his, so the fact that he was interested in her kids should of been a RED FLAG!

    • @lendzemojoachimkimeng1318
      @lendzemojoachimkimeng1318 4 роки тому +1

      He humped the mom and the sons G friend lol pure evil

  • @b0borden437
    @b0borden437 Рік тому +9

    To Bec's son.....you are more of a man than Hamish.......even at 16.

  • @HankiMaus
    @HankiMaus 5 років тому +204

    Wow... when these women talk about their experiences with this man, you can literally feel their pain... so sad.😔 I honestly feel for them.

    • @poonambhatia3627
      @poonambhatia3627 5 років тому +1

      But then they thought with their p.....s!

    • @franklinfranco7070
      @franklinfranco7070 5 років тому +3

      I love it we men pay more thrn this in history

    • @speakupify
      @speakupify 5 років тому +6

      I dont feel any sympathy

    • @ericephemetherson3964
      @ericephemetherson3964 2 роки тому +6

      Karen Lowe owned a multimillion dollar mansion after the marriage breakup. And where the hell did she get that mansion? Of course, from her ex-husband whom she conned in the divorce process. She met Hamish bacause she was greedy, too.

    • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
      @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat 2 роки тому +2

      @@ericephemetherson3964 . She brought it with her own money prehaps. You seem to be one of those woman haters.

  • @atheistmommy3710
    @atheistmommy3710 5 років тому +107

    My heart breaks for this mom of 3 boys and all the others he scammed. It's scarry that people like this man live among us, and most of the times they camouflage well, by the time they are being exposed damage is already done.

    • @tomerph
      @tomerph 5 років тому +1

      Atheist Mommy you can thank god u weren't scammed oh ~~~wait a problem

    • @unavailble2024
      @unavailble2024 Рік тому +1

      ​@@tomerphjudgemental much😂

    • @ruthiesmith6770
      @ruthiesmith6770 Рік тому

      WOMEN WHY ARE YOU SO DESPERATE ! CHECK THEM OUT FIRST

    • @Chief_Brody
      @Chief_Brody Рік тому

      *scary

    • @8PMFORMULA
      @8PMFORMULA 11 місяців тому

      She had a good husband and betrayed him. Don't feel sorry for her.

  • @szeszi21
    @szeszi21 5 років тому +178

    Human relationships are based on trust. Conned people may think they were fool but they are just normal people who were at wrong place in wrong time. That's really sad. But these women are right, they are survivers :)

    • @crackerjack5210
      @crackerjack5210 5 років тому +1

      So true...

    • @szeszi21
      @szeszi21 5 років тому +5

      @Kevin Burrow but others would...

    • @theshamanarchist5441
      @theshamanarchist5441 5 років тому +3

      Hypergamous bimbos, more like.
      Zero sympathy.

    • @am5790
      @am5790 5 років тому +3

      at least they found each other and can educate and share their stories to others as well. Trust is paramount. Who do you trust?

    • @theshamanarchist5441
      @theshamanarchist5441 5 років тому +5

      @@am5790 my cat. How about you?

  • @vamp8903
    @vamp8903 Рік тому +9

    He looks 60 years old not 41???

  • @jellybean1252
    @jellybean1252 3 роки тому +350

    These women were seduced by his status, and his projected affluent image. If he looked poor , I bet they would not given him the time of day.

    • @DiHandley
      @DiHandley 3 роки тому +41

      Unfortunately you are correct.

    • @mariamacebekhulu2629
      @mariamacebekhulu2629 3 роки тому +17

      Well said

    • @ezza1236
      @ezza1236 3 роки тому +21

      And now Every man after this will be blamed

    • @denaupton8789
      @denaupton8789 3 роки тому +46

      What a crock! The women are the ones who had money. They were after a relationship

    • @nickisnyder3450
      @nickisnyder3450 3 роки тому +41

      None of the woman he went after were poor....or he would not be interested in them. Yes he had to appear to be rich to be in their class....but these woman were not after $

  • @createseventyeight3082
    @createseventyeight3082 4 роки тому +42

    Classic narcissist. If someone seems too good to be true, they probably are.

  • @meiriamz7518
    @meiriamz7518 4 роки тому +230

    He's not good looking but he's charming and that is stronger than being handsome

    • @rocketamadeus3730
      @rocketamadeus3730 4 роки тому +12

      I guess charm is subjective. Seems like a douche to me.

    • @happydayz7857
      @happydayz7857 4 роки тому +7

      That charming crapola is a facade. It should be a red flag to you. Repulsive. Not attractive.

    • @mirandabisnou1307
      @mirandabisnou1307 4 роки тому +4

      Tell me about it!!! And they know how to use that charm SO WELL!!

    • @desertdog8006
      @desertdog8006 4 роки тому

      face looks a bit like our ex PM, Tony Abbott

    • @MeloiDeclines
      @MeloiDeclines 3 роки тому +4

      Oh yes. I had my own Hamish. Not handsome but so, so charming. Broke my heart in the end and got a chunk of my savings. Ugggh.

  • @leoa4c
    @leoa4c 3 місяці тому +5

    To the men who scammed the scammer, absolutely gorgeous job!!!

  • @MrDavfit
    @MrDavfit 4 роки тому +81

    she shouldn't feel silly..nothing prepares you for this type of Sociopath.. My best friend had this done...slowly figured it out... could not stop it ..then it was too late

  • @anainmazatlan
    @anainmazatlan 5 років тому +217

    Classic psychopath! He ticks all the boxes.

    • @theSpiritofTamzin
      @theSpiritofTamzin 5 років тому +5

      Malignant narcissist

    • @theSpiritofTamzin
      @theSpiritofTamzin 5 років тому

      @ tRump? Oh brother!

    • @theSpiritofTamzin
      @theSpiritofTamzin 5 років тому

      @ Wow, aren't you a mature one...

    • @theSpiritofTamzin
      @theSpiritofTamzin 5 років тому +2

      @ youth is wasted on the young...

    • @lizaj3339
      @lizaj3339 5 років тому +4

      I can't believe this monster took advantage of this man with a severely disabled son that needed heart surgery. That is a pure evil man & he should stay in jail

  • @jimmyandtaylorperry7735
    @jimmyandtaylorperry7735 5 років тому +206

    Forty-one? ROFL! His ego allowed for him to believe that he looked 41. I needed a laugh today! This will do!

    • @LadyAngela678
      @LadyAngela678 5 років тому +16

      More like 61

    • @Gonken88
      @Gonken88 5 років тому +8

      Well he is 48 today so maybe it's your perception of what people should look like at a certain age that's distorted.

    • @tammeramiller8165
      @tammeramiller8165 5 років тому +6

      @@Gonken88 no way.....he look old as hell

    • @riazhamdanmalik6036
      @riazhamdanmalik6036 5 років тому +6

      Distorted ??
      Even with that cap he looked over 50! And that's the youngest he lookes - in that vid where he says wife, he's on a boat and it's quite dark..
      Without the cap during the day he looks 58!

    • @janesmith2770
      @janesmith2770 5 років тому

      One man told me he was 17 years younger htan he was... I soon rooted out the truth.

  • @jaynemann987
    @jaynemann987 2 роки тому +14

    This proves love is a temporary stage of psychosis

  • @TheHappinessHelper_XO
    @TheHappinessHelper_XO 5 років тому +210

    Funny I dated a pathological liar and he was LOUSY in bed too. You can't be a great lover when you are completely self-absorbed it would require you to be able to think about the other person.

    • @joeynye7262
      @joeynye7262 5 років тому +6

      Facts!

    • @DaisyTrader0409
      @DaisyTrader0409 5 років тому +2

      Oh I hear you!

    • @Jeanny.P_Hobbs
      @Jeanny.P_Hobbs 5 років тому +2

      Amen!!!!!!!

    • @pinkflamingo8088
      @pinkflamingo8088 5 років тому +6

      EXACTLY...I dated a psychopath Filipino from a high-class family in Dasol and LOUSY LOUSY in bed. Loves himself too much.

    • @Jez1963UK
      @Jez1963UK 5 років тому +4

      I agree. I’m superb in bed and I’m not a pathological liar. Proof if ever it were needed that your theory is sound and 100% correct.

  • @jadore1339
    @jadore1339 4 роки тому +250

    I don’t trust myself with my money let alone a stranger.

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes 5 років тому +128

    The story at the end is fantastic.
    Good old British detecting!

    • @jackinthebox6143
      @jackinthebox6143 5 років тому +5

      But they aren't British they're Australian.

    • @nicoladavies3391
      @nicoladavies3391 5 років тому +10

      JackintheBox Not the guys at the end.

    • @vintagemidcentury2693
      @vintagemidcentury2693 5 років тому +1

      @@radofficial4672 Ya brexit Lol

    • @BIGT-tg4gu
      @BIGT-tg4gu 5 років тому +1

      JackintheBox the women and man with the stables are English

  • @appechhabista8879
    @appechhabista8879 3 роки тому +12

    People have actually died in plane crash and 9/11. How could he even make that story up? Its disrespecful and disgusting.

  • @Whol3NothaL3v3l
    @Whol3NothaL3v3l 3 роки тому +70

    This man put a serious con on this family! My heart goes out to the mother and her sons.

  • @breakaway2x
    @breakaway2x 4 роки тому +91

    Meanwhile youtube ads are swindling millions every day...oh the irony

    • @amytaylor3715
      @amytaylor3715 3 роки тому +2

      Well said to think it started with no ads at all!

    • @breakaway2x
      @breakaway2x 3 роки тому +3

      @@amytaylor3715 yes, it's actually the worst cancer on the planet IMHO. Ads can be good but most of the time it's not. Ads basically intrude and invade our lives, steal our time, alter our thinking, brainwash, manipulate, entice, tempt, entrap us and at least on TV we could always flip the channel and avoid watching it but on internet, youtube, we are forced to watch it or a few seconds of it else we can't watch the video we want to watch. It's a crime in my opinion that they can just get away with doing this to us and break every single law but legalize it as legit advertising. It used to be from no ads to now 3 or 4 ads for a 10 minute video! It's insane and nobody seems to notice it or care (like the frog in boiling pot of water experiment)...they have increased the heat on us for years now to the point of boiling and we are dying and not many people notice it.

    • @breakaway2x
      @breakaway2x 3 роки тому +1

      I also wish that I could force every person in advertising the same medicine on them. Make them watch 15 second ads everytime they get out of bed, want to use the bathroom, want to turn on the water, want to open their fridge, want to make coffee, want to put on shoes, want to exit the house, want to enter their car, want to turn on their engine etc. I want them to face ads every day just to see what it's like for them.

    • @gordonramsay3982
      @gordonramsay3982 3 роки тому

      Learn your definitions before you starting commenting bullshit..
      Swindling is the use of deception to DEPRIVE (someone) of money or possessions. I don’t think UA-cam is making you buy their adds or lose your possession you just press skip and get on with ya life

    • @cowboythomas5904
      @cowboythomas5904 3 роки тому

      So are the majority of divorced woman! Lol let's get real this was ex husband money for the most part

  • @peterst.pierre6290
    @peterst.pierre6290 5 років тому +121

    I always live my life with this mantra: If it is too good to be true, it isn’t.

    • @TheDealvin
      @TheDealvin 5 років тому +5

      Original

    • @missinterpret5908
      @missinterpret5908 5 років тому +1

      Same here!

    • @mikemcgrath7493
      @mikemcgrath7493 4 роки тому +2

      Makes no sense. If it's too good to be true, it is too good to be true, not it isn't too good to be true, which means it is fine -not the sharpest tool in the box.

    • @Arbiter710
      @Arbiter710 4 роки тому

      A lot of white collar come from good family it’s just some people will get money any way possible

    • @googleuser2609
      @googleuser2609 4 роки тому

      Well said!

  • @dilekavan5796
    @dilekavan5796 3 місяці тому +2

    Stealing 70 million from vulnerables is quite a talent he should have been a politician

  • @veaudor
    @veaudor 5 років тому +37

    If you have money, alot of it, beware of strangers who are a little too friendly.

    • @onelifedontwasteit8568
      @onelifedontwasteit8568 4 місяці тому

      If you don’t have a lot (two words) of money throw stranger danger to the wind.

  • @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
    @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 5 років тому +251

    I love the brits setting him up 💪🏼🕵🏼‍♂️👍

    • @treasurehunteruk9718
      @treasurehunteruk9718 5 років тому +6

      Yes. Aren't you glad to have us? @KXNG KXNG

    • @janesmith2770
      @janesmith2770 5 років тому +6

      Yes, I loved that bit - clever men (and the other Brit friend of teh English lady who worked out he didn't work at Goldman S). I suspect there is a much bigger story -0 not the 8m lost in Australia but the 80m of investors' money and where it is. They need a forensic accountant to chase the money.

    • @levyeyoify
      @levyeyoify 5 років тому

      @@treasurehunteruk9718 no that's why have the fourth of July

    • @trimwix9944
      @trimwix9944 5 років тому +3

      I think it's f****** hilarious and hypocritical. They like to paint these women as poor victims.

    • @WWGWGATikTok
      @WWGWGATikTok 5 років тому

      @@janesmith2770 I'd start with every storage locker from here to the moon....turns out that's where a lot of drug dealers are hiding their cash in America .

  • @amysturgeon6665
    @amysturgeon6665 5 років тому +39

    Awe, Im glad those 2 found BFF's in each other, and THATS priceless!

    • @speakupify
      @speakupify 5 років тому +2

      It's not friendship..they list make each other feel better about being idiots!!!

    • @tomruth9487
      @tomruth9487 5 років тому +3

      Yes, I could feel their friendship and joy with each other. Maybe the only thing good that came from their situation.

  • @sunflowermyeyes9758
    @sunflowermyeyes9758 9 місяців тому +3

    Such an amazing documentary ❤ thank you, greets from Europe 👏🏻

  • @thatjlyn
    @thatjlyn 5 років тому +70

    Warren Buffet said a true fiduciary heart is rare. Don't trust someone because of looks or money. Look at their long term actions.

    • @wiseup8729
      @wiseup8729 5 років тому +4

      He doesn't even take care of his own granddaughter. She's a nanny. I think he's a jerk.

    • @insearchof9903
      @insearchof9903 4 роки тому +1

      That saying coming from an ugly guy...rich but ugly

    • @wiseup8729
      @wiseup8729 4 роки тому

      @@insearchof9903 don't do that. So rude.

    • @EnglishTeacher1998
      @EnglishTeacher1998 4 роки тому

      She is not his granddaughter

    • @wiseup8729
      @wiseup8729 4 роки тому

      @@EnglishTeacher1998 What?

  • @sgtdemanda
    @sgtdemanda 5 років тому +248

    He's NOT attractive AT ALL. Him zeroing in on her kids should have been a HUGE FLAG.

    • @ohmusicsweetmusic
      @ohmusicsweetmusic 5 років тому +7

      um, he's totally hot.

    • @wiseup8729
      @wiseup8729 5 років тому +8

      @@ohmusicsweetmusic lol. Not at all!

    • @miriamhavard7621
      @miriamhavard7621 4 роки тому +5

      He's almost blend-in-with-the-woodwork looking. Which for a flim-flam man probably works BEST.

    • @carieyounginsurance
      @carieyounginsurance 4 роки тому +7

      Ya he’s attractive- it just depends on what a woman’s attracted too- he knows what he’s doing unfortunately

    • @colinecollard533
      @colinecollard533 4 роки тому +3

      sgtdemanda Please. We all know you'd fall for the first guy you find "attractive" who claims he has a big wallet and spoils you rotten. Here's something you need to learn. Never mix your emotions with your thinking. You see you already KNOW this man is a scam artists so therefore you *feelings* decide how your perceive his appearance. But this very same *feelings* of yours would just as same FOOL you into falling flat on your nose for any man who is half attractive and makes you feel "special" (the word here is FEEL I don't believe you do much rational thinking).
      The bottom line is this: Whether he is attractive or not is totally IRRELEVANT to his CRIME. And beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We all have different taste. Some of think more whereas others are too swayed by their own feelings. And the dare I say infantile "Hindsight is 20/20 wisdom" (no wisdom at all).

  • @thomasverdon2578
    @thomasverdon2578 5 років тому +128

    I could see the eyes of a reptile in this drabby looking figure

    • @reeves326
      @reeves326 4 роки тому +6

      totally! he even looks like a sociopath! How could she not see that? But I guess love is blind...

    • @patbone8046
      @patbone8046 3 роки тому

      @@reeves326 WOW! Way to kick someone when they been duped &....but you are so smart, this or something like it couldn't happen to you right 🤥? Whatever dude 🤣😂

  • @KT_571
    @KT_571 3 роки тому +9

    With this much charisma and talent with convincing people, he could have truly made money/wealth, legitimately!