@BBCWorldService You just said they are trying to get more money from you. Did you initially give them some money before? Secondly, what platform did you get this fraudsters? Thirdly, why did you diligently engage in chatting with them for good 8weeks when you knew they were fraudulent?
I agree!! The other day I was minding my own business at home, some woman comes in to the kitchen and tells me I have to take her out to dinner and buy her things... It was a total scam, even worse she says she is my wife. Total scam. and yes we went out for diner. 😆😆😆 😆
Girls whom I know irl are exceptions. Coz that happened to me. Was contacted by a girl I know out of the blue. But it wasnt anything romantic or suggestive.
Some of them do. It’s called online dating. It’s asking for money or sharing profits randomly is what you should be concerned about or have a sign of a red flag
Damn you're good. It's honestly humbling to witness how far you'll go to end this madness. The compassion you have for the victims, and the people you know the scammers could be, and how you want everyone to be free of this sickening behaviour. It hurts to watch these videos, knowing so many people are scammed daily, but it's a reminder of the good which can be done by honest people in the face of such insidious perfidy. Please keep it up. Adriannotch
As a banker in 2014 I had a woman come into the bank wanting to wire 5k to her boyfriend, a soldier in Iraq. Guess what? Met him online, never in person, and I had to explain it was a scam. She was pretty upset, but rather broken heart than broken life. I didn't care if she hated me.
I usually tell the scammer that I inherited 50 million usd from an uncle in Nigeria. But that I need to pay a fee of 100 usd to get my money released. So if the scammer wants to pay the 100 usd, then I would like to invest some of my millions in his project.
@@SpookiePowera bit too obvious, but there are other ways to frustrate them and waste their time. Some good UA-cam material of masters of this art out there!
Recently a scam scheme using bizum came out (at least here in Spain) in which people were tricked into sending money to other numbers, and then they'd get more money. Thing is, they had in implemented so A would send money to B and then receive (more) money from C, with A, B, and C being victims in different stages of the scam. Since it worked the first few times, people trusted the scammer and then went in big. If the victim got suspicious early enough, they could retire with a profit, but, since that money came from another victim, you could end up getting prosecuted for it.
Some creators do but most don't LISTEN! Fortunately, there's a possibility of tracing and tracking down your lost assets if you have sufficient info to back your claim I've been able to recover for the most part what I've lost to these bad actors thanks to Rob
These people are truly evil and I thank you for stopping them from hurting people like me. The fact that they call what they are doing "work" just shows how horrible they are. *Adriannotch* best wishes!!!!
Don't forget that many of them are themselves being held against their will and forced to do this "job." The real evil geniuses are the ones at the top, the kidnappers who are victimizing both their marks and their "workers."
True, if a woman texts you making you lots of compliments from the beginning I always get suspicious. Especially if her pictures are too good to be true. Most of the times you notice fake profiles right away.
You're doing an outstanding job, *VortexTrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work
Hilarious, Adrian notch I love the work you do mate. Those low life scammers take monev from old ladies, they have no soul or heart and deserve everything u give them Your doing a service to humanity. Love the videos, keep doing the good work mate.!
The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *Strong widget!* If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing work!
Man, every time I watch one of your videos, I have to say what hero you are. Help these two old couples get their money back. GrindTechiei put tears in my eyes for this you’ve done, very wonderful man. Hatred and anger is what we all feel about scammers for sure.
This guy does more to prevent and stop online scammers than the FBI *GrindTechiei* You're not only closing down scammers but also educating the public, making them aware. Well done’
If a beautiful woman randomly messages you about she’s interested in you , that should send warning signals in your brain, if not you need to get your head examined. 😊 if it sounds to good to be true , it probably is …
When I'm asked by 'homeless people' in the street for money, I reply: ' I have no cash but I'll buy you a coffee and a doughtnut?' So far all, but one (but rather reluctantly), have told me: 'I only want money'. Two told me to 'F* off!' I can only imagine why they only want money.
Feel So Bad For All The Elderly Folks That Have This Crap Done To Them By These Spineless Chumps! The Damn Thought Of All The People This Happens To Everyday Just Sickens Me Horribly! Keep On Doing What Your Doing *VortexTrace* You Deserves Some Sort Of A Huge Reward From The Governments For Doing This At The Very Very Least!
Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 10.4k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes ADRIAN NOTCH just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.
You’re great . Seriously. You’re super likable at the same time. The FBI should seriously hire you right now based off of these videos. You’re a true patriot, sir. Thank you *VortexTrace* for all you do please don’t stop. You’re so important to this country people like you. You’re putting fear into literal countries. On a funny note; your characters are legendary at this point…
You can see the anger and frustration towards these scumbags in his eyes. Grind Techiei I support you. You are doing AWESOME work. Never give up. This is the kind of recovery agent that should get a tv show. National tv series & platforms to show the scammers their days are numbered. Thank you for what you do’
Exceptional work, GrindTechiei -I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe,big brother
Responding is never a good idea. If you ever click on a link they send you're sure to have your identity taken. Not that I believe you. though it sounds funny to beat them at their own game.
Excellent job, GrindTechiei -I'm delighted you're out there fighting these jerks. We must do everything possible to protect the elderly and the general public from these vile con artists! You deserve it!! Big up, brother, you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe
Thank you so much for your dedication in this process. Thank you for your commitment to your job. Your outstanding performance helped our me alot. Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication.
@@nishd7161 >and if it's on a dating site, don't bother with people that aren't local 12 years ago I managed to meet with a girl on a webcam site. We talked in common chat, then we texted in skype, then we made videocalls, then I visited her in her country, then she visited me and so on. Unfortunately, I was dumb enough to fail those relationships. But we still friends, we talked yesterday on the phone. I am ruissian in excile and she is in Ukraine now. And yes, I send her money even now, kind of reparations )
You're doing an outstanding job, *Vortextrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work!
*VortexTrace* , your efforts in fighting these scammers are truly commendable! We must do everything we can to shield the elderly and the public from these deceitful individuals. You're a true hero
Honestly, he's an amazing person. He uses his time, moves and basically his life into helping people who are less fortunate. using an excellent money recovery model as well in making profits, he really is still doing it out of his own heart. you really are a saint *VortexTrace* and a Wonderful Wonderful Person. Love from England..
So many people have been taken advantage of by this scam, there are news stories all over YT about it, but what's sad are the people being taken advantage of, and they know it. I know two people, one a relative and one a work acquaintance who were sending money overseas to help women "with their education". Both were told they were getting scammed and both admitted they knew that was true but they were lonely, so they kept sending money just to maintain the connection to that person. The relative stopped sending money, but I don't know if the acquaintance did.
Remember guys, if it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. No woman will send you her pics upfront. Always be on the lookout for contradictions and inconsistencies in their stories. Remember, they are "grooming" several potential victims so they WILL get around to asking for money pretty soon - a day or two at the most. A lot of their pictures will appear either professionally shot or the other extreme - like they were taken with a 2012 phone camera. These are just some of the first red flags to look out for.
The sad truth is, no matter how many people see this, when "she" reaches out to them, they'll still fall for it. "I know I watched a video warning me about this exact woman and this exact situation, but this is a real woman, who really likes me!"
I love your work. Thank you *VortexTrace* for your diligent work to protect the elderly from being targeted. I love this collaboration. More collaboration
That’s hilarious, *VortexTrace* I really appreciate the work you do, my friend. Those despicable scammers prey on vulnerable elderly individuals; they lack any compassion and deserve everything you throw at them. You’re providing a valuable service to humanity. I love the videos-keep up the great work…!!!
Thank you so much for taking these recovery’s matters into your own hands. Adriannotch. We need more people like this guy here. Love this! Love from Dude, you have my highest respect. Keep doing this noble work From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!!
I think every country should have people like *STRONGWIDGET* working together with the police. You are increasingly be essential to the technological world. I hope you continue the good work. As an American, I am feeling proud of ur work because I got scammed once. I m happy to see them scared and getting arrested
My mom was scammed. She sent $50000 cash. Fortunately she called you right after dropping the package off at UPS and you was able to retrieve it after it left the bill. These people are the lowest of the low, what you and your team is doing is a real blessing. THANK YOU *STRONG WIDGET* ! P.S. my mom's had several scam calls since, but now she enjoys playing with them....hoping she'll get more calls. Maybe she'll join you someday in the People's Center...
Right?!?! One time my mum wanted to “invest” in a persons business in Nigeria. Someone she didn’t know (she’s Nigerian too), I heard about it first fortunately, it was a clear scam. Told her to give me my inheritance now since she’s so giving.
I love the fact that victims could leave that message for the scammer. They were able to tell that guy off AND they're no longer victims! GrindTechiei - You're an incredibly strong cyberpunk and that's why I'm watching you! Keep up the good work
Mr *VortexTrace* !, - would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you VortexTrace!!! Love from Greenville NC…
Everyone with a job is a scammer or part of a scam to some extent. Corporations don't invest billions into marketing, sales, and planned obsolescence just to get you to pay more for less. Insurance companies would be broke if people were paid what they were promised. In the end, it's just money and capitalism, it's all made up. There are only winners and losers, no right or wrong; and some people will always end up with the short end of the stick.
You're doing an outstanding job, *VortexTrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work…!!!!
You're doing an outstanding job, *VortexTrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work.
Working with the industry where people come to them after being exposed to these guys makes me feel like there is some hope in the tech world. This scams needs to stop and I feel like *Strong widget* on the internet have the power to do it. Keep it up!
*VAULT GUARD EXPERT* this is SO GOOD!!! I have such disdain for people who lack empathy for hardworking individuals. I LOVE what you said- there's no room for hate, but that doesn't mean you have to like them either. I am SO GLAD you showed up just in time to return the funds to their account. This is why I watch your videos, and I couldn't admire what you do more. Thank you for protecting innocent people. Thank you for reporting criminals.
Mater *Retrievetron* would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most God bless you Retrievetron! Love from Kentucky
Honestly *Strongwidget* having you is sincerely comforting and the consistency of you being here to come back to over the years means so much to me and l'm sure a lot of others as well. I think a lot of us are just happy to see that you are happy, I mean seeing us living our dream is super inspiring and warms my heart in a way not a lot of other things can💕
This guy does more to prevent and stop online scammers than the FBI. not only are you closing the way for scammers, but also educating the public and making them aware. Well done *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* .
Great work *VortexTrace* - so glad you are out there fighting these lowlifes. We need to do all we can to spare the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers! Kudos to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel prize for keeping us safe big up brother
As a 31 years old guy lacking of sleep daily because I take the night shift to take care of my 6 months old daughter, I can easily tell that it's a scam whenever a pretty girl slides into my dm or facebook messenger wanting to get acquainted with me 😂
You also will meet potential honeylovers on those dating app. Searching for a victim. They generally take a good looking member of the gang, arrange some dates that will go well, and then the trap will close on the victim. You can google those affairs for the few that where already caught : grooming gang uk, nth room korea.
*VAULT GUARD EXPERT* I would like to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you Love from Greenville NC
Awesome work, Team *GrindTechiei* ! It's so satistying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial. You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance’
Feel So Bad For All The Elderly Folks That Have This Crap Done To Them By These Spineless Chumps! The Damn Thought Of All The People This Happens To Everyday Just Sickens Me Horribly! Keep On Doing What Your Doing *VortexTrace* ! You Deserve Some Sort Of A Huge Reward From The Government For Doing This At The Very Very Least!
You people are amazing! I appreciate you rescuing so many possible victims. Raise awareness You've gained yet another fan. I appreciate you offering this service. These con artists must be stopped right away; they are despicable. You're greatly benefiting the world by doing this myRETRIEVAL.
The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammer. True respect *VortexTrace* If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country Amazing works!!!!
@joshs3916 Being naive is not the only factor of people falling victims of scams, Anybody can fall for a scam if they happen to be at the wrong place, the wrong time, the wrong state of mind, or reached at a moment of vulnerability such as if they are being rushed. Scammers use social engineering techniques to manipulate their victims. The proper approach is to not look at scam victims as nieve , but scammers as greedy manipulative criminals.
Yep, after 2 years of being alone, I installed the "Russian Tinder" (Mamba) a few weeks ago. 4 out of 5 matches are scams =) Pretty women who are the first to start a conversation and immediately block me after my message that I am not interested in crypto and a few hours later the accounts are also deleted but new ones appear every day, the same pictures, the same names...
You're exactly part of the reason why people aren't getting scammed as often. You, and *Scripttron* , and others that put scammer in the spotlight and send them running. Keep doing what you do, you're a credit to the people
Thanks so much for exposing scammers... They are a plague to this world and what you are doing is admirable and amazing! *GrindTechiei* I'm your biggest fan!!
The dude is just not fakeing . The finishes of the goals. Beautiful. Magisterial. Love you *Strong widget.!* 🙏🏼 Whoever's reading this, I pray that whatever your going through gets better and whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic recovery! Amen
Awesome work, *Scripttron* ! It's so satisfying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial. You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance!!!!!
The weird use of language ought to be a major red flag for people, right off the bat! Also, someone as good looking as the people in the stolen photos, would never have any need trying to find love online. I cannot understand how so many people fall for these kinds of scams. 🤦🏼♀
One of the dangers of AI … AI-generated beautiful women whose photos can’t be found online, so appear to be “real”, combined with AI-enhanced, “standardized” English that removes some of the telltale marks (odd phrasing and vocabulary choices) of typical scammer-speak … those stories will be a whole new generation of scam victims in two or three years tops.
While I understand and respect your wanting to disable the "scammer" look Imao, you're so so beautiful - inside and out. So many of *Strong widget* on the internet subs have been here for years and years loving you for your huge personality, your content, your embracing of weird and different, your skill AND your creativity. Literally no angle could ever make you look any less than inspiring and beautiful to me 💞💞💞
*VortexTrace* , your efforts in fighting these scammers are truly commendable! We must do everything we can to shield the elderly and the public from these deceitful individuals. You're a true hero…
Hey *VortexTrace* just wanna thank you again for offering help me out with scammers about a year ago. Your a stand up guy and I am greatful to you, glad your doing so well. Thanks again keep up the great work and ROCK ON WITH YOUR AWESOME SELF BROTHER!!!
@@laylah150 Oh yeah sure all you vamps are wonderful, you just enslave peeps in a blood pact ensnaring them in an unlife of salty blood drinks and deathly paleness. A vampires life is one big fraud and scam, your obviously not one if you dont know even that much.
The real annoying thing is that if you report a scammer to FB, with clearly someone using friends account they’ve piggy backed on, and report it’s blatantly a scammer impersonating my friend, they don’t do anything. I reported someone recently 4 times and their profile and activity still remains. If you run an online organisation (eg FB, X, YT, Instagram etc) surely there is some central ombudsman and if you dilly dally, and don’t remove these accounts with obvious proof they are scammer, you should be hugely fined. It’s your platform and you should have some responsibility for what appears on it. Safely, both love and greed can weaken peoples senses, but that doesn’t detract from the evil s**ts that steal innocent peoples hard earned cash, as they are too bone idle to work themselves.
Yeah. Facebook does a terrible job at policing anything. They should be ashamed of themselves. The ridiculous accounts/advertisements using sex and lies to sell things should put FB owners in prison in my opinion.
This is a very informative clip. I never got that that far with those people and was loosing interest or was blocked sooner than that. I have always been curious about how they eventually scam others. I appreciate Joe doing this investigation
You and your team and your associates are absolute legends. Thanks so much for the work that you've all been doing *VortexTrace* Keep up with the great work, you've been doing!! Thank you for saving and protecting millions of Americans from this heartless people... What comes around, goes around Let them have it!! God bless your heart for helping us the victim….!!!
The fact the *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* was facing adventures to help the people was so kind. Mad respect to you man. Appreciate all you do to help others. You are setting a great example for the community Skillful recovery.
If somebody actually read the first few messages, including "prepare me a small gift", and fell for this scam, they'd have to be almost subhuman in intellect.
I think that's deliberate. If the scammers start off with something obvious then whoever falls for it will be easy prey....kind of a way of filtering out the normal intelligence people who won't end up sending money so the scammers don't waste time on them.
I see your point but rather disagree. If someone is in desperate need of human company, let alone a romantic one, they will see but ignore all these red flags - and fall for it.
Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 8.9k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.
Hey *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* . I am just a simple dude from australia, but I want you to know how awesome it is what you did, and what you do. Love your work mate and God bless you for everything you do for people in the future. I was truly touched by this vid
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@BBCWorldService You just said they are trying to get more money from you. Did you initially give them some money before? Secondly, what platform did you get this fraudsters? Thirdly, why did you diligently engage in chatting with them for good 8weeks when you knew they were fraudulent?
@@BBCWorldService ☻️
@@joyakahome1551 made up... These do that for likes and views.. it's the BBC come on. Even we hate them...
@@BBCWorldService Black finger? In the BUM OF HEW EDWARD'S!
The journalist should not even use his own real photo when replying. The scammer may use that to set up a fake profile to scam another victim.
As a guy, it's very easy to determine if something is a scam. If a woman is talking to me, it's a scam.
haha exactly. Me too
100% accurate
sad lol
I agree!! The other day I was minding my own business at home, some woman comes in to the kitchen and tells me I have to take her out to dinner and buy her things... It was a total scam, even worse she says she is my wife. Total scam. and yes we went out for diner. 😆😆😆 😆
@@rfugy I get the joke but really, it is a scam, even if its your wife.
Life rule no.1 : Girls simply DO NOT just show up and and start talking to you on the internet.
Girls whom I know irl are exceptions.
Coz that happened to me. Was contacted by a girl I know out of the blue. But it wasnt anything romantic or suggestive.
Some of them do. It’s called online dating. It’s asking for money or sharing profits randomly is what you should be concerned about or have a sign of a red flag
@@coffeelink943 Online dating
Same for random guys
Its a dude.
Damn you're good. It's honestly humbling to witness how far you'll go to end this madness. The compassion you have for the victims, and the people you know the scammers could be, and how you want everyone to be free of this sickening behaviour. It hurts to watch these videos, knowing so many people are scammed daily, but it's a reminder of the good which can be done by honest people in the face of such insidious perfidy. Please keep it up. Adriannotch
As a banker in 2014 I had a woman come into the bank wanting to wire 5k to her boyfriend, a soldier in Iraq. Guess what? Met him online, never in person, and I had to explain it was a scam. She was pretty upset, but rather broken heart than broken life. I didn't care if she hated me.
Thanks for helping her avoid making a mistake. I'm sure it was annoying that she was targeted her anger at you rather than the actual scammer
You did a good thing regardless of how she felt about it at the time. It's not like you told her that she was unlovable.
Unfortunately she is likely to fall for another soldier in another war zone.
You’re a good bro!
@@CalvinK-the_old_fogey or an oilrig worker. or maybe a doctor serving with UN forces in Syria.
I usually tell the scammer that I inherited 50 million usd from an uncle in Nigeria. But that I need to pay a fee of 100 usd to get my money released. So if the scammer wants to pay the 100 usd, then I would like to invest some of my millions in his project.
@SpookiePower Hahaha - I like it. Can I borrow that line the next time someone online tries to part me from my money? 😂
@@ravenstrobe You are more than welcome :) I have never got a scammer to pay the 100 usd, but it would be really fun if it happens some day :)
@@SpookiePowera bit too obvious, but there are other ways to frustrate them and waste their time. Some good UA-cam material of masters of this art out there!
Recently a scam scheme using bizum came out (at least here in Spain) in which people were tricked into sending money to other numbers, and then they'd get more money.
Thing is, they had in implemented so A would send money to B and then receive (more) money from C, with A, B, and C being victims in different stages of the scam. Since it worked the first few times, people trusted the scammer and then went in big. If the victim got suspicious early enough, they could retire with a profit, but, since that money came from another victim, you could end up getting prosecuted for it.
Do you make much money out of it? 😂
The scammers didn't "earn" $200K last month; they ROBBED $200K last month.
*stole. Robbery is a particular type of stealing and this isn’t it
They "made an idiot out of us" for 200k$.
@@M_SCrobbery is theft under threat of violence. Pretty simple distinction
It's still work on their part. Hard work too, depending on the mark.
@@espressomatic Theft isn't work and calling it "hard work too" implies you have some form of respect for the PoS's that do this. Are you a PoS?
Sensitization and awareness against crypto SCAMS is something that's not done ENOUGH by creators.
Some creators do but most don't LISTEN!
Fortunately, there's a possibility of tracing and tracking down your lost assets if you have sufficient info to back your claim
I've been able to recover for the most part what I've lost to these bad actors thanks to Rob
Really? How can i reach him.
i have over 100 conversations to show!
RobertoBiscardo
He is active on the
TE LE GRAM!!!...
Thanks mate, This is helpful
These people are truly evil and I thank you for stopping them from hurting people like me. The fact that they call what they are doing "work" just shows how horrible they are. *Adriannotch* best wishes!!!!
So is anyone associated with BBC.
Sociopaths to take Satan's coin
Don't forget that many of them are themselves being held against their will and forced to do this "job." The real evil geniuses are the ones at the top, the kidnappers who are victimizing both their marks and their "workers."
nice try a** hat :/
If any woman sends you an unsolicited message, ever, it’s a scam.
And they are everywhere. fb, IG, Indeed, Linkedin....
True, if a woman texts you making you lots of compliments from the beginning I always get suspicious. Especially if her pictures are too good to be true. Most of the times you notice fake profiles right away.
especially if they look like models, come on.
Very painful truth 😅 I know very good looking guys most likely gets lot of attention, but then again, THEY NOT GONNA BE ONLINE :D
Not true. But the sort of men who get those messages aren't desperate for attention and so don't fall for scams like this
You're doing an outstanding job, *VortexTrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work
So no pigs were harmed during this scam? Thank goodness.
Other than the potential "pig" who lost his £200.
Hilarious, Adrian notch I love the work you do mate. Those low life scammers take monev from old ladies, they have no soul or heart and deserve everything u give them Your doing a service to humanity. Love the videos, keep doing the good
work mate.!
The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *Strong widget!*
If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country.
Amazing work!
Man, every time I watch one of your videos, I have to say what hero you are. Help these two old couples get their money back. GrindTechiei put tears in my eyes for this you’ve done, very wonderful man. Hatred and anger is what we all feel about scammers for sure.
This guy does more to prevent and stop online scammers than the FBI *GrindTechiei* You're not only closing down scammers but also educating the public, making them aware. Well done’
When someone you've never met in real life starts asking for money, that's the time to turn tail and run.
Not just asking for money but INCITE YOU TO INVEST...... it’s a red flag.
Never mix money and dating online together.
or IRL. Just don't give money to people.
@@dennisd9554don’t give money to people: they might cut off the friendship. Give money to people: you might lose the friendship as well as the money.
If a beautiful woman randomly messages you about she’s interested in you , that should send warning signals in your brain, if not you need to get your head examined. 😊 if it sounds to good to be true , it probably is …
When I'm asked by 'homeless people' in the street for money, I reply: ' I have no cash but I'll buy you a coffee and a doughtnut?' So far all, but one (but rather reluctantly), have told me: 'I only want money'. Two told me to 'F* off!' I can only imagine why they only want money.
Feel So Bad For All The Elderly Folks That Have This Crap Done To Them By These Spineless Chumps! The Damn Thought Of All The People This Happens To Everyday Just Sickens Me Horribly! Keep On Doing What Your Doing *VortexTrace* You Deserves Some Sort Of A Huge Reward From The Governments For Doing This At The Very Very Least!
Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 10.4k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes ADRIAN NOTCH just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.
You’re great . Seriously. You’re super likable at the same time. The FBI should seriously hire you right now based off of these videos. You’re a true patriot,
sir. Thank you *VortexTrace* for all you do please don’t stop. You’re so important to this country people like you. You’re putting fear into literal countries. On a funny note; your characters are legendary at this point…
You can see the anger and frustration towards these scumbags in his eyes. Grind Techiei I support you. You are doing AWESOME work. Never give up. This is the kind of recovery agent that should get a tv show. National tv series & platforms to show the scammers their days are numbered. Thank you for what you do’
Exceptional work, GrindTechiei -I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe,big brother
My first response to any such messages is "I am very poor and I cannot buy you things". Usually it ends there
My first response is to block and delete
@@okiedokie2557 I'd suggest wasting their time on purpose instead
Responding is never a good idea. If you ever click on a link they send you're sure to have your identity taken. Not that I believe you. though it sounds funny to beat them at their own game.
@@niksn022 but it's wasting my time as well
I told them that if they send me $500 in bitcoin I will be their boyfriend. 😂
Excellent job, GrindTechiei -I'm delighted you're out there fighting these jerks. We must do everything possible to protect the elderly and the general public from these vile con artists! You deserve it!! Big up, brother, you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe
Thank you so much for your dedication in this process. Thank you for your commitment to your job. Your outstanding performance helped our me alot. Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication.
"and much to my wife's relief" 😆😂🤣
Simple rule of thumb which at this point is just basic common sense, ignore ALL messages from strangers on social media. It's not rocket science.
Yes, and if it's on a dating site, don't bother with people that aren't local that you can meet IRL.
Sent you a DM 😜😂
Bad joke…I know
@@SourGravity I mean, at this point if you are being scammed it's on you. There's so much information out there on how these stupid scams work.
Your reliance on cliches doesn’t bode well for you
@@nishd7161 >and if it's on a dating site, don't bother with people that aren't local
12 years ago I managed to meet with a girl on a webcam site. We talked in common chat, then we texted in skype, then we made videocalls, then I visited her in her country, then she visited me and so on. Unfortunately, I was dumb enough to fail those relationships. But we still friends, we talked yesterday on the phone. I am ruissian in excile and she is in Ukraine now. And yes, I send her money even now, kind of reparations )
You're doing an outstanding job, *Vortextrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work!
*VortexTrace* , your efforts in fighting these scammers are truly commendable! We must do everything we can to shield the elderly and the public from these deceitful individuals. You're a true hero
Honestly, he's an amazing person. He uses his time, moves and basically his life into helping people who are less fortunate. using an excellent money recovery model as well in making profits, he really is still doing it out of his own heart. you really are a saint *VortexTrace* and a Wonderful Wonderful Person. Love from England..
"Much to my wife's relief"
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 💀
Right? LOL!!!
It's funny because we all know nobody that works at BBC is straight
someone's wallet😂
He was on a dating app really, looking for kids no doubt
@@markinho424zero lol she is easily pleased
Never assume who’s the other side of that picture, be vigilant and take care of yourself.
So many people have been taken advantage of by this scam, there are news stories all over YT about it, but what's sad are the people being taken advantage of, and they know it. I know two people, one a relative and one a work acquaintance who were sending money overseas to help women "with their education". Both were told they were getting scammed and both admitted they knew that was true but they were lonely, so they kept sending money just to maintain the connection to that person.
The relative stopped sending money, but I don't know if the acquaintance did.
No. Assume it’s a Nigerian male. 😅
@@stephenabbott7259 Best;-)))
@@stephenabbott7259 Nigerian genius;-)))at work
Always do video cam😊
Remember guys, if it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is.
No woman will send you her pics upfront.
Always be on the lookout for contradictions and inconsistencies in their stories.
Remember, they are "grooming" several potential victims so they WILL get around to asking for money pretty soon - a day or two at the most.
A lot of their pictures will appear either professionally shot or the other extreme - like they were taken with a 2012 phone camera.
These are just some of the first red flags to look out for.
No attractive women will message men like you first. Look inwards instead of at red flags.
Plot twist: He actually got scammed and had to turn it into a BBC documentary just to save face!
Don’t say that, you could be the one of them
He's a journalist. I highly doubt that stupid people can get a journalist job on BBC.
Conspiracy theorist got too much time in his hand!
😂😂😂
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The sad truth is, no matter how many people see this, when "she" reaches out to them, they'll still fall for it. "I know I watched a video warning me about this exact woman and this exact situation, but this is a real woman, who really likes me!"
Simps gonna simp, no matter what.
it's just on them then for being so naive and just dumb to be honest
@marxk4rl Simps keep on simping, thieves keep on thieving.
@@marxk4rlsad but true
Hands off she messaged me first.
Best thing to do when talking to a scammer is wasting their time, troll them or be outright hostile to them
I love your work. Thank you *VortexTrace* for your diligent work to protect the elderly from being targeted. I love this collaboration. More collaboration
That’s hilarious, *VortexTrace* I really appreciate the work you do, my friend. Those despicable scammers prey on vulnerable elderly individuals; they lack any compassion and deserve everything
you throw at them. You’re providing a valuable service to humanity. I love the videos-keep up the great work…!!!
Thank you so much for taking these recovery’s matters into your own hands. Adriannotch. We need more people like this guy here. Love this! Love from Dude, you have my highest respect. Keep doing this noble work From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!!
"I wanted to see how this scam worked"...... proceeds to send them £200 😂😂😂
I got contacted by “Jessica”, and I am a woman, haha😂😅😂
"Jessica" swings both ways. 😂
Liarrr
Hoa Moe foe be a.
So ?? Are you against LGBTQAQRUIFJQLC+ ?
Love is love (or rather, greed is greed)
Not only are you closing the way for scammers, you are also educating the public and making them aware. Well done *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* .
I think every country should have people like *STRONGWIDGET* working together with the police. You are increasingly be essential to the technological world.
I hope you continue the good work.
As an American, I am feeling proud of ur work because I got scammed once. I m happy to see them scared and getting arrested
My mom was scammed. She sent $50000 cash. Fortunately she called you right after dropping the package off at UPS and you was able to retrieve it after it left the bill. These people are the lowest of the low, what you and your team is doing is a real blessing. THANK YOU *STRONG WIDGET* !
P.S. my mom's had several scam calls since, but now she enjoys playing with them....hoping she'll get more calls. Maybe she'll join you someday in the People's Center...
Consider a conservatorship if you want an inheritance.
Right?!?! One time my mum wanted to “invest” in a persons business in Nigeria. Someone she didn’t know (she’s Nigerian too), I heard about it first fortunately, it was a clear scam. Told her to give me my inheritance now since she’s so giving.
Right away I knew it was going to be a crypto scam. It's refreshing to see the stories of people NOT falling for it!
I love the fact that victims could leave that message for the scammer. They were able to tell that guy off AND they're no longer victims! GrindTechiei - You're an incredibly strong cyberpunk and that's why I'm watching you! Keep up the good work
Mr *VortexTrace* !, - would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you VortexTrace!!! Love from Greenville NC…
wish these scammers would just scam each other lol
Trust me...They actually do...😎👌
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go to india to see that. From high profile politicians to street vendors.
Everyone with a job is a scammer or part of a scam to some extent. Corporations don't invest billions into marketing, sales, and planned obsolescence just to get you to pay more for less. Insurance companies would be broke if people were paid what they were promised. In the end, it's just money and capitalism, it's all made up. There are only winners and losers, no right or wrong; and some people will always end up with the short end of the stick.
@@LaowaiDaveJCPthere are scammers from all races active everywhere. In Cambodia trafficked Indians are forced by the Chinese to scam Westerners.
Crazy to think how many people fall for these ludicrous scams.
A fool and his money are soon parted
Because people are too lonely.
You’d be surprised by how desperate people can be in tough times
A lot of people who get scammed are old and their mind isn't as sharp as it once were. So they can get scammed more easily.
Vulnerable
"Wait a minute, that's not the wallet inspector!" - Homer Simpson
Also a Homerism - “Why are the things that happen to stupid people are now starting happen to me?”
You're doing an outstanding job, *VortexTrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable
scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work…!!!!
You're doing an outstanding job, *VortexTrace* ! I'm thrilled that you're out there battling these
scoundrels. It's absolutely crucial to protect the elderly and the general public from these deplorable scammers. You truly deserve all the praise and recognition for keeping us safe! Kudos to you, my brother. Your efforts are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the amazing work.
Working with the industry where people come to them after being exposed to these guys makes me feel like there is some hope in the tech world. This scams needs to stop and I feel like *Strong widget* on the internet have the power to do it.
Keep it up!
Scammers are the scourge of our digital age
When a beautiful "single" woman contacts me from out of the blue. Immediate red flag.
That's where it starts! 😂 Imagine a pretty hot single woman doing crypto! 🤣
And if they ever contact you out of the red, it's a blue flag?
Unless you are George Clooney
*VAULT GUARD EXPERT* this is SO GOOD!!! I have such disdain for people who lack empathy for hardworking individuals. I LOVE what you said- there's no room for hate, but that doesn't mean you have to like them either. I am SO GLAD you showed up just in time to return the funds to their account.
This is why I watch your videos, and I couldn't admire what you do more. Thank you for protecting innocent people. Thank you for reporting criminals.
Great work 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗶. Your efforts to helping victims is being recognized and appreciated. Cheers to more accomplishments
Mater *Retrievetron* would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most God bless you Retrievetron! Love from Kentucky
I'm kinda of feeling bad that nobody is trying to scam me. What am I not good enough to get scammed?
I am as ugly as pig butt but that never stops these scammers
Maybe not rich enough
Underrated comment
@kathryncarter6143 well done bros you don try
😂😂😂
Honestly *Strongwidget* having you is sincerely comforting and the consistency of you being here to come back to over the years means so much to me and l'm sure a lot of others as well. I think a lot of us are just happy to see that you are happy, I mean seeing us living our dream is super inspiring and warms my heart in a way not a lot of other things can💕
Sad. Never ever send money. It's probably a dude you are sending it to anyway.
Yes of course
@@karimtabrizi376………a Nigerian prince.😘
Or an 85 yearly old lady 😂 😂 😂
why does everyone hate dudes?
it 100% IS a dude, not probably
This guy does more to prevent and stop online scammers than the FBI. not only are you closing the way for scammers, but also educating the public and making them aware. Well done *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* .
Great work *VortexTrace* - so glad you are out there fighting these lowlifes. We need to do all we can to
spare the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers! Kudos to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel prize for keeping us safe big up brother
As a 31 years old guy lacking of sleep daily because I take the night shift to take care of my 6 months old daughter, I can easily tell that it's a scam whenever a pretty girl slides into my dm or facebook messenger wanting to get acquainted with me 😂
Imagine if this whole story was this guy just covering up when he got caught cheating lmao
Yoo 🤣🤣🤣
Tinder has so many of these. It's out of control.
So it’s not just Coffee Meets Bagel? So annoyed with dating apps.
Facebook dating to and a bunch of others
You also will meet potential honeylovers on those dating app. Searching for a victim.
They generally take a good looking member of the gang, arrange some dates that will go well, and then the trap will close on the victim.
You can google those affairs for the few that where already caught : grooming gang uk, nth room korea.
@Markpetersony your message doesn't require three posts. You can just edit the original post.
@@SL-lz9jralso on boo
*VAULT GUARD EXPERT* I would like to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you Love from Greenville NC
Awesome work, Team *GrindTechiei* ! It's so satistying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial.
You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance’
Feel So Bad For All The Elderly Folks That Have This Crap Done To Them By These Spineless Chumps! The Damn Thought Of All The People This Happens To Everyday Just Sickens Me Horribly! Keep On Doing What Your Doing *VortexTrace* ! You Deserve Some Sort Of A Huge Reward From The Government For Doing This At The Very Very Least!
You people are amazing! I appreciate you rescuing so many possible victims. Raise awareness You've gained yet another fan. I appreciate you offering this service. These con artists must be stopped right away; they are despicable. You're greatly benefiting the world by doing this myRETRIEVAL.
It’s rather shocking that some people still fall for this kind of scenario. Unbelievable.
The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammer. True respect *VortexTrace* If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and
honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country Amazing works!!!!
The fact so many people are this naive to fall for these scams is quite sad
They're holed up in their own gilded cage without any life experience that might benefit them! So sad.
Loneliness
@GlennLopez just remember, you're in the minority and always will be. 😅
@joshs3916 Being naive is not the only factor of people falling victims of scams, Anybody can fall for a scam if they happen to be at the wrong place, the wrong time, the wrong state of mind, or reached at a moment of vulnerability such as if they are being rushed. Scammers use social engineering techniques to manipulate their victims.
The proper approach is to not look at scam victims as nieve , but scammers as greedy manipulative criminals.
these people also scam women on online dating apps!
Yep, after 2 years of being alone, I installed the "Russian Tinder" (Mamba) a few weeks ago. 4 out of 5 matches are scams =)
Pretty women who are the first to start a conversation and immediately block me after my message that I am not interested in crypto and a few hours later the accounts are also deleted but new ones appear every day, the same pictures, the same names...
And men too! No one is safe tbh
@@JoeTidy totally what i don't understand is why these dating apps are not aware of this problem. its really annoying all these crypto scammers
@JoeTidy No? AND MEN TOO? It's not like we're watching a video about that right now.
@Maialeen He was saying that they also scam men ON DATING APPS. The video is about an Instagram scammer.
You're exactly part of the reason why people aren't getting scammed as often. You, and *Scripttron* , and others that put scammer in the spotlight and send them running. Keep doing what you do, you're a credit to the people
Dude got tied up in a catfish scam and wrote a BBC report to keep wife unsuspecting 😂
Exactly! 😄
Game is game bro🔥🔥
"research"
Wonder if he'd have researched it if the scammer used a man's photos instead of a hot woman's 😂
Thanks so much for exposing scammers... They are a plague to this world and what you are doing is admirable and amazing! *GrindTechiei* I'm your biggest fan!!
The dude is just not fakeing . The finishes of the goals. Beautiful. Magisterial. Love you *Strong widget.!* 🙏🏼 Whoever's reading this, I pray that whatever your going through gets better and whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic recovery! Amen
Awesome work, *Scripttron* ! It's so satisfying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial.
You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance!!!!!
The weird use of language ought to be a major red flag for people, right off the bat! Also, someone as good looking as the people in the stolen photos, would never have any need trying to find love online. I cannot understand how so many people fall for these kinds of scams. 🤦🏼♀
One of the dangers of AI … AI-generated beautiful women whose photos can’t be found online, so appear to be “real”, combined with AI-enhanced, “standardized” English that removes some of the telltale marks (odd phrasing and vocabulary choices) of typical scammer-speak … those stories will be a whole new generation of scam victims in two or three years tops.
The most accurate comment I have seen ❤
Every time they do this I always respond with “get a job” 😂
😂
that is literally their job
@@God.Almighty stealing from your fellow human beings is not a job. It is evil criminal activity.
@@jamisojoIt is illegal, it is an evil criminal activity, and it is a job regardless lol
While I understand and respect your wanting to disable the "scammer" look Imao, you're so so beautiful - inside and out. So many of *Strong widget* on the internet subs have been here for years and years loving you for your huge personality, your content, your embracing of weird and different, your skill AND your creativity. Literally no angle could ever make you look any less than inspiring and beautiful to me 💞💞💞
Watch out my brother she is a scammer to 😂 Hehehe😅 😜
*VortexTrace* , your efforts in fighting these scammers are truly commendable! We must do everything we can to shield the elderly and the public from these deceitful individuals. You're a true hero…
Hey *VortexTrace* just wanna thank you again for offering help me out with scammers about a year ago. Your a stand up guy and I am greatful to you, glad your doing so well. Thanks again keep up the great work and ROCK ON WITH YOUR AWESOME SELF BROTHER!!!
*VortexTrace* , I love the work you do!!! Keep it up; I will be watching your greatness as you assist other people.
Once again the poor innocent pig gets drawn into the nomenclature. The world is a vampire.
😆😆😆
and here you are dragging us vampires into your mortal mess lol. Vampires dont fraud and scam, thank you very much
@@laylah150 Oh yeah sure all you vamps are wonderful, you just enslave peeps in a blood pact ensnaring them in an unlife of salty blood drinks and deathly paleness. A vampires life is one big fraud and scam, your obviously not one if you dont know even that much.
@@markinho424 I don't think you understand how this works.
That's right. Leave piggies alone and they are much smarter than a lot of those who call themselves human . Period. 🎉
The real annoying thing is that if you report a scammer to FB, with clearly someone using friends account they’ve piggy backed on, and report it’s blatantly a scammer impersonating my friend, they don’t do anything. I reported someone recently 4 times and their profile and activity still remains. If you run an online organisation (eg FB, X, YT, Instagram etc) surely there is some central ombudsman and if you dilly dally, and don’t remove these accounts with obvious proof they are scammer, you should be hugely fined. It’s your platform and you should have some responsibility for what appears on it. Safely, both love and greed can weaken peoples senses, but that doesn’t detract from the evil s**ts that steal innocent peoples hard earned cash, as they are too bone idle to work themselves.
Yeah. Facebook does a terrible job at policing anything.
They should be ashamed of themselves. The ridiculous accounts/advertisements using sex and lies to sell things should put FB owners in prison in my opinion.
Having *VortexTrace* as a person must be fantastic! I love how he is always doing good for the people, the world needs more like him!.
Well… good to see this finally put on here, and I wish finally governments will do something to avoid this
There is an old saying: "When they promise you a lot, bring a small sack".
Who says that?
"When they promise you a lot, expect to be kicked in the sack."
This is a very informative clip. I never got that that far with those people and was loosing interest or was blocked sooner than that. I have always been curious about how they eventually scam others. I appreciate Joe doing this investigation
Report those profiles
You and your team and your associates are absolute legends. Thanks so much for the work that you've all been doing *VortexTrace* Keep up with the great work, you've been doing!! Thank you for saving and protecting millions of Americans from this heartless people... What comes around, goes around Let them have it!! God bless your heart for helping us the victim….!!!
The fact the *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* was facing adventures to help the people was so kind. Mad respect to you man.
Appreciate all you do to help others. You are setting a great example for the community Skillful recovery.
Pro tip: don't talk to strangers over internet.
If somebody actually read the first few messages, including "prepare me a small gift", and fell for this scam, they'd have to be almost subhuman in intellect.
Fools and their money ........
I think that's deliberate. If the scammers start off with something obvious then whoever falls for it will be easy prey....kind of a way of filtering out the normal intelligence people who won't end up sending money so the scammers don't waste time on them.
I see your point but rather disagree. If someone is in desperate need of human company, let alone a romantic one, they will see but ignore all these red flags - and fall for it.
Fifty percent of the human race is below average.
I wouldn't even spend $200 on this, maybe $2 just for giggles
And how would that give you giggles? Is your life so pathetic that you don't have anything better to do?
Im too stingy even to give em $2 for giggles. There's free ways to mess with them.
Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 8.9k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.
Hey *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* . I am just a simple dude from australia, but I want you to know how awesome it is what you did, and what you do. Love your work mate and God bless you for everything you do for people in the future. I was truly touched by this vid
Call me miss queen LOL
Plenty of these at dating sites 😂