How scammers steal iPhones

How do thieves steal expensive iPhones without leaving their desks? This video uncovers a huge plot to steal the most expensive phones available all from the comfort of scam call centers thousands of miles away from their victims.

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[KitbogaShow]

Thanks for your continued dedication to investigating scams Jim. We've all learned so much from you over the years and here, yet again, I had not clue this was going on.

[budgiebeak]

Jim Browning is the David Attenborough of tech safety. Love his soothing voice and how much he educates the public about scammers.

[FrankDyck]

As someone who works for a telecommunications provider based out of Canada, I appreciate you bringing awareness to this. I've definitely had a lot of customers who've been fooled by this scam, as well as other scams like it.

[lamardoss]

As someone that just got hit with some type of scam and fraudulent charges I'm having to fight, thank you for what you do. These videos and scams are closer to us than we realize and at any moment, can fall right into our laps unknowingly. I have a newfound respect for what you do and it means a lot. Thank you.

[Grabster]

As a Pakistani, I’m glad you’re exposing these people. I highly doubt the Pakistani police will take any action against it unfortunately. But one can only hope. These people deserve to be behind bars

[taibiservent]

I'm surprised that you haven't been hired by the FBI or similar org, because you are so thorough and expose these thieves (devils) to the core....much thanks to you Jim

[LadyM]

Sir, you are a hero! Love your videos. I'm in Australia where our consumer watchdog, the ACCC, is compiling a special report on scammers and the cost to Australian victims. No matter how much we warn people, it still keeps happening. Very frustrating. Anyway, love your work and stay safe.

[ricks.]

Thank you Jim. I didn't know of this scam until I watched this video literally yesterday, I work at a UPS store and someone came in today to ship a Iphone from spectrum, they said they had to pay for the shipping and it was going to another person because they sent it to him accidentally.. I called out the scam and helped him contact the real spectrum, saving him from shipping it out.

[michaelgr.]

you are a national treasure, doing what the supervising departments cant do

[rbs]

Its really sad how innocent some of the victims are. I hope enough people watch these videos and educate themselves and others about these scams.

[ImMrAJW]

As an EX Carphone Warehouse employee of around 8 years, the amount of customers that would come into my store regarding about orders placed with their details shortly after an odd phone call or sometimes text message was very surprising, when we in-store would explain they've been scammed their reactions were varying to say the least. From my experience there's not a lot that could be done as networks wouldn't allow us to return them a lot of these shady orders were upgrades on a mobile phone contract which have zero returns policy's, unbelievably frustrating.

Keep up the amazing work as usual Jim ♥

[fafinaf]

What's mindblowing to me is the fact that the easiest way to spot these scam emails, calls, messages etc. is they they usually contain bad unprofessional english, low quality images, incorrect text formatting & font etc. One day, inevitably, they will improve this and fool more people. Thank you for constantly exposing these scams and saving countless people!

[TheDawidosDawson]

Got called today by these scammers, thanks to you and your videos, I was safe.
Keep up the good work!

[Hopgop]

I'm on O2 and I've been getting these calls for a couple of years, I generally string them along for a bit with a fake code just to waste a bit of their time if I can. Thanks for bringing light to this and great job getting some arrests. I'd like to see the O2 message adjusted, the fraud alert first is good, but the 2nd text should also have a warning IMO.

[jeff]

It's astonishing that people would be led this far down the rabbit hole. Great Video and public service!

[takashiross]

Until a few days ago I never watched another anti-scam video and I walked away from it with a massive amount of respect for your professionalism in the face of this very real menace. Thank you Jim for your amazing work!

[DEYOCLUB]

Shots fired! 🔥 🔥
"...and please don't turn into another India when it comes to tolerating this sort of scam."
Thank you Jim for all you do!

[teekierudite]

Thank you Mr. Browning for making these wonderful videos, informing the general public that these scams exist and to be aware. I had elderly family that were being scammed and sadly, they refused to listen when they were told that they were being scammed. Hopefully others do not fall for these traps.

[yadawanksonallfours]

i work at an o2 store, where the majority of the customer base are old people, and this happens so often.

it’s so incredibly upsetting to see

[AndICanTalk]

I get calls every day from groups saying they are trying to help me with Medicare upgrades, funeral services, and a number of other things. It's just ridiculous. I am so glad you and others like you are fighting this.