Crypto Scams | Trafficked With Mariana Van Zeller | National Geographic

Cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream and minted billionaires around the globe, but this get-rich-quick fever paired with a lack of government oversight and regulation has created the perfect opportunity for scammers. In this episode, Mariana embeds with a crew of crypto ""rug pull"" scammers, who show her how they make millions of dollars in mere weeks.

Dive into the deviant underworld of crypto scams in brand new episodes of Trafficked With Mariana Van Zeller, Sundays at 9pm, only on National Geographic UK.

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[utkwpwm]

As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that the internet keeps records of your good works as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good work *Apexdeft*

[AbdulkareemEdime]

Hearing these people's voices over the phone so thrilled to be evils, almost giddy sounding, is utterly disgusting. Thank you *Apexdeft* all you and your team does to shut them scammers down.

[victorpeace]

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...

[AlhassanIbrahim-effj]

*CRYPTO SCAM VICTIM?* As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good work *ReclaimPrimeAsset*

[fabulousmotto]

*CRYPTO SCAM VICTIM* ? As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good works *Apexdeft*

[TaylorWhitewhite]

*CRYPTO SCAM VICTIM?* As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield.
You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good work *STRONGWIDGET*

[LataMalviaya]

As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that the internet keeps records of your good works as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good work *Strongwidget*

[FaithDavid-pxgy]

I can't imagine how hard it would be to decide to take on a moneygetback role of scammed person, The history needs to be remembered though and the help that was born through such pain and suffering. Mad respects to these *ApexDeft*

[luriirodyk]

As an Italian, I honestly feel so ashamed on behalf of these jobless scammers, cheating people for their hard earned money. And when they're targeted, look how easily they gaslight the victim and start abusing. I hope all your page reach as many people as it can and teach them not to pick up calls from unknown scam phone numbers in the first place, so that they're safe and don't get scammed.
You do a great service to everyone here in the Italy taking out these lowlifes. Keep up the amazing work *Strong widget* on the internet, .you are one of a kind

[Wildivn]

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!

[rajibchowdhury]

My office is in Salt Lake, Sec V, Kolkata..we've got several companies in the same building, last week we've received a message from the facility manager asking us to report any illegal activities related to online scam and this one was from local cyber crime cell. Thanks *Strong widget on the internet.* This thing is happening for real. Keep up with your good work.

[sreeparvathyvenugopal]

Thank you all for ur tremendous efforts...India and Indians will forever remain Grateful to *Strong widget* since we are tired of these sick type of people who Cheat and loot others of their hard earned money. Thanks once again and we wish u success in many such more efforts….

[kelvinfred]

I am from Korea and I love you for doing this *Strong widget* . These scammers are worse than insects, ruining most country's and city's name. I don't know how are they so proud of scamming people.
I pray that anyone who reads this get a successful money recovery in life. Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose is the result of hard work and hustle overtime

[oliverconstantine]

This was legitimately so wholesome. You can tell at the ending of getting your money back that it wasn't scripted at all when *Apex Deft* proposed.... This warmed my heart today! Congratulations guys! So happy for y'all!

[silaturkoglufn]

You can clearly tell that Strong widget is tired of playing nice guy.
You can see the anger and frustration towards these scumbags in his eyes. *STRONG WIDGET* I support you 100%. You are doing AWESOME work. Never give up.
This is the kind of recovery agent that should get a tv show. National platform to show the scammers their days are numbered.
Thank you for what you do

[McNaija-bvpv]

FINALLY SOMEONE USING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS FOR GOOD. THOSE LAZY PPL SHOULD GET OFF THEIR BUTTS AND GO WORK FOR THEIR MONEY INSTEAD OF STEALING AND TELLING LIES. *RECLAIM PRIME ASSET* HATE THESE THIEVES!!

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I extend a heartfelt salute to you, *Apexdeft* for your relentless efforts in aiding scam victims. These despicable scammers deserve to face public exposure and humiliation for their actions. They have no rightful place in our world. Sir, your exceptional work has our unwavering support. May you and your associate continue to wield great power in this fight. We stand by you from Dalry, England. More power to you

[rosemary]

This was legitimately so wholesome. You can tell at the ending of getting your money back that it wasn't scripted at all when *Strongwidget* proposed.… This warmed my heart today! Congratulations guys! So happy for y'all!

[petramestric]

Hi *Strongwidget.* To all you guys (male and female) that work so hard, putting a stop to the scams you can stop. I Thank each and every one of you. Please keep up the great work and when I'm able to help you out financially, I most definitely will. In the meantime, keep the excellent help coming. In my mind, you're the best channel on YouTube by far. Many thanks from a true dedicated fan in the UK. Stay safe all. Thanks. Nicholas.

[okateagbomerelucky]

I am from America . I am really happy to see your work to expose people like this on web and make awareness among people. I havd already shared this *STRONG WIDGET* to all my foreign friends and ask them to share to others. Thank you again please keep the good work. Thank you again.