Don't Let Scammers Blackmail You

Scammers impersonate women and trick you into sending them elicit photos. Don't fall for this. And don't let them blackmail you into sending money. There are ways to fight back.

[JimBrowning]

Thank you Ben. I honestly don't know anyone who could have said this better.

[DEYOCLUB]

I appreciate you. That dad talk was everything. We need to be more involved in our kids' lives with these types of conversations.

[andyjxck]

I fell for this as a 22 year old after losing my dad and falling into a strange lonely pit. I’m just glad I got out of it. I told every single member of my family what happened and everyone on his “list”. It was embarrassing but I’d rather they heard it from me. They understand and I told the scammers to do what they wanted and moved on. They never sent the photo to anyone

[GlennMartinPhotography]

This is important work for young people, both young men and women.

[dmadrion]

The mere fact that you took time to personally talk to this young man is amazing. You are a true hero.

[rettesvanlife]

As a Clinical Psychologist I admire what you have done in this video and am sure you will help a number of young men and women, I will promote this video to my network. Blessings to you.

[MattGreencompguy]

I think I just cried a little… Ben, thank you so much for being the role model the Internet needs.

[Jessicab-uc]

As a mom I love your videos reaching out to kids online who are afraid of the fake threats from scammers.

[LoganAlexT]

You are an example of a good human being, Ben. Grateful for human beings like you.

[CreamyGoodness]

I literally just ran into an acquaintance at a CVS trying to buy Apple gift cards for one of these scammers. Thankfully I convinced them not to and sent them directly to this video. Keep doing what you do, it's awesome

[notoriousnitram]

When I got scammed, I remember that feeling when I figured it out. I came very close to harming myself, that sick unaliving feeling overcame me faster than ever. I am so grateful that I am here today. Thank you for posting this

[stephaniehumphries]

Thank you so much Ben for being a dad to this poor kid. It’s really sad what these heartless horrible scummers do to these kids. You are a angel and I thank God for you 💜

[thebasketballhistorian]

- Block them instantly.
- The scammer is dealing with hundreds of targets. Once they're blocked, they will just move on to the next one.
- Never give them money as nothing will stop them for demanding more.

[kvflower]

I wish I had had this video a few years ago. When I was 16, this happened to me. I went down some dark paths on the internet, but now I am in college studying cybersecurity so that I can help find ways to limit this kind of thing. I love your videos. Thank you so much for everything you do!

[charlesdoesit]

I just fell for something like this and I was more lost than anything. I ended up paying 70 dollars for it to be supposedly over but got a another call from a different number the next day, I blocked the number and then proceeded to get text from random numbers saying I saw you on my feed wth are you doing, the fbi are on the way etc. I was ready to send with all but I found this video and it provided me the comfort and motivation to continue and accept it is what it is. Thank you for saving my life.

[Batcave]

Ben, you are one of the best YouTubers out there. Huge respect

[Tchcnx]

Nice work. It's not nice feeling alone and isolated, especially when you're dealing with something that you're ashamed of. Getting people the tools they can use to fight back is important. I hope this can reach everyone who needs it.

And if something like this is happening to you, remember you're not alone, there's much to live for. Don't let these lowlifes win.

[SHANESME]

Ben, I was a victim of this last year and I felt alone going through this. I had no where to go but I was able to reach out to a company to help me out with this and they were able to get the scammers away from me. Unfortunately I couldn't get back the money I lost. I started watching your videos just to keep myself safe and my other friends and family because I do not want to see their lives ruined by these scams

[moms]

My son is 23 and I have no clue what's going on in his life, so I am sending this to him straight away, just to make sure. Ben, you are amazing.

[theinsideoftechnology]

You are a great person. I’m a kid and thanks to you I’m never gonna fall for this or hopefully any other scam. One time one of my friends almost fell for that free PS5 scam you talked about a bit ago except for him it was a free MacBook, my friend said he was getting a free MacBook from someone who’s son died and at first I thought he was getting it from someone who he actually knew in real life but then he said something about how he had to pay shipping and that’s when I immediately knew it was a scam and I sent him your video. He told me he had already send him $120 but he still wanted more. Luckily thanks to you I was able to save him from sending more. So Ben, thank you ❤ you deserve this money more than me