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He started his YouTube channel to upload footage to send to authorities as evidence against scammers. [4] He has since carried out investigations into various scams, in which he infiltrates computer networks run by scammers who claim to be technical support experts [1] or pose as US IRS agents and use remote desktop software or social engineering.
Pierogi was born on July 16th, 1986, [3] he previously worked as a cybersecurity professional. [4] He launched his YouTube channel "Scammer Payback" on May 15, 2019, focusing on high-production scam-baiting content in which he pretends to be a scam victim by portraying a variety of characters with the use of a voice changer to waste the scammers' time and distract them.
In mid-2017, Kitboga found out that his grandmother had fallen victim to many scams designed to prey on the elderly, both online and in person. [4] He then discovered "Lenny", a loop of vague pre-recorded messages that scam baiters play during calls to convince the scammer that there is a real person on the phone without providing any useful information to the scammer.
In its effort to remain family-friendly and woo advertisers, YouTube has often struggled to please its vast, diverse community of creators. It seems that the brand's first-ever "Made on YouTube ...
Skimming scams have continued to be on the rise, according to data analytics firm FICO, which noted a 96% increase in such scams in 2023.According to the FBI, skimming scams cost consumers upwards ...
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to protect yourself against artificial intelligence-fueled romance scams, which have become the most common type of fraud in 2025.
Stephen Findeisen (born 1993 or 1994), [2] [3] better known as Coffeezilla, is an American YouTuber and cryptocurrency journalist who is known primarily for his channel in which he investigates and discusses online scams, usually surrounding cryptocurrency, decentralized finance and internet celebrities. [4]
Okumura's videos combine humor and educational messages to raise awareness about scams and their evolving tactics, including those exploiting advanced technology like artificial intelligence. [ 2 ] [ 6 ] Her impressions, which include AI-like voices and exaggerated characters, are central to her content. [ 4 ]