AnyDesk ban scammers!
Added 2023-03-21 22:18:59 +0000 UTC* For Patrons only - please don't share *
For the past few months, I've been working with AnyDesk to attempt to ban scammers from their network. AnyDesk is legitimate remote access software which is frequently abused by scammers.
Now, if I report (and provide evidence of a scam), AnyDesk will ban the scammer and search for other scammers on the same network. When they ban a scammer, they will see a slightly obscure error message "Anynet_19". The ban is permanent and uninstalling or running a VPN won't stop the ban :)
In this video, you'll see the scammer's screen after this ban hammer has been wielded... and you'll hear him get really scared after I tell him his location! Going forward, I'm working on an Open API which all Remote Access software vendors could use to ban scammers from their networks. It will be hosted by spamhaus.org (who attempt to ban email spammers).
TeamViewer agreed to use this in the near future! Let's hope other remote access vendors also follow suit.
Link: https://youtu.be/Nts6MwuQbrc
Enjoy!
Comments
Credit to you Jim and also Anydesk for making the scammers life hell
Antonio Monfermoso
2023-08-13 23:19:05 +0000 UTCI love what you do and amazed how calm you are! hats off to you
leeann bruner
2023-07-13 02:44:26 +0000 UTCYou are amazing ๐
Kaitlyn Sells
2023-04-26 11:51:14 +0000 UTCI was almost scammed 2x and I caught myself both times. Microsoft rebate emails. I was not sure how they did it but I figured was software. Thanks so much. I just started patreon acct because of you. ๐๐๐
Yvonne Saucedo
2023-03-30 02:21:38 +0000 UTCThey almost believe their own bullshit.
John
2023-03-29 20:30:22 +0000 UTCAnd this is why you get my dollars on Patreon. Not enough just to identify a problem, you developed a solution!
Lisa Boban
2023-03-25 20:14:12 +0000 UTCYou sir are a god! Thank you for doing this.
Greg Krimer
2023-03-25 18:31:05 +0000 UTCI tell them basically. I show them evidence and they can check themselves. They can see the Username description....Often this is set to something like 'VISA secure server' or similar, so they can do a little due diligence.
Jim Browning
2023-03-25 10:13:32 +0000 UTCGreat work, Jim! Chefโs kiss, as they say! ๐๐๐Question: How does Anydesk know they are a scammer so they can ban them? I must have missed that part. :)
Robin Hughes
2023-03-25 04:32:46 +0000 UTCSo thereโs no way for them to get around the ban? I was assuming a VPN would work. What about moving to another location?
Jeff Nims
2023-03-24 20:18:01 +0000 UTCThank you Jim, for fighting the good fight. Pretty amazing that you managed to get the remote services to cooperate and inflict "total destruction" on that call center. ๐ช And nice checkmate on scaring that guy at the end. โค๏ธ
Prang
2023-03-23 12:19:17 +0000 UTCBravo sir!!! Your determination and diligence has itโs rewards. Youโve been responsible for inspiring other scambaiters, and generally raising awareness to so many of us. To be able to get tech companies vested in the mission is a MAJOR accomplishment. WOWED here. โค๏ธ๐๐๐ป๐
KRO
2023-03-23 00:13:21 +0000 UTCAmazing! Not only do you find and report them, but also are developing a tool to stop them! ๐๐๐
Danae Panayiotidou
2023-03-22 22:48:56 +0000 UTCFantastic work jim and well done anydesk, hopefully other company's will follow suit
rob zilla
2023-03-22 22:05:23 +0000 UTCnice one jim. you deserve a knighthood from the king for what you do to help innocent victims. respect to you sir.
djvixlyrical
2023-03-22 18:55:50 +0000 UTCOMG. I was watching this video and I got a scam phone call. Lololol.
Joseph Brzezinski
2023-03-22 17:44:01 +0000 UTCThanks as always. Its an honor to support all your hard work. Thank you thank you!!
Marita Jeffrey
2023-03-22 17:38:18 +0000 UTCHow exciting to hear of this newest major accomplishment! You always do such incredible work, no words could ever describe how much your dedication & hard work are appreciated. Thank you!!!
Terry Moore
2023-03-22 15:06:04 +0000 UTCHi Jim, Great work as usual! One thought occurs to me. If you, Pierogi and others can identify the names and other identifying information of scammers, is it worth passing this information to the authorities in countries where residents are being scammed tr ensure that these individuals are place on black lists and refused admittance to the country?
Andrew Strathdee
2023-03-22 14:09:55 +0000 UTCHi Jim great video. They sheer apathy they showed when you spoke about conscience was infuriating but maybe you can change your approach? I noticed god idols in their offices in your previous videos and I was wondering if you could learn more about the idols they are worshiping and appeal to their religion and the specific gods they have idols of instead of conscience which may be a concept they dont entirely understand
BreadBoi96
2023-03-22 12:23:43 +0000 UTCWhat an incredible breakthrough Jim. Listening to the scammer, he feels no guilt but obviously knows itโs wrong but โitโs easy moneyโ. Thanks a million for everything you continue to do stop this.
Val Page
2023-03-22 11:56:10 +0000 UTCI take my hat off to you, Jim Browning. The lack of conscience of these scammers is breathtaking. The facilitation of remote robbery is certainly an unintended consequence of real-time global interconnectivity. Keep up the good work!
Roland Bogush
2023-03-22 10:49:49 +0000 UTCJim Browning for the New Years Honors list!! Sterling work Jim.
Paul Martin
2023-03-22 07:01:51 +0000 UTCBrilliantly done! Glad that Anydesk is getting involved..
Victoria Alpaugh
2023-03-22 04:54:33 +0000 UTCGreat work Jim. Itโs about time these apps weโre accountable for their misuse. Itโs been a long time.
Linda Rackstraw
2023-03-22 04:10:15 +0000 UTCGreat job Jim. Keep this great work and one day, those scammer will be doomed for ever.
Hussam Aldean Mohammed Abbas
2023-03-22 02:57:53 +0000 UTCFantastic Jim Hopefully the Remote Desktop providers use your API to block these guys.
Nick Cress
2023-03-22 01:09:59 +0000 UTCSuperb Jim, just superb!! And the API is such a great idea. Wishing you every success with it. When youโre done with this lot (eventually) can we get your help on spam fraudulent emails and how to block them? Itโs getting so out of control with scales of abuse and victimization worse than Iโve ever seen.
Paulo
2023-03-22 00:46:06 +0000 UTCThanks again for all you do.
Roddy Reavis
2023-03-22 00:38:19 +0000 UTCThe fact he tries so hard to play dumb after getting called out. Guess that's what getting used to defrauding 80+ year-old victims does
William Ference
2023-03-21 23:59:28 +0000 UTCBiggest W of the year so far. Keep em coming!!
Angelo Corona Mazzei
2023-03-21 23:57:42 +0000 UTCHello there Jim this really makes my blood boil hearing him calling his victims customers ๐you can tell he was really afraid. She really thinks you are pranking them but they will get a rude awakening. This is fantastic Jim and I canโt thank you enough my friend. You just keep amazing me with each and every video that you make. Great job ๐๐ฝ ๐
Stephanie Humphries
2023-03-21 23:55:05 +0000 UTCThis is great. That API should put some hurt on that whole industry!
David Rickard
2023-03-21 23:52:40 +0000 UTCHello
Stephanie Humphries
2023-03-21 23:49:27 +0000 UTCJim: "I know everything" Too true.
James
2023-03-21 23:17:04 +0000 UTCโFor the entire rest of your lifeโ - I love it! Youโre incredible!
Michele McDermott
2023-03-21 23:09:11 +0000 UTCYouโre doing Godโs work, Jim! Thank you!
Arashai
2023-03-21 22:39:36 +0000 UTCThis is a really cool update!
Jason Reigelsperger
2023-03-21 22:33:16 +0000 UTCYou're my hero!
Keith Everline
2023-03-21 22:31:16 +0000 UTCJim, thanks for all your work and the good deeds you do!
Richard Hartzell
2023-03-21 22:31:05 +0000 UTCAnyDesk has been the most proactive about working with scambaiters to investigate and take down scammers. Much respect to their team. (Splashtop has tried too, but their software doesn't get abused as much)
SpitefulBatman
2023-03-21 22:26:42 +0000 UTCAwesome, I use Anydesk for my business and really appreciate this effort to keep trust.
Rogier Willems
2023-03-21 22:23:39 +0000 UTCA+++++
SpitefulBatman
2023-03-21 22:21:44 +0000 UTCThank you Jim for the work you do
Blair
2023-03-21 22:21:19 +0000 UTC
