Spying on the scammers

US based here. Not available on the link provided but it is available on Youtube under BBC Stories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rmvhwwiQAY

Josh

Andrew, sorry to see that in 2 years nobody has stepped up to thank you for your role in thwarting scammers. So, let me be the 1st to say *Thank You* for what you do. Many years ago someone as diligent as yourself prevented my grandfather from being scammed and saved him $1000, maybe more if they had kept up the ruse. So, PLEASE, keep doing what you're doing. With a little effort from everyone, we can squash these scammers.

I am a manager at a large retail chain that sees people come in for $1000’s of dollars In gift cards a lot, and it makes my blood boil when I hear their stories. I train all my team members to be on the lookout for different signs of these scams, and have successfully dissuade almost all of them from giving in to these scammers. I hope you continue this work and will continue to pledge my support through Patreon as long as you are bringing them down.

Well done, Jim.

Yes, Panorama really did not achieve very much at all and left it very much up in the air when the owner never came back to them. Surprised they didnot make a surprise visit so quite disappointing reqally

Go Jim! Get those benchodes!

I was able to use youtube-dl and buyproxies. Didn't need to register or buy a TV license. Ultimately I felt the program was not that interesting to me, as it's just a sort of summary and presentation for the general public. Jim's videos are much more interesting and informative. Still, it's good that he's getting more exposure, but that exposure is limited when it's geolocked, unfortunately.

Sparky

BBC iPlayer is available to people in the UK only. There are many VPNs available to get around this. Google search “VPN BBC iPlayer” and your country. PIA and Nord don’t work as the BBC blocks their servers. You can register for a BBC account (email, DOB, Uk post code, tv licence).

Sparky, it is definitely NOT geo locked to the UK. Now I had to delete an accidentally public version of the video and this is possibly why you see an error. The Patron version is https://youtu.be/mOsp_XgG7pc Could you try that and tell me how you get on?

Jim Browning

Sorry Jim, you heavily promoted this to your Patreon users and your YouTube audience, and it is GEOLOCKED to UK ONLY. I have been UNABLE to use NordVPN as a workaround. I feel you dropped the ball on this.

Sparky

Congrats on great work and well deserved recognition. I’m in Australia and so can’t see the Panorama programme, even though I pay my UK TV licence. Will it be available to watch on Patreon or You Tube? Well done Jim

Richard Jeffery

Hi mate congrats on the work. You'll be pleased to know my sleepy OAP scam struck village facebook group actually shared your panorama doc before I heard it was out. Your reach is impressive.

Thank you Amber

Jim Browning

Thank you M T

Jim Browning

Cool - not long now.

Jim Browning

You will be able to, but perhaps not immediately. The Panorama version should appear here: https://www.youtube.com/user/BBCPanorama

Jim Browning

I saw this on the BBC News website today. The the audio of the man with depression crying hurt my heart. I'm now a Patreon. You're doing God's work, thank you so much for what you do <3

Saw the post on the bbc news site, I work in IT and have long wanted to be able to do something about these parasites. I really admire what you have achieved and who knows if you get enough support then maybe we can all contribute a little and help you build a team that can make it really hard for these guys to function

So important and needed that this crime is given such widespread attention. As the authorities are so disgracefully unwilling to act, education for potential victims is critical. Very well done jim.

it is because of this that I joined your channel. Keep up the fantastic work!

can't wait to see these videos !! :D

Thanks PMD. Although I'll release the Part 1 publically tomorrow, you'll be able to see all 3 parts (50 mins in length) tomorrow at the same time. I think you'll find that one of those 'untouchables' has been majorly exposed.

Jim Browning

Thanks Howard. You're a star yourself then. I'm so glad that there are people like you who are helping the ones who need it most. A lot of the reason why I approached Panorama was to spread this message to a forum that this age group are more likely to watch. Additionally, I've seen call centres raided as a direct result of other documentary crews turning up on their doorsteps and asking why the police can't do this. Let's hope this TV programme will be equally effective.

Jim Browning

The "untouchables" are feeling Jim's fingers, crawling all over their little scamful network and feel so exposed now... I'm very proud to be a part of this. Jolly good show old chap!

Well done Jim. So pleased that this will hit the main media. I have over the last 12 years been part of a team of computer engineers who do home visits. A high percentage of our customers are over 60+. So often do we encounter those who have been scammed by the methods you deal with. It always saddens me immensely. However it always cheers me up that there are some people trying to set the record straight by calling out these shysters. Keep up the good work Jim and you deserve praise indeed.

I hope we can watch this in the USA

Citation needed. There may be an executive producer making a few quid, but this isn't Hollywood. Hopefully it will encourage a few people to donate to the cause.

Tom Scott

Well, this is promising, I just joined the 280Rs tier to find out!

Tom Scott

You're a good egg Jim. Keep piling on the pressure.

Melissa Temple

Cant wait to see this, really looking forward to it. Great to see you getting the recognition you deserve.

Horsenburger

This is awesome! Really looking forward to see this!

chax000

Nothing wrong with getting old. You just get better taste :)

Jim Browning

Looking forward to watching, much prefer your mature style to the others out there. Must be because I'm old :)

Nice one Jim. I grew up watching Panorama (as I'm sure you did) a high quality outfit, you must be very pleased to have worked with them.

I expect this will finally give the issue the momentum it needs. Awesome, Jim!

Alice Murray

Oh my goodness, I am so excited to see this! I can't wait - and maybe, just maybe, this will actually raise a bit more awareness and prevent more people from falling foul of these scammers.

Andy D.

🎶You are the wind beneath my wings...🎵 I can't wait to see it! 😁

Music is a Rainbow

This is epic you are getting recognized!!! Keep it up!

Nate

I am so glad that this is getting BBC prime time coverage. Let's hope that it'll force authorities to do something about it. At least, a lot more people will be prepared. Maybe even some of the victims who didn't listen when you told them.

Eric Darchis

That's awesome.. waiting for the vid now .

Annette Erdtsieck

So pleased Panorama picked this up. Look forward to it. Well done, excellent news.

You already know im out here pumped Jim, they dont know whats gonna hit em

Nice 1 jim. Looking forward to watching it

Mad Dire

Uuuu this is really exciting! So glad that you were able to work with a TV channel on this topic, I assume that most people who are victims of these scams aren't aware of your channel and this might inform them and make them more cautious. I really appreciate what you are doing and also providing great entertainment for many people!

Wonderful! Panorama is watched by millions of people! Good on them for making this program and knowing enough to get you involved. And good on you!

Karen Ramsay

Wow. Good thing you're "silhouetted". People are going to be upset about this one. Wonderful work!

Brian Everett

It's a bit mean that they didn't pay you, when they're all on massive salaries.

Hugh Jardon

Congratulations! Huge step forward!

Now we know why you've been "keeping a low profile" -- I'm excited to watch the documentary!

Amazing!

Carol Chapman

Exciting!

Tripodski

I am proud of having a small link to yo jim

andy b