The speaker is recounting a 10-hour long phone call with a scammer, who claimed to be a Google customer service representative named Steve. The scammer, referred to as the "angriest scammer" the speaker has ever encountered, tricked the speaker into transferring money to their account.
The scammer initially pretended to be having technical issues with the transfer and convinced the speaker to turn off their computer to prevent the transfer from going through. However, the scammer was able to manipulate the situation and successfully transfer the money.
As the scammer attempted to extract more money from the speaker, the speaker became increasingly frustrated and aggressive. They threatened to call the scammer's manager, Rob McDonald, and requested that the scammer withdraw the money instead of transferring it.
The scammer then suggested a series of transactions, demanding the speaker to provide specific details about their bank account and personal information. The speaker, however, refused to comply and threatened to report the scammer to the authorities.
The scammer eventually hung up on the speaker, but not before the speaker expressed their frustration and disappointment. The speaker also encouraged others to watch the video of the call, stating that it should serve as a cautionary tale about scams and the importance of vigilance online.
1. The speaker encountered an angry scammer who made 10 hours of phone calls.
2. The scammer made the speaker unplug their computer to prevent a transfer of money.
3. The speaker turned off their computer to prevent the transfer of money.
4. The scammer tried to send $400,000, but it didn't go through.
5. The speaker was asked if they wanted their money back, to which they responded with a yes.
6. The speaker was told to go to the bank and withdraw money.
7. The speaker was told to send a thousand dollars to the scammer.
8. The speaker was told to send back $10,000 of their money.
9. The scammer threatened to take all the speaker's money if they didn't comply.
10. The speaker was told to send a gift card to the scammer.
11. The speaker was told to take $20,000 from their bank and mail it to the scammer's house.
12. The speaker was told to wrap the money in tin foil.
13. The speaker was told to write down the scammer's address.
14. The speaker was told to call the scammer's phone to get the password for the Google account.
15. The speaker was told to hang up the call and wait for further instructions.
16. The speaker was told to second guess their life choices.
17. The speaker was told to watch a video and learn a few things.