They Tried to Pay Me $34,000 to Scam You... Here's What Happened... 

I hope my story about all of this benefits people out there. It was such a stressful event, and I do hope no one is scammed by these people. It would have been so easy to fall into this sponsorship scam if I didn't understand technology. What's your take on all of this? p.s. In case anyone is wondering, I reuploaded this video because I didn't realize Raid: Shadow Legends had such a negative reputation. I authentically enjoyed the game when I played it (played it about 12 hours in a row, not lying)--but I can see how some people who don't like it could view it in a negative light with all of the pop ups for premium cash spend. Is there another reason out there people aren't fans of the game? Cheers!

I’m impressed. Most you tubers would take the cash. You’re a good guy.

Since they asked you to break the law I think you would be ok to name them. These people need to be shut down.

RU-vidrs need to turn down Raid: Shadow Legends

"This is sponsored By Raid Shadow legends"

This Company Is Called As “Figger” And The Phone Name Is “Figger F3”

I forgot this channel existed, nice to see you’re still grinding bro!

I bet it's the Pablo Escobar foldable phone, isn't it?

him: don’t focus on my tooth Me: forgets video and looks at his tooth

You are a good person. Not a lot of people would walk from that kind of money for integrity. I'm glad I'm subscribed to you

As a business law student, what they are doing is in my opinion illegal. They are trying to promote this product as something they clearly know it isn’t. As for reporting it, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. This company can’t go after you if you were to reveal who they are and what they sold to you and how it was portrayed by them.

If you suspect it of being a scam/fraud USA.gov says to report it to your local police department or state consumer protection office.

Honestly I hope nobody goes and does anything from ads they are all scams

It's not the Escobar. He said only 1 RU-vidr did a review on it but later deleted the video. Unbox therapy has a review on the Escobar fold 2...

turns out you actually took it

Thank you for being honest

Your channel is still growing rapidly, Doing your due diligence like this will only boost you even more. You'll make back that $34k sooner rather than later.

It it “Figgers” phones, it correlates with all information given and someone by the name of “Flossy” or something similar took down a video pertaining to this.

Thanks for posting this video.. it is good to see the behind the scenes and nice when youtubers think integrity is worth more.

I will NEVER listen to these money sponsorships because these things are a scam & these will get your account hacked for following these scams

There's this guy who's reviewing the phone on RU-vid, and he's basically praising the phone like its a flagship. What's funny, is that he's like reading from a sheet of paper to help him say what they want him to say next about the phone, and all the things that he said were identical to the points in the contract LMAO. watch?v=mr9m5TyKHyo and here's another one: watch?v=e-72nd6BkS0

Instructional Promo Sheet: ** Show finger printer scanner. 😂 😂

Report them to the FTC since they tried to circumvent legal requirements enforced by the FTC.

You’re the man for this. Real talk.

Let's just ask: WHY IS THAT PHONE BOX SO BIG, ITS A PHONE

$34,000 is quite the dangling carrot. Props for keeping your integrity!

That company should be banned and you should get that 34000$ for not scamming us

Wild to think that Unbox Therapy seemingly advertised for the same company and had no qualms about recommending it to us..

I know personally I appreciate it. Before I buy I usually turn to tech reviews before purchasing a new device and the fact you are honest deserves at least 34000 new subs. Appreciate it keep up the great work..

I want to know what's up with your tooth more than anything lol

$34,000 vs integrity. Integrity. But if it was $34,001? That's a hard decision.

8:57 how the heck does your tooth keep falling out?

I just wanted to say that's a great idea to have your channel logo on the TV in the back. The esthetic looks great with the matching blue lights and beautiful fireplace. 🦇 😄

I watched this video again to support you on this journey 👍

This is really cool man. Thanks for not misleading us and turning this down!

It sounds like the Escobar Folding Phones because they try and sponsor big RU-vidrs.

Massive respect to you my dude

8:50 Gizmoslip casually losing a tooth in the middle of a sentence.

Thank you for telling us not to purchase the Escobar Fold 2, because other RU-vidrs accepted that deal, and we know now that those youtubers just want the money and not our trust

tbh $34,000 would not only pay off my car loan but get me into a new apartment,I make about $50,000 and would've taken the deal in a heartbeat, you're a better man than I am

Thank you for taking our side .💐❤️

This video was hilarious. I can't believe you left the tooth footage in though LOL. What a poop show this situation was. I know who you're talking about and I'm glad you didn't go through with it. Hope you're doing better these days bro... Cheers

Glad to see you took the time to make sure it was real and not took quick cash

This is about Ipear, the only good thing about that company is ‘TheSlap’!

This is why you are a real one 👍

This video is honest on so many levels. Even down to the tooth. Awesome

You'd be shocked at how many reviewers DON'T want to follow FTC guidelines. Like, how hard is it to just say, 'Hey, I got this product in exchange for my honest review.'

Years later, this popped up on my homepage and yes, this dude still has the same intro

Only a few minutes in, and this guy turns from talking about fishy phones to loose teeth. Now that transition is smoother than Linus' sponsorship transitions, seeing how I didn't even really notice he was going off-topic till it was done and over with

Its not the pablo phone! Just look at the blured box and phone..its normal size and not fold..the pablo phone is just a galaxy fold with the same specs

he could have reviewed that phone and fooled us all for 34,000$ ... He can literally buy a good car for 34,000$ but he chose us over it... Real legend ❤️

Damn this is crazy, sad part is that there is way too many creators that would have taken the money and promoted the junk phone

Nice Vinland Saga shirt!!

Is he talking about the Pablo Escobar phone?

GG. This is the first video I have ever seen u in. I hope this goes viral

Thanks man respect for leaving 34k for honesty

You are the most honest youtuber on the platform. Thank You!

Bought my iPhone X 256gb off of eBay, it cost me $401.00 with taxes. It’s in excellent condition. The phone is Indeed second hand but they were willing to replace the phone at no cost to satisfy my needs.(I ended up keeping the phone)

That was a hard choice to make, and the right one. Great job. Also, you really need to get that tooth checked out.

He told the truth and turned down 34k and still gets ad revenue it’s a win for him and us

He gave up money for us guys what a great guy

after you mentioned the tooth, i couldn’t take my eyes off it the rest of the video

It's pretty impressive how many people think it's the Escobar phone. They already confirmed that the Escobar Fold 2 is just a rebadged Galaxy Fold which actually costs less than the Galaxy Fold due to being purchased as overstock.

Mad respect for turning away such a large amount of money to save all of us some!! Thank you!

I believe that it is legal if a company buys items from China, rebrands them and sells them as their own brand. In fact most of the products that you buy that are "Made In China" are in fact rebranded items that are sourced from China. Have a look at Alibaba

Is it raid shadow legends

Thanks for the honesty dude not alot people would do that 👍👍👍

I respect the fuck outta you. I wanna acknowledge that you feel we’re more important to you than 34k. I respect you.

❤️❤️❤️ good decision, my favorite creator :3

Thank you for not scamming your subscribers and I am sorry but I did a spit take when I saw the tooth fall out

Ah yes the oukitel c17 rebrand very nice

Before you said it was a phone I expected you to say Raid Shadow Legends

The phone was a scam. Figures. Get it? You get it.

If they're buying the product from X company, And reselling it to obtain their funds plus more, I don't think anybody is at a loss. The X company makes their money regardless. BUT if X company sells their phones to Y company and then Y company rebrands X companies product, THEN YES THATS ILLEGAL

Thank you for your honesty and great vids. Keep up the good work.

I subscribed only because you told the truth theres 5 other tech vid makers and they all lied apparently I'm so glad I waited and someone really told us the truth you are a legend

A man of integrity

The youtuber was probably Flossy Carter and the device was the Figgers F3 which turmed out to be a rebranded and overpriced Oukitel u23. He still gets massive hate on reddit for promoting that phone and company.

Glad I found this channel! Your videos are so good!

Lmao watch it be Escobar Phones

You just got a new subscriber. Thank you for being honest.

Who thought that the company was Escobar inc. for a second???

Damn, 34k? That aligns with the number rule 34.

Vinland saga... what a cultural king!

Lol this is definitely the Escobar fold

sounds like the Escobar Fold lol

This phone is the Escobar fold

Lmao the Escobar phone

Lew makes a review for 4 $ phone , you can imagine how desperate for money he is , lew unbox therapy lost trust of people cuz of these garbage 🗑

dodged such a stressfull scam , that it caused a tooth to fall out XD, but good on you telling them off.

What a good guy.

The people who dislike work at that company

It’s definitely the Pablo Escobar phone.

Good decision man,now just find someone who'll expose these scammers or expose them yourself.

This is a quality youtuber, I subscribed

That is stupid I had that done to me before and they were asking me to email them $170 worth of gift cards and show the code on the back I have been scared a lot And what you went through yours was the worst

Contact FTC, Federal Trade Commission. I don't know if they are illegal, but FTC will.

Are we just going to ignore the fact that his tooth fell out

I smell Escobar folds!

Do you know how weird it is that this is the first video I’ve ever seen of yours... and your front tooth falls out... I love it.