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Nigerian Photo Contest | An Alternative to Scamming

by Pleasant Green

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Published 23 Dec 2020

I had someone from Nigeria try to scam me! I offered him the money if he'd take a photo for me but he wouldn't do it. So I held a contest for anyone else that was interested. The results are in this video. Many folks in Nigeria struggle to make a living because of the reputation of scammers. I encourage anyone who watches this to work with these guys if you're ever in need of their services. Below is the info for some of them. ****' Gift Igwe is the first place winner and he's a creative designer based in Abuja, Nigeria. He does excellent excellent graphic design and you can find his portoflio at http://behance.net/theig_grafx He's proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Audition, and After Effects. Donald George is the third place winner and he's a PHP developer in Rivers State, Nigeria. He runs https://everynigerian.ng/about-us and His email address is donsity@yahoo.com Ibeabuchi is the 10th place winner and he has a YouTube channel talking about his farm. Check out his work and support him by subscribing! https://m.youtube.com/watch/AYoMCFXCezQ&feature=youtu.be Abdullahi won the fifth place prize. He's web designer in southern Nigeria. He's a web designer who's spent most of his time in writing meaningful content about camping stoves. He address anything that educates people on camping stoves and how to use them to get the desired result. http://www.thecampstove.com Daniel Ebenuwa won the fourth place prize. He does photography and touch up work. You can find him at @dnl_lens on Instagram.

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Comments - 4093

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@StormEngineer3 years ago I wasn't prepared for the end. These guys deserve way more than just $200. I hope people seeing this who are in the position to do so will help them further in doing what they do. 2361
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@JAYJAY_4 years ago We Nigerians Are Great, is just that the Smell of the bad Apples make's the good ones look's ugly
Thank You Pleasant Green for the awesome content. 3603
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@allround87713 years ago As a Nigerian who has been harassed and embarrassed while traveling around the world with the Nigerian Passport (back in the days), I have to say...I wept like a baby while watching this.
At least for one more time in my life, I can be proud of being a Nigerian! Thank you so much, Green!
You're a Gem! ... 1280
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@ichibanrob3 years ago I love how you turned a scam video into a REALLY POSITIVE EVENT helping people. Thumbs up to the great people of Nigeria too! 624
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@jimmy_kirk4 years ago Seems like the winners were two Nigerian Princes after all. 413
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@tonyyates20123 years ago Those two winners restored some honour to Nigeria, well done gentlemen. 1552
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@smartphonep.c57653 years ago I'm just emotional right now, I'm from Nigeria and I am happy to see my fellow Nigerians go out of their comfort zone to give Nigeria a good name. Seriously we are tired of the bad names. 352
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@gongoozleriam97833 years ago Nothing is sweeter than the excitement of those people receiving the means for a simple meal. They really made that $200 go a long way and brought a lot of joy to so many people. It’s amazing! 204
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@WestonNey4 years ago I did NOT expect that ending! It’s so important to show that most Nigerians are good people! 793
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@xplodingmojo20874 years ago I just love how we started with a Nigerian guy trying to scam you, and end off with two Nigerian guys preparing 100 meals with the money they won from a friendly contest... 540
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@JohnBailey3 years ago I cried tears of joy to the two young men who won and what they did. Thank you to the both for the inspiration and impact. 161
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@joshcevera1703 years ago That Nigerian model was absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to the first place winners! So cool to see them use that little money and turn it into big things for the village. Just like the lady said in the video, may God bring them blessings! ... 90
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@ElusiveMasquerade3 years ago I never thought I would see the day when we can trust 2 guys in Nigeria more than the organizations who claim to help the poor and needy. Those two did a good thing. 1534
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@FTBLETSAS4 years ago i had no clue this idea will end up so great! The winners are great! And you PG are awesome. Keep going! 1334
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@freestyleskeer3 years ago I'm an American and I'm so happy you made this video. I have several Nigerian friends who are some of the nicest and honest hard-working people I know. The ending surprised me very little but I'm happy you're able to show it to the world. The vast majority of Nigerians are no different than myself and I hope many more people can see that. Say no to scam! ... 51
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@jenbo24902 years ago Loved this, you invested $425 and pulled off this amazing feat. Beautiful people, potential budding photographers and proving that an awareness of scammers in Nigeria is known and disliked as is seen in the comments below by Nigerians. The two winners were too good to be true. I was really touched by their considerable efforts. Cdt from France ... 35
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@MyDreamIsAStory4 years ago The 1st place winners made me cry. The fact that you played a roll in this by providing the money is awesome. You didn’t ask them to do this, but they did. There is good people all over the world. Those guys definitely are a huge example of that. ... 525
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@ozzzyibbagric38844 years ago Thank you for featuring my photo! I really appreciate the reward and also thank you for mentioning my YouTube channel I really appreciate! 231
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@becomecatsmartlast year That was so heartening. Thank you but especially to the $200 winners for their generosity and helping dissolve negative Nigerian stereotypes.. 10
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@layooyewusi6812 years ago I am in Nigeria and Nigerian... your previous video made me laugh out loud, this one nearly brought tears to my eyes. Nigeria is an awesome country. I am proud to be Nigerian and in Nigeria. 8
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@michaeloti60203 years ago I hate to see a grown man cry but this had me crying like a baby. You have restored my hope in humanity. Bless. 585
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@HONESTGUIDE4 years ago Pleasant green, I am one of you "silent" subscribers. Love your work and what you do. Really hope I can meet you one day, over a beer. Thanks for all you do! 629
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@DaveSlaughter3 years ago Dude ! Bravo for turning something so evil into something so loving and caring. Most YouTubers would just cuss these dudes out and blanket statement all Nigerians are bad people. Not you! I applaud you immensely. 29
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@noahblevins95693 years ago It was awesome that you turned this into something positive, and even more awesome that the first place winners did something even greater with their winnings.
That was really cool. 33
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@olugbogitope99863 years ago I am Nigerian. I hope the world see us. For the love we show to the world. Wanted to start scamming last week due to frustration. But. I will never go on that path again. Love to the world ❤️ 555
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@bipolarjay3 years ago Not gonna lie... the idea that these two men spent their first place prize to make others happy, brought me to tears - literally. I'm a 55-year-old man for god sakes, lol 416
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@buckray90113 years ago Must say this video broke me down. So amazing in this day and shape of this world that good people like you and those two selfless amazing men actually still care about others before themselves. Proves that you can find good in this evil world if you look hard enough. God bless you all ... 28
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@Erebus.666.3 years ago Wow. That was amazing. Thought it was a great idea on the previous vid, but these Nigerians really came through. I'm sure money is tight In much of Nigeria, such a small amount of cash would make a huge difference..And that last pair, I'm a 49 year old "tough guy" and I have actual years streaming down my face. What an amazing gesture. PS. This video earned a subscription. ... 8
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@themulti-coloredcanary57954 years ago Can we talk about how $200 got enough food to feed 100 families?
This brought tears to my eyes! 266
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@Aze.Productionz4 years ago Crazy how 200 made such an incredible impact , we take things for granted here for sure 270
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@jimmygriswold92583 years ago I’m glad you shared this side of the Nigerian people, it’s so easy to spread negativity about a group of people, especially if others already had their minds made up about how they felt. This could change their opinion for the good. ... 6
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@miketackabery75213 years ago SO COMPLETELY AWESOME!!! You accidentally did something that showed wonderful people doing wonderful things, and all the other anti-scam channels need to catch up. You Rock! 7
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@YhwhKhaiMostHigh3 years ago The woman said, "God bless you, in Jesus Name!" How beautiful. These young men are so unselfish. 260
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@OluwasegunOderinde4 years ago These are the true Nigerians 🇳🇬
I hope everyone on this channel sees this!
I'm proudly Nigerian, without apology!
Kudos!
Happy Christmas. 94
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@timprater8413 years ago I haven't teared up like this in a while Hell of a job guys! 12
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@carolatchley37973 years ago This is the most heart-warming thing I've seen this holiday season. Bless all of the people of Nigeria who are working to stop the scammers and to live lives of integrity! And bless the winners for sharing. 5
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@theCaliphateQuran4 years ago Hello Ben, Thank you for believing in Nigerians. This scammers are really affecting our reputation in the outside world. I'm a blockchain developer and full stack developer, I have lost countless freelance jobs whenever i mentioned that I am a Nigerian. It so annoying and frustrating having to suffer the sin of another man. ... 160
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@yellmow3 years ago This brought me to tears.... Even in all the chaos, we still have amazing people!! 417
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@JohnDoe-gn4vf3 years ago I couldn't hold back the waterworks any longer. God Bless to all. 12
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@purpleskittles21173 years ago I'm not crying.. you're crying! This ending! I love how this channel reminds me something that i sometimes shamefully forget.. not everyone over there is trying to scam. 5
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@raysam7254 years ago Don't mind me over here crying. It's the onions. Yeah it's the onions....... 140
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@oyetadeisraeloluwatobi74173 years ago Kudos to the 1st winner. This is to show you that we all in Nigeria aren’t scammer as the media painted us. And it’s actually not a Nigeria thing alone, I just watched one of your series where your fellow American was trying to scam you (escort driver). Proudly Nigerian I am. Great content you have and you have a new subscriber too.
Nigeria to the world 🇳🇬 ... 358
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@ifeomandudim3332 years ago This brought tears to my eyes. As a Nigerian freelancer who gets turned down by clients because of the level of fraud in my country, this put hope in my heart and I pray more people get to understand that there are indeed good people in Nigeria! God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬 ... 2
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@michaelhull41273 years ago Why am I sobbing watching this?! Thank you to all of the wonderful people in this video for restoring some of my faith in humanity 4
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@StephanieManley4 years ago What an awesome video for the holidays. I swear you are one of the folks that really show what good the internet can do for folks! Happy Holidays! 600
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@Patheticboytoy3 years ago The winners did such a honorable thing. Literally made me tear up. It’s the little things that go along way, especially for the less fortunate...my heart was warmed by their generous act. :) they get the good kind of karma❤️ ... 444
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@PatrickMcAsey7 months ago This was so touching - thank you so much! Because of you, people have done a lot of good. Nigeria is a lovely country with wonderful people.
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@angelg19633 years ago Love the 2 guys for what they did - great act of kindness. Also well done Ben for turning something bad into something good you all rock! 7
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@mohammedaslam29123 years ago The first prize winner undid a lot damage that was done to their reputation by the scammers. 123
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@samueledet14364 years ago Not all of us in Nigeria are scammers we have a lot of hardworking people out here 41
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@electriclottlast month I have watched hundreds of these scam videos and I have to admit, this has got to be my favorite. I can't imagine how you must feel knowing that your gift touched so many. Just great.
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@a1bestrentals3 years ago All the feels! so good! Thanks for posting such a heartwarming video. I loved seeing the good that came from the contest! 5
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@African_intellect4 years ago These stories are what makes me proud to be a Nigerian 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 69
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@Verissimus03 years ago its incredible to see how much just $200 can help people, this inspires me to do good in the world <3 229
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@peterclark78793 years ago Brings a tear to my eyes it doesn't matter were you come from it only matters who you are, unfortunately we tend to forget the good and only remember the bad. 5
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@Hmmmmaahhhh3 years ago I really appreciate taking a video to shed light on the good people from these countries. I hate how so many choose to scam, but I also hate how it worsens the stereotypes on Indians and Nigerians. Thanks 10
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@CharlieOliverBates3 years ago Thanks for showing some good people :) 279
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@I_Am_Grace_3 years ago This literally brought tears to my eyes, thank you for doing this and letting people know not all we Nigerians are scammers, there are so many amazing ones out there 138
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@freduah42533 months ago I discovered your channel not a long time ago and I have to say, you bring soo much positive I think this is definitely my favorite one now! Keep doing it, it's beautiful! 1
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@CoroPlanesLLC2 years ago This is the best two part YouTube video I have ever watched... Those men helped 100 families to have a better day! Well done! You earned a subscriber!
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@olivia-ts6ol3 years ago So proud of the 1st place winners, they took time to take part in this contest and spent the money on people in need, really brings out the good in the Nigerians since all of the scammers are leaving a bad stench. 95
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@dhaddad124 years ago That ending made me choke up a bit. Kudos to those young men, so honest and pure, god bless them and bless you Pleasant Green. 61
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@guitarbass222 years ago This video earned you a sub. I was into your other videos, but OH MY GOD! The contest top 10 were amazing, and the winners were out of this world, not just from what they did to win but how they spent the money!!! I am in tears with how amazing that was. ... 1
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@oktomcat3 years ago This is a great video and I love how you took something that bad people do (scammers) and turned it into something great. I am so happy that the people who got first prize took the money and used it to spread love in their community. Great work. ... 7
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@JeffisWinning4 years ago Scamming in Nigeria just went down 70% because of this video. 33
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@jackbird88393 years ago this is the most wholesome thing i`ve seen in ages 132
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@davewhiting97303 years ago Amazing. Love what you did for others and especially love what the two winners did with their winnings. 3
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@kevingreen24003 years ago Just when you think that there is no hope for humanity, you go and put this out...Beautiful.
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@joiehomeoffashion823 years ago 😣😣😣😣where is my tissue???? I am a Nigerian and yes we have good people in Nigeria..... 24
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@tobaadesanya323 years ago I have never cried watching a YouTube video, but I cried for this. It really warms my heart see the good people of my country being recognized. Thanks to all the guys who participated in this and thank you Pleasant Green!! 103
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@FransceneJK982 years ago Wow this is sooo awesome!!!! I love your work and you’re helping them, and you’re helping them become better people. 1
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@davidreibelt27042 years ago These two MEN are the heroes of our world. So selfless and so community spirited. They put the online "influencers" to shame x a billion. Lets see "influencers" do what they did and help others rather than be parasites on humanity. ... 1
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@marcotropoja4 years ago That last two guy deserves a special place in heaven 💓. You should give them money every month to help all the poor people in their village. 26
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@smellthel4 years ago The dislikes are from the people who did the graffiti 106
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@ScottGordon5843 years ago This is the 2nd video I seen of yours. The Love you shared with those in need made me cry, Thank you. I am now a new subscriber
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@gazface14 months ago Wow ❤. This was just great, it made me emotional. I’ve worked for the UN with their million dollar budgets in many African countries and these two guys in Nigeria just outdid them big time with 200 dollars. Good job all of you guys both in the US and lovely Nigeria, just goes to show that there are good people everywhere. Respect. ... 1
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@ktheveg4 years ago Nigeria has some of the best and worst people. But some who you'd think are in the "worst" side, just need some key to open the lock and show their true selflessness. And that's what I love about Pleasant Green. He brings out the good in some scammers, and puts them out of their horrible job to go pursue a better career. As they said, say No to Scammers. I'm so happy that they did such an amazing thing. It's a Win-Win situation, and I LOVE IT! I hope you continue to do this, and hope that everything goes great for you!
Also, for the random people who see this comment, have a great day, and Merry Christmas! (Unless you're reading this from the future and Christmas is long over) ... 72
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@miarena1114 years ago 😱 that just made me cry. WOW !!! i never expected that. merry christmas y ´all 137
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@Jbmc653 years ago Thank-you for showing that there are many good folks in Nigeria. All the best NIGERIA.
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@karynhonor50463 years ago this is great.. loved the story that I watched first and then the followup. I just found your channel today and really have laughed and had fun watching like 10 episodes. Thank you for spreading awareness and I honestly wish you success in stopping as many scammers as possible. ... 2
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@ianmccombie24763 years ago I’m gunna cry the winners showed their real side... 172
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@catherineconcinabarrientos61344 years ago I'm crying... ❤ The ending is like a surprise Christmas gift. 29
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@philk.60342 years ago I dont always give a thumbs up, but when I do, its for something worthwhile.
This definitely deserved a thumbs up! 2
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@jimkeighley69682 years ago wow the internet can be good. superb out come, good job and thank you for taking the time to do and report some thing good. the best news feed in a while .you made a difference
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@Happy.Accident.3 years ago The men’s generosity brought be to tears! So heart warming!! 49
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@lydiasinclair11264 years ago Definitely a great ending. Love what they did for the community that needs the help the most. Beautiful! 58
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@jemhonu133 years ago That's so Awesome! Subscribed after watching part 1 and this. 👏. Nigerian Prince got nothin on them.
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@Lovehandels3 years ago These kind and sweet videos always put tears in my eyes! Q.Q I glad you have no hate for the people of Africa because of the scammers.
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@rando93524 years ago This was more helpful than sending money to a random charity 42
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@vidtmar38293 years ago The scammer comes back: you still need me to hold a sign still? 155
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@Wilkins_Micawber2 years ago This brought a tear to my eye. We have so much to be thankful for, while these people with their meagre subsistence are so cheerful. Great video. 1
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@ebear27752 years ago After a couple of years of having a You Tube account your Channel is the first I've subscribed to.. Thanks for the great content 1
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@WireZombie2533 years ago That was really cool what they did, and it all started from someone trying to scam you. You made something good out of something bad. 107
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@princewillm98073 years ago Came across this channel yesterday. I watched a video about a scam! Glad people are educated on how not to fall prey to scammers. I'm a Nigerian, and never supported nor indulged in scam. I'm proud of myself. I'm into freelance writing. Not bad, ah. And yes, we do have brave, kind, and hardworking people in this country. This video just proves that! ❤ ... 49
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@iholesale3 years ago This is one of the coolest videos I've seen in a while, it warmed my heart
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@Tigerblade20028 months ago This was fantastic! You have also shown me that some good is being done through media. I am one of those old folk you speak of who is the constant focus of these scammers. I do applaud you...job well done!
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@PrincessofKeys4 years ago It juts shows you we shouldn't lump in scammers from a certain country with the rest of the people and that's what we need to learn! That is a great ending to the story! 9
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@theannoyedmrfloyd39984 years ago This is the sort of thing we as a global community need to do. Offer creative ways to provide opportunities. 22
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@yahnwhos3 years ago There's still goodness in the world once you weed out all the scammers and thieves! Thank you for sharing! 1
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@me_TJ_MrB3 years ago Glad I found this again. Such a beautiful story. I have been losing faith in humanity with this nonsense going on. This is so inspiring and uplifting. Thanks ! 2