Is Everything in Crypto a Scam?

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Published 2022-06-03
Crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse are all words referring to what many say is going to be the next iteration of the internet. But it’s also a world filled with exploitation, scammers and outright theft. Given the recent collapse of the crypto market, can the utopian vision for Web 3.0 survive?

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All Comments (21)
  • @victorpeace8187
    My mom was scammed. She sent $50000 cash. Fortunately she called you right after dropping the package off at UPS and you was able to retrieve it after it left the bill. These people are the lowest of the low, what you and your team is doing is a real blessing. THANK YOU STRONG WIDGET ! P.S. my mom's had several scam calls since, but now she enjoys playing with them....hoping she'll get more calls. Maybe she'll join you someday in the People's Center...
  • @CHRISTIANTYLERI1
    Man, this one hit me in the heart. She reminds me of my aunt, who is an incredibly giving person and donates more than anyone I know. Sometimes her kindness is taken of advantage of, and it makes my blood boil. Thank you guys for saving her $980,700. You dramatically changed her life for the better. The scammers don't stop after 1 success. Thank you, thank you, thank you Nicholas and Strongwidget team. You guys are heroes to me. I'm just so happy this dudes is coming back stronger than ever and i can't begin to express how excited i am for the future jobs. i love these guys so Dearly
  • Thanks a lot for exposing these scumbag scammers who bring disrepute to my country that otherwise has talented and honest citizens. I hope we Americans can offer some form of amends on behalf of these shameless scammers. I wish our government became more serious and put the scammers behind bars. May the force be with you STRONG WIDGET
  • Congratulations, you've outdone yourself. This video is one of the most impressive one-punch recovery moves I've seen in a while: the coding, the clickbait, the references from other channels/people... Strong widget just knows an opportunity to recover lost money when he sees one.
  • Exceptional works, STRONGWIDGET -I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe, brother.
  • This man really hit the ground running and hasn't stopped yet. He gives us more understanding of him without interviews and negative antics he just shows us who he is through the Recovery. True living legend. We salute you. Incredible recovery. The execution, creativity, and goodness that came from it were inspiring on a number of levels. Cheers Strong widget on the internet & looking forward to seeing what you do next!
  • FINALLY SOMEONE USING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS FOR GOOD. THOSE LAZY PPL SHOULD GET OFF THEIR BUTTS AND GO WORK FOR THEIR MONEY INSTEAD OF STEALING AND TELLING LIES. STRONGWIDGET HATE THESE THIEVES!!
  • Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 10.4k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes STRONG WIDGET just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.
  • @JPJohnPalace
    I am from Kentucky and I love you for doing this Strong widget. These scammers are worse than insects, ruining most country's and city's name. I don't know how are they so proud of scamming people. I pray that anyone who reads this get a successful money recovery in life. Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose is the result of hard work and hustle overtime
  • CRYPTO SCAM VICTIM? As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good work Strongwidget ‼️
  • @JuliePauuul263
    I'm sitting here in Australia with tears in my eyes from thanking so hard. This is Brilliant on so many levels. Thank you Strong widget . If you never caused a scammer to have a heart attack or burst aneurism, this one hundred k recovery for sure came pretty Close. Keep it up, Please
  • Hilarious, Strongwidget I love the work you do mate. Those low life scammers take money from old ladies, they have no soul or heart and deserve everything u give them. Your doing a service to humanity. Love the videos, keep doing the good work mate.!!!
  • Incredible job putting this together, Strongwidget! So much work and detail went into making this happen🤩 Three years after this help, I returned to say it. Thank you for this wonderful help that will remain immortal in our minds forever
  • @JaneJamesjam32
    Honestly, just owning it and not trying to hide it is partially why I watch you. It's the honorable thing to do and it make the rest of the jobs much more believe when you are call out of the spots like that, so thank you StrongWidget. I can't wait to tell my grandkids this was the greatest youtube Recovery agent of my time..
  • The fact the Strongwidget was facing adventures to help the people was so kind. Mad respect to you man. Appreciate all you do to help others. You are setting a great example for the community Strongwidget.
  • @Maxesther-hm6cs
    I extend a heartfelt salute to you, Strongwidget, for your relentless efforts in aiding scam victims. These despicable scammers deserve to face public exposure and humiliation for their actions. They have no rightful place in our world. Sir, your exceptional work has our unwavering support. May you and your associates continue to wield great power in this fight. We stand by you from Dalry, England. More power to you!
  • I wish there was more people like you to stop all these scammers, they need serious jail time for that, especially when they take money from the elderly, keep doing what your doing Strongwidget put the wind up these low life oxygen thiefs💯🙂 Love what you Guys do keep up the great work mate well done Respect..
  • @SurveyJoseph
    Hey bud, I just wanted you to know that everything you do is necessary and thank you so much for what you do. It's more than just a recovery service, you're helping people. You're actually the push for me to get my degree in Information Technology so that I can protect people from heartless people like this. Thank you for all you do Strong widget on the internet, you're a genius with a big heart and principles. Support and Respect from Britain 👍🏻🇬🇧 🇺🇸.
  • I will keep on supporting people like you Strongwidget because i hate scammers! I hate people who dont like to work but keep on taking advantage of the vulnerable population!!!!
  • The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect Strong widget! If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing work!