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So not a semi-faked video using actors, this time?

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/21/glitter-bomb-video-was-parti...



> “I am really sorry about this. Ultimately, I am responsible for the content that goes on my channel and I should have done more here,” Rober said in the statement, adding that this was his first prank video. “I can vouch that the reactions were genuine when the package was taken from my house. Having said that, I know my credibility is sort of shot, but I encourage you to look at the types of videos I’ve been making for the past 7 years.”


Yes, that occurred the first time, unknown to Mark. The Misleading versions were all removed from that first video. This is the 3rd version of the glitter bomb and the 4th video related to the effort.

Is a really interesting watch, if for no other reason than the explanation of the phone scam end-to-end.


Agreed. I had no idea what that scam was -- and I immediately rushed to make sure my more vulnerable (read: clueless) relatives learned about it.


Not sure. It is difficult to believe he is working with all those authorities, given he is getting people to activate a remote spy device that shoots out something that could potentially cause blindness. He is blurring out some people, but not others. Maybe some lawyers could review the video and calculate his legal risks, assuming this is all legit. The cops are not blurred out, so I suppose we could just call them and ask. It is at least entertaining and maybe it will stop a few people from falling victim to these scams. The scams are for sure a real thing.




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