A new breed of vigilante has emerged - armed with expertise, wit, humor and a penchant for justice, these tech influencers have begun scamming the scammers…Really, no Really! These digital crusaders adopt alter egos, ranging from confused grandmothers to bumbling millionaires, all in an effort to take online scammers down a rabbit hole of insanity and keep them from scamming other unsuspecting victims. To find out more about this world, Jason and Peter contacted Kitboga, who after discovering that his grandmother was a victim to scammers targeting the elderly – began streaming his “scamming the scammer" calls. His viewership soon exploded not only making him an internet sensation but a new phenomenon in vigilante streamers. ON THIS EPISODE: Kit’s alter ego, Richard Andrews, and his wife Maureen (played by Tony winning actor Jason Alexander) engage with a scammer. Is scamming-scammers vigilantism? The Amazon “Brushing Scam” Virtual computers turn the tables on scammers. Gaining access to scammers bank accounts, addresses and bitcoin wallets. Is the half-loaf truly more economical for senior citizens? The HBO Show Telemarketers and targeting phony political PACs. Why vengeance feels good. Why movie vigilantes are now AARP members. The surprising way Kit and his team help victims of online scams. FOLLOW KITBOGA: YouTube Twitch X (Twitter) TikTok FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X (Twitter) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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