IL SE FAIT PASSER POUR MOI !

The speaker opens the video by explaining that he chose to post this particular content on his main YouTube channel, rather than his secondary channel (AKR Gang), because he has several videos already lined up for the secondary channel. He also mentions that the content of this video, while not humorous, is important for raising awareness. He briefly promotes his secondary channel, highlighting recent videos featuring his mother, who he describes as even more outspoken than himself. Before diving into the main topic, he takes a moment to promote Car Vertical, a service he has endorsed for years. He explains that Car Vertical allows users to access the complete history of a used car, whether bought in France, Europe, or worldwide. This includes information on past accidents, number of previous owners, and origin, sometimes even providing photos of accidents. He cites his own Jaguar XJL Supersport V8 500, a 2011 model with only 21,000 km, as an example. He used Car Vertical to verify its history, discovering it belonged to the former president of the Jaguar France club and was rarely driven, much like his current usage. He offers a 20% discount code, "AKRAM," for Car Vertical reports, emphasizing its importance in avoiding bad surprises when purchasing a used vehicle. He then transitions to the main subject of the video: two instances of identity theft he has experienced, the second of which is more serious and prompted this video. He likens the experience to a long video format, referencing a YouTuber named Snir who creates 100% completion guides for games. The speaker follows Snir's guides, particularly for a game called Black Mist Wukong, and expresses admiration for gaming YouTubers like Snir who put in significant effort in a competitive landscape where algorithms often hinder rather than help growth. He laments the current state of YouTube algorithms, contrasting them with the more supportive algorithms of a decade ago, and criticizes content creators who buy views, finding it disheartening. He emphasizes the value of supporting genuine creators. The speaker then provides updates on his personal projects. He announces a new merchandise collection with various "capsules" that has been years in the making. He also mentions that his garage, located in the 16th arrondissement, is set to open in three to four weeks, after almost ten years of development. He encourages viewers to visit his secondary channel for videos detailing the garage's progress. He acknowledges that his projects take time, explaining that content creation is a passion he pursues alongside his main profession. He shares a humorous anecdote about a subscriber who recently asked about two cars (a Ferrari 599 GTB HGTE and a Lamborghini Gallardo with 14,000 km) he had imported from Japan six to eight months prior, which had arrived and were being stored at Arc de Triomphe. Finally, he begins recounting the identity theft incidents. The first occurred in 2012-2013. He received a message, likely on Instagram, from a woman who had seen his profile on the "popular page" (Instagram's equivalent of YouTube trends at the time). She claimed to have been speaking for over a year with a man who was impersonating him, using his photos and claiming his identity. She had flown to Paris from an Eastern European country, investing all her savings, only to find herself stranded at Charles de Gaulle airport when the imposter never showed up and blocked her. She eventually found the speaker's real profile after searching for "Akram." The speaker, moved by her distress, went to the airport to meet her. He offered her two choices: either he would reimburse her ticket and she could return home, or he would finance her stay in Paris for a few days. She chose to stay, despite being in love with the imposter's persona rather than the speaker himself. He spent tens of thousands of euros to provide her with a memorable week in Paris, including visits to the Louvre and Avenue Montaigne, and even jokingly claiming the Elysée Palace as his home. They remained in occasional contact, with her sending messages every one to two years. He notes that in this first instance, he was able to help the victim and understood the scammer's method of mirroring his online activity. However, the scammer's motive remained unclear as no money was stolen from the speaker. The second incident, which he describes as a "level above," is the main reason for this video. He recently received a message on YouTube and Instagram from a woman in the United States, aged 55-60, whose first husband had passed away. She reported that she had been speaking for over a year with someone impersonating him, who had caused her significant harm. She wanted to speak to him before contacting authorities. Communicating with her directly on Instagram, the speaker learned the full extent of the scam. The imposter had been sending her his photos and stories, even claiming a tattoo on his chest that read "Baby" was done for her. The imposter had expressed a desire to marry her and spend the rest of his life with her. Most alarmingly, he had convinced her to invest her entire life savings with him, which she now believed was gone. The speaker found it puzzling that she hadn't contacted his verified Instagram account earlier. She explained that the imposter had initially contacted her from a private Instagram account under a different name, posing as his secondary account, and then moved their conversations to WhatsApp. When asked for the WhatsApp number, she hesitated to provide it fully, fearing repercussions, but did reveal it was a US number, suggesting the scammer was local. She was devastated, feeling sick and heartbroken, having lost all her savings. She also mentioned that the imposter had told her he would come to the US to introduce her to his mother and sisters. The speaker draws a parallel to the "fake Brad Pitt" scam where a woman lost a large sum of money, expressing his dismay that such scams still occur. The situation escalated when she asked if his friend GMK lived in Canada part-time for business, as someone was also impersonating GMK. The speaker confirmed that GMK lives full-time in Monaco. She then revealed that her friend had also been in a relationship with the fake GMK for years and had given him hundreds of thousands of euros. This implied two simultaneous impersonation scams, one for the speaker and one for GMK, both targeting vulnerable individuals. The speaker advised the US woman to contact the authorities immediately, offering his full cooperation if needed, despite the differences in legal systems. He expressed skepticism about the entire story, suspecting it might be a ploy to elicit charity from him, but acknowledged the possibility of it being a genuine tragedy. He emphasized the importance of verification, like requesting a FaceTime call, when communicating with public figures online. He found it disturbing that people still fall for such elaborate scams, especially when dealing with unverified accounts and sending money to strangers. He also questioned why he, an individual not widely known in the US, would be targeted, speculating it might be a French scammer operating with a VPN. He plans to share the full story with GMK, expecting a similar reaction of disbelief. The speaker concluded by urging viewers to be cautious and protect themselves from such scams, emphasizing that he would only take further action if presented with legitimate proof from legal authorities. He reiterated the sadness of the situation if it were true and stressed the need for vigilance and common sense when interacting online.