Exposing Scams & Empowering Investors: TonyTheCloser's Real Estate Revolution
Audio Check
The speaker checks the audio and asks if the audience can hear him.
- Speaker checks audio.
- Speaker confirms that the audio sounds clear and asks if the audience can hear him.
- Speaker asks for confirmation that his audio is still clear.
Discussion of Payment Issues
The speaker discusses payment issues with a business partner.
- Speaker mentions not being paid and inquires about payment status.
- Business partner responds, saying that closing got pushed back and he has been trying to call.
- Speaker expresses frustration with business partner's lack of communication and accuses him of lying to multiple people about the situation.
- Speaker says he has stopped talking to the business partner because he is "full of it" and owes too many people money.
Creative Solutions
The speaker suggests getting creative to deal with financial issues caused by the business partner's failure to pay investors.
- Speaker acknowledges that there are obvious financial issues with the business partner's project, making it unlikely that investors will get their money back.
- Speaker suggests getting creative but warns against discussing plans publicly due to potential moles within their circle.
- Speaker emphasizes the power of social media as a tool for organizing and taking action.
Taking Action Against Scammers
In this section, the speaker discusses how victims of scams can take action against scammers and prevent them from victimizing more people.
Making Noise to Prevent Future Victimization
- Victims can make enough noise to ensure that there is enough attention on the situation.
- By doing so, they can prevent scammers from victimizing more people in the future.
Helping Others Avoid Being Scammed
- The speaker acknowledges that he will not be able to get his money back but wants to help others avoid being scammed.
- He encourages victims to speak out and share their experiences on social media.
Lack of Information About Scammer's Reputation
- The speaker shares his experience of not finding any negative information about the scammer when he searched for him online.
- He believes that if he had known about the scammer's reputation earlier, he would have made a different decision.
Misinformation and Deception in Scams
In this section, the speaker talks about how misinformation and deception are common in scams.
Misleading Giveaway Promises
- The speaker received information that the scammer did a giveaway for a home back in 2019 where five people were supposed to win a home at one of his events in Atlantic City.
- However, it turned out that only four people got houses and were promised a trip to Cleveland to look at houses.
Fear of Speaking Out Against Scammers
- Many victims did not want to speak out against the scammer because they feared it would jeopardize their chances of getting their money back.
- However, after seeing many other victims come forward with similar experiences, they realized that speaking out was necessary.
Scammer's Age and Inexperience
In this section, the speaker discusses the scammer's age and inexperience.
Scammer's Age and Business Experience
- The speaker questions how a 19 to 20-year-old kid could have enough knowledge and experience to structure a business entity with E.I. tax information attached to it.
- He believes that the scammer's age and lack of experience may have contributed to his ability to deceive people.
Lack of Urgency
The speaker discusses the lack of urgency in a business relationship due to the ultimate benefit gained from it.
Reasons for Lack of Urgency
- The speaker made over a million dollars with his partner, despite not doing the deal they were supposed to do.
- People trust their partners and don't take accountability for their own mistakes.
- Many people set up LLCs improperly and pay unnecessary fees.
- Some people let young individuals set up their businesses without proper knowledge or experience.
Setting Up Businesses Improperly
The speaker discusses the consequences of setting up businesses improperly and trusting young individuals to handle important tasks.
Risks of Improper Business Setup
- Improperly structured companies can lead to tax consequences.
- Letting inexperienced individuals set up your business can result in scams and improper setup.
- A young lady shares her experience of being on a call where her boss was asking about payment details that he already had access to.
This section is shorter than others because it covers only one topic.
Greg's Real Estate Scam
In this section, the speaker talks about a real estate scam involving Greg and how she got involved in it.
The Scam
- The speaker talks about how Greg scammed her and others by taking their money for a house that was already closed.
- She mentions that someone else had been waiting for their money since 2018, so it was unlikely that they would get their money back.
- The speaker discusses how Greg called her to ask how much he owed her, even though they had already gone over the numbers multiple times before.
- She explains that she sent him screenshots of their previous conversations but he still seemed unsure about the amount owed.
Karma Strikes Back
In this section, the speaker talks about how karma caught up with Greg and how she found out about his scam.
Finding Out About the Scam
- The speaker explains that she found out about the scam when someone mentioned it on another person's page.
- She mentions seeing credit reports and other evidence of the scam and being shocked by what she saw.
- The speaker talks about feeling consumed by the situation and not getting any sleep because of it.
Dealing with the Aftermath
In this section, the speaker discusses dealing with the aftermath of finding out about Greg's scam.
Dealing with Messages
- The speaker mentions receiving messages from people who were also affected by Greg's scam.
- She talks about how the messages helped to confirm that what she had heard was true and how it affected her emotionally.
- The speaker explains that she had to take a break from everything because it was too much for her to handle.
False Accusations and Deflection
In this section, the speaker talks about false accusations made against him and how they were used to deflect from the real issues.
False Accusations
- The CEO pulled up the speaker's criminal record and accused him of being a coke head.
- The speaker was accused of beating a woman, but it was a fake story.
- The speaker was mistaken for another person with the same name who is older and has a criminal record.
Deflection
- The false accusations were used to deflect from the real issues that needed to be addressed.
- The speaker claims that he is not a scammer, unlike some others who have been accused of such behavior.
- He believes that those who play games with lies will face consequences.
Power and Influence
In this section, the speaker talks about his power and influence.
Power
- The speaker claims to be very powerful.
- He says that many people love him.
- He warns those who play games with lies that he will make things uncomfortable for them.
Influence
- The speaker claims to have talked to gangsters on the phone.
- He suggests that he could use his influence to help someone walk again.
DM Stories and Money
In this section, the speaker talks about receiving messages from people in his DMs who claim to have a lot of money. He also discusses a woman who pulled up on someone and made a real estate transaction.
People in DMs
- The speaker receives messages from people in his DMs claiming to have between 50 and 200 thousand dollars.
- He mentions that many of these people have tattoos on their faces and are involved in gang activity.
Woman's Real Estate Transaction
- A woman pulled up on someone and made two different real estate transactions with them.
- Her total amount was around 50 or 60 thousand dollars.
Owing Money
In this section, the speaker talks about someone owing him money and denying it. He also mentions contracts he has with other individuals.
Owed Money
- The speaker confronts someone who owes him money but denies it.
- The person claims that there is a smear campaign against them, but the speaker insists that they owe him money.
Contracts
- The speaker mentions having agreements and contracts with other individuals for high amounts of money.
- He states that he still has those contracts even though the other party denies their existence.
Professional Dick Rider
In this section, the speaker talks about an individual who makes videos about him. He also discusses another person who supports this individual.
Video Maker
- The speaker refers to an individual making videos about him as a professional dick rider.
- He mentions that this person has been called out by others for their actions.
Supporter
- Another individual supports the video maker mentioned above.
- The speaker believes that this person is not worth much money and is not a credible source.
Arguing in the Ghetto
In this section, the speaker talks about growing up in a rough area and how it has affected him. He also discusses arguing with someone who owes him money.
Growing Up
- The speaker grew up in a rough area and has experience with gang activity.
- He mentions that he left Philly when he was young to get away from the violence.
Arguing
- The speaker argues with someone who owes him money and realizes that he is arguing while being a millionaire.
- He reflects on his situation and how far he has come from his upbringing.
Setting up a protest
In this section, the speaker talks about setting up a protest against Jay and how he learned from his previous experience.
Learning from past experiences
- The speaker mentions that he did not have the proper permits for his previous protest and was shut down by the police.
- He emphasizes the importance of doing things the right way and having all the necessary credentials to avoid getting shut down again.
- The speaker mentions that he wants his money back from Jay and is willing to set up a payment plan with him.
Demanding money back
- The speaker warns Jay that if he wants him to stop talking about him, he needs to pay back the money owed.
- He suggests that Jay get on a payment plan with Tony the Closer if needed.
- The speaker demands his hard earned money back from Jay and also wants compensation for paying him and his wife as speakers.
Getting what's owed
In this section, the speaker continues to demand his money back from Jay and compares it to other situations where black people have been taken advantage of.
Refusing lies
- The speaker refuses to believe any more lies from Jay or anyone else who owes him money.
- He tells a story about someone calling him pretending to be his sister in an attempt to deceive him.
Fighting for justice
- The speaker believes in fighting for what is rightfully owed, including his own hard earned money.
- He promotes an upcoming protest and encourages people to follow the Instagram page for more information.
The Power of the Platform
In this section, the speakers discuss the power of their platform and how it can be used to help people tell their stories.
Using the Platform
- The platform is ginormous and can be used to help people tell their stories.
- There are two ways to get content on the platform - paying for a post or tagging videos with relevant hashtags.
- The speakers discuss reaching out to influencers like Shea Room Child and Glow J to get more exposure for their content.
Real Estate Strategies
In this section, the speakers discuss real estate strategies, including filing a memorandum and placing a cloud on title.
Filing a Memorandum
- Filing a memorandum can put a cloud on title, but it requires having a contract in place.
- Even without a contract, it may be worth trying to file a memorandum if it could cause problems for the property owner.
Ultimate House Pull Up
- The ultimate house pull up involves going into wealthy neighborhoods and causing disturbances to make them want you out.
- This strategy was previously used with Jay and could be effective in other situations as well.
Private Meetings and Dealing with Greg Parker
In this section, the speaker talks about how white people in the neighborhood have private meetings to discuss other residents. They also discuss how they dealt with Greg Parker, who was involved in fraudulent property deals.
White People's Private Meetings
- White people in the neighborhood have private meetings where they discuss other residents.
- They would talk about a specific person and say things like "get that nigga right there."
- The speaker went to all of his neighbors and told them what Greg Parker had done. As a result, they started bringing him cookies and milk outside.
Dealing with Greg Parker
- The speaker talks about how he dealt with Greg Parker after finding out about his fraudulent property deals.
- After exposing him, Greg and his wife moved out of the neighborhood.
- The speaker suggests attaching his name to anything that Greg has that he can sell.
- He explains how he filed a memorandum on a house when someone tried to get out of a deal and didn't pay him his money.
- Having a contract is necessary for filing a memorandum on a house.
Greg Parker's Real Estate Scam
In this section, the speaker discusses how Greg Parker scammed people in real estate deals.
How the Scam Worked
- People were given pieces of paper instead of proper agreements.
- Money was sent to Greg Parker who then quick claimed D to properties without the knowledge of the investors.
- Investors paid thousands of dollars while Greg only paid a few thousand for the property.
- Greg promised to handle construction and rehab work as well as property management for investors.
Untrustworthy Mentor
- Many investors were new to real estate and didn't understand the process.
- They trusted Greg's advice but ended up investing large sums of money without proper knowledge or education.
- This led to uneducated people investing over $50,000 in bad deals.
Negative Impact on Investors
- Many investors did not receive what they were promised, such as multiple properties or deeds.
- This negative experience may discourage them from investing in real estate again.
- It is difficult for many people to earn that much money and losing it can be devastating.
Overall, this section highlights how important it is to have proper knowledge and education before investing in anything. It also shows how easily people can be scammed by untrustworthy mentors like Greg Parker.
Types of People Invested with Greg
In this section, the speaker talks about the different types of people who invested with Greg.
Types of Investors
- The investors with Greg come from all walks of life.
- There are people who gave their entire last two years and hustlers.
- There are also business people and entrepreneurs.
Responsibility of Investors
In this section, the speaker discusses the responsibility of investors when it comes to researching who they put their money into.
Responsibility of Investors
- Investors have a responsibility to research the person they are putting their money into.
- However, it is impossible to do so when people have such large platforms and get cosigned by reputable people.
- A lot of our people are ignorant and learning things for the first time, making it hard for them to fact-check something that comes from a place that would be credible.
Scams in Investing
In this section, the speaker talks about scams in investing and how some individuals take advantage of others' ignorance.
Scams in Investing
- Many scammers take advantage of those who are trying to invest for the first time or build generational wealth.
- Some individuals appear legitimate because they speak that lingo and talk that talk, making it difficult for those without knowledge to fact-check what they say.
- It's hard to blame someone without any knowledge on how to fact-check something that comes from a place that would be credible.
Paid Appearances on Platforms
In this section, the speaker talks about paid appearances on platforms and how some individuals pay to appear legitimate.
Paid Appearances on Platforms
- Some individuals pay to be on platforms like Million Dollars Worth of Game.
- The hosts of these platforms may not do any vetting or fact-checking, making it difficult to trust what is being said.
- Many people follow a blueprint of what they saw others do, leading to an increase in scams and unethical behavior.
Lawsuit and Payment
In this section, the speaker talks about a lawsuit that was filed against him and how he eventually received payment.
Lawsuit Filed Against Speaker
- The speaker mentions that he saw the first lawsuit in the early part of last year.
- He initially thought it was just one lawsuit out of hundreds and thousands of people, so he gave the person filing the lawsuit the benefit of doubt.
Payment Received
- The speaker tried to contact the person who filed the lawsuit multiple times but didn't receive any response.
- Eventually, after contacting attorneys, he received a wire transfer for $20,000 without any prior notice from the person who filed the lawsuit.
- The speaker later saw someone talking about this person on social media and did some research to find out more about him.
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