Great video Mike and so true. So SAD 🥲that people do this - scamming but it's a fact. Stories I have heard along having firsthand knowledge just leaves me shaking my head, sick gut, disgusting feeling. So many platforms are being used, KZitem is a big one and right now - girls are getting money sent, buying property, building homes and so much more. Gotta love it when videos or lives are posted and they are clearly sharing like it's alright, saying they didn't ask 😀. Those simps "guys" just got taken, tipical pulling on their Heart Strings technique; a little wiggle here and there, a big smile and there you go LOL! 🤣😂 How many times I have heard; she has never asked me for money. SCAMMERS are cunning, all they need to do is share pulling on your Heart Strings - hints along the way. "She is setting you up!" Guys just FALL for this. In actual fact she is actually asking you for money and why she is sharing this stuff, they are smart and learn off others doing it. The guys sending large sums, that's a whole other conversation. My question to anyone; would you do this in your own country? I believe your answer will most likely be heck no way so why are you doing it? This is the big question.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
great comment
@Mikeyyyy_L
7 ай бұрын
You’re so right! They don’t ask. They make it like. Hey I don’t ask you I just told you about things wrong or needed and you offered.
@CanadaPhilippinesAdventures
7 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Thank you! some won't like it but it is what it is. Hope you and Janet are both having a great day!
@CanadaPhilippinesAdventures
7 ай бұрын
@@Mikeyyyy_L Thx - your assessment is spot on - these types of individuals have this down to a fine line. Never ever under estimate them.
@rustynail3630
7 ай бұрын
Sad that these simps keep falling for this in the Philippines and all over the world. In Medellin, scopolamine is a big problem. These simps keep coming to Medellin and finding girls on Tinder and bringing them back to their place. Only to get scoped and waking up with all their wallet gone and money cleaned out of their bank accounts. And some never wake up. I don’t think it’s the girls being that clever. As Mike said, it’s the guys just being stupid,
@user-er9rb8rg2i
7 ай бұрын
MY years in Cebu I seen it many times, back in 2007 there was a man married a Filipino he bought lots of rental houses, He was found dead,
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
sad he is no longer with us
@ThePhilippinePipeDream
7 ай бұрын
I’ve had so many women ask for money and then completely stop talking to me when I explain I’m not sending money to a woman I never met. I’d say these dudes have the same problem, so they send money hoping to keep the woman around.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
we understand why but they need to stop feeding the scammers
@ThePhilippinePipeDream
7 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Definitely
@targetguy777
7 ай бұрын
Even after you meet them they can turn out to be a sugar momma.
@marvindockery-lo9cw
7 ай бұрын
Very good video. Most foreigners in the Philippines are seen as opportunities.to get money.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
of course as a tourist you pay more
@Lawrencerice
7 ай бұрын
To be honest, the biggest part of these problems are guys trying to hit way out of their league. They are so busy chasing youth and beauty that they forget the beauty of real is on the inside. I learned a long time ago that an "ugly" girl feels just as good as a pretty girl when you are cuddled up in bed at night. And the prettiest girl is the one you love, and she loves you.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@randomyoutuber308
7 ай бұрын
One thing that always strikes me with a lot of these scam stories I've seen on youtube is they're almost always 60ish+ year old guys shooting for women 30+ years younger. At some point, you just have to be honest with yourself and admit its about the money for them. If one of those guys is over here and getting some face to face time and basically paying for play, I've got nothing against that, but to be halfway around the world sending her money thinking she's in love with you is completely moronic. Like you say though, they're trying to hit out of their league. If they wanted something that wasn't just some young hot thing milking them for money those 60 something year olds could still find themselves one 10-15 years younger that would actually be interested in them as a human being. Personally though, I plan on moving to PH in the next 2-3 years and I'll just wait until I'm there to try to meet women. Between the amount of long distance arrangements that end up being scams or last longer as a long distance arrangement than they do after you meet in person it just doesn't seem worth the effort to me.
@Mattock5656
7 ай бұрын
I realize that majority scams are around older foreigners, but Im 35 traveling to Philippines often and my last two tried to scam me out of money...they dont care who it is....The fact that I fly over there often at my age, they think I have a shit load of money. (I work for airline) always gotta be smart no matter what age. Its not about league, its about the fact that you are a foreigner and have a target on your back and they see you as a walking ATM. @@randomyoutuber308
@gman00traveler
7 ай бұрын
"Don't be foolish, just coz you're lonely" -- well said Mike😊
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mikeschultze3135
7 ай бұрын
18:01 The most often heard phrase in Thailand & Philippines...."But My Girl Is Different" Men from Western Countries want to be the Knight In Shinning Armour. Don't Do It. Visit the Country first, meet in person. Then decide what's the best option. Take your time. You worked 40 years earning a small savings. Don't let your heart takeover. Use your brain, be careful. There are no replay, Do overs. There many great women out there. Most likely they don't spend time in bars, drinking and smoking. Have ready made family with kids. Find single ladies thru mutual friends. Filipinos love to help with matchmaking for their friends. Be smart and make smart choices.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
some girls are different but you as the man must make sure she is the right one for you
@Mattock5656
7 ай бұрын
Yes and avoid online dating...
@josebonete
7 ай бұрын
Great Video, Mike. Yup. I got scammed too. I hired 15 virtual assistants. Out of the 15, two were scammed me. They wanted an advance on their salary to fix their computer. I was willing to lose several hundred bucks. When they didn't do the work I fired them. Now I invested in a time clock software that takes a screen shot of what their are working on. If they are working on someone else's project I can delete those screenshots from my billed hours. It also detects mouse and keyboard movements. Scams are everywhere even here in Las Vegas. I also got scammed with my VA from India and Pakistan. The only VA didn't scam me were from Jamaica, Serbia, Ukraine and Georgia. Overall Filipinos were hard workers and will hire again. In the words of Ronald Reagan, "trust but verify"
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Jose
@martinj221
7 ай бұрын
Mike you were straight to the point. Hard but fair, it really is the right way to go. Many of us have probably been deceived. Unfortunately, some wake up late. You are really doing a wonderful job on your channel. Do what you do best because you are awesome. Best Regards Martin
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Martin
@rickrussell3683
6 ай бұрын
So true
@habsguy1966
7 ай бұрын
Guys NEVER send any money to any Filipina they have never met in person.. Period. This is exactly what happens as Mike says in this video. Don't let them play on your heart strings. Be smart. You will be broke in no time. Great video Mike, hopefully this helps some guys to not lose their money.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
I hope so. Everyday I hear of someone losing money to someone who does not care about them
@watersbey25
7 ай бұрын
I believe sending SMALL amounts is fine. There is Christmas valentine's day, and birthdays. Under $50 s month won't break you. It's cheaper than taking out a date in the USA. If your SERIOUS about her, and you want to marry her or fly to Thailand, etc Philippine immigration at the airport can ask questions as proof you're a couple. If they do, they will ask where are your sent money receipts. They do offload travelers daily there.But $300 per year at $25.00 per month? Come on
@Curtis-xk4dd
7 ай бұрын
No don't send a dime. The minute u do u are a mark, a sucker. They laugh at u while spending your money and suckong some local Filipino dudes dick.@watersbey25
@habsguy1966
7 ай бұрын
@@watersbey25 Hey that's cool provided you are doing it without expectations. With expectations changes things a bit. My friend Bob who first went to the Philippines 20 years ago had many experiences b4 I ever went myself. Never sending was his advise to me and and I followed until I met my now wife of 12 beautiful years. Giving from the goodness of the heart is a good thing. The problem lies if you haven't met is the father is sick the grandfather is in hospital like Mike mentions. If they know you are willing to give a little they will keep finding ways to keep asking for more. This is just advice of what can happen and that it does happen. Everyone can choose what they wish to do. Just don't complain if and when it may happen. Have a great day.
@watersbey25
7 ай бұрын
@@habsguy1966 Nice reply, good advice and don't expect it back is a great mindset.
@dukeman7595
6 ай бұрын
Sage advice Mike, excellent stories of guys getting screwed over. If it's to good to be true it is. Stop and think to yourself, " would I send someone I never met money even if they lived in the next town just a drive away because they have a pretty face and tell me things that make me feel good" NO of course not. Listen to Mike, he has talked to these same people don't be one of them.
@waynevosper3407
6 ай бұрын
Great video Mike. So so have to be on your guard, dont be a sucked in. Thank you
@mikesphilippineretirement
6 ай бұрын
Welcome
@kimojames808
7 ай бұрын
Stupidity has no bounds Mike. Call it a lonely heart suckered. Hopefully lessons learned will not be so costly and they'll be able to recover.
@cpt.ahab_it7044
2 ай бұрын
LDR is fine for some, but I am waiting until I am there before trying to find anybody.
@tomhunter2623
7 ай бұрын
Mike nice job you did not mince words. It is obvious you have the experience and knowledge of these scams and you want to take care of your subscribers. But sometimes it hard to get some of us knock-heads to heed your warning. Thanks again for a great video. You are doing a great job helping us and educating us.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom
@herbwitt7710
7 ай бұрын
Hi Mike and Janet ❤ We the viewers are very lucky to have your experience and expertise on all this scam stuff. You are so right don't be a sucker. Thanks for all. 👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Herb Enjoy Dumaguete
@johnclark1469
7 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, hopefully enough of these warnings are seen by viewers to get thu to those “LDRs”- even locals, that there are always people searching, probing for a sucker. Im glad you put it so bluntly not to be stupid but wise to the depths scammers will go to get to your money. Not to underestimate anyone giving a sob story or asking you to invest. Ive been here only a week and had numerous individuals letting me know they have property to sell - not even asking if I can legally do so as a foreigner. Play ignorant and you find out quick who is real and fake among those you meet. John
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing John
@ckSport3000
7 ай бұрын
Older, lonely guys.. make bad decisions.. and there's nothing we can do to stop them. Nothing.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
we can try
@geraldarrington9620
7 ай бұрын
Let's be truly honest here, KZitemrs with live in gf's and wife's are being transactionaly scammed, a 65+ year old man with a young women living free off the hog everyday till the old man perishes.. it ain't love, no money, no honey. It's called survival... be real.
@GBU61
7 ай бұрын
I have a few buddies who despite my biggest pleas to stop being with a girl, they did it anyway. I had to learn to speak my mind once then let it go. It is very hard to stand by and watch a friend self destruct, but I finally realized it is a process he has to go through. Then, when he finally realizes I was right and accepts it, we can discuss it.
@targetguy777
7 ай бұрын
Many fall victim by a lie lover that there way of loving you is to scam you is lie loving and they could care less.
@andrewoakland9588
7 ай бұрын
Mike thanks for the hard truth. Been there and it hurts . 👍🏻 😊
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
welcome!
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Check out Janet's Channel kzitem.info/news/bejne/xoqn4Kh4fnWVm3o
@lannyg
7 ай бұрын
my friend was talking online to a filipina. i told him not to send money. first she needed $90 for her cell bill and i told him it's way less than that in the philippines. then she was in the hospital and the doctor was texting him saying she was too sick to talk but she loved him. she needed $400 to get out of the hospital. i told him to send me a picture of the bill. it was over 3 months old. some people never learn. My filipina wife has never asked me for money. Make sure you find a good one. btw Mike you have to stop wearing the polo shirts you're just too damn gwapo.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Janet said no hat and new shirt
@cosmo1eleven855
7 ай бұрын
Since the pandemic the scams have certainly increased in frequency.
@MichaelNeeves-wf8ls
7 ай бұрын
Excellemt info on how detailed scams can be. Exactly see it yourself and rent don't pay up front for promises
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Good advice Michael
@EmmGee-pele77
7 ай бұрын
These “scams” are not sophisticated , they are old school hoodwink. It’s the unsophisticated naivety of the guys who recklessly part with their cash. LDR are littered with heartbreak. Keep your loved ones close and your money even closer.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
good advice
@rustynail3630
7 ай бұрын
So true. I hear other KZitemr’s give credit to the women for being so smart. It’s just guys being stupid. They all talk and discuss what scams work the best.
@RonnieCulberson-cu8rx
7 ай бұрын
Good video your a good man be happy always you all your right about that
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@damncars2618
7 ай бұрын
Had a 2.5 year LDR during COVID-19. We met, and are happily married. But I'm thinking I was lucky. Yes, I'm aware of scams. Trust but verify, is my advice.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
happy to hear the good stories also
@marcforsyth9610
7 ай бұрын
Great video! I tell my friends 2 things: if this was the US would you send money to a new girl your just chatting with? No. So why these girls. Also you're not an ATM. This island and the people have been surviving for thousands of years before she met you. You're not the financial answer to their prayers. I say NEVER give money until you meet them. Never. Thanks for helping your viewers to be mindful!
@buckfitches2087
7 ай бұрын
Mike, it seems that Nigeria has a competitor with regards to scams.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
could be but being in the Philippines this is what I know.
@Charles-ix5jc
7 ай бұрын
This is SO SAD! You have to feel bad for the guy but My God! I hope the guy has some money left. Mike you're 100% correct.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks Charles for watching
@ejtaylor73
7 ай бұрын
NO, you don't have to feel bad for the guy, he made the bad choices that led to his circumstance. What you need to do is LEARN from his mistakes so you don't make them.
@tophatbanjo
7 ай бұрын
Mike! Great video. Here's a good approach to deal with scammers of all types and even salesmen. Help people or buy things if you want to, but always make sure it is YOUR IDEA to do so and not SOMEBODY ELSE'S IDEA. That's what I always told my 10th graders when I was a high school English teacher. I really enjoy your channel, thanks!
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@hump1953
7 ай бұрын
I met a 27 year old Filipina on line and over the last three years she has had a myriad of problems… job loss, employment difficulties, cervical cancer treatments, dog bite resulting in rabies shots, raped by a robber, inter-uterine treatments, back issue, other medical issues…sent her $80,000… over that time, did video chats with her but don’t send money to someone you’ve never met…
@davesmith9916
7 ай бұрын
Janet was right months and months ago when she said Just don't send money.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
yes she was. Thanks Dave
@gerbourke1952
7 ай бұрын
At this point there is sooo many warnings and people sharing their own experiences on KZitem......... a filipina doesn't scam a western guy anymore. The guy scams himself. He gave willingly Cheers Mike
@ivannovotny4552
7 ай бұрын
@ger It's called being willing participant.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing guys
@pacthesharwell3598
7 ай бұрын
One of the wisest x pats i saw from Australia ? Hes old , married and older phillapena hes living great he said i married my sugar momma
@GBU61
7 ай бұрын
A good rule of thumb…The amount of money he gives her should correspond with the amount of time he has physically been with her. For the first few months of getting to know her, if she is already asking for help for those other than herself, that should send off a red flag. Another good rule is tell her no and see how she responds. Really for the first few months together all he should spend is for the things they do together such as restaurants, transport and trips. In other words the things that he benefits from directly. Unfortunately as men age into their 50s and beyond, they are so lonely and miserable in the Western countries, that they are easy targets for these women.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing GBU61
@don19655
7 ай бұрын
Mike, you know what I always do is. I tell them to get a Callender, and point to the day of the week it is. 99% won't do it. Don, California. 1-13-2024.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
interesting
@don19655
7 ай бұрын
I'm telling you Mike, think about it seriously. Run it by Janet, and see what she thinks. Don.
@Mr_RD-1876
7 ай бұрын
These women know that when they have you wrapped around their finger emotionally, that they can get you to do almost anything. Don't fall into the trap.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Yes if you let them. Eye wide open
@teds8928
7 ай бұрын
In person, in person, in person, do nothing unless it is in person and you are 100% there
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment Ted
@ivannovotny4552
7 ай бұрын
For some, it's only obvious and goes without saying.
@teds8928
7 ай бұрын
@@ivannovotny4552 Exactly, but not everyone understands that and that’s why they get taken
@jasonmundy2944
7 ай бұрын
Mike, looks like you are getting fit in the PH. Thanks for the videos.
@CaseyJones-yj5kn
7 ай бұрын
Love the video! Kinda wish it didn’t hit home so much, but very sage advice. Every time I’ve thrown money into the abyss I’ve been a very eager participant. Live and learn, pura vida 😂
@nasghalehdar7849
7 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, I been following your blog. Doing great things. Specially for your new look and hair cut. Keep it up.. Nas. From Canada
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@Itsmewhengay
7 ай бұрын
Scammers will often ask for money or gifts to further your relationship. For example, they need money for a new laptop so you can video chat with them or they want you to send gifts that “prove” your love .. please don't be kind don't trust quickly .. protect yourself from those people like this,
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thank you
@randomyoutuber308
7 ай бұрын
Honestly it seems easier to avoid these PH scammers than it does to avoid scam women here who just want to use men for dinner dates.
@rodneycummings1456
7 ай бұрын
This is the best video that you've posted Mike.
@ntech1507
7 ай бұрын
I got my girlfriend braces. But we met in person and her family knows about me when i go back i will be meeting them. People should not send money if family does not know of you or have met them most of these scams the family does not know. I agree with you mike with sending load i do it for girlfriend sometimes. Also money is not the topic when we talk, we talk for more than 2 hours sometimes and its not about money.
@tka1528
7 ай бұрын
I must be one of the lucky ones as I never been scammed as of yet. When someone shows me a photo of a person laying in a hospital bed and I get a sob story I tell the person it's a shame who ever it might be in the photo they were in an accident or whatever the case may be and I leave it at that, if they ask for money I just tell them sorry I don't have money to give away. If it's someone I never met, I just tell them NO
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
good way to handle it
@Charles-ix5jc
7 ай бұрын
There is an old saying. There's a sucker born every minute!
@johnmartinson6743
7 ай бұрын
Another good video Mike. Enjoyed all of them.
@mikesphilippineretirement
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@RICH_E
7 ай бұрын
I’ll never understand why anyone would sent money to a stranger. That’s just insane.
@ninjask8ter
7 ай бұрын
The same principles hold true in other countries, I can think of Peru as a great example.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
it happens all over the world..I just happen to be in the Philippines
@williamwashington3256
7 ай бұрын
It's a old story I guess we gotta keep telling them Mike 👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
you can lead a horse to water but you can not make him drink
@williamwashington3256
7 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement yes your right
@thomaskelly9488
4 ай бұрын
Mike, I have subscribed , your stories are interesting. I sense from what you say that your hands are unclean.I have never bin scammed knowingly, only allowing a desperate Turk to polish my suede sandals once!. I love my GOD and I love my wife.
@mikesphilippineretirement
4 ай бұрын
sounds like your feet are unwashed Thomas
@Biarritz60
7 ай бұрын
Hello Mike, thanks for the good advice and interesting stories 🙂
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@brucesholts6386
7 ай бұрын
Before any money is to be sent be their in the Philippines boots on the ground.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
good advice
@sirgigglez
7 ай бұрын
i am fil/am. & my filipina told me not to send and she said she is a christian. she married a pure filipino her church mate. 😅 1 millon pesos. she was not a real Christian. i should have listen to my filipino mother here i n the states! 😂😅
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@WatchCaliforniaExpat
7 ай бұрын
Another great video Mike
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks John how are the earthquakes
@WatchCaliforniaExpat
7 ай бұрын
Fortunately they have stopped... For now lol
@live4powderhound834
7 ай бұрын
Looking good, Mike!
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ovlov245
8 күн бұрын
MIKE! Man , you got a great looking head! I suggest MIKE tee shirts with "DONT GET SCAMMED , you hit SEND" on them and a pix of your likeness!!!!! Money from sales goes to poor people there.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 күн бұрын
Start the business we can be partners
@ThePhilippinePipeDream
7 ай бұрын
Mike, you are definitely getting much better in front of the camera.
@ThePhilippinePipeDream
7 ай бұрын
Tuesday, I’m flying into the Philippines 👊
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thank you and have a safe flight
@LWRC
7 ай бұрын
No fool like a loaded fool!!!
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
that is new to me loaded one. hahaha
@RealGaryGibson
7 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! That house scam seems to be an old favorite in the Philippines. I'm really surprised that it still works.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
1st time I heard about that scam was 8 years ago and again last week
@rustynail3630
7 ай бұрын
The problem with the house scam is that major dollars are involved. It’s hard to believe guys fall for this.
@beefstroganoff426
7 ай бұрын
Nice look Mike. You cleaned up your act. Nice haircut...nice polo shirt....you don't look like a typical western expat lowballer.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
I looked bad b4????
@JenGioPhilippineJourney
7 ай бұрын
Just to let you know from Dickerson, North Dakota at -70 below wind chill to Miami, Florida at 98 degrees their a 162 degree difference here yesterday it made Facebook and is a new record lows in North Dakota be glad you in Philippines no more Cold 🥶❄️☃️
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! hahaha it was a beautiful day today in Cebu
@jameswick2479
7 ай бұрын
Hi friend I’m also in North Dakota I’m working oil fields up by Williston but company is located in Minot. Anyhow I have a wife and daughter in Philippines and have property there been married 18 years to my Filipina I plan to retire this year over there
@JenGioPhilippineJourney
7 ай бұрын
@@jameswick2479 I moved out of North Dakota over 25 years ago from Minot North Dakota to Florida on the Gulf of Mexico in Bradenton currently in Palmetto Florida. Got our house here up for sale and me and my filipina wife are going home to Philippines. Can't wait to go. I got a son in Minot still
@cpt.ahab_it7044
2 ай бұрын
I just pictured a construction project with 10 Filipina's taking pics to send.
@ivannovotny4552
7 ай бұрын
Worth repeating: A fool and his money are soon parted.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
A fool and his money are soon parted.
@homebasebelgium359
7 ай бұрын
It has happened to so many people already, Mike, that in the end you start getting trust issues when even looking at a Filipina. I know they are not all the same, but it's not easy to separate the good from the bad. Even when you are in the Philippines already when you meet a girl you have to be really careful. Who is this girl? What family does she come from? How does she live? Does she have an income? What kind of man did she date before you? I think this is where the services of a Private Investigator would come in handy and I'm still looking for a vlogger who can find a certified PI to interview on his channel. Many of you already had attorneys, real estate agents and immigration experts on your channels. I think it would be a good idea to hear what a trustworthy PI can do for us.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
if you need to hire a PI to find ot who your chatting with you need to get off line and come to the Philippines in person
@mikesolns1364
7 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Why?
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
if your untrusting of everyone you chat with come meet them in person. What makes you think a $50 PI will be honest with you or spend the time needed to find her deep dark sercets
@georgetinant9486
7 ай бұрын
Very good advice Mike !!! There’s a sucker born every minute!!! ❤ I totally agree!!! Just be glad you’re not that dumb!! Hi to You and Janet, great videos ❤
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
i was in the past but now i know better
@butchs2337
7 ай бұрын
the best advise i can give every guy is like going to the casino do not spend or take to the Philippines more than you can afford to lose
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
yes never invest more than you can afford to lose
@Charles-ix5jc
7 ай бұрын
Mike i don't know if it's the camera or not but you're looking very healthy or younger this week?? The islands are treating you well! God Bless!
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
That is all the work of Janet
@Charles-ix5jc
7 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement you both do a fine job. It's been fun watching the channel grow
@onestarflag9876
7 ай бұрын
These guys get what they deserve unfortunately. "A FOOL AND HIS MONEY WILL SOON PART".
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment
@richardhowe5583
7 ай бұрын
When people send money it makes them happy.. whoever said money cannot buy happiness do not know what they are talking about😮😮😢😂😊
@phillyguy178
28 күн бұрын
Wow
@donniemorris9959
7 ай бұрын
Great content, I think older men fall into the trap of a young beautiful philipina that makes them lose their common sense, I admit, I fell into it myself, im planning on moveing to Phillipines in Jan 2026, I have philipina in province, I send her some money to help with food and clothes for her daughter every month, I know my limits when it comes to money, and I know the scams out there, your right, im the one that sends the money so its on me, but I can afford to lose little money, but ill never send large amounts , ill see if it's true when I get there.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@HumbleTravels
7 ай бұрын
Word to ya Mutha!
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks
@user-bh1se9hn9j
7 ай бұрын
Tic tok. Big problem
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
It is
@jerrystanley6820
7 ай бұрын
We all have been scammed a little but that is sad good video
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
a little is one thing but some guys are sending everything with a little hope they get something in return
@ivannovotny4552
7 ай бұрын
Sometimes what's behind your zipper could be your worst enemy. (In general sense.)
@Mikeyyyy_L
7 ай бұрын
Don’t send anything! $10 for load turns into ohh I need rice for my family next, then something else. And….. if she doesn’t or “cant” meetup with you for long move on and find a Filipina that can and will want to be with you.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mmikeyyy
@Hexighost
7 ай бұрын
yep, you'll be put on a sucker list as soon as you send the first penny
@jennyteleron93
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@Colin-on-Vaction
7 ай бұрын
Seems like a lot of hard work protecting your wallet in the Philippines...
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
protecting your wallet every place in the world
@rustynail3630
7 ай бұрын
That guy trying to scam subscribers was sickening. I have never donated to any KZitemr’s or GoFundMe requests on Facebook.. You don’t know if the money is for a good cause or a scam. I have seen posts where someone posts that money is needed for a major illness or an accident.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
yes you need to be careful
@pacthesharwell3598
7 ай бұрын
Correction advise
@derekevans6804
7 ай бұрын
to be honest those getting scammed are thinking with whats in their pants no the head come on open your eyes if you think your 60 plus and a 20 year old girl wants to marry you grow up please
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
every man need to think about what he is doing b4 sending money
@fredandretrondsen9015
7 ай бұрын
The contract and title of the land she showed him on can before building the house, was fake? Another man lived in that house
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
yes i think everything was fake
@wld-ph
7 ай бұрын
Trust but Verify...
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
good words of wisdom
@robertmartinez2095
7 ай бұрын
Don't send a lot of money somewhere if you're not there, come on guys
@Hexighost
7 ай бұрын
derpy friend i know is being scammed by 5 filipinas; one is always asking him to send 100,000 pesos to build her a house, one has promised to come 5 times, never shows up, claims customs took her visa, one is an obvious scammer, wont video chat, looks about 20, he's 70, the most recent one promises to come to australia, live with him on his farm with her 2 kids, just needs money for documents, plane tickets, air fares etc, he's so desperate he keeps sending money hoping that this time, one will turn up, he's 70 and they're all under 40, he's delusional, sent 10 k australian to one who claimed she had covid and needed to be detoxed or some crap, he's going into debt chasing this stupid dream, thinks he has to give them the benefit of the doubt, has to do things his way, doesn't want to admit he's been scammed for 5 years
@carey8250
7 ай бұрын
At certain points in life, it might be cheaper/ wiser to rent by the hour lol
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
maybe in Thailand
@Gary-lj7pi
7 ай бұрын
Yep agree 100%
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@garrylafferty100
7 ай бұрын
I was a lucky one i guess i broke all them rules even built a house before marriage not advised
@sirgigglez
7 ай бұрын
i 🔐 all my money in CD and stocks and my IRA now.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
good job
@JustJhoanne
7 ай бұрын
Wow you look good w your new look
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@yippydippy6589
7 ай бұрын
I don't feel sorry for people that get themselves in this situation. A fool and his money or soon parted.
@user-er9rb8rg2i
7 ай бұрын
Like Mike said it's not a scam if you send money,
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
don't hit send
@user-bh1se9hn9j
7 ай бұрын
Simply keep a low profile
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
sounds good but hard to do
@pacthesharwell3598
7 ай бұрын
Speaking of retiring in the Phillipines my mom is from, San Roque San Florente Samar , Hey mom you going to retire in the Philippines , answer Hell no
@philipjanek3864
7 ай бұрын
Saan ka pupunta joe 😂 don't ever tell anyone where you're staying ! Just tell them you are going home 🎉🎉🎉👍💯😁
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
Too late
@JenGioPhilippineJourney
7 ай бұрын
Always hold your money never send money
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks good advice
@valeriek5020
7 ай бұрын
Mike, Money is the first factor. A woman who is unable to provide for herself or is looking for a better life will be with a man who can give her that . Foreign dollars go a long way in the Phillippines so it does not take much to convince her that he will provide her with a good lifestyle. A western woman can and will if she choses see this in an unfavorable light, but when it works as so many do, who is anyone to think negatively.
@ivannovotny4552
7 ай бұрын
@valeriek Mike was talking about scamming, not supporting.
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
thanks Ivan
@Itsweng0106
7 ай бұрын
Oh Mike looks Gwapa 😊
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
i'm here for you baby
@Itsweng0106
7 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement 😁😁😆
@user-tn5fz4kp8j
7 ай бұрын
Men stop trying to impress girls with your money if she loves you money will not be asked for
@mikesphilippineretirement
7 ай бұрын
very true in most cases
@2matespodcast614
7 ай бұрын
My view is don't do it. If it's too good to be true it's probabaly too good to be true.
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