Getting Away With It
Jordan B Peterson Clips
11 min, 18 sec
The video details the speaker's introduction to computers and progression into cybercrime, including online scams, identity theft, and fraudulent activities on eBay.
Summary
- The speaker recounts receiving a TI-994a computer from his father in 1979, sparking his interest in technology.
- He describes his early engagement with online platforms, particularly eBay, and his first scam selling a fake Beanie Baby.
- Subsequent endeavors include modding gaming systems, programming satellite DSS cards, and dealing with pirated software.
- After being scammed while attempting to buy a fake ID, the speaker becomes involved in a community that leads to partnerships in cybercrime.
- He outlines the ease with which he was able to delay and deceive victims, avoiding law enforcement and exploiting legal ambiguities.
Chapter 1
The speaker's father, a midnight clerk at 7-Eleven, gifts him a Texas Instruments TI-994a computer in 1979.
- The speaker's father waited in line for two hours to purchase the computer during a sale as the division was going out of business.
- The computer was considered a glorified video game and allowed the speaker to learn programming and engage with technology.
Chapter 2
The speaker begins his journey into cybercrime with small online scams and identity theft.
- His first online scam involved selling a fraudulently dyed Beanie Baby on eBay.
- He leverages social engineering to ensure he receives payment before the buyer discovers the scam.
- The speaker realizes he can delay and put off victims, a lesson he later teaches in cybersecurity classes.
Chapter 3
The speaker expands his fraudulent activities to modding gaming systems and programming satellite DSS cards.
- Learns soldering at Lexmark, which helps in modding PlayStation and Sega systems to play pirated games.
- Starts programming satellite DSS cards, shipping them to Canada for profit due to a legal loophole.
Chapter 4
The speaker seeks a fake ID to open bank accounts and funnel money but gets scammed in the process.
- After being scammed, he becomes vocal on a forum about his experience, which leads to meeting other cybercriminals.
- He ultimately receives a fake ID that is good enough to use at banks and for cashing checks.
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