Marques Brownlee introduces the story of the FBI visiting his studio.

• Marques has hinted at an FBI visit to his studio in the past but wasn't able to discuss it until now.
• He explains that his studio is in a larger building with security protocols, including a strict rule about visitors.

Marques details the day the FBI and IRS agents visited him at the studio.

• In June 2020, during the COVID-19 peak, Marques and Andrew were alone in the studio.
• Front desk guard Bob informed Marques about visitors with badges asking for him.
• Marques met the FBI and IRS agents who flashed their badges and asked about the Escobar phone.

Marques provides context about the Escobar Fold phone scam his video exposed.

• Marques had previously published a video about the Escobar Fold, exposing it as a scam.
• The scam involved selling a $400 gold folding phone, which was a Samsung Galaxy Fold with a gold sticker.
• Marques's video led to the scam's unraveling as various payment services stopped supporting the company.

Marques discusses the FBI and IRS investigation into the Escobar company.

• The FBI and IRS asked Marques for all communications with the Escobar company.
• They took the Escobar Fold and gold iPhone from his videos as evidence.
• Marques was asked not to discuss the incident publicly.

Marques talks about the aftermath and finally getting permission to tell his story.

• Marques waited years before he could speak about the incident.
• After the head of the scam was arrested, Marques reached out to the FBI for permission to share the story.
• The FBI confirmed it was now fine to talk about the incident, leading to this video.

Marques reflects on the experience and teases other FBI encounters related to his YouTube channel.

• Marques reflects on the serious nature of making tech videos at times.
• He expresses an interest in making more investigative videos.
• Marques hints at other FBI encounters and invites viewers to listen to more stories on his podcast.