The 15-Year-Old Who Stole $24 Million

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Published 2024-08-01
How Ellis Pinsky pulled off the greatest SIM-swapping hack of all time. Go to my sponsor aura.com/newsthink to get a 14-day FREE trial and see how much of your data is being sold.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Newsthink
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  • You'd be amazed what 15-year-olds can do, especially when they can't get laid and don't have a girlfriend, and have to release all that energy somewhere. :face-blue-smiling:
  • @kasession
    So his mother didn't suspect anything when they got on a private plane. Where'd she think the money came from?
  • @cgiguy
    Best scammer story , good ending , what a lucky mf.
  • @cyphire
    bro did all that and grsduated from NYU and people with near 4 gpa cant get in colleges
  • At least he gave it back, and feels bad. He learnt a big life lesson. Now he can do good.
  • @rdyer8764
    I find these guys interesting, but mostly wondering why they attempt these schemes. I'm not being pejorative, it's just that I've never even considered anything like this. It makes me wonder if it's just because I've never had the knowledge, or if there's another reason. I've never so much as shoplifted a candy bar. I wonder if it's just the fear of getting caught, or something else in my psyche. My father was a very honest man, and I think that rubbed off on me. I don't understand these folks. Of course, truth be told, I don't always understand my own motivations either! :))
  • @arc8dia
    Thanks! As a 14-Year-Old, I am feeling inspired!
  • wow, no consequences, im going to raise a son to do this because there is zero penalty in it.
  • @EricDavid-g9b
    Unfortunately, not all of us were financially literate early. I was 35 when I finally educated myself and started taking steps. I went from $176,000 in debt with zero savings or retirement to now, 2 years later, fully debt-free and over $1000,000 net worth. I know that doesn't SOUND like a lot, but I'm incredibly proud of it. Now I'm fast-tracking my wealth building (investing $400,000 annually) and don't owe a dime to anyone. It's a good feeling!
  • @pepelopez9595
    If he was smart only to pull 800k no one will notice him .. i mean no lawsuit for sure but yeah 15 years old sh*t
  • @matindo739
    7 times 3milion = 23,8Mil$ ☠️☠️☠️its 21
  • Can i know what's anchor's name?😍 she's one of the reasons why i watch their videos