I Bought Every YouTube Scam Ad

Summary

In this video, the creator explores YouTube scam ads by committing to purchase every scam ad encountered over a 5-hour period. Starting as a YouTube premium user, they switch to incognito mode to access regular user ads. They test various ads, including fake giveaways and dating services, some leading to dead ends or non-existent games. The creator buys a few products, like a chest-enhancing swimwear, to verify if they're scams. The video concludes with the creator finding fewer scams than expected, suggesting YouTube has cleaned up its ad platform, but singles ads persist.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is about a challenge to engage with scam ads on YouTube to see what happens.
• 🔍 The creator starts by browsing YouTube in incognito mode to get ads similar to what a non-premium user would see.
• 🎬 The creator has a strategy to find scam ads by looking at pre-roll ads, recommended videos, and YouTube Shorts.
• 🕒 The challenge is set for a duration of 5 hours to find and engage with scam ads.
• 💸 The creator is prepared to spend money on these scam ads to see what happens.
• 🚫 The creator reports scam ads to YouTube to help clean up the platform.
• 💔 The creator expresses disappointment when scam ads are hard to find, suggesting YouTube has become more regulated.
• 🛒 Two products are purchased during the challenge: a supposed breast enhancement product and a dress advertised as suitable for curvy women.
• 👚 The dress ad is considered a scam because the product does not match the advertisement.
• 🎮 The creator also tests online games advertised on YouTube, finding some to be scams and others legitimate.
• 🔄 After a few days, the creator revisits the challenge and finds that YouTube's ad landscape has not significantly changed in terms of scam ads.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the video described in the transcript?

The main goal of the video is for the YouTuber to purchase every single YouTube scam ad they come across over the next 5 hours to see what happens.

Why does the YouTuber need to use incognito mode for this experiment?

The YouTuber needs to use incognito mode to generate fresh YouTube ads served to the general user, as they are a YouTube premium user and would not normally see ads.

What types of ads does the YouTuber expect to encounter during their experiment?

The YouTuber expects to encounter various types of ads, including pre-rolls, mid-rolls, post-rolls, banners, and suggested video ads, some of which might be scams.

What strategy does the YouTuber use to find scam ads on YouTube?

The YouTuber uses a strategy of clearing all cookies and watch history to start with a clean slate, and then browses through the trending tab, recommended feed, and YouTube shorts to find scam ads.

What is the first scam ad the YouTuber encounters and what action does he take?

The first scam ad encountered is a dating ad for 'women seeking companionship'. The YouTuber decides to purchase the service and interacts with it by creating a fake profile.

How does the YouTuber verify if the dating ads are scams?

The YouTuber verifies if the dating ads are scams by interacting with them, checking the profiles, and seeing if the responses are immediate or if they seem automated.

What other types of ads does the YouTuber come across during the experiment?

The YouTuber comes across various types of ads including gaming ads, weight loss products, fashion items, and ads promoting singles in the area.

Does the YouTuber find the 'A to C' swimwear ad to be a scam?

The YouTuber does not consider the 'A to C' swimwear ad to be a scam after trying the product, although they found the ad itself to be misleading.

What action does the YouTuber take when they believe they have found a scam ad?

When the YouTuber believes they have found a scam ad, they report it for violating Google's policy.

What is the final conclusion of the YouTuber after the experiment?

The final conclusion of the YouTuber is that YouTube has cleaned up its platform, making it difficult to find scam ads, which is a positive outcome for the safety of young users.