Pierogi the Scambaiter and Prominent American YouTuber

Who is Pierogi?

Pierogi launched Scammer Payback to turn the tables on illicit call centers.

• The Operation: He poses as an elderly or vulnerable victim using voice changers. While he distracts the scammers, he accesses their networks, deletes their fraudulent tools, gathers location data, and forwards evidence to law enforcement agencies like the DOJ and Indian cybercrime departments.
• The Impact: According to the official Scammer Payback website, his operation has prevented over $29 million in theft in 2026 alone and has led to dozens of criminal arrests.

Beware of Fake "Pierogi" Accounts

Because of his massive following, fraudsters frequently impersonate Pierogi on social media platforms. They target people in comment sections or via DMs, offering to "help recover" stolen funds.

• The Reality: This is a "recovery scam." Pierogi and his team explicitly warn that they never communicate via WhatsApp or Telegram, they never slide into DMs to offer services, and they never ask for money.
• Official Contacts: If you need to report a scam, you should only use official, verified channels like his dedicated tipline email (tipline@scammerpayback.org).

Common Scams He Exposes

If you are researching a specific type of scam you encountered, Pierogi's content frequently covers:

1. Tech Support Scams: Fraudsters claim your computer has a virus or that an account (like LifeLock or Apple) has been compromised to lock your screen and demand payment.
2. Refund Scams: Scammers pretend you were accidentally over-refunded money and trick you into sending cash or crypto back to them.
3. The Grandma/Grandchild Scam: Scammers spoof phone numbers or use AI voice cloning to pretend to be a family member in urgent trouble, asking for immediate financial help.