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I bought and tested the craziest products from all over the internet to find out if they're scams or not.

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00:00A spray that turns you invisible, a magnet that will get you arrested, and a basketball that makes no sound.
00:05These are just three of the 23 craziest products I will be testing today.
00:09My only goal is to determine if they are a scam or not.
00:12First are these toy water pistols.
00:13I loved water guns when I was younger.
00:15This one looks like a real one.
00:16This could be an issue because according to federal law, toy guns need to be clearly identifiable as toys.
00:21They usually have bright colors or an orange tip at the end of the barrel to make this obvious.
00:25The website claims it can shoot water up to 26 feet.
00:28Let's see if that's true.
00:29I'm now outside with markers set up 26 feet away from me.
00:32Let's see if the water can reach the target.
00:43Look at that, it actually shot further than 26 feet.
00:45I wish I had this growing up.
00:46This isn't a scam, but it might not be on the shelves for too much longer.
00:49Next we have an invisible license plate spray.
00:51In most states in the USA, anything that obscures or hides your license plate is considered a traffic infraction and you could end up with a fine.
00:58So let's see if it breaks any laws.
01:00The product claims to apply an invisible gloss finish to your license plate, which reflects the flash of a speed camera back to it.
01:05The reflection then makes it impossible for the camera to read your license plate.
01:08First let's take a picture of my license plate.
01:10There it is.
01:11Now let's test the spray out.
01:14Aw man, you can see all the letters still in my license plate.
01:16I don't know if it's different when it's a flash from a speed camera, but based on the flash on my iPhone, this doesn't seem to work.
01:22So in my opinion, this is a scam.
01:24Now we have a metal detector wand that claims to be able to detect metal on a person.
01:28So I've set up a pretend security station for my cameraman Joel to walk through when coming to work today.
01:35Stop right there, Joel!
01:36I'm gonna need you to spread your arms and legs.
01:40Really?
01:46Would you look at that?
01:47I confiscated a ton of metal objects from Joel.
01:50This product is not a scam.
01:51Mike, I need my camera.
01:53No, I'm gonna keep all of this.
01:54Next let's test a shirt that claims to be stain resistant.
01:57According to the website, this shirt is both water repellent and stain resistant.
02:01If this is true, I'm gonna be wearing it whenever I'm thinking about ordering ribs.
02:04Alright, I have on the stain resistant shirt, and I also have some normal shirts.
02:07And we're gonna see how they hold up against some stains.
02:10First I'll check the water repellent claim.
02:13Whoa!
02:13The water literally bounces off.
02:15Now let's see how it handles red wine stains.
02:17First off, here's some red wine on a regular shirt.
02:20Yeah, that sucks.
02:21Now let's try the stain proof.
02:23Wow, look at that.
02:24I was not expecting the water to just remove the stain.
02:27It completely erased it.
02:28Okay, so far the shirt is working.
02:29Now for the ultimate test, oil-based paint.
02:32Alright, we got it on there.
02:33Now let's grab some water and a rag and see if it comes out.
02:36Here goes nothing.
02:37Ooh, it's not good.
02:39This shirt is definitely stained now.
02:40So is this a scam?
02:42Not really, because the shirt has a disclaimer saying,
02:44limited effectiveness against oil-based stains.
02:47Next we have a handheld telescope.
02:49The main claim is that it has a field of view up to a thousand meters.
02:52Let's go see how it works.
02:53To test this, I had my assistant go far out into the middle of the lake holding something.
02:58Let's see what it is.
03:01Oh, I see it.
03:02It's a subscribe button.
03:03Now the bigger concern with this product is if buyers will use it to keep on people
03:06when they are most vulnerable.
03:07Because the product is so small, it would be very easy to conceal and use.
03:11In states like Ohio, you could face up to 60 days in prison
03:14for using a device like this to spy on others.
03:16In states like Washington, the penalty can be up to five years.
03:19However, just as a car manufacturer isn't liable for someone who speeds and crashes,
03:23the maker of this telescope wouldn't be liable for its misuse.
03:26And this product works, so it's not a scam.
03:29Imagine booking an Airbnb for your holiday thinking you're alone,
03:32only to find hidden cameras scattered around the living room.
03:35Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming more common,
03:37which is why this company developed a hidden camera detector.
03:40In the US, it's generally illegal to place cameras in places where someone expects privacy,
03:44like a bathroom or changing room.
03:46However, in recent years, more Airbnb hosts have started using cameras
03:49to protect their property from damages.
03:51But does this detector actually work?
03:53I had my assistant set up three hidden cameras in a room,
03:56and I'm going to use this detector to find them.
03:58I don't see anything yet, but I figured I'd start near the bookcase.
04:01This detector is pretty neat. I feel like a spy using it.
04:05Alright, one camera down. That was pretty easy.
04:08Seriously? In the Lego?
04:10My assistant really needs to step it up.
04:11This third camera was hidden much better. I can't find it anywhere.
04:17At first, I didn't think I would find these cameras, but I did,
04:19meaning this product is not a scam.
04:21Next up is a blood alcohol keychain.
04:23It measures the alcohol in your breath and tells you whether you're over or under the legal limit to drive.
04:27I like the idea of this product because if it works, it could keep people safe.
04:31However, while this device isn't illegal,
04:33police have warned that it's quite inaccurate because it doesn't account for things like altitude.
04:38This means these keychain testers are only good for a rough estimate,
04:41but let's see if the mini breathalyzer actually works.
04:43Alright, I got my alcohol here.
04:45Oof, that does not look good.
04:46Cheers!
04:50Alright, let's wait a minute and see if it registers the correct blood alcohol content.
04:54In this case, it should be 0.03.
04:570.07.
04:58So, unfortunately, not too accurate.
05:00So, is this a scam? No.
05:02But you shouldn't rely on it to make decisions on whether to drive or not.
05:05Next, we have the world's smallest camera.
05:07It claims to be the world's smallest camera, which is false.
05:10That title belongs to Omnivision's OV6948, which is smaller than a grain of salt.
05:15As you can see, when I put this next to a grain of salt, it doesn't even come close.
05:18So, the title itself could be seen as misleading.
05:21Let's see how the quality of the pictures look.
05:23Not a bad picture. Me so.
05:24Honestly, the quality is worse than I expected, especially when you compare it to the iPhone.
05:28And the fact that they're misleading customers with the title makes this product a scam.
05:32Next up, we have the Invisibility Cloak Warding Protection Spray.
05:36According to the bottle, I just need to spray myself and I'll become invisible to my enemies.
05:40And any unwanted eyes.
05:43While we actually test out the invisible spray, let me tell you about Odoo.
05:46Odoo is the best friend of anyone looking to start a business.
05:49At its core, it's an all-in-one business software that comes with everything you need to run a successful business.
05:53But the best part is that it also comes with a completely free-to-use website builder and host.
05:58This means if you're just starting out, you can create your own website using the drag and drop function without ever spending a cent.
06:03Alright, it's been about 30 seconds since I sprayed myself.
06:05Let me call my assistant.
06:06Hey Joe, come out here and try to find me.
06:08Alright, I'm coming.
06:10Odoo also offers a free custom domain for the first year using their platform.
06:14Alongside the easy-to-use drag and drop feature, it also has chat GPT integration.
06:18This means you can have your website up and running within an hour.
06:20Just drag things to where you want them and ask chat GPT to write the copy for your website.
06:28You know I can still see you, right?
06:30Aw, dang it. Looks like this product really is a scam and people can see me.
06:34But do you know what isn't a scam? Odoo.
06:36I've been using Odoo for a while now and I love how simple and clean it is to use.
06:39It comes with a bunch of integrated softwares which helps me save money since I no longer need to purchase different software programs to run my business.
06:45To learn more, click the link in the description.
06:47Next, we have a 400-pound magnet fisher.
06:49Magnet fishing is like regular fishing, but instead of catching fish, you use a strong magnet on a rope to pull metal objects out of the water.
06:56It's legal in every US state except South Carolina and in many countries.
07:00However, if you're caught doing it and pulling, you can be arrested and face up to two years in prison.
07:04I'm now at a local junkyard and I'm going to test if the magnet can lift up some scrap metal.
07:08We found this super heavy car engine and connected our magnet to a chain.
07:12Let's see if this thing works.
07:13Alright, let's send it up.
07:23As you can see, the magnet lifted the engine with no problem.
07:26So this product is not a scam.
07:28I'm actually blowing my mind that most of these products work.
07:30Now we have a ghillie suit.
07:31The claim of this product is that it will make you completely camouflaged if you wear it standing next to some plants.
07:37To test this, I'm going to put on the ghillie suit and hide outside.
07:39Then I'll see how long it takes my friend to find me.
07:44Mike.
07:45Ugo, I need your help.
07:46I'm testing out a product and I need to see if you can find me while wearing the product.
07:49Come over, I'll be in the yard.
07:51Okay, you just want me to come over and I'll... I'm on my way.
07:54Alright, I got the ghillie suit on.
07:55I think Ugo is close.
07:56I'm going to go hide and see if he can find me.
07:58Mike, where are you? It's hot, Mike.
08:00Oh wow, this thing is so itchy.
08:02Honestly, the things I do for you guys, that has to be worth a subscribe, right?
08:06Who is this guy?
08:07Mike, how much money do you make? This place is huge.
08:09It's like Disneyland. I'm going to get lost.
08:12You know I'm not good with surprises, Mike.
08:14Are you in disguise?
08:15Mike, if you're hiding behind these bushes, it's going to be a problem.
08:17I broke several locks trying to get here as quickly as I could.
08:22Is that... Oh, come on, man.
08:25What is going on?
08:27It's like your special forces or something.
08:29So you would say this product's not a scam?
08:31I'm not going to lie to you. I didn't see you at all.
08:33Worked for me. Not a scam.
08:35The creator of this product claims that it produces 120 miles per hour of wind
08:39and contains a mini jet engine inside.
08:41But there's one very important question I need to ask.
08:43How long would it take to dry my hair?
08:45Let's find out.
08:47I think this might be my first blowout.
08:49Alright, my hair is pretty wet now. Let's test this thing out.
08:52Oh.
08:54Whoa!
08:56This is way more intense.
09:00Alright, my hair is dry now.
09:02You can really feel that this is far more powerful than your typical blowdryer.
09:05And it only took 60 seconds. Usually it's about 10 minutes.
09:08More importantly, is this thing even legal?
09:10Well, technically yes, although the claim that it has a mini jet engine inside could be misleading.
09:14It's false.
09:15However, some businesses like Disney Cruise Line may prohibit you from bringing this on board.
09:19All in all, I'd say this product is not a scam.
09:21The next product is a super strong flashlight.
09:24Most flashlights are legal because they don't classify as weapons and aren't bright enough to cause any issues.
09:29But this flashlight claims to be so powerful that it can light up an area a mile away.
09:33Let's see how well this performs at night.
09:35Okay, we're now at a park and I'm going to test this on a tree.
09:38This isn't that powerful. It seems like a normal flashlight.
09:41This product's a scam.
09:43But if you were to use a more powerful flashlight on someone's house,
09:45you could be charged with harassment or light pollution.
09:48Now we have something I've needed for a while.
09:51It feels sturdy, and as you can see, it works perfectly.
09:54And my cat absolutely loves it.
09:56Ugh, what am I going to do with all this cat hair?
09:58Technically, you can sell it as long as you're not in New York, but that's a bit creepy.
10:02This product is definitely not a scam, and me so enjoyed it.
10:05Next, we have this perpetual motion desk toy, which according to the reviews is a complete waste of money.
10:10I've always wanted to see if one of these actually works.
10:12The idea is that you put the ball in, and because of the drop and force applied,
10:16it should shoot the ball back up to the bowl here.
10:18It's supposed to continue doing this in perpetuity, which is a fancy way of saying forever.
10:22Let's see if the claim is true. I'm putting the ball in.
10:25Uh-oh. Alright. Seems to be working alright so far.
10:29Let's come back later and see if it's still working.
10:31Now we have something I know I would have loved when I was in college.
10:34A hidden ankle monitor flask.
10:37It has lights here, although they don't work.
10:39But what's really funny is it has a sticker up here that says,
10:41Property of Department of Corrections.
10:44It's simple, it's compact, and as you can see,
10:46I'm wearing one right now, and it's working perfectly fine.
10:49So this one is not a scam.
10:51But does that mean it's legal? Well, that depends.
10:53If you're using it to try to sneak alcohol into somewhere,
10:56then that's a crime, and you could face fines up to $40,000,
10:59depending on where you're trying to sneak it into.
11:01Next we have these stainless steel toothpick darts.
11:03I guess now you can get rid of anything stuck between your teeth while you're waiting your turn.
11:07They're actually a lot heavier and sharper than I thought they would be.
11:09But are these legit? Let's see.
11:11As you can see, it's capable of getting food out of your teeth pretty easily.
11:15This is really sharp, so I don't know about how safe it is to use this on your teeth.
11:19I don't think it's the best idea. I think a toothpick would be better.
11:22Since it's so sharp, it probably makes for a good dart.
11:25But do you really want to be putting this in your teeth after it's been hitting a nasty dart board?
11:29I don't, so while I don't think this is a scam, I won't be in a rush to use it.
11:33Next up we have this mini electric chainsaw.
11:35And I can't wait to use this thing.
11:37I love the color, and it actually feels really sturdy, despite how cheap it was.
11:40But let's see how it actually performs.
11:42To test this out, I'm going to first try cutting through a simple number 2 pencil.
11:48Wow, it sliced through that pencil super easy.
11:50But let's see if it can cut a broomstick.
11:57I'm honestly shocked. I didn't think it was going to cut through it that easily.
12:00But can it cut an actual tree?
12:04Wow, this thing is really powerful.
12:06I mean, look how clean that cut is. It went right through this.
12:08Chainsaws are allowed for cutting down trees and trimming branches on your own property.
12:12However, you can't enter someone else's property and use it on their trees.
12:16And you can't go around waving your chainsaw at people.
12:18I say this product is not a scam.
12:20Next up we have a mesh mask.
12:22These are basically hyper-realistic masks that use the faces of famous celebrities.
12:28It feels pretty comfortable, and I can see very clearly through the eye holes.
12:31Looking in the mirror, I look pretty good. I've always wanted blonde hair.
12:34Hey Joel, who do I look like?
12:36Uh, the guy from Fortnite?
12:38That's right, Jonesy.
12:40To be clear, these are not illegal, nor is the sale of them illegal.
12:43However, if you use something like this to commit a crime and hide your identity, you could face serious consequences.
12:48This product worked though, so it's not a scam.
12:50Okay, it's been an hour. Let's go check on the perpetual motion desk toy.
12:54Here we go. Wait a minute, where's the ball?
12:56Oh, it's here on the ground.
12:58This thing doesn't work. The ball must have overshot.
13:00Although the product works, the claim is that it works forever, which it didn't.
13:04So this product is a scam.
13:05Now we have a metal detector.
13:07One of the main claims of this product is that it can detect anything metal 10 inches underground.
13:12I wonder what you could find with this at the beach.
13:14Let's go there and test it out.
13:15So I'm now at the beach, and I had my assistant bury a metal object somewhere in the sand.
13:19Let's see if I can find it.
13:22There's nothing there.
13:26Oh, what's that?
13:27It's beeping.
13:28I think I'm picking something up.
13:30I'm gonna start digging.
13:31What is this?
13:32Oh, it's heavy.
13:34I guess he buried my gold play button.
13:36What were you thinking?
13:37But I found it, so it's not a scam.
13:38This product claims to be a silent basketball.
13:40Let's see how it performs compared to a normal one.
13:42First, let's see how they bounce.
13:45Yeah, the silent basketball does not go nearly as high as the regular one.
13:48Plus, it feels very foamy, while this one has actual grip.
13:51Now let's test the noise.
13:53We got our noise meter, and the natural sound around us is about 50 decibels.
13:56First, the normal basketball, which makes as much noise as you would expect.
14:01It's registering around 95 decibels.
14:03And now the silent basketball.
14:07It's averaging around 60 decibels, so this product is not a scam.
14:13Now we have something I was really excited about using.
14:15A breakaway bottle.
14:16These bottles are typically used on movie sets,
14:18so that actors can break bottles on one another without getting hurt.
14:21It looks and feels like a normal glass bottle,
14:23but let's see what happens when I break it on my head.
14:27Wow, it barely even felt like I was hit by anything.
14:29That makes this product not a scam.
14:31However, that doesn't mean you should run around hitting people with it in public.
14:34You could still get charged with assault and battery.
14:36Those were some crazy products.
14:38If you want to see me test some other interesting items, click the video right here.