A man in Dallas claims he lost $10,000 in a business deal gone wrong. He then posted a video showing the aftermath of a confrontation with the man he accuses of taking his money. The video appears to show the other man calling police during their dispute.
The video, posted on TikTok by user @joshjonesyt, shows a tense exchange in what looks like an empty office space. The man filming addresses the camera directly. “If you are in Dallas, do not get an office from these guys, okay? I came in, invested $10,000,” he says.
He then turns the camera on an older man in the room. The man filming says, “Look at him, he’s lying to the police right now saying how I’m pushing him.” The video’s caption reads, “Scammed me for 10K😭😭 #dallas.”
The video shows a phone call with police and competing claims of assault
The footage shows the older man, whom the filmer identifies as Mr. Ivy, holding a phone to his ear. He appears to be speaking to a police dispatcher. Mr. Ivy points at the man filming and says, “Yes, whatever it is, please, please come, police. Let police come handle it.”
He continues, “He’s a strong man, I cannot handle it.” The man filming reacts to the camera, saying, “He’s telling the police I’m pushing him.”
The man filming then asks Mr. Ivy directly, “Were you assaulted?” Mr. Ivy responds to the person on the phone, saying, “Yes, he pushed me hard.” The man filming expresses disbelief, saying, “Oh my God, Mr. According to the video’s creator, ivy, why are you lying?” Mr. Ivy is then heard saying, “Big man.”
According to the video’s creator, the video does not show any physical pushing or assault. It captures only the verbal dispute and the subsequent phone call to authorities.
The video quickly gained attention online. Its public caption states the man was “scammed” for $10,000. The clip shows him wearing a backpack and standing in a bare office space during the argument.
Online comments focus on legal recourse and the risks of false reports
The video’s comment section filled with reactions from viewers. Many commenters offered legal advice and expressed concern for the man filming. One comment read, “He’s trying to get you killed.” Another asked, “Is there a penalty for false reporting in America?”
Several comments urged the man to take legal action. “Sue him he understand money,” one person wrote. According to the video’s creator, another commenter advised, “File a civil suit for lying to the police, further, endangering your life. Don’t let this slide. You have the evidence. USE it.”
Some commenters noted the difficulty of the situation. One said, “Gotta record everything nowadays for your proof or people will lie on you💯💯💯💯.” Another comment pointed out the language barrier, stating, “Having to translate for him is wild.” The pressure to document confrontations for proof is a recurring theme in viral videos, as seen when a Tennessee man swore off Buc-ee’s after watching a manager humiliate an older worker.
The video does not provide further details about the nature of the alleged $10,000 investment or the specific terms of any rental agreement. It shows only the final confrontation and the call to police.
The Dallas Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the incident. The video does not indicate whether officers responded to the call or if any charges were filed.
