In October 2024, online users searched the web for “60-second phone loophole” reviews for a Printr money-making app, with some users asking for the matter to be explained. The matter regarded one of the latest schemes falsely promising consumers easy money. The slogan for Printr on tryprintr.com read, “Cash in With Your Phone.” It also claimed that for a cost of only $67, users could, “Build a Profitable Online Business Using Just Your Phone.” A video hosted on the Printr website thecashsyndicate.com — which featured an AI-generated narrator voice — labeled the product as a “60-second phone loophole.” The clip also said consumers can earn more than $500 on a daily basis, all through a supposed method involving posting Instagram reels. Some Facebook, Instagram and TikTok ads also called Printr the “60-second phone hack,” as opposed to a “loophole.”
However, as I’ll reveal in this article with genuine reviews from the same sort of product, any glowing “60-second phone loophole” reviews for the Printr money-making app were inauthentic. The reason: The Printr money-making system is a scam. No app named Printr exists on Apple’s App Store or Google’s Play Store. Further, the product appeared very similar to a previous purported money-making scam referred to as the “7-minute phone trick,” named Pocket Sized ATM Machine.
I also presented my research in a video for anyone who prefers to watch rather than read:
Editor’s Note: Other companies and products may feature names similar to Printr or a “60-second phone loophole.” Those companies and products are not associated with this scam.
Fake ’60-second Phone Loophole’ Printr App Reviews
On Oct. 17, I researched several fake Printr reviews appearing in video ads hosted by Meta Ads. Meta is the owner of Facebook and Instagram. The company accepted money for and approved the ads. The tech giant allows thousands of scam ads on its advertising platform. According to reporting from The Associated Press, as of February 2024, Meta reported tens of billions of dollars in quarterly revenue.
One ad I reviewed for the Printr “60-second phone loophole” displayed a link to tryprintr.com. A Facebook profile (archived) named Molly Davis (user ID: 61566846002793) hosted that ad and many others. The video ad I looked at showed a woman driving a truck.
I transcribed the woman’s narration:
My stupid friends laughed at me for doing this 60-second phone loophole but when they saw what I was making, they shut up. And when you use this phone loophole, your friends will be just as jealous, too.
Hi, my name is Tracy, and as a 54-year-old truck driver, I am horrible with tech. And when my friend from church told me about this phone loophole, I was skeptical, thinking it was a bunch of nonsense. But after seeing all I had to do was download an app and follow a 60-second process, I decided why not give it a try.
Within the first week, it was working, and I was amazed as my bank account began growing. This works well even if you are bad with technology, and it doesn’t matter if you have an iPhone, Android or Samsung. If you want to try out the app, just tap the link below.
Another ’60-second Phone Loophole’ Review Example
Numerous other ads on Facebook and Instagram also repeated a story about an unidentified person meeting a person at a bar in Dubai.
Those posts mentioned tryprintr.com and read:
This phone hack makes me 500/day – it’s insane but it’s true.
Yesterday I met this driver while on vacation in Dubai. We were both sitting at the bar. Mind you – drinks cost 50 each, and he was buying rounds for everyone. I asked him how he makes all his money. That’s when he pulled out his phone, and showed me this 60-second loophole. I was skeptical. But I gave him my phone.
In just a minute, I made 27 dolares. Then 89. Then another notification popped up for 54. By the time we finished our drinks I was 358 richer! Click the “Learn More” button to see the 60-second phone loophole.
The ’60-second Phone Loophole’ Video on TryPrintr.com
The Facebook and Instagram ads directed users to tryprintr.com. A long video displayed on the website featured an AI-voiced narrator. The video presented the Printr scam or “60-second phone loophole” (or “hack”) as a legitimate offer. However, again, the product was anything but legitimate.
The video’s narrator identified himself as “Chuck Davis.” He began the video by saying, “This is my father’s cell phone. And although this phone is cracked, severely damaged and seven years old, I’m going to turn it into a money-making machine for him that makes him $100, $200 and even $300 a day in profit, by using a 60-second phone loophole that’s so easy a 10-year-old or 80-year-old could do it.”
The narrator then claimed people who are “horrible with anything tech-related” would be able to use the app. Then, the narrator said the “60-second phone loophole” was not a “get rich quick” scheme but could make users “around $10,000 every month.”
The video displayed several shots of someone opening the “settings” menu on an iPhone. Those clips falsely implied a simple setting change could help consumers make money with their phones.
A Facebook post (archived) created by a user purportedly named “Chuck Davis” — the same name from the video on tryprintr.com — also promoted this scam. One user commented, “I stopped watching the video when he said that he was 47 years old, after he said that he was 54 years old in the landing page.” Meanwhile, another person who said they purchased the product and regretted it commented, “I paid for all of this and have heard nothing.” A different user asked if they received a download link or app. They replied, “No.”
TheCashSyndicate.com and Instagram Reels
The website thecashsyndicate.com appeared to host part of the Printr or “60-second phone loophole” (or “hack”) reviews scam. The page claimed, “Printr is an Instagram mastery course designed to help you turn your mobile phone into a powerful business tool. Whether you have zero experience or are new to Instagram, Printr guides you step-by-step on how to grow your Instagram account, create engaging Reels, and monetize your content without spending a dime on ads or fancy software.”
The page continued, “Instagram’s algorithm loves Reels, which means that these 60-second videos can reach thousands of people quickly. But most people don’t know how to leverage this for their business. Printr teaches you exactly how to crack the code and make the most out of Instagram’s massive reach—even if you have no prior experience with social media marketing.”
The idea of a $67 product allowing endless users to easily make thousands of dollars a month falls under the “too good to be true” category. Also, anyone wishing to learn how to start an Instagram account and earn some extra money from their video-making efforts would be better off reading free online guides and watching YouTube tutorials.
Red Flags in the ’60-second Phone Loophole’ Scam
Always keep in mind the saying, “If an online offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.”
First, why is the “60-second phone loophole” a scam? In previous iterations of similar products, some users said that those marketing efforts charged them an initial fee of $67. Then, the person or company behind those schemes placed further unexpected charges on their credit cards. In other words, the efforts involved the same price of $67, the same sort of pitch about a phone “loophole,” “trick” or “secret” and multiple unexpected charges.
One of the primary red flags with the Printr or “60-second phone loophole” reviews scam was that it bore striking similarities to other scams I’d reviewed in 2024. Some of those other scams promised that AI could help users make tons of money, all by utilizing either Instagram reels or online shopping websites. The effort to promote the new name of the product seemed to be the latest rebranding of a repackaged scam in an effort to try to dodge scam-busting articles like the one on this page.
Another red flag was that the product promised to be a “loophole” or “hack,” and had a number of seconds or minutes attached to it. That’s usually the sure sign of a scammy marketing effort.
Further, note that the people behind the Printr app reviews scam did not reveal their identities. Legitimate products publish information about their founders and staff. They don’t hide and make it difficult to figure out who they are.
The last red flag I’ll mention is the fact that the terms of service link on thecashsyndicate.com led to the Divine Supplements website on divinesup.com. That terms of service document mentioned the mailing address for a warehouse, reading, “19655 E 35th Drive, Suite 100, Aurora, CO 80011.” In 2024, I noted other scams with connections to Aurora.
Scam Victims Post Genuine ’60-second Phone Loophole’ Reviews
Numerous users who fell for past iterations of Pocket Sized ATM Machine — a scam similar to Printr and the “60-second phone loophole” — submitted comments under my YouTube channel’s videos. Their reviews detailed the sequence of events after they provided a credit card number to the scam websites.
For example, YouTube user @againstallodds5182 remarked:
You are spot on! It’s a shame I didn’t see your video sooner. I was and still am part of this scam. It doesn’t stop with a one time payment of $67. Multiple times $30 has been charged to the card I used. Unfortunately, $300 later I have them reported as be fraudulent. Do not fall for any of these sites like I did. There is no such thing as free money… or making 6 figures from $67.
In a second comment, YouTube user @frannonallison1767 added:
You are truly a blessing in disguise! I actually did get the program for 67 bucks and what he said about a few buttons was just a lie. It makes you build a website and it’s way more to it than he says. And that’s not it. They try and get you to purchase all kinds of things to make the process faster, and trust me, you will never get there by the time you buy all the products to make it work. You will be out of a bunch of money. Thank you for exposing these scammers! Wish I would have researched and found you before they got me with that bull! Never again.
Promises of Low-Cost Courses Changing Lives
Marketers have for years offered products similar to Printr or the “60-second phone loophole,” claiming that downloading a special program or course — whether in the form of a video, PDF or other deliverable — could dramatically change individuals’ lives or increase sales with online businesses. These marketers present their purported solutions in the form of short video ads on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms. Their short videos lead to landing pages hosting longer videos. The longer videos might then lead to either a digital download or a 1-on-1 meeting. The strategy of marketers offering a meeting usually indicates an incoming pitch to pay a lot of money for “executive coaching” or other products.
While it’s true some of the people offering these products like the “60-second phone loophole” might have an impressive background in online marketing, their promises of “secret methods” or coaching to help random online users achieve “financial freedom” usually smell strongly of scams.
On the same subject, the FTC reported in August 2022, “How can you tell if a business offer or coaching program is a scam? If it promises guaranteed income, large returns, or a ‘proven system,’ it’s likely a scam. Even a free or low-cost ‘system’ to get your business started can quickly turn into a money pit — costing you tens of thousands of dollars for mentoring or other services that promise to increase your business’s success but leave you deep in debt instead.”
After all, if an online marketer holds the key to achieving an abundance of wealth, why would they be spending time attempting to share their money-making strategies with other people who might later compete in the same space? Wouldn’t they be traveling the world on luxurious vacations? These product pitches usually make no logical sense.
Again, if an online offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Scam Victims: Here’s What You Need To Do
Users who provided a credit card number to scammers to purchase Printr or the “60-second phone loophole” should immediately call their credit card company. Notify them of the misleading and scammy nature of the product.
Anyone scammed by any potentially fraudulent schemes can also file a complaint with the BBB, as well as follow advice from the FTC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Further, do not fall for scams known as refund and account recovery scams. Such scams involve deceptive users reaching out to scam victims, usually over messaging and social media apps. The deceptive users will claim they are experts with a special toolset to help victims recover lost money or get access back to a lost online account. However, they’re only after your money, and have no special skills or tools whatsoever.
If any readers victimized by this scam wish to tell their story, please share your own detailed account in the comments below.
Hey Jordan thanks for trying to point out this is scam However you did not tell me why you think it’s a scam? You didn’t tell me that you tried it out for yourself and you realize now it was a scam? You could be much more of a more of an effective investigator reporter but you didn’t do the work because You have no one to show that that they tried it themselves and it was a scam? I mean I’m not saying it isn’t a scam but All you did you just talked about how you think it’s a scam and that’s not really helpful to people reading this. Again I’m not saying it isn’t a scam but I would have just liked for you to try it out yourself and Then be for sure of what you’re saying Or how about you go out and talk to other people that have used it and then tell us what they think about it? I would have liked just to hear several testimonials if it truly is a scam?
Thank you for commenting. I added a few bits to clarify on a few things, mainly that these sorts of scams historically always charge $67 and then charge unexpected charges after that. I added a few customer testimonials from past products that follow the same scam playbook.
Thank you for your research into this scam of the day. This was pretty obvious but many are not
My question is how come with their close to bottomless pockets, why don’t these social sites do a better job filtering out this crap.
Facebook has gotten so bad you can’t trust any ad anymore.
Why of course it’s because they are making money hand over fist off the scammers.
But….
With only x amount of bandwidth for advertising you cant tell me there isn’t enough legit companies needing ad space.
Reminds me of this Ukrainian dating site “Dream Singles” not a single legit match can be made if you could find an honest lady. They operate on the pay per letter scam.
And the girls arnt writting the letters but pro writers trained to keep the guys engaged with the photos gleaned from the web ig fb etc.
The site owners claim it’s being done by the subcontractors (small modeling agencies) and can’t do anything about it.
Just like Facebook and these scammers.
They could if they wanted too.
So this makes them just as culpable
Sorry for the rant. Just sick n tired of all this scamming when they could be legit