In this video, I’m sharing a not-so-fun update: my previous YouTube channel (Tam Smith) got hijacked, and it’s the reason I’m starting fresh with a new channel, TamTravels - TamSmith. Someone got access to my Google account, wiped out my info, and took control of my channel—so I’m walking you through what happened and what I’ve been doing on my end to try to fix it. I also want you to know where to find me now so you don’t get confused by the channel situation. After digging into the stolen account/channel, I realized my videos—almost 400 of them—were being used without my permission. I’ve already filed copyright infringement claims on some of my content and I’m waiting to hear back on the outcome. If you want to support me, the biggest help is reporting the user/channel that’s using my videos. I really appreciate everyone who’s been sticking with me through this, and I’ll keep updating you as things change.