Defi Synergy collapses, website down & domain disabled
On March 1st Defi Synergy celebrated one month of scamming consumers. Six days later Defi Synergy’s website went down and its domain was disabled.
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SA police request help in Krasimir Kamenov murder case
South African Police are requesting help from the public to identify suspects in Krasimir Kamenov’s murder case.
FTC secures Blueprint to Wealth preliminary injunction
The FTC has secured a preliminary injunction in its Blueprint to Wealth fraud case. The granted injunction applies to defendants Robert William Shafer (aka Bob Shafer), Charles Joseph Garis Jr., Business Revolution Group and Samuel J. Smith.
James Merrill “regrets ever being associated” with TelexFree
In a bid to secure an early end to his probation, James Merrill claims he regret[s] with all my heart ever being associated with the former business partners, business and entire situation that led to my incarceration. Merrill’s letter to the court also provides additional context to his post-sentencing life.
Juan Arellano pleads guilty to iComTech fraud
Juan Arellano has pled guilty to iComTech fraud charges on the eve of his criminal trial. Following a superseding information filing on February 29th, Arellano pled guilty later the same day.
Konstantin Ignatov says OneCoin “the biggest mistake of my life”
In a series of social media posts, Konstantin Ignatov has claimed OneCoin was “the biggest mistake of [his] life”. Ignatov also shared a snapshot at an airport, suggesting he’s either been deported or is voluntarily leaving the US.
Ed Zimbardi released by Dutch authorities (/facepalm)
Details of the Dutch investigation into Ed Zimbardi have emerged, including the revelation that Zimbardi was released “after interrogation”.
Irle Moser try to suppress ties to GSPartners & Josip Heit
German law firm Irle Moser is attempting to suppress its ties to GSPartners and Josip Heit.
Billionico Review: Secret GSPartners backdoor?
Billionico operates in the subscriptions MLM niche. The company is purportedly headed up by Daniel Von Lison. Lison stylizes himself as a “baron” and also goes by Daniel Markus von Lison. As per his FaceBook profile above, Lison represents he is from Germany. Lison has no known prior MLM experience. He’s a relatively obscure person [Continue reading…]
Rodan + Fields class-action alleges Consultants are employees
A proposed class-action filed in California on May 3rd alleges Rodan + Fields has misclassified its Consultants as independent contractors. Plaintiff Lauren Dann, a Rodan + Fields Consultant (distributor), claims the MLM company
