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Visalus files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Visalus, owned by Texas-based LaCore Enterprises, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As per the filing, signed by Niklas Sarnicola, Visalus owes “less than $3,024,725” to “more than 100,000 creditors”.


Blue Electric “click a button” Ponzi targeting Bulgaria collapses

Blue Electric Technology Limited, aka BETL, has collapsed. The “click a button” app Ponzi heavily targeted Bulgarians, reportedly resulting in thousands of investors losing millions of dollars. BETL’s “click a button” ruse was portable phone chargers.


Holton Buggs shamelessly fighting Traders Domain injunction

Disgraced MLM veteran Holton Buggs is shamelessly challenging the CFTC’s request for a Traders Domain preliminary injunction. Buggs, who is alleged to have misappropriated millions of dollars through Traders Domain, is the only defendant challenging proceedings.


EVChargezus Review: Stolen identity “click a button” Ponzi

EVChargezus fails to provide ownership or executive information on its website. EVChargezus’ website domain (“evchargezus.com”), was privately registered on November 13th, 2024. If we look at EVChargezus’ website source-code, we find Chinese: This suggests whoever is running EVChargezus has ties to China. EVChargezus has already attracted the attention of financial regulators. The Central Bank of [Continue reading…]


OakSmart securities fraud D&R order from California

OakSmart has received a securities fraud desist and refrain order from California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). As per DFPI’s December 2nd issued order;


Marcus Brisco settles SAEG fraud with CFTC for $2 mill

Marcus Todd Brisco, a resident of Hawaii has settled SAEG fraud charges with the CFTC. SAEG was a Ponzi scheme tied to The Traders Domain, through which a number of MLM Ponzi schemes, among them OmegaPro, are believed to have been funneled into. Brisco, working with co-defendant Michael Shannon Sims, helped launder SAEG invested funds [Continue reading…]


Hut 8 Mining Review: Stolen identity “click a button” Ponzi

Hut 8 Mining fails to provide ownership or executive information on its website. Hut 8 Mining’s website domain (“hut8-mining.org”), was registered with bogus details on November 21st, 2024. Of note is Hut 8 Mining’s website domain being registered through the Chinese registrar Alibaba (Singapore). As always, if an MLM company is not openly upfront about [Continue reading…]


TCDD USD Review: Stolen identity “click a button” Ponzi

TCDD USD fails to provide ownership or executive information on its website. TCDD USD’s website domain (“tcdd-usd.com”), was registered with bogus details on December 2nd, 2024. Of note is TCDD USD’s website domain being registered through the Chinese registrar Alibaba (Singapore). As always, if an MLM company is not openly upfront about who is running [Continue reading…]


Velovita acquires Jeunesse Global Latin America (?)

After learning Velovita had acquired Jeunesse Global, I originally intended to publish a completely updated review. That was on the assumption that Jeunesse Global would continue on as its own MLM opportunity. Turns out that in acquiring Jeunesse, Velovita has merged what was left of the company with their existing offering.


Lactalis USD Review: Stolen identity “click a button” Ponzi

Lactalis USD fails to provide ownership or executive information on its website. Lactalis USD’s website domain (“lactalis-usd.com”), was registered with bogus details on November 30th, 2024. Of note is Lactalis USD’s website domain being registered through the Chinese registrar Alibaba (Singapore). As always, if an MLM company is not openly upfront about who is running [Continue reading…]