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Disruptive Studio launches crypto Ponzi with Darren Olayan

Serial scammer Darren Olayan’s latest grift is a Ponzi scheme run through Disruptive Studio.


Dot Dot Smile blames COVID-19 pandemic for collapse

Dot Dot Smile has filed its Chapter 11 Plan. The December 2nd filing provides insight into how and why Dot Dot Smile collapsed.


NewAge Beverages facility sold off under Chapter 11 plan

NewAge Beverages’ Colorado facility will be sold off under a proposed Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation.


Matilda Jane Clothing shutting down

Matilda Jane Clothing is shutting down its MLM operations. The announcement was made via an email sent out to affiliates yesterday.


USFIA Receiver details problems with distribution payments

The USFIA Receiver’s 26th Interim Report details several distribution payment problems.


Default judgment against EmpiresX scammers in civil case

Default judgment has been granted against EmpiresX founders Emerson Pires and Flavio Goncalves. Respective orders against the two scammers, both of whom have fled to Brazil, were filed on December 7th.


BitConnect class-action dismissed by Plaintiffs

The BitConnect class-action has been dismissed by co-lead Plaintiffs Albert Parks and Faramarz Shemirani.


CFTC scores Entry of Default against MTI’s Johannes Steynberg

At the request of the CFTC, an Entry of Default has been recorded against Mirror Trading International CEO Johannes Steynberg.


Maike, Barnes & Hosseinipour file for acquittal and new trial

Richard Maike, Doyce Barnes and Faraday Hosseinipour are trying to weasel out of being found guilty. Following their conviction by jury in September, the trio have filed for an acquittal and retrial.


Infinity2Global defendant Richard Anzalone drowns in Hawaii

Infinity2Global defendant Richard Anzalone has drowned in Hawaii. There’s not much to Anzalone’s death. As per an October 17th report from KITV;