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Dishonest.wiki is an OSINT wiki focused on tracking complex Ponzi, MLM, and crypto schemes and exposing the individuals operating them.
The grifters behind these schemes exploit victims without guilt nor shame. They often front, own, or sponsor charities and worthy causes as an extra layer to hide behind.
They are organised career criminals that will prey on the financially illiterate and steal pensions from the elderly. They will take all of your life savings and they will convince you to take a second bond on your home. They are highly convincing and manipulative and they will steal every last cent you have without remorse.
Don't feel sorry for them, be cautious and be careful, and always perform your own due diligence.
Remember, you are dealing with dangerous organised criminals, if it sounds too good to be true, it normally is.
Companies
Companies either known to be MLM/Ponzi/Pyramid schemes,or likely are based on available information
- Mirror Trading International (Latest MTI News)
People
Commonly Used Locations
341 Beyers Naude Drive, Johannesburg, is an address in South Africa that many ponzi schemes and dodgy businesses has used as their HQ.
Vocal Promoters
Persons who are known to promote or profit significantly from ponzi and pyramid schemes - usually by having a significantly sized downline (referrals)
Influencers' Companies & Networking Teams
Promoters are the true driving force behind the success of many of these scams. The same group of people will reach out to their network, promising them high returns for minimal effort. In an effort to highlight this second tier of scammers, here their teams and companies will be listed.
Relevant Laws
Legal Recourse
- FAIS Ombud finds advice offered by respondents to be fraudulent, enticing and indicative of a pyramid - Masthead
- You will soon be able to claim more in the Small Claims court - Business Insider
- Investor claims victory in alleged Ponzi scam - IOL
- Ponzi schemes- Who to sue - Marais Muller Hendricks
If you have information, or have been affected by schemes which you suspect are fraudulent investments such as those described on this wiki, the FSCA can be contacted here.
Pyramids in History
Ponzi/Pyramid Scheme Red Flag Guidance
Ponzi or pyramid schemes often have the same characteristics, usually with some very clear and obvious red flags that potential investors should assess before investing.
When Scam Artists Get Caught
- People trusted you and you stole from them, magistrate tells fraudster sentenced to 35 years - IOL
- Willie Breedt declared bankrupt as investors head to High Court News24
Other Noteworthy Schemes
- Steinhoff Fraud Incident - Special report: Steinhoff’s red flags
- Fyre Festival - Fyre Festival: Inside the world's biggest festival flop
Threats We've Received
- 29 June 2022, from Otto Krause Attorneys on behalf of G999
- 4 August 2022, from Otto Krause Attorneys on behalf of G999
- 2 May 2024, from Tony de Gouveia
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