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DANNY DE HEK INVESTIGATIONS

DANNY DE HEK

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7 hours ago

I’m DANNY DEHEK https://www.dehek.com, a New York Times–featured investigative journalist (print edition, by David Segal, featured in a Bloomberg documentary by Alice Kantor, and quoted by The Guardian Australia in coverage by Sarah Martin. I use open-source intelligence (OSINT https://www.dehek.com/general/scam-fraud-investigations/what-is-osint-the-power-of-open-source-intelligence-in-scam-busting/) to expose scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds — naming and shaming the bad actors behind t...

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I’m DANNY DEHEK https://www.dehek.com, a New York Times–featured investigative journalist (print edition, by David Segal, featured in a Bloomberg documentary by Alice Kantor, and quoted by The Guardian Australia in coverage by Sarah Martin. I use open-source intelligence (OSINT https://www.dehek.com/general/scam-fraud-investigations/what-is-osint-the-power-of-open-source-intelligence-in-scam-busting/) to expose scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds — naming and shaming the bad actors behind t...

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DANNY DE HEK INVESTIGATIONS

I investigate organised fraud and name the people behind it — no filters, no fear, no takedowns.

I’m DANNY DEHEK https://www.dehek.com, a New York Times–featured investigative journalist (print edition, by David Segal, featured in a Bloomberg documentary by Alice Kantor, and quoted by The Guardian Australia in coverage by Sarah Martin. I use open-source intelligence (OSINT https://www.dehek.com/general/scam-fraud-investigations/what-is-osint-the-power-of-open-source-intelligence-in-scam-busting/) to expose scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds — naming and shaming the bad actors behind t...

2 days ago

6 minutes

DANNY DE HEK INVESTIGATIONS

Stephen McCullah’s GRAPE Scam Exposed – Bribes, Lies & AMA Red Flags Revealed

In this exposé, Danny de Hek aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger breaks down Stephen McCullah’s latest GRAPE AMA and the private messages he sent after being publicly exposed. What unfolds is a classic scammer playbook — denial, manipulation, and even a failed attempt to bribe me with $5,000 to take down my videos. McCullah, known for past disasters like Apollo (APL), GSX, and LunaOne, now claims that his new project, GRAPE (GRP/GGT), will “revolutionise Web3” with AI wallets, free-zone citi...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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Danny vs Goliath: New Zealand Journalist Sued by Christopher Delgado’s GOLIATH VENTURES INC

New Zealand journalist Danny de Hek is being sued by Christopher Delgado’s GOLIATH VENTURES INC in a Florida courtroom. This is Danny vs Goliath — a real-life David vs Goliath story where truth meets power. On September 22, 2025, GOLIATH VENTURES INC filed a lawsuit against Danny — 7,000 miles away from his home in New Zealand — claiming he caused “millions of dollars in damages.” Their complaint accuses him of lying about their CEO, running a “smear campaign,” and publishing defamatory con...

3 weeks ago

55 minutes

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The Fall of Rory Conacher: Liquidated in Court, Exposed by Family, and Finally Held Accountable

In this exclusive audio recording, Michelle Alistoun—cousin to exposed scammer Rory Conacher—breaks her silence following a landmark court ruling in Durban. On 4 August 2025, the High Court granted a provisional liquidation order against RJS Capital (Pty) Ltd after finding compelling evidence of insolvency and misconduct. With no introduction, this episode features Michelle reading her personal statement in her own voice—raw, emotional, and unfiltered. She recounts how Rory manipulated her an...

3 months ago

7 minutes

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NexQloud’s NanoServer Nonsense – Defended by Law Firm Bell Gully and Partner Tania Goatley

Welcome to The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger channel — I’m Danny de Hek, and today we’re pulling the plug on NexQloud, a so-called tech disruptor that’s peddling fake cloud computing, bogus “NanoServer” claims, and now hiding behind lawyers after being exposed. After publishing a well-researched exposé calling out NexQloud’s outrageous lies, I received not one, but TWO legal threats from New Zealand law firm Bell Gully, delivered by their partner Tania Goatley. Their demand? That I delete my b...

3 months ago

13 minutes

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Scammer Tries to Steal My Crypto Wallet Over the Phone | Seed Phrase Scam Exposed

This scammer thought he could outsmart The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger… big mistake. In this eye-opening video, I, Danny de Hek aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, take you behind the scenes of a real scam attempt where a fraudster tried to steal my crypto wallet by impersonating Binance support over the phone. *IT ALL STARTED WITH A TEXT:* “Binance: Your verification code is: 829-106. If you did not request this code, please contact our support team immediately at +6499730014.” *SOUNDS L...

3 months ago

22 minutes

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FourthStar Buys LunaOne Scam Assets, Offers Worthless Tokens in Bid to Win Back the Crypto Community

LunaOne promised the moon—and delivered dust. Now, a rebranded company called FourthStar claims it has bought the “intellectual property” from LunaOne and wants to start fresh, while distancing itself from the failed crypto metaverse scheme that allegedly scammed thousands. But the crypto community isn’t buying the redemption arc, especially when the new players admit they’ve inherited the tech—along with some of the same faces and stories. The Rise and Fall of LunaOne LunaOne, a flashy meta...

6 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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Exposing the Truth: My Experience with Class Action Recovery Services and the Tactics of Ethan Graves (a Pseudonym)

I’ve spent countless hours uncovering Ponzi schemes and helping victims understand the true nature of these scams. My goal has always been to empower people, helping them avoid losing their hard-earned money. However, my recent experience with an individual I’ll call Ethan Graves (a pseudonym) and his associate, representing companies based in Austria and elsewhere, opened my eyes to a concerning aspect of the recovery services industry. This is my account, my observations, and my opinion, sh...

8 months ago

52 minutes

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🔥 Megan Lynch’s Gaslighting Masterclass: Debunking the Lies & Exposing the Scam! 🔥

In this episode, The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger—Danny de Hek—dives deep into Megan Lynch’s latest attempt at gaslighting her audience into believing the VYB scheme is anything but another shady MLM scam. If you’ve ever wondered how scammers manipulate people into staying loyal to a sinking ship, this is the episode for you! Megan’s video is a psychological rollercoaster, packed with blame-shifting, emotional manipulation, and classic cult-like MLM tactics designed to keep people trapped in t...

8 months ago

45 minutes

DANNY DE HEK INVESTIGATIONS

Exposing the Truth: My Experience with Class Action Recovery Services and the Tactics of Ethan Graves (a Pseudonym)

For years, I’ve spent countless hours uncovering Ponzi schemes and helping victims understand the true nature of these scams. My goal has always been to empower people, helping them avoid losing their hard-earned money. However, my recent experience with an individual I’ll call Ethan Graves (a pseudonym) and his associate, representing companies based in Austria and elsewhere, opened my eyes to a concerning aspect of the recovery services industry. This is my account, my observations, and my ...

9 months ago

52 minutes

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How Scammers Use Face Recognition to Steal Your Binance Wallet

Scammers are getting smarter, and one of the latest tactics involves convincing victims to enable face recognition on their Binance accounts. In this blog, we’ll break down how these scams work, the psychological tricks they use, and why you should never enable face recognition for financial accounts. The Scam: A Fake Binance Security Call I recently received a call from someone claiming to be from Binance’s security team. The caller told me that my account had been compromised due to a login...

9 months ago

35 minutes

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Exclusive Interview with Megan Lynch: Addressing VYB’s Controversies

Join me, Danny de Hek, aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, on January 18th for an exclusive interview with Megan Lynch, the voice behind the controversial VYB initiative. Megan is known for her bold claims and passionate leadership, but this interview goes beyond the surface to scrutinize the structure, ethics, and promises of her latest venture. As someone committed to exposing scams and protecting everyday investors, I’ll ask the tough questions about VYB's business model, recruitment tac...

9 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Unsolicited Emails in NZ: Heated 30-Minute Call with Matthew Edwards Exposes Mars Digital’s Tactics

Welcome to The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger! I’m Danny de Hek, here to expose scams and unethical practices that harm everyday people. This video uncovers the shocking behavior of Matthew Edwards, founder of Mars Digital, who aggressively sent unsolicited emails promoting his SEO services—violating New Zealand’s Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007. After receiving two emails from Matthew, I decided to confront him directly. What followed was a heated 30-minute phone call where he repeated...

11 months ago

43 minutes

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Interview with Danny de Hek by Craig Wotton at The Global Financial Crimes Summit 2024 (Sydney)

The Global Financial Crimes Summit 2024 is set to take place at the prestigious InterContinental in Sydney, a stone's throw from iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Hosted by IFW Global in partnership with the International Association of Cybercrime Prevention (A.I.L.C.C.), this two-day conference on November 14-15, 2024, is poised to bring together top experts from around the world to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: financial crime. Why Attend...

11 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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If I Could Start My YouTube Channel Over: Lessons Learned & Advice for New Creators in 2024

Join me, Danny de Hek—better known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger—for a special YouTube live event where I’ll answer key questions about what I would do differently if I were starting my YouTube channel from scratch today. Alongside my co-host, Rob Woolley, we’ll dive deep into my journey, from shaming Ponzi scheme promoters to building a channel that creates public awareness to protect everyday investors from the predatory tactics of multilevel marketing scammers. Watch the Video of thi...

1 year ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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DECULT CONFERENCE 2024: Why Was EX-Jehovah's Witness Danny de Hek Silenced and Dropped? #DECULT

In this video, I share the unfortunate experience of being removed as a speaker from the upcoming DeCult 2024 Conference, despite already being publicly announced as part of the program. After receiving an email from Anke Richter, the event's director, explaining the decision, I felt compelled to respond publicly. This decision was made after members of the ex-Jehovah’s Witness (JW) community raised concerns about my inclusion in the event, resulting in DeCult's decision to retract my speakin...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

DANNY DE HEK INVESTIGATIONS

REJECTED from DECULT CONFERENCE 2024: Why Was EX-Jehovah's Witness Danny de Hek Silenced & Dropped?

In this video, I share the unfortunate experience of being removed as a speaker from the upcoming DeCult 2024 Conference, despite already being publicly announced as part of the program. After receiving an email from Anke Richter, the event's director, explaining the decision, I felt compelled to respond publicly. This decision was made after members of the ex-Jehovah’s Witness (JW) community raised concerns about my inclusion in the event, resulting in DeCult's decision to retract my speakin...

1 year ago

41 minutes

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BILLION DOLLAR MIND preying on Christians with Crypto Gifting Scam or Facilitating Money Laundering?

Welcome to another hard-hitting investigation on The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger channel! I’m Danny de Hek, also known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, and my mission is to bring light to the unethical and illegal schemes that prey on mum and dad investors. My goal is to create awareness and help prevent families from losing their hard-earned savings to scammers lurking behind multilevel marketing (MLM) schemes and Ponzi scams. In this video, I tackle Billion Dollar Mind, a cash gifting s...

1 year ago

2 hours 39 minutes

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Escape MLM Crypto Schemes: Avoid Unrealistic Returns And Recruitment Traps

Hey there, crypto enthusiasts and curious onlookers! It's your boy, Danny de Hek, aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, back with another episode we will be reviewing an Article that is part of a series called "Dumb Ways to Lose Money by Xoinx. "Today, we're diving deep into the murky waters of MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) crypto schemes. You know the drill: someone promises you'll get rich quick if you just invest a bit and recruit your friends. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it's more li...

1 year ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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FOLLOW UP: Shocking Assault: Caught On Camera in Christchurch

Welcome back to my channel, The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger! I'm Danny de Hek, and my mission here is to expose and shame anyone involved in Ponzi schemes or scams. By raising public awareness, I aim to save mum and dad investors from losing their kids' inheritance to the multilevel marketing bottom feeders of the world. Today’s video is a bit different but equally important. We're diving into a critical issue that affects many families: youth behavior problems. In this follow-up video, I hav...

1 year ago

1 hour 38 minutes