DANNY DE HEK
I investigate organised fraud and name the people behind it — no filters, no fear, no takedowns.I’m Danny de Hek, a New York Times–featured investigative journalist exposing scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds through DANNY DE HEK INVESTIGATIONS.Every episode is drawn from my real investigations — solo recordings that call out scammers, dissect fraudulent networks, and uncover the digital evidence they try to hide.There are no guests, no scripts, and no polite conversations — just raw, unfiltered truth. When you listen to this podcast, you’re hearing the same investigations that appear on my YouTube channel and website, available ac...
Goliath Ventures Inc Secret Recordings: $1B Claims Collapse As Bankruptcy Hits
What you’re about to hear is a recorded conversation between a Goliath promoter and a victim who had already been caught up in the collapse of the Goliath Ventures investment scheme.
The victim’s side of the conversation has been redacted for privacy, but the voice you hear reveals exactly how the narrative was being controlled behind the scenes. In these calls, you can hear how promoters attempt to calm investors, dismiss criminal allegations, and — incredibly — begin positioning new opportunities while people are still trying to understand what has happened to their money.
THE MOME...
Goliath Ventures Inc Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Explained: What It Means for Victims and Co-Conspirators
The moment I saw the Chapter 11 filing hit the system, I knew this wasn’t the end of the Goliath story — it was the point where everything changed. After months of warnings, denials, and people holding onto hope, reality finally caught up. But what most victims don’t realise yet is this: bankruptcy doesn’t close the door… it shifts the battlefield.
THE SCAM BEGINS
It started like so many of these operations do — polished presentations, confident voices, and a story that made just enough sense to silence doubt. Goliath Ventures positioned itself as a sophist...
Mark & Kim Brown’s BG Wealth Sharing Testimonial: How A Ponzi Scheme Recruits Victims Worldwide
What you’re about to see is being presented as a calm, reassuring success story, but when you slow it down and actually listen to what’s being said, the reality underneath it becomes impossible to ignore. This is not just a testimonial — it’s a live example of how belief is built and used to pull others in. It shows how quickly confidence can replace caution, and how easily people move from observing something to actively promoting it without fully understanding what they are part of.
THE TESTIMONIAL
Mark and Kim Brown
When the United States Government Calls Goliath Ventures Inc a Ponzi Scheme, the Debate Is Over.
I started documenting Goliath Ventures on 1 September 2025 after investors began quietly telling me withdrawals had stalled.
At the time, the explanation was simple: liquidity delays, wallet restrictions, MSB approvals in progress. Weekly emails reassured everyone that patience was required. What began as a financial dispute has now become a federal criminal case.
Christopher Alexander Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures Inc, has been arrested and charged by the United States government with wire fraud and money laundering. The Department of Justice is alleging that what investors were told was a...
Explosive Federal Lawsuit: Goliath Ventures Exposed as Massive Ponzi in Shocking Court Docs
I’ve been tracking Goliath Ventures Inc. since September 1, 2025, warning anyone who would listen that this so-called "joint venture" in decentralized finance was nothing more than a textbook Ponzi scheme dressed up in crypto jargon.
On February 18, 2026, everything I’ve been saying was laid bare in federal court. Prestige Florida Property Investment LLC filed a blistering complaint in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (Case No. 6:26-cv-00392), accusing Goliath Ventures and its key players of securities fraud, civil conspiracy, and running an unregistered investment scheme that defrauded investors out...
Punit Shah Emails MSB Approval Progress While 3 Broward Lawsuits Hit Goliath Ventures Inc
When a partner like Punit Shah keeps sending the same weekly email claiming the MSB license is progressing while wallets remain the blocker, it’s not an update—it’s a deliberate way to keep investors calm, prevent them from coordinating, and buy another week of silence before the courts force real answers.
I’ve been watching this unfold since September 2025. Investors poured hundreds of millions into Goliath Ventures Inc., lured by promises of guaranteed principal and 8.5% monthly returns from cryptocurrency liquidity pools. The sales pitch was flawless—blockchain excellence, pooled assets on exchanges like Uniswap, steady fees from...
Another "Goliath Ventures Inc" Email, Same Problem: Why the MSB Excuse Doesn’t Explain Missing Money
The last few weeks haven’t been loud. They’ve been heavy. My inbox hasn’t been filling with speculation or curiosity — it’s been filling with confessions. People admitting they haven’t been paid since October, November, and December. People saying they stayed quiet because they wanted to believe this would resolve itself. People who were told to wait just a little longer, right up until “the end of January.”
The email is attributed to Eric Clayman, a Florida-based defence attorney listed as external corporate counsel for Goliath Ventures Inc. His name has appeared before in connection with...
The Floodgates Have Opened — The Pink Flamingo Moment in the Goliath Ventures Collapse
The last few weeks have been different. Not louder, not more dramatic — just heavier. My inbox has shifted from casual questions to detailed confessions. People who stayed silent for months are now reaching out, often late at night, often shaken, finally realising that what they were promised is not coming back. The floodgates didn’t burst all at once. They cracked. And now the water is rushing through.
THE SILENCE BEFORE THE BREAK
For months, investors were told to wait. Banking delays. Audits. MSB approvals. The same phrases repeated until they lost all mean...
Hyper-Compound Illusions: How GOLIATH VENTURES INC Leaves Investors Watching Dashboards Not Payments
If your balance is growing but you can’t withdraw a cent, you don’t have an investment — you have a story being told to you on a screen. That’s where this investigation begins.
For months, investors were promised regular distributions. When payments slowed or stopped, they were told delays were temporary. While money failed to arrive, dashboards continued to update, balances continued to rise, and investors were encouraged to wait just a little longer. Many did, because the system was designed to make waiting feel rational.
I’ve been warning about Goliath Ventures since Sept...
Robert Rolls and Afirmo NZ Ltd: An Unsolicited Email, Two Domains, and Unanswered Questions
On 12 December 2025 at 8:13 PM, I received an unsolicited commercial email from Robert Rolls, identifying himself as Founder and Chief Executive of Afirmo NZ Ltd. I had no prior relationship with him or the company, had not requested contact, and had not consented to receive marketing of any kind.
THE EMAIL ARRIVES
The message was promotional and lacked an unsubscribe mechanism. Under New Zealand law, a single unsolicited commercial email can be unlawful if it does not meet basic requirements around consent, sender identification, and opt-out. That omission mattered, and...
The Origins of GOLIATH VENTURES INC: How Proximity Replaced Proof as Millions Were Raised
This investigation looks at what existed before Goliath Ventures Inc ever collapsed — before missed payouts, before silence, before the excuses. It examines how trust was established, how credibility was borrowed, and how millions were raised long before anything verifiable was ever built.
This is not a hindsight critique. It’s a reconstruction of origins.
HOW TO REPORT GOLIATH VENTURES INC
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THE FOUNDATION BEFORE THE MONEY
Goliath Ventures did not begin with a functioning product, a proven trading operation, or v...
Goliath Ventures Inc: The Deleted Video, The Rewritten Narrative, And The Quiet Exit
A short promotional video appeared on GOLIATH VENTURES INC’s official social media accounts. Four hours later, it was gone. Before it disappeared, we secured the video and preserved the transcript. What it revealed was not transparency — it was a glimpse into how the narrative is being rewritten while investors remain unpaid.
THE VIDEO THAT SHOULDN’T HAVE LASTED
The video confidently spoke about the future — 2026, expansion, stability, and strength. It again referenced the previously disclosed $8.5 million investment into the downtown Florida Chase Building, presenting it as part of a renewed “global HQ”...
The Collapse of GOLIATH Ventures Inc: Missed Promises, Narrative Control: The Calm Before the Storm
For weeks, investors were told payments were imminent. Specific dates were given. Confidence was projected. Assurances were repeated. Then the money didn’t arrive. What followed was silence, a luxury event, and eventually a carefully worded newsletter that raised more questions than it answered.
This is a chronological breakdown of what actually happened, using Goliath’s own communications, timelines, and public behaviour.
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Goliath Ventures Inc Dec 15–18: Payouts Promised – Where is The Money? Where is Christopher Delgado?
The December 15–18 payout window was promised in writing. October catch-ups. November payouts. Everything owed. Normal schedule. As this window opened, investors began asking the same question at the same time: where is the money? What should have been a routine payout cycle instead exposed silence, confusion, and a growing list of red flags that can no longer be ignored.
THE PROMISE
On December 3, 2025, Goliath Ventures Inc sent a newsletter assuring investors that the company was “fully back to its regular rhythm” and that the December 15–18 cycle would include all missed payouts going back to Octob...
#GoliathStrong Exposed: Tomo Marjanovic and the Miami Dinner That Exposes Goliath’s Collapse
Hours before Goliath Ventures Inc’s big Miami dinner, the company’s inner circle shifted from hype to panic. Instead of confidence, we suddenly saw a loyalty sermon from Tomo Marjanovic, wrapped in the new hashtag #GoliathStrong, urging his “brothers” not to walk away. It was clear something inside the organisation had fractured, and this message was attempting to hold together what was already slipping apart.
THE MESSAGE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
I woke up to Tomo’s post and immediately recognised the tone. It wasn’t motivation. It wasn’t leadership. It was a man trying t...
Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid Wipeout – And Why Goliath Ventures Investors Should Pay Attention
On 18 November 2025, I watched Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid balance collapse in real time. Months of reckless, high-leverage trading came to a brutal end as his account dropped to just $984. More than $727,000 of his own money and around $75,000 in referral bonuses had been wiped out with no withdrawals ever recorded.
Four days earlier, GOLIATH VENTURES INC — a “quant fund” promoted across the same influencer ecosystem — suddenly froze payouts and claimed a “forensic audit” had begun. Their 14 November distribution never arrived. No transparency, no timeline, just familiar excuses.
The timing alone doesn’t prove a direct connection. But when two col...
Goliath Ventures Payouts Stop: Insiders Pull 10’s of Millions While Everyone Else Waits
This is the story of what happened in the hours, days, and moments leading up to the collapse of one of the largest alleged Ponzi schemes in America.
THE FIRST SIGNS OF TROUBLE
The earliest warning came quietly. Investors expecting their November 14th payouts woke to an unexpected message from Goliath Ventures Inc. The company claimed that distributions were being delayed due to a “forensic audit,” a phrase familiar to anyone who has watched a Ponzi scheme run out of road.
At first glance, the announcement was dressed up as a prof...
GOLIATH VENTURES: Payouts Collapse, CEO Missing, and a Suspicious Audit Letter Revealed
The first real sign of trouble came when investors began messaging me to say their payouts due on the 14th had not arrived. There were no advance warnings, no delays announced, and no meaningful explanations. Instead, a single excuse began to circulate among investors: the payouts were being blocked because of an “audit.”
That claim didn’t match how real audits work.
And that’s when the investigation began.
THE AUDIT EXCUSE
To understand why this raised red flags instantly, you have to know what a real audit actually does. Audits d...
Stephen Davis: The Fire Chief Who Walked Out of the Firehouse and Straight Into a Financial Inferno
The press release paints Stephen Davis as a fallen fire chief who bravely left public service to start a parenting project and a publishing company. It reads like a feel-good comeback story. But buried behind this glossy narrative is the part he didn’t disclose: his role as Director of Administration for GOLIATH VENTURES INC, a company now at the centre of federal scrutiny.
While the article highlights his podcasts, memoirs, and charity work, it never once mentions that the company he helps run was formally dissolved in Florida yet continued to operate, raise funds, and pay ou...
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 the lies.
This site is my home base, protected by PROJECT SHIELD https://projectshield.google/, Google’s defence system for journalists under digital attack...
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 citizenship, and zero taxes. In reality, it’s just another rebrand of the same collapsed projects — full of recycled p...
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 content.
Here’s what they didn’t mention: after months of investigating GOLIATH VENTURES INC, Danny uncovered...
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 and others over three years with false promises, fake legal threats, and spiritual deflections while withholding hundreds of thousands of dollars, including her daughter’s university fund.
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 blog and YouTube video — and pay $5,000 — for the crime of journalism.
THIS VIDEO COVERS:
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 LEGIT, RIGHT? IT’S NOT.*
That phone number leads straight to a scamme...
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 metaverse crypto project, lured in more than 11,000 investors wi...
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, shared to provide cautionary insight to others.
The Podcast That Raised Red Flags
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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 the illusion of financial success. She categorises people into "quitters," "players," "workers," and "studs," making it clear that if yo...
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 opinion, shared to provide cautionary insight to others.
The Podcast That Raised Red Flags
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 attempt from an unfa...
Exposing YouTube’s Flawed Policies: Why “The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger” Was Terminated
On January 21, 2025, YouTube terminated my channel, “The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger,” for alleged violations of their sex and nudity policy—a shocking and devastating blow to my mission of exposing cryptocurrency-based Ponzi schemes and protecting everyday investors. With 1,900 videos and years of investigative work, my channel was a vital resource for raising public awareness and holding scammers accountable.
In this video, I detail the events that led to YouTube’s decision, including two strikes—one involving Ryan “Ryzn” Conley during a live-streamed interview and another involving explicit content posted by a malicious actor, “TUGMAN,” during a Zoom meeting. Despite t...
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 tactics, and transparency. Some of the key topics include:
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 repeatedly dismissed the law, ridiculed me, and claimed he wouldn’t provide his serv...
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 the Global Financial Crimes Summit?
Financial crime is growing at an...
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 this recording HERE
Are you thinking about starting a YouTube channel, or alrea...
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 speaking slot. The reasoning? Concerns that my participation would keep a large portion of the ex-JW community from attending. While I un...
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 speaking slot. The reasoning? Concerns that my participation would keep a large portion of the ex-JW community from attending. While I un...
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 scam that’s hiding behind the guise of cryptocurrency. But what make...
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 like a nightmare where you wake up with...
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 have a candid conversation with a retired teacher who shares his invaluable experience, kn...
