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Scams, Shady Investors & Fake Advisors

Helping founders avoid bad actors. If you've encountered a scam, a shady investor, or a fake advisor โ€” share the red flags so others don't fall for it. No witch hunts or naming without evidence, but honest warnings about predatory behaviour are welcome and encouraged.

  1. Starting a business is one of the most exciting things youโ€™ll ever do. Youโ€™re building something from nothing, solving problems, and hopefully, making a bit of history along the way. But letโ€™s be honest for a second, the startup world is also a bit of a "wild west." Because thereโ€™s so much passion and, frankly, a lot of money flying around, it naturally attracts a few people who arenโ€™t exactly playing by the rules. If youโ€™ve ever felt a bit nervous about a "too good to be true" offer or felt like an investorโ€™s terms seemed a bit... off, donโ€™t worry. Itโ€™s not as complicated as it sounds to protect yourself. In fact, most scams and shady characters follow the same few patte…

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