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DANNY DE HEK
Scammers rely on silence. We make noise.
Welcome to the Avengers Anti-Fraud Alliance, led by Danny de Hek, a New Zealand investigative journalist whose work exposing scams, Ponzi schemes, MLMs and financial fraud has been featured by The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Guardian, ABC Australia, RNZ and others.
This podcast takes you inside real investigations.
We follow the money, identify the people behind fraudulent operations, examine corporate records, court documents, blockchain transactions, marketing material, leaked communications and digital evidence — then put what we find into the public record.
Some investigations begin with a victim contacting me. Others start with an anonymous tip, a suspicious Zoom meeting, a cryptocurrency wallet, a court filing, or an Avenger somewhere in the world saying: “Danny, you need to look at this.”
The Avengers Anti-Fraud Alliance brings together researchers, whistleblowers, victims and ordinary people who are tired of watching scammers operate without scrutiny.
Patreon helps fund that work and gives supporters a closer look behind the investigations — including updates, evidence, developing stories and material that doesn't always fit into a YouTube video.
I don't accept payment to remove investigations. I don't sell reputation management. And when someone I investigate disagrees with my reporting, I give them the opportunity to respond.
The objective is simple:
Investigate. Analyse. Expose. Protect.
If you're a victim, whistleblower or you've discovered something that deserves investigating, get in touch.
Scams thrive in darkness. The Avengers turn on the lights.
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Antique Dealer Confessions: Secrets, Antique Scams, and Stories with Rob Woolley!
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Welcome to "The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger" channel! I'm Danny de Hek, also known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger. My mission is to expose and shame anyone running or promoting Ponzi schemes or scams, creating public awareness to protect mum and dad investors from losing their kids' inheritance to multilevel marketing bottom feeders.
In this special episode, I'm thrilled to interview Rob Woolley, an antique dealer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Rob has been selling antiques for about 20 years and is known for being a good talker with a great sense of humour.
Despite our real jobs, Rob and I share a common interest: we both spend a lot of our time fighting crypto Ponzi schemes and scams. We thought it would be fun to interview each other to give you a better understanding of who we are and what we're all about.
In this live recording, we'll dive into Rob's fascinating world of antiques. Here are some of the questions I'll be asking:
Icebreakers
- How did you first get interested in antiques?
- What's the most unique or unusual item you've ever sold?
- Do you have a favorite antique that you’ve ever come across?
- Can you share a funny or memorable story from your time as an antique dealer?
- What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned about antiques over the years?
Main Questions
- What’s the difference between antiques and junk?
- Where do you keep your antiques?
- What type of person typically purchases antiques?
- How do you say no to someone who’s asking too much money for their loved antiques?
- What’s your biggest regret in the industry?
- When did you get started in the antique business?
- What was the first thing you ever sold, and how did you go about selling it?
- How do you determine the value of an antique?
- What trends have you noticed in the antique market over the past few years?
- How do you stay knowledgeable about the value and history of different antiques?
- What are some common misconceptions people have about antiques?
- Have you ever had an item that you just couldn’t part with? If so, what was it?
- How do you handle restoration or repair of antiques?
- What advice would you give someone who’s just starting to collect antiques?
- How has the antique business changed with the rise of online marketplaces?
Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation with Rob Woolley. We'll explore the world of antiques and share our experiences in fighting crypto scams. Don't miss this chance to get to know the people behind the mission of exposing fraudulent schemes and protecting investors.
Stay tuned for more content aimed at uncovering the truth behind Ponzi schemes and educating the public. Your support helps us continue our fight against financial fraud and protect innocent investors from being scammed. Thank you for being part of our community and for your continued vigilance against the scammers of the world.
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