The CEO Who Vanished With $14 Million in Investor Funds
Marcus Hale, founder of CapVenture Group, promised early-stage investors 40% annual returns and delivered nothing. A trail of LLCs, offshore accounts, and forged statements tells the full story.
Inside NovaBright Solar: Deposits Taken, Panels Never Installed
Hundreds of homeowners across three states paid NovaBright Solar thousands in deposits for panels that were never installed. The company collected, stalled, and disappeared. We talked to 34 victims.
The CEO Who Vanished With $14 Million in Investor Funds
Marcus Hale, founder of CapVenture Group, promised early-stage investors 40% annual returns and delivered nothing. A trail of LLCs, offshore accounts, and forged statements tells the full story.
Inside NovaBright Solar: Deposits Taken, Panels Never Installed
Hundreds of homeowners across three states paid NovaBright Solar thousands in deposits for panels that were never installed. The company collected, stalled, and disappeared. We talked to 34 victims.
Dr. Raymond Frost and the Supplement Empire Built on Fake Credentials
Raymond Frost has sold millions of dollars in supplements under the title 'Dr.' — a credential from a diploma mill. His company's health claims are unsubstantiated, his testimonials fabricated, and his refund policy a maze.
Landline Property Group: The Real Estate ‘Mentorship’ That Left Students Broke
Landline Property Group charged aspiring investors up to $35,000 for real estate 'mentorship' programs. The mentors had no track record. The strategies didn't work. The refunds never came.
Garrett Webb, Influencer Accountant: The Tax Advice That Cost Followers Thousands
With 2.1 million followers, Garrett Webb positioned himself as the internet's most relatable CPA. His tax strategies were real — real violations. The IRS has opened examinations on dozens of clients who followed his advice.
The Staffing Agency That Kept Workers’ Wages — For Months
TriForce Staffing Solutions placed hundreds of warehouse and logistics workers across the Midwest — then held their paychecks for weeks, invented deductions, and ignored Department of Labor complaints for over a year.
Pinnacle Credit Repair: Charging $800 to Do What You Can Do Free
Pinnacle Credit Repair charged consumers up to $800 upfront — illegal under federal law — promised outcomes it couldn't deliver, and suppressed negative reviews. The CFPB has taken notice.
Dylan Marsh and the ‘Passive Income’ Dropshipping Course That Wasn’t
Dylan Marsh's 'Seven Figure Dropship Academy' promised financial freedom for $1,997. Former students say the content was outdated, the 'success stories' were staged, and the business model was misrepresented from the start.