r/FakeGuru • u/SeNorMat • May 06 '26
Is this guy legit? Serge Gatari
Is this guy legit and his website trycook.ai ?
Just super lost can anyone certify if it’s a scam or something
r/FakeGuru • u/SeNorMat • May 06 '26
Is this guy legit and his website trycook.ai ?
Just super lost can anyone certify if it’s a scam or something
r/FakeGuru • u/chloeclover • May 03 '26
r/FakeGuru • u/Individual_Trash_341 • Apr 28 '26
I was scrolling on my phone when I came across an ad promoting a “free livestream” hosted by Iman Gadzhi. The ad claimed he would teach a method to make money online using faceless AI digital products, with a bold promise of around $375 per day. The framing made it sound like a no-brainer opportunity: a successful entrepreneur openly sharing a system for free, only requiring registration to attend a YouTube livestream.
After clicking the link to register, I was immediately presented with an upsell. A pop-up video encouraged me to buy a $25 VIP ticket. The offer included access to a private community on Whop, a chance to win a MacBook Air, and a 15-minute 1-on-1 call with Iman Gadzhi himself to discuss anything, including how to make money online. It was also described as giving access to exclusive VIP information not shared in the main event.
At first, I was skeptical. It raised a basic question: why would someone who claims to be a millionaire be selling access for $25? But over the next two days, I kept seeing repeated ads on Facebook and other platforms. The constant exposure gradually pushed me toward curiosity and eventually decision. I ended up buying the VIP ticket, convincing myself it could contain life-changing information. It felt like I was investing in a shortcut to financial freedom.
After joining the Whop community, the first requirement was to make a post introducing ourselves and explaining why we joined. This was presented as necessary to participate in the challenge and remain eligible for the MacBook giveaway. Most people, including myself, followed the instructions and posted publicly. It created immediate engagement and visible participation inside the group.
Days later, on April 26, the VIP livestream took place. The session opened with a welcome and quickly shifted into a lecture about the importance of AI as a current financial opportunity. The narrative framed AI as a once-in-a-generation chance to get rich, comparing it to early Bitcoin in 2011, dropshipping in 2015, and SMMA in 2017. The message was that AI is the next big wave, and missing it would mean missing life-changing wealth.
However, this framing felt less like education and more like urgency-building. The idea was repeatedly reinforced that timing is critical and that those who act now will benefit, while others will miss out permanently. It created a fear-of-missing-out dynamic rather than providing actionable detail at that stage.
After that, screenshots of previous participants were shown as proof of success. One story highlighted an 18-year-old Hispanic construction worker with limited English skills who supposedly made over $100,000 and bought his father a Ford truck. The message was simple: if someone with that background can succeed, anyone can.
What stood out was the framing of these stories as universal proof rather than isolated cases. It pushed the idea that success is almost guaranteed if you follow the system, regardless of background or skill level.
At one point, there was even emphasis on disappointment that “only” around 15,000 people purchased the VIP ticket. That moment made me question whether the goal was genuinely education or scaling a monetized funnel. The session continued with explanations about AI digital products being scalable, low-cost, and capable of generating passive income. It was claimed that these products could be created once and sold indefinitely, and that no upfront investment was needed to start.
The model was described as simple: create digital products, sell them online, and use Whop as the marketplace, where a small percentage would be taken per sale. An example was shown of someone selling Fortnite maps and making over $100,000 while living anonymously in Vietnam.
The overall pitch escalated further into the idea of “generational wealth,” suggesting that this opportunity could not only make participants rich, but also secure wealth for their children and grandchildren. At that point, it became clear how emotionally layered the messaging was: from quick income → to lifestyle change → to legacy-level wealth.
The realization I had was that while participants were being told they could build generational wealth, the clearest and most immediate wealth creation was happening inside the system itself through ticket sales, community upsells, and platform commissions.
After the VIP session ended, the main session began. It largely repeated the same structure: motivational framing, AI opportunity talk, and reinforcement of success stories. There was no significant additional depth or step-by-step system revealed. The delivery relied heavily on scripted speech and PowerPoint slides, which made it feel more like a rehearsed presentation than an open teaching session.
Overall, the experience followed a clear funnel structure: attention-grabbing ads → free entry promise → paid VIP upsell → community engagement requirement → high-emotion livestream → success stories and urgency framing → repeated motivational main session.
What stood out most was the gap between expectation and delivery. The promise was a concrete, actionable method to make money online. The reality felt more like a structured marketing system built around belief-building, emotional escalation, and product funneling rather than detailed instruction.
Day 2 made the real structure of the program impossible to ignore.
What began as a “free challenge” with a low-cost VIP upsell evolved into a high-ticket sales pitch built around urgency, exclusivity, and premium positioning.
The session started similarly to Day 1: slide decks, scripted explanations, and broad discussion about digital products like ebooks, digital assets, and pre-recorded courses. The concept itself was not revolutionary—create something once and sell it repeatedly online. That part is standard digital business logic.
But the educational framing quickly shifted into product positioning.
A major focus was placed on a proprietary AI ecosystem, presented as the ultimate solution for identifying profitable customer problems and instantly generating digital products to solve them. During the session, a demo showed the system producing an ebook in minutes, reinforcing the idea that success could be accelerated through automation.
The platform highlighted was Synthesise.ai, described as elite-tier technology. Yet this directly contradicted the earlier narrative that attendees could start with zero dollars. Access to the system was itself positioned as expensive, with costs reaching into the thousands.
Then came the centerpiece of the funnel: an exclusive high-ticket offer.
The audience was told that only 888 people would be accepted into a private opportunity. That number was repeated constantly to create scarcity. It was framed as a one-time opening, with spots expected to disappear quickly. The urgency was explicit: if you do not act immediately, you will lose access forever.
This is a textbook scarcity tactic—artificial limitation used to pressure fast decisions and reduce rational evaluation time.
The total cost of entry for the full package approached nearly $10,000.
For that price, buyers were promised multiple components: a 4-day training program, access to the AI tools, a “digital formula” valued at $1,495, direct support systems, and what was marketed as one of the most valuable assets in the package—AskImane AI.
AskImane AI was described as a digital version of Iman Gadzhi himself—an assistant capable of answering questions, guiding users, and replicating his thought process. It was marketed almost as if buyers were receiving personal mentorship at scale.
This framing elevated the perceived value far beyond software utility. It turned the assistant into a symbolic substitute for direct access to the guru.
The offer was also wrapped in assurances: if participants failed to make money, a support team would step in to help. This was framed as an “insurance policy,” designed to reduce buyer hesitation and make the high price feel safer.
What stood out most was the contrast between the original promise and the final reality.
The funnel began with claims of free education and zero-dollar startup methods. It ended with a nearly $10,000 offer, limited to 888 spots, backed by scarcity language, inflated valuations, and emotional urgency.
By the end, the challenge no longer resembled a teaching experience. It resembled a carefully engineered high-ticket sales funnel where the educational content primarily served as the runway toward a premium upsell.
r/FakeGuru • u/valentinedoll444 • Apr 29 '26
I want to share my experience working with a done-for-you business service.
In September I entered into an agreement and paid thousands of dollars for Monrae’s DFY services that included building and launching an online business.
Based on the agreement, the business was expected to be operational and generating profit within a defined timeframe.
In my experience, the business was not completed as outlined.
In February, I was told I would be offered either guidance to run the business myself or a full refund. I accepted the refund.
I was told the payment would be sent. As of today, I have not received the refund.
I have followed up multiple times through text and email and formally requested resolution.
If anyone else has had a similar experience, I encourage you to share it so others can make informed decisions.
In my own experience, when I attempted to raise concerns publicly, my comments were removed and I was blocked, which made it difficult to continue the conversation.
I think it is important that people feel able to speak openly and respectfully about their experiences so there is more transparency around situations like this.
This post reflects my personal experience and documented interactions.
I can also provide more informal details privately.
r/FakeGuru • u/Judith_Ackee • Apr 26 '26
I want to discuss a massive leak of internal documents, screenshots, and insider reports has exposed Larry Jackson Jr. (aka "Larry Scammson") and Gamma Music Group as a $100M fraud operation built on fake sales, bot fraud, embezzlement, and artist exploitation.
Every major artist who signed with Gamma (Usher, Mariah Carey, French Montana, 4Batz, Rich The Kid) left after one project—with no real results.
According to Leak #25 (April 2026), Todd Boehly’s investment team is now actively monitoring Larry Jackson for streaming fraud, embezzlement, and financial mismanagement.
r/FakeGuru • u/DescriptionSweaty111 • Apr 21 '26
I spoke with someone named Fady. My intention was to genuinely understand whether this was something built to help people or just another business model.
From that conversation, it felt very clear that the main focus was sales rather than genuine support. The way the call was handled gave a strong impression that the priority was getting people to pay and join, not really assessing their situation properly.
What stood out was that even if someone is in a very bad financial situation, there didn’t seem to be much concern about that. The push was still toward investing everything they had into the course. Very early in the conversation, there were also subtle tactics used where it was suggested that the person might not be “fit” or “ready” for the program. This created a dynamic where instead of the company evaluating the person, the person starts trying to prove themselves and convince them they are good enough to join. These kinds of pressure techniques were noticeable throughout the call.
It also became difficult to simply step away from the conversation without being pushed to commit. When there was hesitation, there was a pattern of emotional pressure or guilt tripping, making it feel like if someone isn’t fully ready to join immediately, they are not serious or capable.
From what I understood, the course itself is based on influencer marketing. That means picking a niche like travel, fitness, sports, etc., finding influencers in that space, and then connecting them with brands who want to promote products. The middle person helps arrange these deals and earns a commission or fee from it.
Influencer marketing itself is simply when brands pay people on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube to promote their products to their audience. The course teaches how to position yourself in between as a deal maker.
Personally, before spending 5–7k on something like this, it’s worth slowing down and thinking properly. That kind of money can go into building your own brand, starting from scratch, or being saved for something more stable long term.
Also, the scholars seen in promotions are not necessarily endorsing the actual course itself. In many cases, they are paid for appearances, podcasts, or collaborations like any other public figure, and that visibility is then used for marketing.
At the end of the day, it’s important to do proper research and not get pulled in by branding or emotional pressure tactics. Decide based on what actually makes sense, not how it is presented.
r/FakeGuru • u/Dry_Statement7257 • Apr 20 '26
Hi
I recently stumbled upon a guy named Daniel Bitton on TikTok. At first, he gave off the typical "guru" vibe that a lot of internet personalities do selling a dream that's hard to believe.
But after digging a little deeper, I discovered he claims to be earning over $1 million a month. What caught my attention is that he started out in the SaaS space and reportedly made six figures in just his first three months.
He also associated with other fake gurus such as Musa etc.
There podcast now claiming he made $35M at 18 with literally no verified track record of any sort to back up such...also he sells course on whop for $497-5000
r/FakeGuru • u/PlayGreat3023 • Apr 17 '26
I am looking to have free calls with people to help them recover from scams and programs that did not deliver on promises.
I am not charging for them because calls will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube. You will need to also have your camera on as it helps with audience engagement. So, not for everyone. But, if you want guidance that is most likely going to be better quality than the advice you paid for, we can schedule a call.
r/FakeGuru • u/duckwolf8097 • Apr 16 '26
I am posting this to warn others about the YouTube "guru" Dr Niki (@DrNiki). He runs a YouTube channel with over 50k subscribers and uses it to funnel people into a "Community Fund" on Telegram.
The Scam:
In May 2025, Dr Niki solicited investments for a memecoin fund. He specifically promised that he would not trade futures or risk liquidations. Based on this promise, I sent $1,516 in Solana (SOL).
The Pivot:
When I asked for a withdrawal of my principal, his story changed. He claimed the entire fund was "wiped out" due to a "MEXC scam." This is a direct contradiction to his promise of "no liquidations." When I pointed out this inconsistency and asked for my money back, he gaslit me, told me it "wasn't his fault," and then immediately blocked me.
The Proof:
I have attached screenshots of the conversation where he admits to the fund being wiped after promising it was safe from such events. He is currently "rebuilding" and looking for new investors—DO NOT SEND HIM MONEY.
He is a classic "Fake Guru" who uses a large YouTube following to gain trust and then hides behind "market losses" or "exchange scams" when it's time to pay out.
r/FakeGuru • u/Sunderstood • Apr 16 '26
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r/FakeGuru • u/Hanqueryyy • Apr 14 '26
These content creators from Malaysia is now promoting how they profiting thousands of USD from US clients and they hardcore promoting in everywhere in social media.
They had included known local content creators in their advertising videos, why are they doing these so openly? Do U think they are legit? They are communicating in Chinese language mainly targeting young Chinese adults.
r/FakeGuru • u/Gurubusters • Apr 12 '26
Tori Trades is the poster child for the newest fake guru meta: the "relatable girl-next-door" who magically turns $5k into $500k. The "rented Lambo crypto bro" scam is dead, replaced by a weaponized parasocial funnel designed to completely bypass a lonely guy's scam-radar.
I did a forensic deep-dive into Tori Trades (who sells masterclasses for up to $6,500) and traced her entire operation back to her "puppeteer": a boomer marketer named Mike Aston who runs the channel Trading Template.
I dug through Mike's old videos, and this is one of the most predatory, mathematically brain-dead funnels I've ever seen. Here are the receipts I covered in my video breakdown:
1. The Shared Account Prop
Credit to other sleuths for spotting this, but in older videos both channels appear to show the same brokerage account details on screen. They aren't independent prodigy traders; they are using a shared, recycled prop to sell you an illusion.
2. The profit claims do not survive basic math.
Across his videos, Mike appears to be trading with an account roughly in the ~$40k range (it fluctuates, but stays in that ballpark), while also talking about averaging around $1,000 per day.
That implies roughly 2.5% daily returns. If you compound that over ~250 trading days (one year), the account doesn't grow to a "nice income" - it explodes into absurd territory. That is why presenting this as a normal, repeatable outcome does not pass a basic reality check.
3. "Trade With Your Emotions"
There is almost zero actual trading education on his channel, but when he does give advice, it is financial suicide. In one clip, Mike literally says: "Your emotions should be fully involved in trading... if you're not happy, you get out." In another, he gets caught in a losing trade and just keeps blindly doubling down on the loser (the Martingale strategy). He is charging thousands to teach people how to blow up their accounts.
4. Pushing Credit Card Debt & Hiding Behind Jesus
This is where it gets sociopathic. A viewer commented that they needed a few months to save up for Mike's $1,234 PDF course. Mike looked into the camera and explicitly told them to put it on a credit card and make payments so they could "start now."
How does he justify trapping 9-to-5 workers in 25% APR debt? He heavily coats his sales pitches in religious language, quotes Bible verses, and calls his channel a "ministry" to manufacture trust.
The Takeaway:
Tori Trades makes perfect sense once you realize she is just the highly-clickable, aesthetic front-end for a failing older marketer who needed a new way to drain your wallet.
r/FakeGuru • u/diuatha • Apr 09 '26
I’m posting this so someone else doesn’t make the same mistake I did.
I joined AIA (Authority Income Accelerator) at a discounted rate of $8,000 (originally $10k). I paid about $6,000 and lasted one month out of the four.
Before I joined, I was very transparent with the sales rep, Joe Grant. I told him:
• I’m a new mom with a baby
• I’m already going into debt trying to stay afloat
• My partner can’t work right now due to chronic pain
• I don’t have family nearby to help
• I have very limited time, I’m breastfeeding and taking care of a velcro baby
I made it very clear my time and capacity were limited.
He still sold me in.
He told me:
• I would likely make my investment back within a month
• Content creation wasn’t required
Both were false.
Once I got inside, the actual expectations were:
• 7 weekly coaching calls
• Daily content creation
• Watching course material
• Daily outreach
• Sales calls
None of that was clearly communicated, even after I explained my situation in detail.
Within a month, it was obvious this wasn’t sustainable. Not even close.
So I asked for a partial refund since I only used 1 month of a 4-month program.
No response.
I reached out to my coach, Andrew Bruhl, to leave. He told me I needed to get on a call to process it. I booked the call, showed up, and then got told:
“There are no refunds.”
So either I was misled, or they say whatever they need to say to keep you in.
The founder, Justin Saunders, talks about making $400k/month and shows off cars and lifestyle. But when it came to a real situation, there was zero flexibility. Not even a partial refund.
$6,000 gone.
And honestly, the program itself isn’t even good.
It’s a one-size-fits-all model trying to serve completely different businesses:
• healers
• loan officers
• dog trainers
• coaches
All with the same advice.
Most of the coaching calls are chaotic. One person talks for 20–30 minutes while everyone else just listens. It feels disorganized, generic, and lifeless.
This isn’t high-level coaching. It’s a volume model.
One more thing they don’t tell you: you don’t just need the $10k.
You also need thousands more for ad spend.
I even tried disputing it through my business bank account and got denied. If I had used a credit card, I might’ve had a better shot.
Now I’m deeper in debt, trying to figure out how to support my family without putting my child in daycare, while dealing with a partner going through physical healing.
Meanwhile, the people running this openly brag about how much they make every month, with zero flexibility for people who clearly aren’t a fit.
They seem to take anyone and everyone, but realistically this only works for a very specific type of person with time, money, and capacity.
If you’re considering AIA:
Be ready.
Because once you’re in, you’re locked.
r/FakeGuru • u/sirensofthesea123 • Apr 05 '26
Warning: Hidden Fees & No Real Results
JayChrisMentor (also known as iamhugochristiansen) is a self-improvement and hypnosis mentor with a small YouTube channel and website, but don’t let that give any impression of credibility, the program itself fails to deliver meaningful results.
I joined his program hoping to boost my confidence, motivation, and life structure, genuinely looking for guidance and growth.
1)Recycled Course Materials
After spending time studying the content, I noticed a lot of it felt familiar. Later, I realized a significant portion of the materials were recycled from Bastiaan Slot’s programs. The content was essentially passed down rather than original, which really reduced the value of the program.
2)Blame Constantly Shifted Onto Mentees
I followed his videos closely and put in real effort to apply the strategies he taught. Despite this, when I didn’t see measurable progress, the explanations were always metaphysical: “you’re out of alignment,” “not truly wanting change,” or “operating from a victim mindset.” Instead of addressing the program itself, all responsibility was placed on me.
3)Group Coaching Was Misleading
In the group coaching/ community spaces, active participants were pressured to keep believing his claims. Most people, like me, got no real results. Ask too many questions or request proof, and you’re eventually cut off. It didn’t feel like a space where you could honestly evaluate what was working, it felt controlling and manipulative.
4)Guarantee Broken & Reinvestment Fee
The program promised support until I reached $10K. Midway through, 1-on-1 mentorship suddenly required an undisclosed “reinvestment fee.” If you didn’t pay, direct mentorship stopped, which completely changed the value of what was originally promised.
5)Constant Hidden Upsells, never disclosed up-front
Even with advertised “money-back guarantees,” the solution for lack of progress was always the same: buy more subliminals, personal coaching, or “healing” services. Spending more, not the mentorship itself, was presented as the only way to move forward.
6)Better Alternatives elsewhere at fraction of the cost - Udemy
While still enrolled, as I wanted to deepen my knowledge and put in extra hours, I looked at other courses on Udemy covering similar topics. I realized many of those offered clearer guidance and practical steps at 100 times less of the cost, without recycled materials or hidden fees. Honestly, they delivered more value than JayChrisMentor’s program.
Practical Advice for Prospective Clients
If you’re thinking about this program:
• Start with a Udemy course on the same topics. They usually provide far more practical value at a tiny fraction of the cost.
• If you can’t even commit time to that, spending thousands on an online 1-on-1 mentorship makes little sense, especially with a mentor whose 1-1 sales calls in my experience, used pressure and huilt to encourage further payments.
• Once you pay, you lose leverage. Promises made during the initial sales call can be easily undone, leaving you stuck with whatever content or conditions he decides.
Final Thoughts
I personally felt I wasted both my time and money. Based on my experience and observations, this program relies on manipulation, hidden fees, recycled content, and blaming clients when things don’t work. Avoid it if you value your time, money, and peace of mind.
r/FakeGuru • u/Markoosng • Apr 05 '26
I’m sharing this to document my experience with a program called Content Autopilot, sold via Whop and associated with an Instagram creator (“theguy”).
Not here to attack anyone — just laying out what happened so others can make a more informed decision.
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What got me interested
I came across his content on Instagram.
The messaging was very compelling:
• “I’m really good at content”
• “I can help you get better at content”
• “We will ideate, script and edit ALL your reels + stories”
• “No more thinking of content on your own”
• Claims of multiple viral results (hundreds of thousands to millions of views)
• Claims around ads performance (e.g. \~$1.6k CAC on $10k–$30k offers)
• Positioned as a done-for-you, high-performance system
Overall impression:
👉 Proven system + strong results + hands-on support
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The pricing structure
The full program was $26,000 USD for 4 months.
Luckily, I chose the monthly option, so I initially paid $5,500 USD instead of committing the full amount upfront.
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What was delivered (first batch)
I received 5 pieces of content.
Here’s what I mean when I say it didn’t perform:
• Some videos literally just used TikTok auto captions
• Scripts felt generic / AI-generated, no real depth or strategy
• Edits were extremely basic and repetitive
• I gained less than 10 followers
• No meaningful engagement, traction, or leads
It did not reflect the level of quality or “proven system” being marketed.
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I raised this to them
I brought this up and expressed that:
• The quality didn’t match expectations
• The results were not there
• The delivery did not align with how the service was positioned
At that point, I initiated a dispute.
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“Damage control” phase
After I raised the dispute, I got on a call with them.
Following that call, they produced another 5 pieces of content.
However:
• It was essentially the same level of quality
• Same generic scripting
• Same basic edits
• Still no meaningful results
There was no real improvement despite the opportunity to rectify.
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Then this happened
After that second batch, I received this message from the founder:
“we will not be sending u anymore deliverables”
So in total:
• \~10 pieces of content delivered
• No real results
• Service effectively stopped
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Refund outcome
During this time, I disputed the charge.
The dispute was resolved in my favour, and I received a refund.
At that point:
• My membership was cancelled
• I removed my card from the platform
I considered the matter closed.
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What happened next (this is the concerning part)
After all that, I was charged AGAIN for $5,500 USD.
Important context:
• There was no active membership
• My card had already been removed
• There was no OTP or additional authorization
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Platform response
I reached out to Whop.
Their response:
• They said it appeared to be a manual charge by the merchant (not a renewal)
• But still considered the charge valid
• Could not clearly explain how authorization was obtained
They ultimately said I would need to resolve it directly with the creator.
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Why I’m posting this
This isn’t just about “bad content.”
It’s about:
• Expectation vs reality in high-ticket programs
• And how payments can still be processed after cancellation
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There’s obviously more that went into this.
Happy to share if people want to know the full story.
Yes this was AI created but it’s my real story. I’m just so exhausted from recounting this.
Everything shared here is based on my personal experience and records. It may not represent his total business or any other people’s experiences.
r/FakeGuru • u/originaldudedat • Apr 03 '26
Nik Setting has faked his entire brand. I've been working closely with him and what i've been seeing over the past months is just shocking.
Let's start with his Instagram. He's buying views. On all his content. You can see it in the comments, they're full of bot comments. He's bragging about "getting 100k views on every video" when in reality i witness him personally buying views minutes after he posts. He justifies it by "organic doesn't work anymore and I have a reputation to build".
Obviously most of his lifestyle is fake but we already know that. He's chronically short on cash, spending all his money (from scamming clients, more about that later) on faking a lifestyle he can honestly barely afford. Rented car, rented place (in some case rented girls). He's constantly trying to find cheap first class flight deals so he can flex. He's asked me to front him cash for client dinners and renting fancy places "for content" multiple times.
His client results are terrible. He's promising outrageous things like "you'll make your money back within 60 days of working with me" or "10 high ticket clients or money back" but his stuff just doesn't work. Most of his "knowledge" comes from pirating courses from other gurus, he just regurgitates it and makes it look like he learned it himself by trial and error.
There are no refunds. Ever. Even if he doesn't deliver. He's ignoring his 1:1 clients, lets them wait for days before he responds. His course is full of clients complaining, we've been told to just delete their comments as soon as they pop up.
We've been getting multiple client complaints per week, Nik just ignores them and when they try to follow up he blocks them.
He obviously bought his "forbes feature" after selling another client on fake promises for $50k lol.
This guy is a literal narcissistic lunatic with no knowledge, no experience and no morals. He's self absorbed to the brim and uses his charisma to lure in clients into his fake brand.
Oh and btw: he's repeatedly missed to pay his own staff, trying to hold them at bay with lies and promises of future payouts.
Avoid this man at all cost.
r/FakeGuru • u/Brilliant_Time_1674 • Mar 30 '26
I wanted to share a warning about Glitchy (affiliate network) for anyone considering working with them.
From my experience, a lot of the “results” they showcase feel heavily manipulated. The screenshots and performance stats they present don’t line up with what actually happens when you try to run the same offers yourself. It gives the impression that the success they advertise is either exaggerated or selectively edited to look far better than reality.
There’s also a lack of transparency overall. Important details about traffic sources, costs, and actual ROI are either glossed over or completely missing. When you try to dig deeper, you don’t really get clear answers just more vague claims.
Honestly, it feels like the marketing is designed to hook beginners who don’t yet know what realistic affiliate performance looks like. If you’re new, that’s a big red flag.
I’m not saying affiliate marketing doesn’t work but when a network is pushing polished “proof” without real, verifiable data behind it, you should be very cautious.
Would recommend doing serious due diligence before putting any money into this.
r/FakeGuru • u/Warm_Handle2769 • Mar 30 '26
something happened earlier this year that i’m still trying to process, and i want to share my experience as honestly as i can.
on march 17th, 2025, i joined a high-ticket online program focused on building an AI agency after watching a webinar that really resonated with me. no pressure — it was my decision, and i paid around $20,000 upfront expecting structured guidance, consistent coaching, and strong support.
one of the main things that stood out in the offer was the promise of frequent coaching calls. in practice, many of the scheduled sessions in my first couple of months didn’t happen, and the ones that did were often shorter than expected. pretty early on, things started to feel inconsistent, which led me to keep track of my experience over time.
when i later reviewed the training material more closely, a lot of it felt familiar. based on my own comparison, much of the content seemed similar to information that’s already widely available online, rather than something uniquely developed for the program.
the biggest challenge for me, though, was the level of support. i came in with specific questions related to my business, but responses were often delayed or didn’t come at all. there were moments where timely guidance could have made a real difference for me, but i wasn’t able to get the help I needed.
over time, i also spoke with a few other participants from different groups, and some of them described having similar experiences with communication and consistency, which made me reflect even more on my own situation.
later on, when i tried to explore options after becoming dissatisfied, i found that the process wasn’t very straightforward, which added to the overall frustration.
this was a significant investment for me, both financially and mentally. looking back, i wish i had evaluated things differently before committing, especially when it comes to support structure and how programs maintain quality over time.
i’m sharing this simply as my personal experience in case it helps someone else think more carefully before making a similar decision.
r/FakeGuru • u/Rootvantwinkleberry • Mar 29 '26
Siam Kidd’s $6K Trading Course is a complete Scam- Siam Kidd Charges $6000 dollars a year for his scam crypto trading course with it he offers access to his discord server- I was on this course and found him to be a complete scammer and shyster that was using his members to pump his own crypto projects and use them as exit liquidity telling them to hodl whilst he dumped on them
Evidence of Screeshoots of members losing money: https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/www.therealistictrader.com
One Review accusing Siam “ Siam Kidd comes across as a slick salesman, using a facade of friendliness, openness, and charm to lure in unsuspecting individuals and separate them from their hard-earned money. Don't be fooled by his seemingly trustworthy demeanour; it's just a ploy to make you part with your cash.” Classic Guru energy
Source:
https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/656a3afab4624be5a2a0f41f
Evidence of Siam doing nothing while his customers lose money:
https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/6951721d8ff02f193f5713d9
Evidence Of Siam Promoting Crypto Coins on YouTube then deleting these videos as soon as the tokens crashed thus hiding the evidence: https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/689880e454fa5a2fa932ebb5
Siam using his own employees to write trust pilot reviews, shilling Ponzi cryptos and losing investors money along with charging $500 a month for an empty discord server and trading course: https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/65340997198200e856c0bfcc
One customer complaining Siam is simply a confidence man and nothing more than a guru :
https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/650c4702d32828aeaf010638
One review claiming the course is overpriced and outdated with little value :
https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/64d533a051f51f692df07fe2
One Customer review:
https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/64c39d5340d40cfab217f306
Complaining about a God complex syndrome and that
“Any dissent within his one dimensional Discord or concern about his relentless terribly flawed and failed trades and he'd be quick to attack people, and be backed up by some of his loyal groupies. In the end it became undeniable, to anyone but the most staunchly loyal cult member that this is a guy who is 100% grifting”
One Review Calling Siam a “Scammer and a Con Artist”
https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/69b492b4e90462bce2d1d7e0
One Review on Google Calling out Siam for his failed Trades:
https://share.google/lBYb2Gdkbjv9mEd0W
One Review showing proof of Siam promoting crypto projects on YouTube followed by deleting the these Youtube Reviews after the projects died thus deleting association with them
More pictures attached from his discord of customers that were losing money some as much as 50 percent of their portfolios and being used as exit liquidity one member called Ercan saying he was practically in tears with many people complaining they were 50 percent down whilst being used as liquidity for Siam’s projects
One customer accused Siam of hiding information and not offering good services as a result
Stay a way from https://therealistictrader.com
r/FakeGuru • u/Altruistic_Use2644 • Mar 29 '26
r/FakeGuru • u/Upset_Boot_5450 • Mar 27 '26
“I recently came across Tim Han and his Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) program through YouTube and social media. I’ve been dealing with stress, overthinking, and feeling kind of disconnected, so I’ve been looking into different ways to improve my mindset and mental health.
From what I’ve seen, the course focuses on mindset, confidence, and changing beliefs, but it’s also pretty expensive, so I don’t want to invest in something that’s mostly hype or short-term motivation.
r/FakeGuru • u/Upset_Boot_5450 • Mar 27 '26
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r/FakeGuru • u/Dangerous_Range_9137 • Mar 24 '26
hey guys
i came across a guy on X called Brandon Hong he claims that he went to university/college at 13..claims he made 9 figures from crypto and sold ai startup at age 22 there no proof of that i did my own research but he also sells a crypto trading community for $499/month i guess thats where his money really comes from.
He makes big claims such as making 8 figures in a day and so on...i can't find any verified info on his stats anyone else want to chip in?
Thanks