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Fake Gurus: Where Are They Today?

Moon

27 min, 54 sec

The video details the deceptive practices of fake financial gurus, their rise to fame, and eventual downfalls.

Summary

Fake gurus like Ty Lopez and Jason Mojo used social media to promote wealth and success, selling overpriced and ineffective courses.
Ty Lopez's past involved a dating website scam, while Mojo's advice led people into debt.
Other gurus, like Grant Cardone, faced legal troubles for misleading investors with their real estate programs.
Some influencers, like Fernando Perez and Aiden Pleterski, faced dire consequences for their fraudulent activities.

Chapter 1

0:00 - 17 sec

The video opens with an introduction to the concept of fake financial gurus and their promises of escaping the 9-5 grind.

Fake gurus have been known to offer advice on getting rich and achieving financial freedom.
They often disappear after a few years, leaving people wondering about their outcomes.

Chapter 2

0:17 - 45 sec

Ty Lopez is highlighted as the initiator of the fake guru trend with his YouTube channel and lavish lifestyle.

Ty Lopez started his YouTube channel in 2013, portraying himself as a successful investor and entrepreneur.
He gained popularity with his 'Here in my garage' video, showcasing expensive cars and mansions.

Chapter 3

1:02 - 1 min, 2 sec

Ty Lopez's prior business and marketing strategies are revealed, including the scam behind his dating site and online courses.

Before YouTube, Ty Lopez ran Elite Global Dating LLC, which used bots to scam users into paying for messages.
He sold expensive online courses and later uploaded similar content for free on YouTube.

Chapter 4

2:04 - 5 min, 49 sec

Ty Lopez's ventures into the cryptocurrency space and the acquisition of Radio Shack are discussed.

Lopez attempted to create a crypto ecosystem with Radio Shack, which failed with the token price dropping by 99.9%.
His crypto initiatives were exposed as schemes, leading to significant financial losses for investors.

Chapter 5

7:53 - 5 min, 34 sec

Jason Mojo's rise and fall on TikTok is chronicled, revealing his deceptive financial advice and fake online presence.

Jason Mojo used TikTok to promote his 'six-figure agency accelerator' course, which gave bad advice and led people into debt.
His online following was largely fabricated, and he faced backlash for not paying his workers.

Chapter 6

13:27 - 5 min, 17 sec

Grant Cardone's background and controversial real estate programs are explored.

Cardone built his wealth in sales and real estate and authored the '10 times philosophy'.
He faced criticism for overpriced events and was later sued for misleading investors.

Chapter 7

18:44 - 4 min, 1 sec

The tragic story of Fernando Perez, a crypto influencer who met a violent end, is recounted.

Fernando showcased a luxurious lifestyle on Instagram but owed large debts and was murdered.
His lifestyle was funded by fraudulent business practices and debts to dangerous gangs.

Chapter 8

22:45 - 5 min, 7 sec

Aiden Pleterski's crypto Ponzi scheme is detailed, leading to his abduction and torture over unpaid debts.

Aiden Pleterski, known as the 'crypto King', defrauded investors of millions and spent it on a lavish lifestyle.
He was abducted and tortured for ransom, revealing the severity of his fraudulent activities.