Insane Creator Scam
Coffeezilla
21 min, 6 sec
The video details the investigation into Revolt, a merch company, and its owner, Ryan Pente, covering financial misconduct and serious personal allegations.
Summary
- The video starts with a hint of a scam involving big creators, leading to an investigation by Coffeezilla.
- Revolt, a merchandising company, is accused of financial mismanagement, failing to deliver products, and running a Ponzi-like operation.
- Ryan Pente, owner of Revolt and The Misfits, reportedly spent extravagantly, leading to the company's financial downfall.
- Accusations against Ryan Pente include sexual misconduct, using business funds for personal gain, and harassment.
- The investigation uncovers evidence of fraudulent pricing and misconduct involving both Revolt and The Misfits.
Chapter 1
The video opens with a mysterious hint at a scam involving prominent creators, with the narrator contemplating whether to discuss it.
- The narrator is apprehensive about discussing the scam due to potential legal consequences.
- There's a sense that the creators are defrauded, embarrassed, and some are associated with the scam.
Chapter 2
The narrator receives a tip about a scam involving Revolt and dives into an investigation.
- Revolt is introduced as a company involved in a scam with huge influencers and unfulfilled payments.
- Ryan Pente is identified as the person behind Revolt, also known for managing The Misfits.
Chapter 3
Revolt's initial financial success and subsequent mismanagement are discussed.
- Revolt's successful revenue is highlighted, with sales numbers from 2021 showing substantial income.
- Ryan Pente's extravagant spending habits are detailed, with suspicions of using company funds.
Chapter 4
The video explores the operational issues and financial problems leading to Revolt's downfall.
- Revolt's logistics problems and inability to fulfill orders are exposed.
- Ryan Pente's Ponzi-like scheme is revealed, where he uses new creator drops to pay off previous debts.
Chapter 5
Creators begin to publicly share their negative experiences with Revolt.
- Notable creators like Carl Jacobs and Anthony Padilla speak out against Revolt for not fulfilling payment obligations.
- Niki Nihachu, a Twitch streamer, claims Revolt owes her a substantial amount of money.
Chapter 6
The investigation uncovers financial misconduct involving Revolt's dealings with Mr. Beast and potential fraud.
- Evidence suggests Revolt may have inflated costs to Mr. Beast by altering factory invoice prices.
- The investigation raises questions about whether Revolt used similar fraudulent practices with other creators.
Chapter 7
Operational failures lead to merchandise issues, including unshipped orders and donation of merch to charity.
- Insiders report over 100,000 open customer support tickets for Revolt due to unfulfilled orders.
- Merchandise is found donated to charity or for sale on eBay due to Revolt's failure to pay storage fees.
Chapter 8
Serious allegations of sexual misconduct are levied against Ryan Pente, including assault and predatory behavior.
- Multiple stories emerge of Ryan Pente's alleged predatory behavior and assaults, particularly involving intoxication.
- Corroborating evidence and testimonies from various sources support the allegations of misconduct.
Chapter 9
The investigation reveals financial misuse by Ryan Pente, including the exploitation of individuals for explicit content.
- Ryan Pente is accused of using company funds to pay for explicit photos and to coerce individuals.
- Business accounts were allegedly used for personal transactions, raising concerns of financial fraud.
Chapter 10
The video concludes with a summary of the two-fold scandal involving Revolt and Ryan Pente.
- The financial misconduct and Ponzi-like operations of Revolt are summarized.
- The personal misconduct of Ryan Pente, including abuse of power and sexual assault, is highlighted.
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