When scammers are exposed, they rarely answer with proof. Instead, they deflect — pointing fingers, crying “jealousy,” and casting themselves as the victim.

That’s exactly what Chris Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures Inc, has done in a recent LinkedIn post. Rather than addressing the serious questions about his company, he brushed it all aside as a “calculated smear campaign.”

For full transparency, I’ve included Delgado’s statement below, word for word, exactly as he published it. This way, readers can see it in his own language before my reply.

Chris Delgado’s LinkedIn Post

A calculated smear campaign against GOLIATH VENTURES INC, my employees, and myself has been exposed. It is disheartening to witness the extent to which individuals will go out of jealousy and envy to tarnish reputations and achievements.

Recently, two locals from Orlando paid a reporter to spread lies and falsehoods about my company, employees, and me. Despite our consistent track record of excellence, the malicious intent behind these actions is evident.

Initially, we chose not to engage, relying on the strength of our work to speak for itself. However, when our employees and their families, as well as my own, became targets, we could not stay silent.

It is worth noting that the reporter declined opportunities for a phone interview and a Zoom call with GOLIATH, as it did not align with their predetermined narrative. Out of respect for my team and their families, I feel compelled to address these baseless accusations.

I want to make it clear that this response will stand as our sole statement on the matter. Our legal team will now handle the situation moving forward.

Chris Delgado
Founder | CEO
GOLIATH VENTURES INC

PDFAfter posting this statement on LinkedIn, Delgado attached a formal four-page PDF response — a much longer message that goes far beyond his short LinkedIn note. Given how often material like this disappears once scrutiny sets in, we’ve downloaded and archived the PDF here so readers can see it in full for themselves. Get yourself a cup of tea, have a read, and decide what you think of it.

Now here’s my public response.

My Public Response to Goliath Ventures’ Statement

I believe Goliath Ventures to be a massive crypto Ponzi scheme that has defrauded hundreds, if not thousands, of victims out of over $150 million USD (not accounting for imaginary profits). Many victims are realtors, folks working in hospitality, and high net worth individuals based in Florida. Several are based in Canada — Toronto to be specific. Canadians, being trusting people, make for easy marks.

Instead of answering simple, factual questions — like:

  • Where are the audited financials?
  • Where are the on-chain proofs?
  • Who is the licensed custodian?
  • Which insurance company is covering the principal, as you claim?
  • How do you reconcile contradictory claims in your own contract?

— Goliath Ventures points the finger and plays the victim.

They claim to use Coinbase Institutional and Uniswap to generate yield. I believe this to be a complete lie. I believe Goliath Ventures and Chris Delgado are taking money from new investors and paying old investors using new money coming in. This, I believe, is a classic Ponzi scheme and people are going to get hurt.

Fixed monthly returns. Guaranteed principal. With claims of insurance covering any losses related to “errors, hacks, and mistakes.” Which insurer in their right mind would insure such a shady operation? The risk profile is unbelievable.

References to “independent audits” — but an audit done by your own feeder fund? No verifiable documents to prove any audit has been done by a third party. And your feeder fund “BlackBlock” is confusingly named to be similar to BlackRock (a reputable investment management firm).

The sales pitch includes videos of CEO Chris Lord Delgado driving in a Rolls Royce and flying around in a Gulfstream private jet. This is comical. What does driving a Rolls Royce and flying a private jet have to do with managing liquidity pools on Uniswap and generating a guaranteed yield of 4% a month?

This is absurd: 48% return on investment per year with not a single month of losses?

An investment contract that assures a return on funds invested — but then states that it is definitely not an investment contract?

If Chris Delgado or his team believe my reporting is wrong, the solution is simple: provide verifiable proof on-chain of your Uniswap transactions that have generated supposed profits. This should not take a long time. It would be as simple as sending a wallet address or an Excel spreadsheet with unique transaction identifiers.

I’ve reached out to my contacts at the Secret Service, the FBI, and the RCMP in Canada, as well as the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. I strongly believe that Goliath Ventures and other businesses related to Chris Lord Delgado are defrauding victims in America, the Middle East, and Canada.

Names on My Radar

And I will do my best to expose anyone helping of Orlando — people such as  (Chief Operating Officer), (Chief of Staff),  (Compliance Counsel), (Head of Compliance),  (Director of Partner Relations), (Partner Relations), (Director of Administration),  (Executive Corporate Assistant), (Business Program Manager),  (Executive Assistant),  (Travel Director), (Director of Partner Services),  (Director of Partner Services),  (Director of Partner Services), (Director of Partner Services),  (Director of Partner Services), and  (Director of Partner Services).

All of these individuals are on my radar and being looked into. I am also investigating “Nicola.”

Furthermore, I believe that Goliath Ventures has dissolved their Florida company but is continuing to use the bank accounts opened under the name of the dissolved Florida company. This is not acceptable business practice.

Charities, Take Note

One of the ways Chris Delgado and Goliath Ventures Inc. try to buy legitimacy is through high-profile charitable donations. On their own website, they proudly list the causes they support — pledging millions while refusing to provide transparency about their actual business operations.

Here are the charities Goliath publicly associates with:

If this scheme collapses, any of these charities could face clawback lawsuits forcing them to repay funds they’ve already received. Courts have repeatedly ruled that money donated from Ponzi schemes is not “clean” money.

Charities should think twice before banking on Goliath’s generosity. What looks like philanthropy today could become a financial and reputational liability tomorrow.

More to come.

I urge Chris Lord Delgado of Orlando, Florida, and those assisting Goliath Ventures to stop with the distractions and start providing facts. If your business is real, prove it. Don’t hide behind accusations of “jealousy” — show the evidence.

Regards,
Danny de Hek
The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger

Final Word

At the heart of this dispute is one simple thing: proof.

Chris Delgado and Goliath Ventures promise guaranteed returns, insured principal, and independent audits. But when pressed, they produce no verifiable on-chain evidence, no legitimate audit reports, no named custodian, and no insurance documentation.

Instead, they cry “smear campaign,” showcase luxury cars and private jets, and try to paint critics as envious. That is not how legitimate financial firms behave.

The equation is clear: guaranteed returns + guaranteed principal + withdrawal delays = Ponzi red flags.

Until Goliath Ventures puts forward hard, verifiable evidence, everything else is noise.

Disclaimer: How This Investigation Was Conducted

This investigation relies entirely on OSINT — Open Source Intelligence — meaning every claim made here is based on publicly available records, archived web pages, corporate filings, domain data, social media activity, and open blockchain transactions. No private data, hacking, or unlawful access methods were used. OSINT is a powerful and ethical tool for exposing scams without violating privacy laws or overstepping legal boundaries.

About the Author

I’m DANNY DE HEK, a New Zealand–based YouTuber, investigative journalist, and OSINT researcher. I name and shame individuals promoting or marketing fraudulent schemes through my YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Every video I produce exposes the people behind scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds — holding them accountable in public.

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