I investigate organised fraud, follow the evidence, and name the people behind it.
I’m Danny de Hek, a New York Times–featured investigative journalist (print edition, by David Segal), featured in a Bloomberg documentary by Alice Kantor, quoted by The Guardian Australia in coverage by Sarah Martin, and recently featured by Coffeezilla for helping expose the Goliath Ventures $328 million Ponzi scheme.
I use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to expose scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds — naming and shaming the bad actors behind the lies.
This site is my home base, protected by PROJECT SHIELD, Google’s defence system for journalists under digital attack. Scammers have taken down my social media, filed fake copyright strikes, and launched SMEAR CAMPAIGNS to silence me — but I’m still here, because the truth doesn’t fold.Most people know me from my YOUTUBE CHANNEL, where I crash live scam meetings, confront fraudsters on camera, and expose deception in real time. My interviews aren’t rehearsed or polite — they happen in the moment, when scammers realise they’re being held accountable. My investigations have been featured by The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Guardian Australia, Coffeezilla, ABC News Australia, and others — because this work matters.
The BLOG is where everything connects — hundreds of detailed Scam & Fraud Investigations that don’t vanish when scammers report or censor my content elsewhere. Every post is backed by evidence — screenshots, transcripts, court documents, and blockchain data — creating a public record that can’t be erased. My PODCAST is an extension of that work. It’s distributed across 18 major platforms — including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and iHeartRadio — so when scammers try to hide, my content follows them everywhere.
The investigations have also grown beyond the work of one person. I’m part of the Avengers Anti-Fraud Alliance (AAA) — a collaborative network bringing together investigators, researchers, whistleblowers, victims, and specialist expertise to expose organised fraud and follow the evidence wherever it leads.
Through the Avengers Anti-Fraud Alliance, information from individual victims can become part of a much bigger picture. We compare evidence, identify connections between schemes and promoters, preserve records, investigate digital footprints, and follow cryptocurrency and blockchain activity. Where appropriate, that work can help victims organise evidence that may be useful to journalists, regulators, law enforcement, exchanges, or other authorities.
I collaborate with whistleblowers, regulators, journalists, victims, and private companies that need real intelligence — not PR spin. My investigations are built around evidence: corporate filings, court records, domain data, blockchain records, contracts, communications, and the digital footprints scammers can’t easily hide.
“I’ve taken it upon myself to fight back — exposing fraudsters, confronting scammers, and making sure their lies don’t go unchecked.”
Everything I do here is about turning exposure into prevention — helping victims, informing the public, and making it harder for bad actors to hide.
You can WORK WITH ME if you want dedicated access to my time or investigative resources:
- EXPRESS CHAT — a 30-minute private video session to discuss scams, fraud, crypto investments, investigations, or your particular situation.
- INVESTIGATE A SCAM — ask me to investigate a suspicious investment, crypto platform, MLM, trading scheme, or online opportunity and identify the red flags.
- SPONSOR A REVIEW — commission an in-depth investigation or public review of an opportunity, company, or scheme.
- SUPPORT SESSION — a longer one-to-one session when your situation needs more time, discussion, and practical guidance.
- INTERVIEW — book a recorded interview or podcast conversation to share a relevant story, experience, or expertise.
Paid services help fund the considerable time, research, technology, and legal costs involved in keeping these investigations running.
You do not have to pay me to report a scam or tell me your story. If you’ve lost money, have insider information, or hold contracts, screenshots, emails, recordings, or other evidence that could assist an investigation, you can send it through CONTACT. I review information as time permits, and you can ask for your identity to remain confidential.
If cryptocurrency has been moved and you need specialist blockchain tracing, CRYPTO FORENSICS is also available through CryptoG, who provides independent paid tracing and forensic reporting services.
If you prefer to learn at your own pace, explore The Scam Survival Guide Series — practical ebooks designed to help you recognise scams before they cost you.
You can also support the investigations with official NO SCAM gear from the MERCH store.
I’m available for SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, sharing what I’ve learned as a cult survivor, dyslexia advocate, and investigative journalist — raw, unscripted, and based on real-world experience.
Mt Olympus
‘The Playground of the Gods’, lies on the western flank of the Craigieburn range, where it is ideally placed for trapping powder snow dumps. Mt Olympus is a small club ski field set in a wide south-facing basin, with 60 hectares of varied terrain providing challenging runs for skiers, boarders, novices and die-hards.
Porter Heights
The closest commercial ski field to Christchurch also boasts the steepest downhill run in New Zealand. Porter Heights is a mecca for serious powder hounds who rave about the challenging steeps of Big Mama and Bluff Face, dropping an awesome 670 vertical metres.
Mt Hutt
The greatest variety of skiing in New Zealand is found in the Canterbury region, with four commercial and six club fields, including an area that is arguably the best ski field in the Southern Hemisphere. Mt Hutt is simply awesome, enjoying the longest and most consistent season in New Zealand - from early June to October.
Broken River
Five club ski fields in the Arthur’s Pass and Craigieburn regions provide affordable alpine adventure; all within 2 hours drive from Christchurch. These are Broken River, Temple Basin, Craigieburn Valley, Mt Cheeseman and Mt Olympus.
Ohau
A well kept secret in New Zealand skiing circles, is a remote ski field, which can be found midway between Christchurch and Queenstown. Ohau ski field is by-passed by winter sports enthusiasts dashing to the Southern Lakes, even though the field is clearly visible from the main Mackenzie Plains highway.
Tukino
Mt Ruapehu is revered as the focus for fantastic winter fun on the expansive slopes of Whakapapa and Turoa - the largest snow sports area in New Zealand. Tukino, a club field on the remote eastern slopes, offers the chance to ski and snowboard on the ‘wild’ side of the mountain.
Whakapapa
The broad white flanks of Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s largest active volcano, are an irresistible attraction for thousands of snow sport enthusiasts each winter. Whakapapa is the North Island’s premier ski field and lies within the magnificent Tongariro National Park, a World Heritage Area.
Cardrona
The Southern Lakes ski fields are superb. One in particular has wonderful, safe, open terrain that puts it in a category of the best family ski fields in the world. Cardrona is a top shelf skiing and boarding experience, and everyone can have a great time here. Introduce a beginner to these smooth rolling slopes and after several days of lessons.
Waiorau Nordic
Classic cross-country skiing is now firmly established in New Zealand with the advent of the Southern Hemisphere’s first all mountain terrain park. Waiorau Snow Farm on Otago’s Pisa Range lies directly across the valley from the Cardrona Ski Field.
Coronet Peak
Queenstown ‘The Adventure Capital of the World’, takes pride of place as our best winter wonderland. Right on its doorstep are glistening snow slopes, and a hundred different adventure options from heli-skiing to jet boating and bungee jumping.
The Remarkables
The snow-capped serrated peaks of the Remarkables Range rise majestically above Queenstown. The scene is breathtaking. So too is the spectacular setting of the Remarkables ski field, a true alpine environment just 45 minutes drive from Queenstown.
Treble Cone
The biggest and steepest ski field in the South Island has a commanding position in the Southern Alps, and in the hearts of New Zealand’s skiing fraternity. The name, ‘Treble Cone’, conjures up vivid images of ‘Ski Heaven’ - epic views, natural half pipes, big mountain chutes and powder.
Manganui
The symmetrical volcanic cone of Mt Taranaki (also called Mt Egmont) rises dramatically above the plain, thrusting up its snow-capped peak as a beacon to snow lovers. Manganui ski field sprawls over the eastern flanks of this silent sentinel, offering the sort of spine-tingling volcanic-slope skiing that pushes the pulse rate to the max.
Craigieburn
One of New Zealand’s most challenging club fields has achieved cult status among our advanced skiers due to its steepness, deepness and cheapness. This field is uniquely devoid of any slopes that would form a comfort zone for the novice skier. Craigieburn Valley ski field nestles under the steep face of a prominent mountain in the Craigieburn Range called Hamilton Peak.
Mt Lyford
North Canterbury boasts a beautiful resort that promotes itself as New Zealand’s sunniest snow park, where the atmosphere is charged with the excitement of winter fun. Mt Lyford also has the distinction of being one of New Zealand’s first true alpine developments. Below the ski field is a picturesque village of log chalets, which includes a subdivision known as Mt Lyford Wilderness Retreat.
Rainbow Valley
High in the St Arnaud Range, amidst the northermost peaks of the Southern Alps, is a commercial ski field that regards itself as a legend in the making, and which offers visitors a spectacular alpine experience. Rainbow ski area is the only commercial field in the sun-drenched Nelson/Marlborough lifestyle region.
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