On January 21, 2025, YouTube terminated my channel, “The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger,” for alleged violations of their sex and nudity policy—a shocking and devastating blow to my mission of exposing cryptocurrency-based Ponzi schemes and protecting everyday investors. With 1,900 videos and years of investigative work, my channel was a vital resource for raising public awareness and holding scammers accountable.

In this video, I detail the events that led to YouTube’s decision, including two strikes—one involving Ryan “Ryzn” Conley during a live-streamed interview and another involving explicit content posted by a malicious actor, “TUGMAN,” during a Zoom meeting. Despite taking immediate action to edit and blur content, YouTube issued strikes that ultimately silenced my platform. I also discuss the relentless challenges I’ve faced, from coordinated smear campaigns and targeted subscriber manipulation to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on my websites, including dehek.com and lquidpay.com.

Key highlights of this video include:

• The Megan Lynch Incident: A malicious effort by scammers to weaponize YouTube’s policies against my channel.
• Subscriber Manipulation: Fluctuations from 8,500 to 28,000 due to bot attacks, with YouTube taking no meaningful action despite my reports.
• DDoS Attacks: Efforts to take down my websites exposing scams like WE ARE ALL SATOSHI and LquidPay.
• The $3.8 Million Defamation Lawsuit: How Stephen Mccullah attempted to silence me, and how my incredible legal team fought back in New Zealand’s High Court.
• The Legal Aid Milestone: My case was the first to qualify for legal aid in New Zealand, highlighting the systemic gaps in protecting whistleblowers from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
• The Impact of Social Media Bans: From Facebook to Zoom, platforms have penalized me for exposing scams while allowing fraudulent schemes to flourish.
• False Claims by Craig Wotton and Rory Conacher: Exposing individuals spreading misinformation and promoting fraudulent recovery services.

This video isn’t just about my fight—it’s about raising awareness of systemic flaws in social media platforms and legal systems that scammers exploit. It’s also a call for action to protect whistleblowers and ensure platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Zoom take meaningful steps to support creators exposing fraud.

If you share my passion for exposing scams and protecting investors, please support my work at Buy Me a Coffee. Together, we can continue the fight against fraud and bring scammers to justice.

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Join me, Danny de Hek, aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, on January 18th for an exclusive interview with Megan Lynch, the voice behind the controversial VYB initiative. Megan is known for her bold claims and passionate leadership, but this interview goes beyond the surface to scrutinize the structure, ethics, and promises of her latest venture.

As someone committed to exposing scams and protecting everyday investors, I’ll ask the tough questions about VYB's business model, recruitment tactics, and transparency. Some of the key topics include:

• The ethics of involving a six-year-old in a Zoom meeting to defend the legitimacy of the business.
• VYB’s strong emphasis on recruiting downlines and the $442,860 monthly income claims.
• The product offering—or lack thereof—and the justification for the $25 entry fee.
• The role of accountability in previous ventures and why trust should be placed in this one.
• Questions about qualifications, credentials, and compliance with regulations like Zoom’s MLM policy.

Megan will have the opportunity to clarify her position and address the concerns raised by critics, including her controversial partnership with her sister, Ragan Lynch. While Ragan will not be present in the interview, her involvement in this initiative and others will undoubtedly be a point of discussion.

This interview isn’t just about disagreement—it’s about creating a platform for transparency and accountability. Megan will have the chance to share her perspective, and we’ll leave it up to you, the viewers, to decide.

📅 Mark your calendar: January 19th 📍 Watch Live on The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger

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Interviewing Megan Lynch: Tough Questions About VYB and MLM Practices

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Welcome to The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger! I’m Danny de Hek, here to expose scams and unethical practices that harm everyday people.

This video uncovers the shocking behavior of Matthew Edwards, founder of Mars Digital, who aggressively sent unsolicited emails promoting his SEO services—violating New Zealand’s Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007.

After receiving two emails from Matthew, I decided to confront him directly. What followed was a heated 30-minute phone call where he repeatedly dismissed the law, ridiculed me, and claimed he wouldn’t provide his services because I’m “not a nice person.” Instead of addressing his blatant disregard for anti-spam regulations, he fixated on accusing me of swearing during our conversation.

WHAT IS THE UNSOLICITED ELECTRONIC MESSAGES ACT 2007?

This legislation, designed to protect individuals and businesses from spam, applies to all commercial electronic messages with a New Zealand link, including emails sent to, from, or within the country. Key points of the law include: Consent is Mandatory: Businesses must obtain express, inferred, or deemed consent before sending commercial emails.

• Express Consent: The recipient has explicitly agreed to receive messages.
• Inferred Consent: A prior business relationship implies the recipient would reasonably expect contact.
• Deemed Consent: The recipient has published their contact details publicly without stating they do not wish to be contacted.

Content Requirements: All commercial messages must:

• Accurately identify the sender, including valid contact details.

Provide a functional and free unsubscribe option.

• Penalties for Non-Compliance:*

Organizations violating the law can face fines of up to $500,000, while individuals can be fined up to $200,000. HIGHLIGHTS

FROM THE CALL:

1. Matthew’s Email Tactics Exposed:

• His first email included a pitch for a “Christmas Sleigh-EO Audit,” claiming his team would analyze local e-commerce sites for SEO improvements.
• A follow-up email three days later insisted the initial email might have been “buried.”

2. Defiance of the Law:

• During our conversation, I explained the legal requirements for sending unsolicited emails, but Matthew dismissed these concerns outright, insisting he was within his rights.

3. Unbelievable Responses:

• Instead of engaging professionally, Matthew ridiculed me and accused me of being unkind, pivoting the focus away from his questionable practices.

4. SEO Irony:

• Despite claiming to be an SEO expert, Mars Digital’s website fails to rank for fundamental search terms like “SEO Website Marketing Services NZ.”

WHY THIS VIDEO MATTERS:

Unsolicited emails are more than an annoyance—they undermine trust in business and infringe on privacy. Many New Zealanders remain unaware of their legal protections, making them vulnerable to these tactics. This video not only exposes one company’s practices but also aims to educate the public about their rights under the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007. By holding businesses accountable, we can push for better compliance and reduce the prevalence of spam in our inboxes.

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