Corporate Gossip [Patreon Exclusive] Scams in the Manosphere part 2: Tai Lopez's Ponzi Scheme
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Oct 19, 2025 Dive into the wild world of Tai Lopez and the alleged Ponzi scheme that turned YouTube fame into financial chaos. The discussion unveils his partnership with Alex Mayer and their bold moves to revive bankrupt brands like RadioShack through e-commerce. Listen for insights on questionable investor promises, high-pressure sales tactics, and the lavish lifestyle flaunted in Beverly Hills. There's a critique of RadioShack's risqué social media antics that might just leave you shaking your head.
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SEC Accuses Tai Lopez Of Large-Scale Fraud
- The SEC filed a complaint alleging Tai Lopez ran a Ponzi-like scheme that misappropriated investor funds.
- Becca frames this as a large, unfolding fraud tied to Lopez's public persona and courses.
Partnership With Alex Mayer And REV
- Becca recounts how Lopez partnered with Alex Mayer to form Retail E-Commerce Ventures (REV) and buy defunct retail brands.
- They repositioned brands like RadioShack and Dress Barn as online e-commerce properties under REV.
Buying Dead Brands Won't Guarantee Returns
- REV's playbook was to buy bankrupt retail brands cheaply and convert them into online marketplaces.
- Becca highlights skepticism about whether that model could sustainably deliver promised investor returns.