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Krasensteins' Scammer Network
- The Krasenstein brothers ran websites promoting high-yield investment programs, many of which were Ponzi schemes.
- They profited by directing users to scams in exchange for kickbacks while claiming to protect investors.
Avoid Exploiting Social Issues
- Do not exploit social issues for personal profit as the Krasenstein brothers did.
- Avoid appropriating legitimate causes like civil asset forfeiture to shield wrongdoing.
Grifters' Offensive Children's Book
- The Krasenstein brothers wrote a poorly reviewed children's book mocking Trump with offensive characters and inappropriate content.
- They used this book to try to profit off political resistance and social causes.