As an analyst with a background in investigative journalism, I find the situation described in the article deeply concerning. The alleged scam by Dirk De Jager and his companies, Clients 2 Calendar and Millionaire Performance, is a clear case of fraud that has taken advantage of small business owners from different countries.
A U.S. green card holder founded several businesses, which allegedly defrauded individuals for years, yet law enforcement has remained inactive in launching an investigation.
As a researcher examining the documents obtained by crypto.news, I discovered that Dirk De Jager, a U.S. resident originally from South Africa and currently residing in Florida, allegedly defrauded more than 30 small business owners from various countries out of approximately $200,000.
“Worst case we would get our money back and best case we would increase our sales.”
Aisling Powell, a beauty business owner and one of the victims of Clients 2 Calendar, told crypto.news
Approximately $6,000 worth of transactions on this record were processed using USDT, the leading stablecoin in terms of market capitalization. According to blockchain information, these payments were forwarded to Crypto.com’s centralized trading platform.
De Jager’s businesses – Clients 2 Calendar, Scale Cave, The Virtual Club, Millionaire Performance, The Jagger Lounge VIP, Outbound Kings, and DeMillionaire Mindset – guaranteed small businesses a doubled investment return within the span of six months.
According to the agreement between De Jager’s firm and crypto.news, the entire fee paid would be returned if the client’s business failed to achieve a 100% rise in sales.
As an analyst, I’ve reviewed Powell’s claims and found that according to her, De Jager failed to adhere to the agreed-upon contract terms. Specifically, she stated that none of the outlined services were carried out as per the agreement, and her clients were repeatedly requested to pay additional fees whenever they sought appointments.
Based on information obtained by crypto.news, the initial base fee was set at $5,500, with further costs incurred for additional engagements.
A source close to Clients 2 Calendar, requesting anonymity during their conversation with crypto.news, shared that when the company first began operations, its employees were earning approximately $20,000 to $30,000 in weekly wages each.
The worker expressed that he departed from the organization once he realized the clientele’s enterprises weren’t advancing.
Based on the information on Clients 2 Calendar’s LinkedIn profile, a significant number of their staff hail from Pakistan and the Philippines, and they appear to lack professional experience. Some allegations suggest that these employees were recruited specifically for outreach efforts on Instagram and Facebook, with the intention of targeting small business owners.
As a researcher, I have come across Powell’s assertion that both Clients 2 Calendar and Millionaire Performance are incorporated in the state of Delaware, United States. However, I made an intriguing discovery while exploring Bruwer De Jager’s LinkedIn profile. He claims to have co-founded Clients 2 Calendar together with his brother as recently as March 2020.
Millionaire Performance was created in 2021, according to its LinkedIn page.
In February, one victim took to Reddit to share their experience and issue a warning about the fraudulent activities of the De Jagers. Their post reads:
“A month later, we came to the disappointing revelation that these men, displaying an excessive sense of self-importance, arrogance, and unprofessionalism, lacked the fundamental knowledge required not only to manage a business but also to secure a single lead.”
Several additional individuals contributed to the conversation, with one of them revealing that the “money-doubling scam proved to be a fraud.”
On March 8, an individual with a newly created account made a claim that they began earning over $50,000 by collaborating with De Jager. Unsurprisingly, this declaration elicited strong opposition from one of the affected parties.
As a crypto investor, I’ve reached out to various authorities in an attempt to get answers regarding some ongoing concerns. I’ve contacted the South African Embassy, Florida Police, FBI, and even the U.S. Secret Service. However, none of them have shown much interest or taken action based on the information I’ve provided.
The officer from the U.S. Secret Service informed her that they wouldn’t look into any reported online fraud cases unless the amount involved exceeded a quarter of a million dollars.
To date, a total of $200,000 has been paid by 30 individuals for the base fee of $5,500 each at crypto.news.
“Some may be ashamed, while others might prefer to move on from this distressing incident,” Powell expressed. “However, I strongly believe that bringing light to the situation is the most effective solution.”
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2024-06-27 12:26