DANNY DE HEK Entrepreneur Decision Maker Connector Podcaster EducatorI am Danny de Hek, better known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger. My YouTube Channel focuses on exposing and shaming those who run or promote Ponzi schemes and scams.

My mission is simple yet vital: to create as much public awareness as possible to save mum-and-dad investors from losing their kids’ inheritance to the multilevel marketing bottom feeders of the world.

Transparency is at the core of what I do, and as the year draws to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on my journey and share how anyone can perform a year-end review using ChatGPT.

How This Blog Came to Be

This blog was inspired by a command I used within ChatGPT. This command was created by Bernard Bado, and I’d like to give full credit to him for this brilliant idea. The command is as follows:

Act as a productivity coach. Perform a year-end review for me, reflecting on my goals, accomplishments, challenges, and areas for improvement over the past year. Analyze the progress made towards my goals, identify any patterns or trends in my productivity, and celebrate my successes. Develop a plan for the upcoming year, setting new goals, defining action steps, and establishing strategies for improved productivity. Provide support and guidance to help me stay focused and motivated throughout the year.

This simple yet powerful prompt allowed me to articulate my achievements, challenges, and plans for the future. If you’re looking to reflect on your own year or set goals for the next, I highly recommend using this command in ChatGPT. Let’s dive into my year-end review and how this approach has shaped my vision for 2025.

My Year-End Review

Accomplishments

  1. Exposing Scams:
    • Successfully raised public awareness about scams like Hyperverse, StableDAO, and others involving figures like Sam Lee and Shavez Anwar.
    • Collaborated with Bloomberg on an investigative segment about Sam Lee, which will air soon.
  2. Dropshipping Success:
    • Optimized multiple Shopify stores by introducing new niches and enhancing SEO.
    • Provided one-on-one training to empower others to manage their own dropshipping businesses.
  3. Community Engagement:
    • Expanded my audience across platforms like X, LinkedIn, Rumble, and Twitch.
    • Created a supportive community for whistleblowers and scam victims to share resources and stories.

Challenges

  1. Copyright Strikes:
    • Faced legal hurdles on YouTube due to copyright claims tied to exposing scammers. Despite these challenges, I’ve fought back to keep critical content available.
  2. Time Management:
    • Balancing investigations, content creation, and business operations has been demanding.
  3. Supplier Issues:
    • Encountered challenges with product quality and delivery in my dropshipping ventures.

Lessons Learned

  • Consistency in content creation pays off, especially when paired with impactful titles and engaging storytelling.
  • Building partnerships, like the one with Bloomberg, amplifies the reach and impact of my mission.
  • Resilience is key when facing setbacks, whether legal, technical, or operational.

How You Can Use ChatGPT for Your Own Year-End Review

This year-end review was structured using the command shared above. Here’s how you can use it to reflect on your journey:

  1. Set Up ChatGPT:
    • Simply open ChatGPT and paste the command. Tailor it to your specific needs if desired.
  2. Be Transparent:
    • Answer the questions honestly to get the most value from the exercise. Think about your goals, accomplishments, challenges, and areas for growth.
  3. Plan for the Future:
    • Use the insights generated by ChatGPT to set actionable goals and strategies for the coming year.

This process is not only eye-opening but also empowering. It helps you identify patterns, celebrate wins, and address areas for improvement in a structured way.

My Plans for 2025

Professional Goals

  1. Launch an educational platform to help others navigate scams and manage dropshipping businesses.
  2. Collaborate with global media to broaden the reach of my anti-scam efforts.
  3. Scale my Shopify stores with new trending products and optimized customer experiences.

Personal Goals

  1. Dedicate time to skill development, focusing on video editing and productivity tools.
  2. Prioritize health and wellness with regular exercise and mindfulness practices.

Community Impact Goals

  1. Build a forum for whistleblowers and scam victims to share resources and find support.
  2. Partner with law enforcement to enhance scam databases and investigative efforts.

Public Speaking: Educating and Empowering Audiences

My name is Danny de Hek, though many know me by my nickname: The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger. As a cult survivor, public speaker, and investigative satirist, I’ve dedicated my life to exposing scams, sharing my story of resilience, and inspiring others to stand against exploitation.

Why I Speak

There is a shocking parallel between religious cults and Ponzi schemes. Both use manipulation, fear, and false promises to control people and strip them of their money, relationships, and sense of self. As someone who has experienced the devastating effects of cult control and lost loved ones to the pressures of unrealistic expectations, I speak out to educate and empower others.

My Journey

  • Cult Survivor: Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, I was disfellowshipped twice by the age of 23, leading to intense loneliness and thoughts of suicide. The strict shunning policies of the religion severed my ties with family and friends, but I found the strength to rebuild my life.
  • Family Tragedy: Both my stepfather and sister took their own lives at the age of 36, on December 3rd. My stepfather died when I was nine, and years later, my sister—two years older than me and someone I was very close to—followed the same tragic path despite being on suicide watch. Unable to meet the rigid standards of the Jehovah’s Witness organisation, their struggles were deeply shaped by the pressures of “the truth”.
  • Scam Fighter: Today, I expose Ponzi schemes and multilevel marketing scams, drawing on my personal experiences to reveal how these systems exploit people’s trust and vulnerabilities.

Topics I Cover

I bring energy, authenticity, and a unique perspective to a range of speaking topics, including:

  1. Exposing Financial Scams
    • Behind-the-scenes stories of uncovering and disrupting Ponzi schemes.
    • The psychology of scams: why people fall victim and how to protect yourself.
    • My role as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger and the scams I’ve disrupted, including many well-known fraudulent schemes.
  2. Life After Leaving a Cult
    • The personal cost of leaving a high-control religion and rebuilding life from scratch.
    • How cults manipulate, isolate, and control people, and the parallels with Ponzi schemes.
    • Stories of resilience, healing, and reclaiming my life.
  3. Understanding Dyslexia
    • My journey with dyslexia: turning challenges into creative problem-solving.
    • Why traditional learning methods didn’t work for me, and how I use technology to thrive.
    • Encouraging others to embrace their unique abilities and think differently.
  4. Personal Empowerment and Advocacy
    • Overcoming adversity to become a voice for justice.
    • How I’ve turned my pain into a mission to protect others.
    • Lessons on resilience, adaptability, and challenging injustice.

Booking Information

I am available for speaking engagements across New Zealand and internationally, including:

  • Crypto and Blockchain Events
  • Banking and Financial Sector Conferences
  • Survivor and Advocacy Seminars
  • Educational and Community Talks

To inquire about availability and fees, CONTACT me at [email protected] or 021 961 652. Let’s collaborate to educate, inspire, and protect your audience from financial crime.

Closing Thoughts

Transparency has always been a cornerstone of my work. Sharing my year-end review is part of my commitment to being open about my journey and encouraging others to reflect on theirs. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished in 2024 and eager to tackle new challenges in 2025.

I encourage you to try the ChatGPT command for your own year-end review. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, advocate, or just someone looking to grow, this exercise can provide clarity and motivation as you step into the new year.

Let’s make 2025 a year of impact, growth, and success—together.