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Frederik Today - I go (almost) scammed by a Fake VC

I go (almost) scammed by a Fake VC

07/16/21 • 7 min

Frederik Today

Scams are everywhere, and today I have a juicy story to tell from the world of VC's and startup funding.   Yes, you hear me well, VC's scamming startups. Usually, it is the other way around?

On June 18 2021, we got a missed call on or Business WhatsApp from a UK Number; we use that number only for customer service.
We texted back and asked how we can help.
Very fast, the person introduced himself as Mr H.  He asked if we could get on a phone call to discuss potential investments in my company.

Listen to hear how it went, what they proposed and how I played with them...

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Scams are everywhere, and today I have a juicy story to tell from the world of VC's and startup funding.   Yes, you hear me well, VC's scamming startups. Usually, it is the other way around?

On June 18 2021, we got a missed call on or Business WhatsApp from a UK Number; we use that number only for customer service.
We texted back and asked how we can help.
Very fast, the person introduced himself as Mr H.  He asked if we could get on a phone call to discuss potential investments in my company.

Listen to hear how it went, what they proposed and how I played with them...

Article + Video
Coming soon

Sponsors

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wethebusiness)

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