FraudWatch: The Sentinel Against Deception
Our Mission: Truth in a World of Illusion
In an increasingly digital world, deception has found fertile ground. Scammers and fraudsters operate with sophistication, hiding behind corporate veils, technological buzzwords, and empty promises. They exploit trust, steal billions, and shatter lives, often facing no consequences.
FraudWatch exists to change that.
We are an independent, public-interest organization dedicated to investigating, documenting, and exposing financial fraud, corporate deception, and predatory scams. We believe that sunlight is the best disinfectant, and our mission is to shine a relentless, unforgiving light on the dark corners of the financial and tech worlds.
Why We Do This
The story of Builder.ai is not an isolated incident. It is a symptom of a larger disease: the “fake it till you make it” culture gone rogue, enabled by lax governance, hype-driven investment, and a media that often parrots press releases instead of asking hard questions.
We saw the devastating aftermath:
- Employees who lost their livelihoods.
- Investors who lost capital based on fabricated claims.
- Customers who were sold a lie.
- Public Trust in innovation, eroded.
FraudWatch was founded on the principle that those who create this damage must be held accountable. We are the digital sentinels, standing watch so that others don’t have to learn these painful lessons the hard way.
What We Do: Our Three Pillars
- Investigative Journalism: Our team of researchers, journalists, and industry experts digs deeper than headlines. We analyze financial documents, court filings, and insider testimonies to piece together the true narrative behind corporate facades. We go beyond “AI-washing” to expose all forms of “narrative fraud.”
- Public Database & Resource Hub: We maintain a searchable, meticulously sourced database of companies, individuals, and schemes with credible allegations of fraud. This is not a platform for rumors, but a curated archive of evidence-backed reports, serving as a vital resource for journalists, researchers, and potential investors.
- Community Advocacy & Education: We empower you with knowledge. Our resources, guides, and reports are designed to help the public identify the red flags of a scam, understand common deceptive tactics, and protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
Our Standards: Rigor and Integrity
We understand the gravity of our work. Accusing an entity of fraud is a serious charge. Therefore, we adhere to the highest standards of evidence:
- Multiple Sourcing: We never rely on a single source. Allegations are only published after being corroborated by multiple independent and credible sources, be they public documents, former employees, or financial experts.
- Fact-Based Reporting: We deal in verifiable facts, not conjecture. Every claim is backed by documents, data, or firsthand accounts.
- Right of Reply: Every subject of an investigation is given a full and fair opportunity to respond to our findings before publication. Their perspective is always included.
- Transparency: We are transparent about our funding (primarily through reader donations and grants) and our methodology to avoid any conflicts of interest.
Join the Watch
Fraud cannot thrive when it is seen. By supporting FraudWatch, you are not just consuming information, you are becoming part of a movement to demand accountability and integrity in business.
- Read our investigations.
- Share our resources.
- Submit a tip if you have information about a potential fraud.
- Support our work through a donation.
Together, we can protect the vulnerable and ensure that truth is never a casualty of greed.
The FraudWatch Team