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Startup Fraud & Misconduct
July 10, 2025
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Freelance Scams and Fake Prints: How to Spot Red Flags Before It’s Too Late

Learn how to protect yourself from freelance scams and fake portfolios. This blog reveals common red flags like stolen prints, unrealistic promises, and hidden backend issues so you can spot danger before it costs you time and money.
Startup Fraud & Misconduct
July 2, 2025
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FDF

The Real Cost of Silence

In the startup world, silence after fraud isn’t strength it’s a trap. This blog explores why so many founders never report being scammed, the emotional and financial toll that silence takes, and how this inaction fuels a cycle of repeat abuse. From shame and legal fear to the absence of a reporting infrastructure, we unpack the real cost of staying quiet and how FDF is building tools to change that.
Cross-Border Scams & Global Abuse
June 25, 2025
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FDF
Legal

Why Cross-Border Scams Are So Effective (and Hard to Stop)

Startup fraud is everywhere but rarely discussed. This blog exposes real patterns, red flags, and how founders can protect themselves before it’s too late.
Cross-Border Scams & Global Abuse
June 26, 2025
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FDF
Rebuilding

The Fake Location Tactic — How Teams Hide Behind Borders (and How Founders Can Unmask Them)

In today’s global hiring landscape, scammers often fake their location to gain trust and escape accountability. This post reveals how they do it and how founders can unmask them before it’s too late.
Startup Accountability & Reform
June 25, 2025
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FDF
Advisory

Startup Accountability Is Broken — Here's How We Fix It

Startup accountability is broken silence protects abusers while founders are blamed for trusting the wrong teams. This blog outlines how FDF is building a system for real reform, transparency, and protection.
Startup Fraud & Misconduct
June 25, 2025
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FDF
#For_Freelancer

Startup Fraud Isn’t Rare — It’s Just Rarely Talked About

Startup fraud isn’t an accident it’s a strategy built on misrepresentation and silence. This post exposes real tactics, red flags, and how FDF is building the first platform to fight back.

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