I’m looking into concerns about a person and some private groups that have made big promises.
Maybe you've dealt with him before? Perhaps you paid them some money, but they didn't do what you expected. And if you're feeling short-changed, you probably know exactly who I'm talking about.
Some groups have claimed to help British people access money from the United States government. Former members of one group said they paid a lot of money and were made to hand over their personal details. Passports, bank accounts, very private stuff.
These people have expressed concern that the scheme failed to deliver on its promises. They worry they were misled, describing the experience as high-pressure and overly aggressive. Some are now asking whether their involvement could have legal consequences.
They told me that they were asked to file something called a '1099 OID' form. That's a form generally used by American taxpayers, to declare certain kinds of income. But if you're only a UK taxpayer, being asked to submit one might seem a bit unusual. And with money matters, if it seems like a red flag, it probably is.
If you paid for this group's 1099 OID program, your story could be essential for investigators. They often start with fragments, and your first-hand account helps build the complete picture of what happened.
When authorities hear multiple people describe the same misleading claims about this 1099-OID scheme, the same marketing tactics, or payments to the same accounts, it turns isolated anecdotes into a clear picture.
Perhaps there's a consistent pattern of behaviour, suggesting a deliberate system, not just random misunderstandings.
Your specific details – who you dealt with, how you paid, the instructions you received, your experience with NDAs or pressure to stop you talking. Anything you can say might help investigators understand what happened and trace the money.
This direct evidence is crucial, especially when schemes use complex structures or operate across international borders. Hearing from many people also shows the true scale of the operation, helping authorities prioritize action.
Even tiny details from your experience might become critical facts that help investigators piece things together. A strange nickname someone used, an odd way of spelling a word, a peculiar turn of phrase, or even the pattern and timing of the group's communications—small things like these can often reveal links that aren’t obvious at first.
If you've had a bad experience, sharing what you know can seem frightening. Members told me they had to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements that threaten consequences for speaking out. They say they faced pressure and threats of legal action when they left, and that made them feel worried.
About those NDAs: sometimes they might not be enforceable if they stop you from reporting serious concerns. If you signed one, you might want to get legal advice. Reporting suspected crimes to the police is protected speech, even if you've signed an NDA.
If you were involved in any group offering 1099 OID-related services, and you’d like to share your experience, please contact me. You can find my contact info on my channel page and in the video description.
And if you do contact me, your privacy comes first. I absolutely do not need your real name or any identifying personal details. Feel free to set up a new email account using a service like ProtonMail and use a fake name. You can contact me anonymously on Telegram. My focus is on understanding what happened, based on what you choose to share confidentially.
If you need help reporting your experience to the authorities, I can point you in the right direction. If you feel you've been treated unfairly, or you're worried about an NDA, I can point you to professional legal advice. If you want to talk to me in confidence, I'm here to listen.
Of course, I can’t speak to the details of any particular case until more people come forward, but my understanding is that a small number of groups might be affecting a large number of people.
Speaking up helps uncover the full picture and gives authorities the evidence they need to act. If you know something about this group, sharing what you know isn’t just about your own experience—it’s about protecting others. Good people step forward even when it feels uncomfortable, because telling the truth can stop others from being hurt or misled.
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