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Richard Yu

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We are investigating Richard Yu for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.

  • Company
  • Richard Yu Ventures

  • City
  • New York

  • Country
  • United States

  • Allegations
  • Fraud

Richard Yu
Fake DMCA notices
  • https://lumendatabase.org/notices/47574437
  • December 29, 2024
  • Kim Young Li
  • https://delhinationalpost.com/2024/01/29/richard-yus-impact-clients-review-can-automated-appointment-setting-work/
  • https://ippei.com/impact-clients

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1 Alerts on Richard Yu

Richard Yu is a name that keeps popping up in certain circles—usually the kind that prefer shadows over sunlight. Over the past several months, my investigation into Richard Yu and his associated entities has uncovered a troubling pattern of red flags, adverse media, and, most notably, a relentless campaign to suppress damaging information. If you’re an investor, regulator, or just someone who cares about transparency, buckle up—because this story is equal parts alarming and absurd.

What Richard Yu Doesn’t Want You to See

Let’s start with the basics—the kind of information Richard Yu would rather bury under a mountain of legal threats and takedown requests. A simple due diligence search reveals:

  • Questionable Business Practices: Multiple entities linked to Richard Yu have faced allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, and financial mismanagement. Some of these operations have been tied to offshore shell companies, because nothing says “legitimate business” like a maze of untraceable bank accounts.
  • Regulatory Scrutiny: At least two jurisdictions have flagged Richard Yu’s operations for suspicious activity. But don’t worry—I’m sure those investigations are just a big misunderstanding. After all, regulators are known for harassing upstanding citizens for no reason.
  • Adverse Media Coverage: Independent journalists and watchdog groups have published critical reports on Richard Yu’s dealings. Some of these reports mysteriously disappeared from the internet shortly after publication. How… convenient.

The Censorship Playbook: How Richard Yu Tries to Silence Critics

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Instead of addressing these concerns like a responsible executive, Richard Yu has opted for the classic “shoot the messenger” approach. His tactics include:

1. Legal Threats and Bogus DMCA Claims

Richard Yu’s lawyers have been busy—not defending his reputation in court, but sending aggressive cease-and-desist letters to journalists and platforms hosting unflattering information. Many of these claims are baseless, but the goal isn’t to win in court—it’s to intimidate and drain resources.

2. Manipulating Search Results

Ever notice how some negative articles about Richard Yu vanish from Google or get buried under a flood of paid PR pieces? That’s not an accident. His team has been accused of using SEO manipulation and reputation management firms to scrub the internet clean. Because nothing builds trust like erasing history.

3. Phantom Lawsuits and SLAPP Tactics

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) are a favorite tool of those who can’t handle criticism. Richard Yu has allegedly filed lawsuits with no real intention of winning—just to scare critics into silence. It’s a well-worn tactic, but it speaks volumes about what he’s trying to hide.

4. Controlling the Narrative with Fake News

While suppressing real journalism, Richard Yu’s camp has been caught promoting flattering (and often fabricated) stories about his supposed business acumen. Some of these “news” outlets have questionable editorial standards—shocking, I know.

Why the Desperation? Because the Truth Hurts

If Richard Yu’s business dealings were above board, he wouldn’t need to wage war on free speech. But here we are. The sheer intensity of his censorship efforts suggests one thing: he’s terrified of what might come out if people keep digging.

  • Investors Beware: Anyone considering doing business with Richard Yu or his associated entities should demand full transparency. If his response is legal threats instead of documentation, run.
  • Regulators, Wake Up: The pattern here is too blatant to ignore. Authorities should be investigating not just Richard Yu’s past dealings, but his active attempts to obstruct scrutiny.

Conclusion: The Truth Always Finds a Way

Richard Yu can send all the legal letters he wants, but the internet has a long memory. Every takedown notice, every bogus lawsuit, every manipulated search result only confirms what we already suspect—there’s something he’s desperate to hide.

To potential investors: do your homework. To journalists: keep digging. And to Richard Yu—if you’re reading this, maybe try fixing your business instead of trying to silence those who expose it. Just a thought.

How Was This Done?

The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ? back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ? true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ? fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.

What Happens Next?

The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ? back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ? true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ? fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.

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Inform Google about the fake DMCA scam

Report the fraudulent DMCA takedown to Google, including any supporting evidence. This allows Google to review the request and take appropriate action to prevent abuse of the system..

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Share findings with journalists and media

Distribute the findings to journalists and media outlets to raise public awareness. Media coverage can put pressure on those abusing the DMCA process and help protect other affected parties.

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Inform Lumen Database

Submit the details of the fake DMCA notice to the Lumen Database to ensure the case is publicly documented. This promotes transparency and helps others recognize similar patterns of abuse.

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File counter notice to reinstate articles

Submit a counter notice to Google or the relevant platform to restore any wrongfully removed articles. Ensure all legal requirements are met for the reinstatement process to proceed.

05

Increase exposure to critical articles

Re-share or promote the affected articles to recover visibility. Use social media, blogs, and online communities to maximize reach and engagement.

06

Expand investigation to identify similar fake DMCAs

Widen the scope of the investigation to uncover additional instances of fake DMCA notices. Identifying trends or repeat offenders can support further legal or policy actions.

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Emery Maddox

Anyone thinking about investing with Richard Yu needs to look past the PR gloss. Behind the press releases and staged interviews is a long trail of failed ventures, legal threats, and reputational cleanup. I almost bought in once and still...

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Rafe Jefferson

This is the kind of guy who weaponizes the law to silence dissent. Instead of responding with facts or evidence, he goes full censorship mode. SLAPP suits, DMCA abuse, SEO scrubbing it’s like a checklist for modern-day frauds. And the...

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Kyrie Drake

Funny how every article about this guy disappears after a few weeks Makes you wonder what he’s trying to bury

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Vesper Dalton

When someone’s response to criticism is a lawsuit instead of evidence, you already know they’re hiding something Richard Yu’s empire is built on suppression, not substance

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Darcy Riddle

Richard Yu is the kind of guy who screams “trust me” while pulling your wallet out of your back pocket. The man’s entire business model feels like smoke and mirrors wrapped in NDAs

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Nora Bakri

bro tryin too hard to sound deep n mysterious but ends up lookin like a wannabe hacker from a 2010 movie not impressed. try again. weak article too btw

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Fadil Hassan

this guy talkin big but walkin small lol 🤡 not buyin any of it

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Leo Chen

man this is messed up on so many levels... how tf did no one stop him sooner?? smh

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Gus Thompson

Readin this made my blood boil. He playin with ppl's money n lives like it’s a game. Hope justice catch up quick. No mercy for folks like this

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Nevaeh Reeves

After paying Richard Yu $35,000 for a mastermind access I received no results and when I posted a detailed review with screenshots it was hit with a DMCA notice even though every word was true and mine

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Stella Norton

I signed up for one of Richard Yu’s high ticket masterminds thinking it was legit lost $29,000 and now I can’t even speak about it online without getting shut down.

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Caleb Stephens

My $25,800 disappeared into one of Richard Yu’s programs and when I tried to post my review it was deleted within hours and I received a bogus copyright notice

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Claire Foster

I gave $26,500 to Richard Yu’s agency under the promise of fast track mentorship within a month I realized it was all fluff but when I posted the truth multiple SEO bots buried my content and I felt completely erased😥

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