In the digital asset space, reputation is everything. However, a concerning pattern has emerged involving a platform known as TraderKnows. As industry professionals, we must scrutinize the platforms that claim to review us. My recent investigation into TraderKnows reveals critical red flags that every developer, broker, and SEO manager needs to know.
The "Ghost Company" Architecture Standard due diligence requires any legitimate review platform to be transparent. According to Hong Kong and international corporate laws, a registered entity must have a physical address and a registration number. A deep dive into TraderKnows reveals:
No Physical Address: They do not list a verifiable office location.
No Regulatory License: Despite analyzing financial platforms, they hold no licenses themselves.
No Corporate Identity: You cannot independently verify their company existence.
The "Good Cop, Bad Cop" Extortion Algorithm The most technical part of their scam is the workflow. They host unverified, defamatory content about legitimate businesses to damage their SEO rankings. When a business reaches out to resolve the issue, they encounter a scripted loop:
The Neutral Front: The initial support claims they "cannot modify negative information" to appear objective.
The Pivot: Once desperation sets in, you are funneled to a "special agent" or a different channel where the conversation immediately shifts to paid removal.
This is not a review site; it is a calculated extortion racket designed to exploit startups. They monetize reputation damage. If you are building a brand, do not engage with their "support." Do not pay. Instead, report their domain for phishing and fraud. We must collectively blacklist this platform to starve their business model.
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