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Pattern Detection
83 articlesWhy Your Guru's 'Real' Case Studies Are Fake (2026)
Your guru's 'real' case studies are probably AI-generated fakes. Learn the 2026 verification guide to spot fabricated testimonials and protect yourself from...
AI Automation Agency Scams (2026): The 5-Step Playbook Every Fake Guru is Using
Exposed: The 5-step AI automation agency scam playbook fake gurus use in 2026. Learn how they sell ghost agencies with deepfake instructors and fake case studies.
Tai Lopez vs Dan Lok: The 2026 Grift-Off (Who Actually Delivers Value?)
Tai Lopez vs Dan Lok in 2026: We compare their claims, verified revenue, course quality, and red flags. Use Larpable's framework to spot the grift and find real value.
Tai Lopez in 2026: A Complete Investigation Into What's Real, What's Rented, and What's Recycled
Tai Lopez fact-check 2026: verified income sources, debunked claims, business history, and what his students actually earned. Based on public records, FTC filings, and student interviews.
The 'AI Agency' Goldrush: Why 90% of These 'Done-For-You' AI Services Are Repackaged Templates
The 2026 AI agency boom is a copy-paste epidemic. Most 'custom AI solutions' are ChatGPT wrappers with a logo slapped on. Here's how to spot the template merchants before they invoice you.
Fake Passive Income Courses in 2026: How the 'Gurus' Actually Make Their Money
The 2026 passive income course industry runs on one revenue model: selling courses about selling courses. Here's the anatomy of the scam, real numbers, and how to verify any 'guru' claim.
Is a Dropshipping Course Worth It in 2026? We Analyzed 15 Programs
We dissected 15 dropshipping courses from $97 to $2,997, checked claims against real industry data, and mapped every psychological trick in the sales funnel.
Is the SMMA Course Worth It in 2026? An Honest Review of Social Media Marketing Agency Programs
We analyzed 12 SMMA courses and checked founder claims against real data. Here is what your $997 buys in 2026.
Is That 'Course Review' Site Actually a Guru's Own Marketing Arm?
Learn how to spot a course review scam. Use larpable's forensic checklist to avoid being scammed by fake review sites and guru marketing funnels in 2026.
Is Your 'Automation Agency' Course Actually a Digital Sweatshop?
Think your 'automation agency' course is a path to passive income? It might be selling you a digital sweatshop. Learn to spot the red flags and protect yourself from this 2026 grift.
Online Course Scam: 12 Red Flags to Check Before You Buy in 2026
Spot online course scams with this 12-point checklist. Learn fake guru red flags, verify credentials, and recover your money if scammed.
Why Your 'Data-Driven' Mentor is Probably Just Running a Spreadsheet Cult
Is your mentor's 'data-driven' advice just a spreadsheet cult? Learn to spot the fake analytics and vanity metrics gurus use to sell certainty instead of results.
Stop Believing the 'Passion Economy' Hype: The Hidden Grift Behind Creator-Funded Startups
The 'passion economy' is the perfect cover for a new kind of startup larper. Learn how to spot when a creator's 'business' is just a grift funded by their audience's course purchases.
The 'Quiet Scaling' Grift: How Fake Founders Are Hiding Their Real Growth (And Why You Should Too)
Discover the 'quiet scaling' trend: the new playbook fake founders use to hide their lack of real growth. Learn to spot the difference between strategic stealth and a grift in disguise.
Stop Believing the 'Founder's Intuition' Myth: The Data-Driven Reality of Successful Decisions
The 'founder's intuition' is a dangerous myth used to sell scams. Learn the data-driven reality behind successful decisions and how to spot gurus peddling magical thinking.
Is Your 'Bootstrapped' Mentor Actually a Corporate Defector?
Spot the signs your 'bootstrapped' guru is a corporate defector selling a repackaged playbook. Learn to detect the grift and find real mentorship instead.
Stop Belieing the 'Overnight Success' Lie: The 5-Year Grind They Never Show You
The 'overnight success' is a dangerous fairy tale. Learn to audit a founder's real timeline and spot the gaps where the 5-year grind was edited out of their story.
Why Your 'Authentic' Founder Story is Probably a Corporate Memoir in Disguise
Exposed: How ex-corporate executives are laundering their resumes into 'authentic' founder myths to sell you their old playbooks. Learn to spot the corporate memoir grift.
Why Your 'Bootstrapped' Mentor's 'Secret Network' is Probably Just a Paid Slack Channel
Is your mentor's 'secret network' just a paid Slack channel? Learn how fake gurus are selling access to ghost networks and how to spot this modern community grift.
Is Your 'Community-Driven' Startup Just a Digital Pyramid Scheme?
Is your favorite 'community-driven' startup a genuine movement or a digital pyramid scheme? Learn the 5 red flags that expose engagement farming and fake community value in 2026's hottest grift.
Why Your 'Impact' Startup's B Corp Certification is Probably Just a Marketing Sticker
Is that B Corp badge a mark of integrity or just a marketing sticker? We decode how fake impact founders are using ethical certifications to greenwash their latest grift in 2026.
Is Your 'Bootstrapped' Lifestyle Actually a Debt-Fueled Facade?
The 'bootstrapped' badge of honor might be hiding a mountain of debt. Learn to spot the signs of a debt-fueled founder facade and protect yourself from the latest financial larp.
Why Your 'Bootstrapped' Mentor's 'Secret Sauce' is Probably Just a Leaked Corporate Playbook
Is your mentor's 'proprietary' framework just a leaked corporate deck? Learn how to spot when bootstrapped gurus are selling repackaged consulting playbooks as their secret sauce.
Is Your 'Bootstrapped' Fake Community Just a Ghost Town with a Paywall?
Spot a fake community grift. Learn how gurus sell access to abandoned projects and empty Discords as 'exclusive' post-failure monetization.
Is Your 'Sustainable' Startup Just a Greenwashing Grift?
Spot the new wave of eco-grifters. Learn how fake 'sustainable' founders use green buzzwords to mask old scams and how to protect yourself from 2026's greenwashing fraud.
Is Your 'Bootstrapped' Success Just a Venture-Backed Illusion?
Unmask the latest guru deception: founders who preach bootstrapping while hiding their venture capital. Learn the 5 signs of a 'stealth-funded' larper and protect your wallet.
Is Your 'AI-Powered' Mentor Actually a Script? The Rise of Synthetic Thought Leadership
Is your mentor's wisdom authentic or AI-generated? Learn how to spot the 5 telltale signs of a synthetic thought leader and protect yourself from hollow, algorithmically-produced advice in 2026.
The ''Founder''s Furlough'': The 2026 Founder Sabbatical Scam Exposed
Exposed gurus aren't burning out—they're executing a scripted 'furlough' to dodge accountability. Learn the signs of this 2026 exit strategy and how to spot the rebrand coming in 90 days.
The 'Impact' Mirage: How to Tell if a Founder's Social Good is Just a Tax-Deductible Grift
Is that founder's 'world-changing' mission real, or just a clever tax dodge? Learn the 5 red flags that expose impact washing and reputation-laundering in the 2026 guru playbook.
Why Your 'Bootstrapped' Mentor's New Yacht is Probably a Rental
Is your mentor's yacht a sign of success or a rented prop? Learn the 5 red flags that expose luxury asset larping in the latest fake guru flex.
How to Spot a 'Phantom Partnership' Scam in 2026
Learn how to spot a phantom partnership scam by decoding the fake affiliations and unauthorized logos 2026's gurus use to manufacture instant credibility...
How to Spot a ''Synthetic Team'': Your Guide to Decoding Fake Co-Founders
Learn how to spot a synthetic team and identify AI-generated co-founders before investing in a scam. This guide reveals the red flags of fabricated founding teams and provides a toolkit for due diligence in the AI era.
How to Spot a 'Synthetic Founder': Your Guide to Decoding AI-Generated Personas
Spot a synthetic founder by decoding the signs of an AI-generated persona. Learn to identify algorithmically crafted backstories and protect yourself from the next wave of digital grift.
How to Spot a 'Synthetic Success' Story: Your Guide to Decoding AI-Generated Founder Myths
Learn how to spot a synthetic success story by decoding the AI-generated founder myths used in 2026's most convincing scams. Protect yourself from emotionally manipulative grifts built on fake backstories.
Is Your 'Mentor' Actually a Ghost? How to Spot the Rise of AI-Generated Startup Advisors
Fake gurus have a new tool: AI-generated mentors. Learn the 5 red flags that expose a synthetic advisor and how to verify real expertise before you get ghosted by a ghost.
The Impact Investing Scam: How to Spot When a Guru's Philanthropy is Just a Tax Write-Off
Is that impact fund real or a tax write-off? Learn the red flags that expose social impact grifts as financial engineering and reputation laundering tools.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Sobriety': Why Every Exposed Grifter Now Has a 'Mindful Tech' Detox Program
Exposed for selling hustle culture? No problem. The 2026 guru playbook is to monetize the resulting burnout with luxury 'digital sobriety' retreats. Learn to spot this cynical pivot.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Therapist: How to Spot When a Guru's 'Mental Health Journey' is Just Another Scripted Grift
Is your favorite guru's 'vulnerable' mental health journey authentic, or a calculated pivot? Learn the red flags of the 2026 therapy grift and protect yourself from emotionally manipulative scams.
The 'Founder's Sabbatical' to 'Scamfluencer Hunter' Pipeline: A Case Study in Modern Grift Recycling
Exposed selling burnout? Just pivot to exposing burnout sellers. We map the cynical 5-stage lifecycle of the modern fake guru and teach you how to spot the final, most insidious pivot.
The 'Founder's Therapist' Grift: Why Every Exposed Guru Now Has a Certified Coach in Their Pocket
Spot the newest fake guru pivot: the suddenly-appearing 'therapist.' Learn how exposed entrepreneurs use certified coaches to launder credibility and script their redemption arcs.
The 'Founder's Retreat' Grift: Decoding the Luxury Wellness Pivot of Exposed Gurus
Exposed gurus have a new scam: luxury 'wellness retreats'. Learn how to spot this pivot, decode the marketing, and protect yourself from paying $10k for their therapy.
The 'Authentic' Founder's Ghostwriter: How to Spot When a Guru's 'Personal Story' Was Bought by the Paragraph
Is that founder's 'raw, personal journey' a ghostwritten fiction? Learn the 5 red flags that expose a purchased past and protect yourself from gurus selling scripted vulnerability.
The 'Venture-Backed' Vanity Project: How to Spot When a Founder's 'Passion' is Just a PR-Funded Hobby
Is that 'visionary' founder building a real company or a VC-funded hobby? Learn the 5 red flags that separate a genuine venture from a vanity project in 2026's startup scene.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Legacy': Why Every Fake Guru is Suddenly Launching a 'Post-Exit' Philanthropic Foundation
Fake gurus who 'exited' their AI startups are now launching philanthropic foundations. Learn how to spot the synthetic charity used to launder reputations and build new grifts in 2026.
Why Your Favorite 'Bootstrapped' Founder Probably Has a Secret Sugar Daddy (And How to Spot the Signs)
The 'bootstrapped' badge is the latest status symbol for fake founders. Learn the 5 telltale signs that a 'self-made' hero is actually funded by a secret sugar daddy, and protect your own hustle.
The 'Synthetic Serenity' Scam: Why Every Fake Guru Now Has a 'Mindful' AI Meditation App
Exposed gurus have a new grift: selling AI-powered 'mindfulness' to detox their reputations. Learn the 5 red flags of the 'Synthetic Serenity' scam and protect your peace (and wallet).
The 'Synthetic Success' Stack: How 2026's Top Grifters Are Using AI to Fabricate Entire Business Histories
Exposed: The new AI toolkit letting fake founders invent entire business histories overnight. Learn the 5 red flags of a 'synthetic success' portfolio before you get duped.
The 'Authentic' Grifter's Newest Grind: Why Every Fake Guru Now Has a 'Failed' Startup
Failed startup? Or a calculated grift? We decode why fake gurus are now scripting their business 'deaths' to sell you the autopsy report. Spot the new authenticity scam.
The ''Founder''s Block'' Scam: Why 2026''s Fake Gurus Sell Creative Stagnation
Exposed gurus have a new product: their own creative bankruptcy. Learn to spot the 'Founder's Block' scam, the latest pivot where stagnation is sold as a strategic masterclass.
The 'Authentic' Grifter's Playbook: How to Decode a Fake Founder's Vulnerability Script
Fake gurus have a new script: performative vulnerability. Learn the 5 red flags that separate a genuine founder's struggle from a calculated 'authenticity' grift designed to rebuild trust and sell...
The ''Authentic'' Grift: How to Decode a Fake Founder''s Vulnerability Playbook
Fake gurus have a new product in 2026: their own downfall. Learn to spot the 5-step 'vulnerability playbook' they use to turn exposure into profit, and protect yourself from the authenticity scam.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Ghost: How to Spot When a Guru's 'Team' is Just a Bunch of Bots
Fake gurus are now inventing entire companies run by AI ghosts. Learn the 5 red flags that expose a 'team' of bots and protect yourself from the latest 2026 legitimacy scam.
The 'Viral Vulnerability' Grift: How Fake Founders Are Scripting Their Downfalls for Profit
Exposed? Not anymore. Discover how 2026's fake founders are pre-scripting their public downfalls into viral content and new product lines before the first lawsuit is even filed.
5 Ways to Spot a 'Phantom Exit' Scam in 2026
Another 'founder' just 'sold' their startup? Learn the 5 red flags of the 2026 'phantom exit' scam, from ghost acquirers to post-exit course launches, before you buy their blueprint.
The 'AI-Powered' Sabbatical: How Fake Gurus Are Selling Burnout as a Luxury Product
Exposed gurus have a new scam: selling you a cure for the burnout they caused. Learn how to spot the 'AI-powered sabbatical' and protect yourself from this 2026 pivot.
7 Ways to Spot a 'Philanthropy Pivot' Scam in 2026
Exposed gurus are now hiding behind fake charities. Learn the 7 red flags of the 'philanthropy pivot' scam to protect your money and your morals in 2026's cynical rebrand cycle.
From 'Scamfluencer' to 'Scamfluencer Hunter': The Newest Fake Guru Pivot of 2026
Exposed gurus are now selling courses on how to spot gurus. We break down the 2026 'scamfluencer hunter' rebrand—the ultimate grift—and show you how to detect it.
The 'Quiet Quitting' Guru: How 2026's Top Scammers Are Selling Anti-Hustle Culture as a New Grind
Exposed: The fake gurus who sold you the grind are now selling you the exit. Learn how 'anti-hustle' became 2026's most cynical—and lucrative—scam.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Mental Health' Pivot: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Selling Therapy Bots and Burnout Blueprints
Exposed for faking revenue? In 2026, failed gurus are pivoting to sell you AI therapy bots and 'burnout blueprints.' Learn to spot this cynical new mental health scam targeting desperate founders.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Philanthropy' Pivot: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Laundering Their Reputations With Fake Charities
Exposed in 2025? In 2026, just launch a charity. We dissect the new guru playbook of reputation laundering through 'impact washing' and fake philanthropy. Spot the shell game before you donate.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Sabbatical' Scam: How 2026's Gurus Are Selling Burnout as a Luxury Product
Exposed gurus have a new playbook: selling you a $15k 'sabbatical' to recover from the hustle culture they sold you. We break down the 2026 'strategic burnout' scam and how to spot it.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Sabbatical' Scam: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Selling Strategic Disappearance
Exposed in 2026? Just call it a 'sabbatical.' We dissect the latest guru scam: monetizing strategic disappearance as enlightened burnout. Learn to spot the fake retreat.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Authenticity' Pivot: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Now Selling Vulnerability as a Product
Exposed fake gurus have a new product: their own downfall. Learn to spot the 'authenticity pivot' scam, where vulnerability is packaged and sold as the ultimate growth hack.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Sabbatical: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Selling 'Strategic Pauses' as a Growth Hack
Exposed gurus have a new scam: selling 'strategic sabbaticals.' We dissect how they rebrand failure as a luxury growth hack and teach you to spot this 2026 pivot before you buy it.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Therapy: The 2026 Founder Mental Health Scam Exposed
Exposed gurus have a new grift: selling you therapy for the burnout their old courses caused. We dissect the 2026 'wellness pivot' and how to spot this insidious rebrand.
The 'Authenticity Audit' Scam: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Selling You Their Own Redemption Arc
Exposed for faking revenue? In 2026, failed gurus are selling 'authenticity audits' to monetize their downfall. Learn to spot this new redemption arc scam before you buy it.
The 'AI-Powered' Due Diligence Scam: How 2026's Fake Gurus Are Selling 'Vetted' Startups That Don't Exist
The latest guru scam? Selling 'pre-vetted' AI startups with fake diligence reports. Learn how to spot forged data rooms and phantom audits before you fund a ghost company.
The 'AI-Powered' Guru Rebrand: How 2026's Exposed Scammers Are Pivoting to 'Ethical AI Consulting'
Exposed for fake AI tools? No problem. See how 2026's disgraced gurus are rebranding as 'ethical AI consultants' in the ultimate grift pivot. Learn to spot the new scam.
The 'AI-Powered' Community Collapse: How 2026's Fake Gurus Are Abandoning Their Own Discord Servers
Fake gurus are ghosting their own paid Discord communities. Learn the 5 signs of an impending 'community collapse' scam and how to protect yourself from buying into a digital ghost town.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Retreat: How 2026's Gurus Are Selling Digital Detoxes From the Very Tech They Sold You
Exposed: The latest guru scam selling 'digital detox' retreats to cure the burnout their own AI hustle courses caused. Learn the pattern before you buy the 'solution'.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Journey: How 2026's Gurus Are Scripting Your Entire Life Story
Fake gurus aren't just selling courses in 2026—they're selling a scripted life. Learn to spot the AI-generated 'hero's journey' they use to manipulate you and protect your narrative.
The 'AI-Powered' Lifestyle Audit: How 2026's Gurus Are Using Fake Metrics to Sell You a Ghost Life
Gurus are now selling 'AI Lifestyle Audits' packed with fake metrics. Learn the red flags of this 2026 scam and how to protect yourself from buying a ghost-optimized life.
The 'AI-Powered' Exit Scam: How 2026's Fake Gurus Are Selling Their 'Failed' Startups to Ghost Buyers
Fake gurus have a new endgame: the fabricated exit. Learn how they forge acquisitions, invent ghost buyers, and launch one last scam from their 'retirement.' Spot the final cash-out.
The ''Burnout Exit'': How 2026''s Ex-Gurus Are Monetizing Their Own Downfall
Exposed gurus have a new scam: selling you the story of their guru burnout. We dissect the 'Burnout Exit' playbook, the final, most cynical monetization of failure in 2026's guru economy.
The 'AI Co-Founder' Scam: How 2026's Fake Gurus Are Selling You a Ghost in the Machine
Fake gurus are now selling 'AI Co-Founders' that promise to run your business. Learn the 5 red flags of this 2026 scam and how to detect the ghost in the machine before it ghosts your bank account.
The 2026 AI Guru Scam Playbook: How 'Automation Agency' Courses Replaced Dropshipping
The Lamborghini-renting guru is dead. Meet the 2026 version: AI automation agency courses, setter/closer DM funnels, and exploited AI anxiety. Here's how they work.
The 'Hustle Hangover': Why 2026's Top Gurus Are Suddenly Selling 'Recovery' Courses
Spot the pivot: The gurus who sold you burnout now sell the cure. We analyze 2026's hottest grift—the 'hustle hangover' recovery course—and teach you to detect the cynical rebrand.
Le Nouveau Playbook des Faux Gourous 2026 : Comment Ils Exploitent Votre Peur de l'IA
En 2026, les faux gourous ont troqué les Lamborghini pour des prompts ChatGPT. Décryptage de leur nouveau playbook qui exploite votre anxiété face à l'IA.
The 2026 'AI-Powered' Guru Scam: How They're Using Fake AI Tools to Sell You Nothing
AI gurus are selling magic boxes of nothing. Learn the 2026 pattern of fake AI tool scams, how to spot the fabricated demos, and protect yourself from the latest 'proprietary algorithm' grift.
Engagement Pods and Fake Social Proof: A Detection Guide
Learn how to identify manufactured engagement through pods, purchased followers, and coordinated amplification. A practical guide to spotting fake social proof.
The Psychology of Round Numbers: Why Fake Revenue Always Ends in Zero
An educational deep-dive into why fabricated revenue screenshots almost always show round numbers, and how this psychological tell can help you spot fakes instantly.
The Testimonial Industrial Complex: How Fake Social Proof Is Manufactured
A deep dive into how fake entrepreneurs manufacture testimonials, case studies, and social proof. Learn to distinguish genuine customer validation from fabricated endorsements.
How to Verify Any MRR Claim in 60 Seconds
A practical guide to quickly verifying monthly recurring revenue claims using free tools and simple math. Learn the verification framework that exposes fabricated metrics.
Free Alternatives to Every Paid Guru Course: The Actual Learning Path Nobody Sells You
Free alternatives to paid guru courses: marketing, sales, coding, investing, and ecommerce. Every $997 course mapped to free resources that teach the same material.
Online Course Scam Checklist: 15 Red Flags to Check Before You Buy (2026 Edition)
15 red flags to identify online course scams in 2026. Revenue screenshot verification, refund policy analysis, instructor background checks, and the FTC's latest enforcement actions.
Tool Education
2 articlesStop Believing the 'Productivity Stack' Hype: The 3 Tools That Actually Matter
Gurus sell complex 'productivity stacks' as a status symbol. We expose the bloat and show you the 3 tools that actually drive real startup results, not just aesthetic screenshots.
Stop Believing the 'Hustle Porn' Metrics: How to Actually Measure Your Startup's Health
Tired of 'hustle porn' and fake metrics? Learn to spot the vanity KPIs fake founders flaunt and discover the real, boring numbers that actually measure your startup's health and your sanity.
Meta Commentary
8 articlesThe 'AI-Powered' Founder's 'Authentic' Rebrand: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Pivoting to 'Scam Coaching'
Exposed for scamming? In 2026, fake gurus have the ultimate pivot: selling courses on how to avoid being scammed. We analyze the cynical 'scam coaching' rebrand trend.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Divorce: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Monetizing Their 'Personal Brand Breakups'
Exposed AI gurus have a new scam: selling 'personal brand divorce' courses after their schemes fail. Learn the playbook so you don't buy their comeback story.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Immunity: How 2026's Exposed Gurus Are Selling 'Scam-Proof' Courses After Getting Caught
Exposed for fraud? In 2026, the hottest guru pivot is selling 'scam-proof' guides. We dissect the latest meta-grift and teach you to spot the rebrand before you buy it.
The 'AI-Powered' Founder's Burnout: How 2026's Gurus Are Selling 'Strategic Exhaustion' as a Status Symbol
Burnout is so 2025. The latest guru grift? Selling 'strategic exhaustion' as a deliberate high-performance tactic. We dissect the playbook and show you how to spot this toxic trend.
The Larp Economy: Why Faking Success Is a Full-Time Job
A cultural analysis of how the fake entrepreneur economy works as an actual economic system—with its own labor, capital, and extraction mechanisms.
The Metrics Obsession: Building Nothing, Measuring Everything
A cultural critique of the entrepreneurship content obsessed with metrics, dashboards, and numbers—while often building nothing of substance beneath them.
Why People Fall for Fake Entrepreneurs (And How to Stop)
A psychological deep-dive into why intelligent people fall for obvious fabrications. Understanding the cognitive vulnerabilities exploited by fake entrepreneurs.
Why We Built Larpable (An Educational Manifesto)
The philosophy behind Larpable: using satire and pattern analysis to expose online deception and protect aspiring entrepreneurs.
alternatives
2 articlesThe 2026 Guide to Spotting Fake Gurus: Your Alternatives to Getting Scammed
Discover the best Fake alternatives.
The 2026 Guide to Spotting Fake Revenue Screenshots: Your Toolkit for Exposing Larper Metrics
Discover the best Fake alternatives.
Wall of Shame
3 articlesThe Crypto Trading Larper: PnL Screenshots and Alpha Group Deceptions
An educational breakdown of the Crypto Trading Larper archetype. Learn how fake traders manufacture profitable track records and exploit aspiring investors.
The Info Product Guru: Anatomy of the Courses-About-Courses Economy
An educational breakdown of the Info Product Guru archetype—the person selling courses about selling courses. Learn the patterns, deflection scripts, and red flags.
The Perpetual Beta Pioneer: When the Product Never Ships
An educational breakdown of the Perpetual Beta archetype—founders who build in public forever but never actually ship. Learn the patterns of vaporware entrepreneurship.
educational-resources
4 articlesState of the Larp 2026: An Educational Guide to Recognizing Fake Entrepreneur Patterns
Our annual analysis of deceptive online patterns, designed to help you recognize and avoid fake entrepreneurship scams.
How to Spot a Fake Stripe Dashboard: An Educational Guide
Learn the telltale signs of fabricated Stripe screenshots to protect yourself from online scams and false business claims.
How to Spot a Fake Revenue Screenshot (Complete Guide 2026)
Learn the 7 telltale signs of fake revenue screenshots to protect yourself from online deception. An educational guide to recognizing the tactics of false gurus and fabricated success.
The App Builder Larper: An Educational Guide to Spotting Fake SaaS Founders
A protective guide to the App Builder Larper persona. Learn the behavioral patterns and screenshot tricks so you can recognize deception and protect yourself from false gurus.
educational-guides
2 articlesThe App Builder Larp: An 8-Week Pattern Recognition Guide
Learn to recognize the scripted "build in public" persona. From the "quitting my job" tweet to the $5K MRR victory lap, we break down the performance so you can spot it.
Build in Public or Larp in Public? A Guide to Spotting the Difference
An educational breakdown of the build in public movement and how it's corrupted into performative entrepreneurship. Learn to recognize the tactics so you don't get fooled.