Chronicle Associates
We are investigating Chronicle Associates 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 Name : Chronicle Associates
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 25 Apr 2025
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 2814/A/2025
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 27 May 2025
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Chronicle Associates over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Chronicle Associates - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
Chronicle Associates, a self-proclaimed premier ghostwriting and publishing firm, presents an enticing facade to aspiring authors. However, a closer examination reveals a series of deceptive practices and red flags that suggest the company may be more of a nightmare than a dream come true for writers.
Recent Domain Registration Contradicts Established Claims: Despite claiming to be an industry leader, Chronicle Associates’ domain was registered only 18 days before the publication of the investigative article, undermining its assertions of long-standing expertise.
Obscured Ownership Details Raise Transparency Concerns: The company’s use of privacy protection services to hide domain ownership details is atypical for legitimate businesses, especially those handling clients’ personal stories and significant financial investments.
Fabricated Team Members Erode Credibility: The individuals listed on the company’s team page lack verifiable professional backgrounds, with no LinkedIn profiles or industry presence. Image analyses suggest the photos are AI-generated or sourced from stock libraries, further casting doubt on their authenticity.
Questionable Use of ‘Chief Happiness Officer’: The inclusion of a dog named “Hemingway” as the ‘Chief Happiness Officer’ appears to be a superficial attempt to establish trust and relatability, which may be misleading to potential clients.
Dubious ‘200% Money-Back Guarantee’ Promises: The company’s bold claim of a “200% money-back guarantee” if they fail to deliver bestseller status lacks substantiation and may be an unrealistic promise designed to lure clients.
Lack of Verifiable Success Stories: While the website features purported case studies of successful publications, there is a noticeable absence of verifiable data or third-party endorsements to support these claims.
Conclusion:
Chronicle Associates’ glossy presentation masks a series of concerning practices, from recent domain registration and hidden ownership to fabricated team members and unsubstantiated guarantees. Aspiring authors should exercise caution and conduct thorough due diligence before engaging with such entities
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/51344575
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- April 26, 2025
- https://warsawpost.org/?p=612
- https://www.shoppersvila.com/review/chronicle-associates-bestseller-dreams-or-a-nightmare-scaM
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
scam-detector.com
Chronicle Associates Exposed: Scam Detector Flags Major Trust Issues and Red Flags
- Red Flag
About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and analyzes public databases such as Lumen Database and
Maltego to identify and expose online censorship. In his personal capacity, he and his
team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related
to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes.
Additionally, his team provides
advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters
pertaining to intellectual property law.
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How This Was 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?
Based on the feedback, information, and requests received from all relevant parties, our team will formally notify the affected party of the alleged infringement. Following a thorough review, we will submit a counter-notice to reinstate any link that has been removed by Google, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Additionally, we will communicate with Google’s Legal Team to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
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