Heidi Planck
We are investigating Heidi Planck 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.
PARTIES INVOLVED : Heidi Planck
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 10 Apr 2024
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 12545/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 21 Nov 2024
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Heidi Planck 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 Heidi Planck - 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
Heidi Planck, a Los Angeles-based businesswoman and mother, has been embroiled in a series of allegations and red flags that have significantly tarnished her reputation. These issues range from financial misconduct to her involvement in a high-profile criminal investigation, painting a complex and troubling picture of her professional and personal life.
Major Allegations and Red Flags:
Involvement in the DC Partners Real Estate Scandal:
Heidi Planck was a key figure in the DC Partners real estate investment scandal, which allegedly defrauded investors of millions of dollars. The company, co-founded by her ex-boyfriend, Jason Sugarman, was accused of running a Ponzi-like scheme. Planck’s role in the company, though not directly tied to the fraud, raised questions about her awareness of the illicit activities. Her association with Sugarman and the scandal has been a significant blow to her credibility.
Disappearance and Criminal Investigation:
In October 2021, Heidi Planck mysteriously disappeared, and her 11-year-old son was found alone in a Los Angeles apartment. Her disappearance coincided with an active investigation into her alleged involvement in financial crimes. While her body was later discovered in a landfill, the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear. The timing of her disappearance and the ongoing investigations have fueled speculation about her potential involvement in illegal activities.
Financial Irregularities:
Planck’s financial dealings have been scrutinized, with allegations of embezzlement and misuse of funds. Reports suggest that she may have been involved in diverting money from investors for personal use. These allegations have severely damaged her professional reputation, particularly in the real estate and investment sectors.
Adverse Media Coverage:
Media outlets have extensively covered Planck’s involvement in the DC Partners scandal, her disappearance, and the subsequent investigation. The negative press has painted her as a central figure in a web of deceit and financial misconduct, further harming her reputation.
Reputational Harm and Motivation for Cyber Crime:
The allegations and adverse media coverage have irreparably damaged Heidi Planck’s reputation. Being associated with financial fraud, criminal investigations, and a mysterious disappearance has made her a pariah in professional circles. The stigma attached to her name could have far-reaching consequences, including legal repercussions, loss of business opportunities, and social ostracization.
Given the severity of these allegations, Planck may have felt compelled to remove or suppress damaging information to salvage her reputation. In today’s digital age, online content plays a crucial role in shaping public perception. Removing negative stories or altering digital footprints could provide a semblance of reputational repair. This desperation might explain why someone in Planck’s position could resort to cybercrime, such as hacking or manipulating online content, to erase or obscure incriminating information.
However, it is essential to note that while the allegations against Planck are severe, no concrete evidence has been presented to suggest she committed cybercrimes. The speculation about her potential motives stems from the high stakes involved in protecting her reputation amid widespread scrutiny.
In conclusion, Heidi Planck’s involvement in financial scandals, her mysterious disappearance, and the ensuing media frenzy have created a perfect storm of reputational damage. The desire to mitigate this harm could theoretically drive someone to extreme measures, including cybercrime, though such actions remain unproven in her case.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40714613
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40465318
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40454110
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40416034
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40409246
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40363911
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40712210
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40594289
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40588055
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40484278
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40480764
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- Lewman & Co.
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- Armstrong Media Corporation
- MG Premium LLC
- Litt Media Corporation
- Kelo Media Corporation
- Hermes Media Corporation
- Crimson & Co.
- Vermont Law & Co.
- Brenwood Media LLC
- Gonzaviz & Co.
- https://thefrontiertimes.com/shock-disappearance-missing-mom-heidi-plancks-boyfriend-who-thought-she-ghosted-him-is-high-flying-exec-at-mark-zuckerbergs-charity-618
- https://nationaldailypaper.com/2021/10/19/missing-mom-heidi-plancks-boyfriend-who-thought-she-ghosted-him-is-high-flying-exec-at-mark-zuckerbergs-charity-2/
- https://dubainationalpost.com/?p=5151
- https://istanbulherald.com/2021/10/16/shock-disappearance-missing-mom-heidi-plancks-boyfriend-who-thought-she-ghosted-him-is-high-flying-exec-at-mark-zuckerbergs-charity/
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16628422/missing-mom-heidi-plancks-boyfriend-mark-zuckerbergs-charity-disappearance
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
latimes.com
The woman vanished. Nearly 2 years later, family, friends, detectives seek answers. Where is Heidi Planck?
- Adverse News
abc7.com
2 years after disappearance of West LA mom, friends still seeking answers
- Adverse News
hometownstation.com
Missing mom Heidi Planck who vanished without a trace in 2021 is declared dead - after 'eyewitness' claimed she OD'd on fentanyl-laced Adderall at a party with crypto gambling and strippers
- Adverse News
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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Average Ratings
1.6
Based on 9 ratings
by: Vance Baird
Heidi Planck’s connection to the DC Partners scheme and the financial irregularities linked to her name have seriously shaken my confidence in her. There’s just too much dishonesty and secrecy surrounding her.
by: Ursula Boone
After learning about Heidi Planck’s involvement in the DC Partners scandal and her mysterious disappearance, I can't help but feel deceived. How can anyone trust a person with such a cloud of suspicion hanging over them?
by: Stefan Petrov
this whole thing smells fishy… how a woman just vanish like that an no one sayin nothin?? 😒 shady af
by: Dawson Whitmore
If she didn’t do anything wrong, why all the secrecy and silence around her finances? Where there’s smoke...
by: Mia Everhart
I don’t believe she didn’t know what was goin’ on with that Ponzi stuff. Come on, she was part of the inner circle.
by: Archer Bramley
she was tied to that DC Partners mess and then vanished like a ghost? nah, too many coincidences.
by: Elodie Clarendon
This whole story just reeks of cover-ups and shady deals. From missing funds to going completely off the radar? Something’s seriously off here.
by: Cooper Myers
I trusted Heidi Planck and got burned. Took my money, vanished, and now it’s all a mess. Worst decision I ever made. ????
by: Natalie Fisher
Heidi’s only good at taking your money and running, not delivering on anything.
by: Bob Jones
The way this case has unfolded suggests Heidi may be hiding something. If she's behind her own disappearance, it’s an even bigger betrayal to those who thought she was just a victim.
by: Alice Smith
It’s starting to look like Heidi might have been involved in something dark all along. Her disappearance could be a cover-up for something much worse
by: Miles Stephens
Do NOT trust them.
by: Kennedy Walsh
Don’t waste your time or money like I did.
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