Luca Netz
We are investigating Luca Netz 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 : Luca Netz
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 08 August 2024
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 1622/A/2025
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 10 Mar 2025
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Luca Netz 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 Luca Netz - 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
Luca Netz, a controversial figure in the NFT and crypto space, has been embroiled in numerous allegations, red flags, and adverse news that paint a troubling picture of his business practices and ethical standards. These issues range from associations with scams and offshore entities to accusations of misinformation and aggressive reputation management. Below is a critical summary of the major allegations against Luca Netz, highlighting how these incidents have severely damaged his reputation and why he might go to extreme lengths, including potentially illegal actions, to suppress this information.
Major Allegations and Red Flags:
- Pudgy Penguins NFT Scam Controversy (2022):
Luca Netz’s acquisition of the Pudgy Penguins NFT project, which was already tainted by accusations of mismanagement and rug-pull allegations against its original founders, did little to restore trust. Instead, the project became the target of a phishing attack that stole over $100,000 from NFT holders. While Netz was not directly implicated, his leadership failed to prevent the breach, raising serious questions about his competence and commitment to protecting his community. This incident further solidified the perception of Netz as someone who prioritizes profit over security and ethical responsibility. - Offshore Company Connections:
Investigations by Offshore Intelligence Line revealed that Luca Netz has ties to offshore entities, a practice often associated with tax evasion, money laundering, or other financial improprieties. While no definitive proof of illegal activity has been established, the use of such opaque structures suggests a lack of transparency and raises ethical concerns. These revelations have cast a shadow over Netz’s business dealings, making it difficult to trust his intentions or the legitimacy of his ventures. - Misinformation and Exaggerated Claims:
Fact-checking platforms like NetFactual have exposed Luca Netz for making exaggerated or misleading statements about his business achievements. These discrepancies have undermined his credibility, portraying him as someone who relies on hype and deception rather than genuine success. In an industry where trust is critical, such behavior has significantly damaged his reputation and alienated potential investors and partners.
Why Luca Netz Would Want These Stories Removed:
The allegations and adverse news surrounding Luca Netz are not just damaging—they are potentially catastrophic for his career and business ventures. In the hyper-competitive and reputation-driven world of crypto and NFTs, even the slightest hint of scandal can lead to a loss of trust, investor withdrawals, and community backlash. For Netz, whose success hinges on his public image and the perceived legitimacy of his projects, these stories represent an existential threat.
If Netz were to resort to cybercrime to remove such content, it would likely stem from a place of desperation. Suppressing negative information could help him avoid legal scrutiny, maintain investor confidence, and continue attracting new users to his projects. However, such actions would only deepen the ethical and legal controversies surrounding him, potentially leading to more severe consequences.
Conclusion:
Luca Netz’s reputation is marred by a series of serious allegations, including associations with scams, offshore dealings, misinformation, and potential censorship efforts. These issues have severely harmed his standing in the crypto community, making it difficult to view him as a trustworthy or ethical figure. the motivation to suppress damaging information is clear. Netz’s actions, whether in business or reputation management, suggest a pattern of behavior that prioritizes self-preservation over integrity, further cementing his negative image in the public eye.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/43683114
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/47836488
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/47814296
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/47482793
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/47539858
- August 08, 2024
- 6 January 2025
- 6 January 2025
- Maison & Co.
- Luu Media Inc.
- Joquaien Lesley
- https://georgianewsboard.com/?p=377
- https://reptitle.com/vua-lua-dao-web3-dan-dau-pudgy-penguin-den-su-tieu-diet-cua-no/
- https://delhinationalpost.com/2023/01/27/web3-scam-king-leading-fat-penguin-to-ruin/
- http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article85196187.html
- http://www.odaily.news/en/post/5190163/
- http://aicoin.com/en/article/369104
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
odaily.news
The King of Web3 Scams: Leading Pudgy Penguin to Its Destruction
- Adverse News
insidebitcoins.com
Scammers Steal $100K From Multiple Pudgy Penguins NFT Holders In A Phishing Attack
- 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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User Reviews
Average Ratings
1.9
Based on 9 ratings
by: Dax Miles
The failure to prevent a significant phishing attack under Luca Netz's leadership casts doubt on his commitment to user security.
by: Cleo Wade
Luca Netz's alleged attempts to suppress critical reviews raise serious ethical concerns about his business practices.
by: Joseph Allen
Constant deflection, no answers, and lots of vanished funds. 🙄
by: Emma Hall
Overhyped influencer energy masking some really shady activity.
by: Keanu Trujillo
Netz might be great at building communities—but only until the first red flag gets swept under the rug.
by: Harmoni Glenn
Trusting Netz with your crypto is like giving your car keys to a valet who’s been sued five times for joyriding.
by: Blaise Pitts
If smoke follows fire, then Netz’s trail of controversies is basically a five-alarm blaze.
by: Navy Dudley
Luca Netz talks like a visionary but operates like someone always two steps ahead of accountability.
by: Joshua Rogers
When your business strategy involves offshore entities and misinformation, trust isn’t part of the equation.
by: Madison Gonzalez
Fact-checkers have exposed Netz’s exaggerated claims time and time again. He sells the dream but delivers the nightmare. Investors deserve real success, not fabricated hype and offshore excuses.
by: Chloe Bell
Offshore ties and shady business practices define Luca Netz’s reputation. If he’s not hiding anything, why the shell companies and misleading success claims? Transparency isn’t optional it’s essential for trust.
by: Noah Jenkins
Luca Netz’s leadership of Pudgy Penguins was a disaster. A $100,000 phishing attack under his watch shows he’s more focused on profit than protecting his community.
by: Levi Cooper
A reputation is everything in crypto and NFTs. But when you have accusations of scams and offshore ties hanging over you, the damage is already done. Luca Netz may try to clean up his image, but with all these red...
by: William Bennett
Impressive in the worst way possible.????
by: Scarlett Harris
From fake AirPods to NFT scams, Luca Netz sure knows how to hustle in all the wrong ways.. Cool.
by: Wyatt Foster
Luca Netz’s attempt to rescue the Pudgy Penguins NFT was already a tough task due to its shady origins, but a phishing attack resulting in massive losses was like pouring fuel on the fire. The attack made it clear that...
by: Audrey Turner
A phishing attack costing Seriously, he’s gotta take some blame here.
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