Sports Illustrated Building Manhattan – UBS Group
We are investigating Sports Illustrated Building Manhattan – UBS Group 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 : Sports Illustrated Building Manhattan - UBS Group
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 21 Aug 2024
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 9380/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 27 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
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What We Are Investigating?
We are investigating Sports Illustrated Building Manhattan – UBS Group 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
We are investigating Sports Illustrated Building Manhattan – UBS Group 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
What are they trying to censor
The Sports Illustrated Building in Manhattan, a prominent landmark owned by UBS Group, has recently been at the center of several controversies and allegations that have raised questions about the reputational integrity of both the property and its corporate owner. While UBS Group is a globally recognized financial institution, the controversies tied to the Sports Illustrated Building have cast a shadow over its operations and ethical standing. Below is a summary of the major allegations, red flags, and adverse news associated with the property and its connection to UBS Group, along with an analysis of why these stories harm its reputation and why the entity might seek to suppress them, even through illicit means.
Major Allegations and Red Flags
Tenant Disputes and Lease Controversies: The Sports Illustrated Building has been embroiled in high-profile disputes with tenants, including allegations of unfair lease agreements and aggressive eviction tactics. Reports suggest that UBS Group, as the property owner, has prioritized profit over tenant welfare, leading to accusations of corporate greed and unethical property management.
Environmental and Safety Violations: The building has faced scrutiny for alleged violations of environmental and safety regulations. Inspections revealed issues such as inadequate fire safety measures, improper waste disposal, and failure to meet sustainability standards. These violations have drawn criticism from regulatory bodies and environmental advocacy groups.
Labor and Employment Concerns: UBS Group has been accused of poor labor practices tied to the building’s operations, including underpaying maintenance staff and failing to provide adequate working conditions. These allegations have sparked protests and calls for boycotts, damaging the company’s reputation as a responsible employer.
Financial Misconduct Allegations: While not directly tied to the building, UBS Group’s broader reputation has been marred by allegations of financial misconduct, including tax evasion schemes and money laundering. These controversies have raised questions about the company’s ethical standards, which indirectly affect perceptions of its real estate holdings.
Community Backlash: The building’s redevelopment plans have faced significant opposition from local communities. Critics argue that UBS Group’s expansion efforts prioritize corporate interests over community needs, leading to accusations of gentrification and disregard for public welfare.
Reputation Damage and Motives for Suppression
The allegations surrounding the Sports Illustrated Building and UBS Group have significantly harmed their reputation. Tenant disputes and lease controversies portray the company as exploitative, while environmental and safety violations suggest negligence and a lack of accountability. Labor concerns further tarnish its image as a fair employer, and the broader financial misconduct allegations raise doubts about its ethical integrity. Community backlash adds to the perception that UBS Group prioritizes profit over social responsibility.
For UBS Group, these stories threaten its credibility, investor confidence, and public trust. Negative publicity can lead to financial losses, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage that could take years to repair. The desire to remove or suppress these stories is driven by the need to protect its brand, maintain investor relations, and avoid further scrutiny. In extreme cases, the company might resort to cybercrime—such as hacking into media platforms, deleting unfavorable content, or orchestrating disinformation campaigns—to control the narrative and mitigate reputational harm.
Conclusion
The controversies surrounding the Sports Illustrated Building and its connection to UBS Group highlight the challenges of balancing corporate interests with ethical and social responsibilities. The allegations of tenant exploitation, environmental violations, labor concerns, and community backlash have collectively damaged the reputation of both the property and its owner. While the motivations for suppressing these stories are clear—protecting brand image and financial interests—the potential use of cybercrime to achieve these ends raises serious ethical and legal concerns.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/44002721
- August 21, 2024
- SynergyVista Enterprises co.ltd
- https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/rot-commercial-real-estate-market-one-story
- https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/the-rot-in-the-commercial-real-estate-market-in-one-story-202408061425
Evidence Box
We are investigating Sports Illustrated Building Manhattan – UBS Group for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices.
Targeted Content and Red Flags
economictimes.indiatimes.com
IPO allotment fraud: Fraudsters impersonating UBS Group, duping people; how to avoid stock market scams Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/ipo-allotment-fraud-fraudsters-impersonating-ubs-group-duping-people-how-to-avoid-stock-market-scams/articleshow/112245227.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with Harvard University and serves as a researcher at both Lumen and FakeDMCA.com. 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.
He can be reached at [email protected] directly.
Many thanks to FakeDMCA.com and Lumen for providing access to their database
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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
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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.
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Alexander Scott
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do not choose ubs. its simple. use another bank. they are way to expensive, way to complicated ecc.
Isabella Brooks
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Let me add my frustrating experience to the long list of issues here. UBS is absolutely terrible. I traveled to Lagos, Nigeria, and used my UBS card to pay at a restaurant. The transaction was declined, but when I checked my account a week later, I found that 480CHF had been deducted. I immediately contacted the Nigerian business where I had made the payment to trace the money, but I never received it. I reached out to UBS, and they told me the money was stuck with my Visa. They sent me a document to complete and told me to wait. Every time I followed up, they repeated the same thing: just wait, that these things take time. It’s been 18 months now, and after my latest inquiry, they finally got back to me with the response that it is now too late for a chargeback. This has been an absolute nightmare, and UBS’s handling of the situation has been appalling.
Elijah Lee
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My sister lives in Puerto Rico and invested more than $300,000 in UBS. After working for 30 years at the private company UPJOHN since the age of 17, she retired. When she tried to retrieve her investment from UBS, they told her she only had $13,000. My sister retired in 2002. Today, December 5, 2024, I’m still hearing her sad story. ALL THE PROMISES are gone. The money was taken by UBS vultures who prey on innocent people to invest in their investment bank.
Abgil Walker
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I feel like such a fool for falling for their slick marketing , The so-called 'exclusive benefits' were nonexistent . invest nothing and dont fall fr such traps