In this exposé, Danny de Hek aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger breaks down Stephen McCullah’s latest GRAPE AMA and the private messages he sent after being publicly exposed. What unfolds is a classic scammer playbook — denial, manipulation, and even a failed attempt to bribe me with $5,000 to take down my videos.
McCullah, known for past disasters like Apollo (APL), GSX, and LunaOne, now claims that his new project, GRAPE (GRP/GGT), will “revolutionise Web3” with AI wallets, free-zone citizenship, and zero taxes. In reality, it’s just another rebrand of the same collapsed projects — full of recycled promises, no evidence, and vague timelines.
Watch as I reveal every contradiction, false statement, and psychological tactic McCullah used in his so-called AMA. From fake “AI integrations” and nonexistent partnerships to the fantasy “free zone” that supposedly offers citizenship with no taxes — the claims are beyond ridiculous.
IN OUR PRIVATE EXCHANGE, MCCULLAH TRIED TO REWRITE HISTORY:
- Claimed he was “the opposite of a scammer”
- Blamed me for being “misinformed”
- Offered to donate $5,000 to my anti-scam cause if I removed my content
- Promised to get “fakejournalists.net” taken down if I cooperated
- Insisted “law enforcement was impressed with what we built” — without a shred of evidence
THIS IS THE SAME PATTERN WE’VE SEEN ACROSS HIS PAST PROJECTS:
Apollo – marketed as a revolutionary cryptocurrency but plagued with false claims and broken promises.
GSX – the so-called “gold-backed stablecoin” that never had verifiable gold reserves.
LunaOne – pitched as a metaverse worth billions, yet disappeared without delivering a single working product.
And now, GRAPE, another fantasy ecosystem built on buzzwords like “AI,” “Web4,” and “citizenship zones.”
If you think this all sounds familiar, it’s because it is. The Ponzi model hasn’t changed — just the branding.
In this video, I feed all of McCullah’s statements, messages, and his AMA transcript into ChatGPT for a full analysis — breaking down his manipulative language, spotting inconsistencies, and exposing how he twists truth into fiction. You’ll see how ChatGPT identifies each red flag, point by point, and why this project is just another high-tech mirage designed to lure desperate investors.
We’ll also go through the Signal and iMessage screenshots, where McCullah’s tone shifts from defensive to desperate, and finally to dismissive when he realises his persuasion tactics won’t work. He even tries to sound calm and rational — the moment a scammer starts saying “I wish you the best,” you know they’ve lost control of the narrative.
Throughout this exposé, I’ll show you how to spot these manipulation techniques — so you’ll never fall for this kind of crypto theatre again.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- GRAPE (GRP/GGT) is a continuation of McCullah’s previous Ponzi schemes under a new name.
- His AMA is packed with false claims, non-existent technology, and fake progress timelines.
- McCullah attempted to bribe me and offer “donations” in exchange for removing exposé content.
- There is no proof of any AI wallet, free zone, or gold-backed assets.
- His communication style follows the classic scammer cycle: denial → manipulation → control → retreat.
If you’re holding GRP, GGT, or any token connected to Stephen McCullah, now is the time to step back, demand verifiable proof, and protect your funds.
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