Hello Grasshoppa,
In today’s world, everyone & their cat seems to be a “guru.” Instagram is full of self-proclaimed finance experts, TikTok has overnight investment geniuses, & YouTube is packed with motivational speakers who promise to make you rich with “one simple trick.” But here’s the hard truth—most of them are frauds. They aren’t here to help you; they’re here to sell you a dream & take your money.
Let’s talk about how to spot these fake gurus before they scam you out of your hard-earned cash.
1. If They Were Really Rich, They Wouldn’t Be Selling You a Course
A legit millionaire doesn’t need to make money by selling overpriced courses or running ads on their Instagram. Think about it—if their system was really the secret to wealth, why would they need you to pay for it? Warren Buffett isn’t selling RM5,000 coaching programs. Jeff Bezos isn’t running a “financial freedom” workshop. They’re too busy making actual money.
Real wealth builders focus on investing, building businesses, & creating long-term value. Fake gurus? They just build marketing funnels to get your money.
2. They Flash Wealth But Never Show Proof
Ever notice how these so-called “mentors” are always posting pictures of luxury cars, big houses, & wads of cash? Yet, they never show an actual bank statement, investment portfolio, or proof of successful businesses. Why? Because half the time, it’s all rented.
Luxury cars for social media? Rentable for a day. A mansion for their “success story”? But they booked on Airbnb. Even the stacks of cash? Some of them withdraw & deposit the same money over & over just for content.
A real expert doesn’t need to flex. They let their knowledge & results speak for themselves.
3. They Sell You Dreams, Not Strategies
A true mentor teaches you real skills. A fake guru sells you hype.
Fake gurus love using vague motivational talk like:
- “You just need to change your mindset!”
- “Manifest success & it will come to you!”
- “If I can do it, you can too!”
But when you ask for actual strategies, they dodge the question. Why? Because they don’t have any. Their real income comes from selling you a course, not from doing what they teach.
A legit financial expert will give you clear, actionable steps—how to analyze a stock, how to calculate ROI on a rental property, how to start a business with a solid business model. If they can’t give you specifics, they’re selling you a dream, not a strategy.
4. The Never-Ending Upsell Trap
You buy their RM500 course, but then they tell you the real secrets are in the RM5,000 “advanced program. And then the RM10,000 “private mentorship.” It never ends.
A real mentor doesn’t hold valuable information hostage behind endless paywalls. Yes, good education costs money, but if someone keeps dangling the “real secrets” in front of you only if you pay more, they’re just playing a scam game.
5. They Make Everything Seem Too Easy
“Quit your job in 30 days!”
“Turn RM1,000 into RM100,000 with this ONE hack!”
“Guaranteed success with my system!”
If making money were that easy, why isn’t everyone rich? The truth is, building wealth takes time, patience, & effort. There are no shortcuts. Anyone who promises “guaranteed success” is lying to you.
Conclusion:
Grasshoppa, don’t fall for the hype. The real path to financial success isn’t found in an RM5,000 online course from a flashy Instagram guru. It’s in learning real skills, making smart investments, & putting in the work over time.
Be skeptical. Ask for proof. And remember, the people making the most money from “financial freedom” are usually the ones selling it, not the ones actually practicing it.
OSS!
