Zoom: The Preferred Platform for Ponzi Schemes – As Long as You Don’t Try to Stop Them
Let me tell you what it’s like trying to hold criminals accountable in 2025. Yesterday, I submitted a detailed complaint to Zoom about how their platform is being exploited—daily—by scammers running multi-level marketing frauds, Ponzi schemes, and high-yield investment programs targeting vulnerable people. Not only did I include clear evidence, but I referenced Zoom’s own terms of service , specifically Section 8 , which prohibits using the platform for multilevel marketing or deceptive financial activity. How did Zoom respond? With a condescending form letter that reads like it was crafted by a PR intern trained in gaslighting. The message, from a representative named “Alexis,” wasn’t just dismissive—it was a masterclass in corporate buck-passing and institutional indifference. They began by thanking me for raising concerns, then promptly explained why they wouldn’t publish my post on their community forum: apparently, exposing scams is a viol...