I’m not here to cast judgement anymore, I used to moral police this stuff a lot more (paid groups, course sellers, etc.) but the reality is people continue to be naïve/stupid enough to fall for these schemes.
I will say, for those looking to have a serious career (whatever that may mean to you) think carefully. You’ll be tempted throughout your career with the appeal and ease of short term gains at the expense of long term earnings.
I’ve been offered extraordinary amounts of money to run/invest businesses that don’t align with my values. I’ve never once regretted missing out.
There’s an old story my old boss used to say on sources of wealth:
“Towards the end of your life all you have are friends and dinner parties, polite society. Eventually you’ll go around a table and everyone is recounting their accomplishments. One person cured this disease, one person was a novelist, then it gets to you, and you’re the private prisons guy.”
Not all money is good money, there’s an inherent darkness in some people you’ll meet along your journey.