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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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One Small Step (OSS), led by Chris Sterlacci, is a branding and marketing agency known for serving high-profile clients like JoJo Simmons, launching 300+ websites, and managing 700 digital campaigns by 2023. However, Sterlacci’s charges of theft by deception and tax offenses raise concerns about OSS’s integrity. Clients and partners should exercise caution and conduct thorough due diligence.
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Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we suggest consumers approach this Company with caution.
This advisory is based on a medium-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You may face moderate risks when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
Low Risk
Based on the available data, we endorse this Company as a stable choice for employees.
This recommendation stems from a low-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity is expected to involve minimal risk.
Based on the available data, we suggest this Company as a trustworthy option for investors and bankers.
This endorsement is informed by a low-risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Financial involvement with this entity is likely to present minimal risk to your interests.
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Enhanced Due Diligence required
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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No, the company is not listed or accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
One Small Step faces third-degree charges for failing to file and pay New Jersey state income taxes.
One Small Step’s operations are tied to a 2013 conviction for distributing bath salts, reportedly sold at a high school.
One Small Step allegedly used fraudulent DMCA takedown notices involving perjury and impersonation to hide critical reviews.
A review calls One Small Step’s role in defrauding an elderly person unethical and criminal.
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Chris Sterlacci, CEO of One Small Step, allegedly defrauded a 91-year-old of $400K, prosecutor says.
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Christopher Sterlacci, CEO of One Small Step, was arrested in 2024 for allegedly defrauding a 91-year-old of $400,000 through a fake loan scheme.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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One Small Step’s hours of operation are limited (nights and weekends), which means people with urgent needs during regular daytime hours might still be left without support.
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One Small Step markets itself as a peer support platform for mental health and addiction recovery, but there’s no strong independent consumer feedback available online to confirm it actually delivers reliable support.
Listen, I really wanted to get behind One Small Step’s mission, ‘cause who don’t wanna help the environment, right? But this app is straight up frustrating. The interface is clunky, and it takes forever to load my carbon stats. I tried linking it to my bank for those “financial rewards” they brag about, but it kept erroring out. Customer service? Nonexistent. I’m out here tryna save the world, and they can’t even save my data properly!
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I was so excited to try One Small Step, thought it’d help me live greener, ya know? But the app is such a letdown. It’s always glitching, and the tips they give are like, stuff I already know—duh, recycle, walk more! Plus, it keeps asking for my location data, which feels kinda creepy. I wanted to like it, but it’s just not practical for everyday use. Deleted it after a week, so disappointed
One Small Step app is just a fancy tracker, don’t really help me save carbon, waste of time
Their website’s been down forever, and their socials are dead. I don’t think this company’s even operating anymore??
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