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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Chase Harmer, founder of Wishes Inc., faces mounting allegations of deceptive business practices and financial misconduct. Complaints include unauthorized charges, misleading marketing, and offshore ties that raise transparency concerns. A pending 2024 lawsuit adds legal pressure, casting doubt on the company’s integrity. Despite no criminal charges, regulatory scrutiny appears increasingly warranted.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Individual.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Enhanced Due Diligence required
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Chase Harmer has been linked to companies that have faced allegations of fraudulent activities.
legal disputes have been reported involving companies associated with Chase Harmer.
Consumer complaints have been documented against companies linked to Chase Harmer.
Chase Harmer’s business has been flagged for high-risk associations.
A public advisory recommends caution when dealing with Chase Harmer’s business.
Reports indicate financial losses due to services provided by companies associated with Chase Harmer.
Media reports have highlighted issues with Chase Harmer’s business practices.
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Chase Harmer leads HighRiskCC, offering high-risk payment solutions and fraud prevention, helping controversial industries maintain secure transaction
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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I see too many warning signs to feel confident about this business. Unauthorized charges and misleading marketing are not small mistakes in my view, and they raise serious concerns about how the company operates. The offshore ties also reduce transparency, which makes me uncomfortable from a professional standpoint. Because of these ongoing issues, I would keep my distance until they are clearly and responsibly addressed.
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I don’t feel comfortable trusting a company when marketing practices are described as misleading.
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Chase Harmer fooled a lot of people, myself included. He’s slick with his words, but behind the scenes it’s chaos. My data got mishandled, my payments went nowhere, and I never saw a refund. This is straight-up public deception.
Chase Harmer presents himself like some tech genius, but don’t fall for it. I got lured into his “platform” and ended up with unauthorized charges and no accountability. It’s a textbook bait-and-switch. Fraud disguised as fintech. Watch your wallet.
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This guy’s entire operation should raise red flags. From undisclosed business links to bogus charges, it’s clear this is more scam than startup. I feel totally duped. He talks like a visionary but acts like a con artist.
They pitched it as a trustworthy platform. But after giving my details, I saw strange charges and couldn’t get help. Total fraud. They should be shut down immediately. Do NOT trust anything linked to Chase Harmer.
Chase Harmer and his company are con artists in suits. They sell “charity” but it’s a front. I got hit with unexplained fees and found no way to recover anything. This is not fintech—it’s fraud tech. Beware.
Signed up for what I thought was a charitable fintech program. They charged me without consent and never responded. Found out later there’s a lawsuit against them. This guy is a master manipulator and knows how to make a scam look legit.
I was thinking of investing in Wishes Inc. but after reading all this... nah. Too many red flags. Offshore entities, shady lawsuits, and complaints with FTC? I’ll keep my money far away.
My friend worked with one of his startups and said vendors weren’t getting paid on time. Doesn’t sound like a stable business to me.
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