Stock Market Scams EXPOSED | Edwin Dorsey

Stock market scams exposed: that’s the mission of Edwin Dorsey, founder of The Bear Cave, one of the most widely followed investigative newsletters in finance. Edwin specializes in uncovering corporate misconduct, financial fraud, and market manipulation, digging deep into SEC filings, FOI requests, and regulatory data to reveal what most investors miss. His work has moved markets and sparked accountability, from exposing safety failures at Care.com to tracking Chinese pump-and-dump scams through his platform StopNasdaqChinaFraud.com. With a sharp eye for red flags and a reputation for fearless reporting, Edwin has become a trusted voice in financial journalism and short-selling research.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

In this episode, Edwin Dorsey and Two Blokes Trading expose the mechanics of Chinese pump-and-dump scams that continue to infiltrate U.S. stock markets. Dorsey explains how promoters manipulate share prices through WhatsApp groups, inflated IPOs, and coordinated hype campaigns—often targeting unsuspecting retail traders. He shares how he infiltrated over 50 chat groups, created a public fraud-tracking platform, and why these schemes move billions despite regulatory scrutiny. Listeners will also gain insight into Dorsey’s broader research process, from leveraging AI tools and SEC filings to filing FOI requests that reveal misconduct in billion-dollar companies. With lessons on identifying red flags, understanding market manipulation, and balancing skepticism with opportunity, this episode arms traders with practical knowledge to avoid scams and sharpen their edge.