News Coverage
Devilcorp.org (previously devilcorpreview.com) has actively supported multiple investigations carried out by prominent news outlets including the BBC, WalesOnline/Reach, and The Times. Through providing essential research, expertise, and connections sourced from our network of ex-salespeople, we have played a crucial role in enabling journalists to produce in-depth coverage on this sector. While we a we are UK based, we can still contribute guidance, research, and contacts towards investigations worldwide.
BBC News
Direct sales: 'My dream job turned into a nightmare'
We supplied the BBC with the necessary insight, as well as 4 sales industry interview subjects, to facilitate their investigation of Credico in the UK. This resulted in a BBC News article, a BBC3 documentary called ‘The Dark Side of Direct Sales’, and a BBC4 Radio documentary by the same name.
BBC News Spotlight - N. Ireland
Door-to-door sales: Young people in Belfast 'exploited'
We worked with the team behind BBC Spotlight’s undercover investigation of Credico in Belfast to find Credico sales offices in Northern Ireland and appropriate interview subjects. The result was a BBC News article, and a BBC NI Spotlight documentary called ‘Undercover Door to Door: Who’s Getting Rich?’.
Wales Online, Reach
Exposed: Our hidden camera uncovers exploitation and pressure-selling at direct sales firm
We worked with Wales Online to act as consultants to their undercover investigation of Credico in Cardiff, as well as to provide them with research on Credico offices in Wales, and appropriate interview subjects. The investigation uncovered treatment of salespeople and donors, with a follow-up on Credico office BMGroup and its owner.
The Times - Investigation
Revealed: how charity doorsteppers twist your emotions for money
We collaborated with The Times for a series of articles by offering our community projects for their use. We also acted as consultants in the planning behind their undercover investigation into Appco's IBA Global office and connected them with ex-salespeople from our community who had previously fundraised for the charities they were investigating.
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Interested in investigating a direct sales corporation such as Credico, Appco, Cydcor, or Smart Circle or their subsidiary sales offices?
Message us today at devilcorpreview.com, and our team will be glad to collaborate with you by assisting with the required research and by putting you in contact with reliable sources for your project.