Darold Trinh, the self-proclaimed “Next Door Millionaire,” has been promoting his AI investing program through LongWealthCapital.com since 2023. While the pitch is sleek and the message is confident, a closer look reveals a few red flags that any prospective buyer should be aware of.
Social Media Presence: More Flash Than Growth
Darold’s Instagram account, which currently sits at around 20,000 followers, is his best-performing platform. But even that has shown limited engagement and growth despite what appear to be aggressive ad campaigns. Meanwhile, his Facebook page and YouTube channel have seen little to no momentum. For someone who claims to have cracked the code to AI-powered investing, the lack of organic follower growth raises valid concerns.
If his strategies were truly life-changing, you’d expect to see viral success, testimonials flooding in, and rapid social proof—none of which are present in any meaningful way.
High-Ticket Offer, High Expectations… and High Risk
Darold’s program, while it starts with a tempting $27 intro offer, reportedly escalates to a $5,000–$6,000 investment for full access. According to multiple user reports, there is no guaranteed result, and the refund policy is highly conditional. Essentially, you have to follow his instructions to the letter—making you feel more like a disciplined intern or unpaid beta tester—just to qualify for a refund if things don’t work out.
And if they do work? Well, that’s still up in the air. If the system was as effective as claimed, why isn’t there clear public traction, especially after running paid ads?
The Platform Play: Affiliate Commissions?
Another important point: it’s highly likely that you’ll be instructed to invest through a specific platform—and there’s a good chance Darold is being compensated through affiliate commissions or brokerage kickbacks. That’s a common play in the “online guru” space and not inherently wrong, but it’s something to be aware of before you start moving money around based on someone else’s incentive structure.
Final Thoughts: Proceed With Caution
To be clear, this isn’t a hit piece. Darold may very well have a system that works for some people, and maybe you’ll be one of them. But when it comes to high-ticket investing programs, especially ones that tie refunds to rigid, guru-led rules, you should proceed with extreme caution.
Bottom line:
- The intro is affordable, but the real costs are much higher.
- The lack of growth across his platforms is telling.
- You may be investing through a platform that pays him, not you.
- Results are not guaranteed—and refunds are tough to get.
Do your due diligence—and best of luck.