Charlie Javice, founder of the startup Frank, was recently convicted for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a deceptive $175 million acquisition deal. The case highlighted how Javice allegedly misrepresented the scale of user data, claiming 4 million users while most were found to be fake. This scandal raised eyebrows not only over the ethics of startup valuations but also the reliance on personal data for corporate acquisitions. Commenters express mixed views, pointing to the risks of investors not verifying claims and the irony of frauds amidst the ambitious young entrepreneurs celebrated by lists like Forbes’ '30 Under 30'. There's also a darker humorous tone regarding the perceived fate of young fraudsters under scrutiny.