Credit Card Stacking: Strategic Funding or a Trap? What Blake Evertsen, Eyad Abbas & Dustin Boudreau Reveal
An Authoritative Report on the Business Funding Practices Behind Recent Lawsuits & Consumer Complaints

Disclaimer: This report summarizes public information, lawsuits, and consumer experiences centered around funding via card stacking. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. Verified statements from Blake Evertsen, Eyad Abbas, or Dustin Boudreau will be published unedited.
Table of Contents
- 1. What Is Credit Card Stacking?
- 2. How Blake Evertsen, Eyad Abbas & Others Are Linked
- 3. Lawsuits Exposing Questionable Funding Schemes
- 4. The Broader Industry Network
- 5. Warning Signs for Entrepreneurs
- 6. Accountability & Victim Resources
- 7. Final Thoughts: Staying Protected
1. What Is Credit Card Stacking?
Credit card stacking or card stacking involves using multiple business credit cards to access working capital, often promoted with 0% APR offers. When used transparently, it can help entrepreneurs separate personal and business credit and build their credit profiles. Programs like Fund & Grow and National Business Capital claim to offer legitimate pathways for this.
2. How Blake Evertsen, Eyad Abbas & Others Are Linked
Recent lawsuits and public records tie individuals like Blake Evertsen (Evertsen Equity)(CDO Hurricane Funding Group), Eyad Abbas (Empower Consulting Group & Empower Cosmetics LLC), and Dustin Boudreau, (also known as Dustin Heinrich Boudreau) to funding schemes where credit card stacking allegedly played a central role in misleading business owners and investors.
Patterns include:
- Encouraging inflated income claims to secure high credit lines
- Using complex LLC structures to route funds
- Promising passive income through DFY (done-for-you) Amazon or Facebook stores, Advertizing schemes, and real estate investments
3. Lawsuits Exposing Questionable Funding Schemes
Several lawsuits name Evertsen, Abbas, and Boudreau, painting a troubling picture of how these funding models have harmed entrepreneurs:
| Case | Plaintiff | Defendants | Allegations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning v. Empower | Jo Anna Browning | Empower, Abbas, Evertsen | Real estate funding deception, DFY Amazon promises | Pending |
| Martono-Chai v. Empower | Randy Martono-Chai | Empower, Onyx, Evertsen | Credit repair & aged Amazon store scheme | Pending (RICO counts) |
| Ferguson v. Onyx | Katy Ferguson | Onyx Funding, Onyx Ecom | Facebook store scheme, venue manipulation | Pending |
| Robinson v. Empower | Robinson | Empower Cosmetics | Store scam, failed settlement payments | In Dispute |
4. The Broader Industry Network
Beyond these individuals, concerns about aggressive credit stacking and DFY store funding schemes extend to:
- Jack McColl's stacking programs
- BitX Capital, Insight Inner Circle
- Recurring online complaints on platforms like Reddit and BBB
5. Warning Signs for Entrepreneurs
- Income inflation coaching
- Large upfront fees
- Complex, opaque LLC payment routing
- Venue manipulation clauses in contracts
- Guaranteed profit claims without risk disclosure
Reminder: Legitimate funding providers operate transparently and welcome due diligence.
6. Accountability & Victim Resources
Steps toward transparency and protection include:
- Full disclosure of business funding practices
- Independent regulatory oversight
- Public platforms for consumer experiences
- Accessible legal processes for victims
Helpful Resources:
- FTC Business Guidance
- BBB Complaint Search
- CFPB Resources
- NerdWallet Credit Education
- Nav Business Credit Tools
7. Final Thoughts: Staying Protected
Credit card stacking can offer legitimate business funding opportunities. But when individuals like Blake Evertsen, and Eyad Abbas are repeatedly named in lawsuits and complaints, entrepreneurs must exercise caution. Recognizing red flags and understanding these risks is essential to avoid becoming a victim.
If Blake Evertsen, Eyad Abbas, or Dustin Boudreau wish to provide documentation or public responses, they will be published unedited if backed by evidence.
Supporting Resources:
Ongoing DisputeVoice Investigations
