Exposing Investing Scam : Alex Meseonznik. A Fraudulent Entrepreneur with a Long History of Scams

Alexander (Alex) Meseonznik is not a businessman — he is a serial fraudster whose name is synonymous with deception, exploitation, and financial ruin. Despite his attempts to create the illusion of success, Meseonznik has built his so-called business empire on a foundation of fake companies, shell operations, and lawsuits. His fraudulent activities have led to multiple evictions, 50+ lawsuits, and a $3 million wage theft judgment from the City of San Francisco. Far from being a reputable businessman, Meseonznik is nothing more than a criminal using a polished front to carry out his schemes.

The Web of Fake Companies

Meseonznik’s business history is an endless list of fake and failed companies. These companies exist purely to facilitate his scams, often with no real assets and no employees. His strategy is simple: establish companies with high-sounding names, take advantage of unsuspecting partners, and then disappear when things go south. Here are just a few examples of the fraudulent companies he has used to further his schemes:

• Popkoffs Express All Natural Eatery Inc
• Pacific Food Inc
• Red & White Distribution LLC
• Whittier Enterprise LLC
• The Real Good Food Company LLC
• Bottega Consulting LLC
• CKIM LLC — a sham company listing “Alex Meseonznik” and “Alexander Meseonznik” as separate members, even though they are the same person.

These companies are designed to lure investors, manipulate clients, and create the appearance of legitimate operations. In reality, they serve no other purpose than to enable Meseonznik to scam money, steal intellectual property, and destroy businesses. His companies have been evicted numerous times due to unpaid rent, failed business operations, and legal troubles. None of them have ever produced anything of value — except for the financial loss they caused.

Wage Theft and Legal Consequences

Meseonznik’s most notorious scam is the $3 million wage theft case in which the City of San Francisco found him guilty of illegally withholding wages from his employees. The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) issued a judgment ordering him to pay the stolen wages and associated penalties. The case highlighted some of the most egregious violations in recent memory, as Meseonznik exploited his workers, denying them proper pay, overtime, and breaks, all while pocketing the money he owed them.

The $3 million judgment was a wake-up call for anyone still considering doing business with Meseonznik. The unpaid workers were left to clean up the mess while Meseonznik continued to run his fraudulent operations undeterred. This case only further proves that Meseonznik is not a businessman — he is a criminal who thrives on deception and exploitation.

Meseonznik’s Scam Blueprint

Meseonznik’s operations follow a clear pattern — one that he has repeated time and time again:

1. Create fake companies with little or no actual business operations.
2. Present false investment opportunities to unsuspecting investors and partners.
3. Take control of resources (brand names, inventory, intellectual property) under the guise of legitimate partnerships.
4. Disappear when confronted, leaving legal chaos, financial damage, and angry victims in his wake.

This is not business; this is a criminal enterprise built on fraud and deceit. Meseonznik operates like a scammer, exploiting others for personal gain without ever intending to honor any commitments or obligations.

Lika Osipova: A Complicit Fraudster

Meseonznik’s wife, Lika Osipova (also known as Lika O), plays a critical role in the deception. While she presents herself as an award-winning pop star and media personality, she is equally fraudulent. The truth is, Lika O owns nothing, and her so-called career is nothing more than an elaborate ruse designed to distract from her husband’s criminal activities.

Despite her public persona, Lika has no real awards, no legitimate industry connections, and no significant achievements to her name. Her company, LO Entertainment, is owned and operated by Meseonznik, not her. It serves as another vehicle for scamming the public and creating the illusion of success.

Lika O’s involvement in her husband’s scams is no secret — she helps create a false image of legitimacy with her public appearances, vanity press releases, and fake awards. But in reality, no one in the industry takes her seriously. She’s become a laughingstock among her peers, with no legitimate work to show for her supposed career. It’s clear that her role is simply to front for her husband’s illegal operations and provide a glamorous distraction from the truth.

Conclusion: The Scammers Behind the Curtain

Alexander Meseonznik and Lika Osipova are not legitimate businesspeople; they are frauds who have built their empire on lies, deceit, and exploitation. Their fraudulent activities have led to multiple legal battles, unpaid workers, and a tarnished reputation that can’t be erased. Their shell companies, fake personas, and scams are part of a broader pattern of criminal behavior that has left many victims in its wake.

If you encounter Meseonznik or Osipova, understand this: they are not to be trusted. They will take what they can, leave you with nothing, and vanish without a trace. It’s time to expose these criminals for what they are — and ensure that no one else falls victim to their scams.

Most notable cases and references –

Bio of scammer’s wife. It has citations – https://likaoreality.wordpress.com/2024/06/18/lika-o-lika-osipova-fake-award-winning-producerscammer-pop-star-or-real/
Stealing 3 million dollars from 35 people – https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/European%20Food%20Wholesale%20Inc.%20-%20September%202010.pdf
Fraud august 2024 – https://trellis.law/case/21stcv45987/mikhail-cheban-vs-igor-cherdak-et-al
Fraud October 2024 – https://trellis.law/case/20stcv30211/tuscany-cheese-llc-vs-whittier-enterprise-llc-et-al
Fraud 2017 – Sep 2023 – https://trellis.law/case/bc665711/svetlana-klimova-vs-mikhail-cheban-et-al
Fraud 2020-2023 – https://trellis.law/case/20pscv00801/zirkle-group-llc-a-california-limited-liability-company-vs-ssre-holdings-llc-etal
2020-2024 fraud – https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-supreme-graphics-inc-vs-whittier-enterprise-llc-530048
2021-2023 – https://trellis.law/case/20pscv00619/creditors-adjustment-bureau-inc-vs-whittier-enterprise-llc-et-al
Fraud 2020-2023 – https://trellis.law/case/20pscv00255/boxes-r-us-inc-vs-whittier-enterprise-llc-et-al
2023 creditors – https://trellis.law/case/20chlc25089/beverly-dairy-distribution-inc-a-corporation-vs-red-white-distribution-llc
Fraud 2020-2022 – https://trellis.law/case/20pscv00531/consolidated-design-west-incorporated-a-california-corporation-vs-whittierenterprise-llc-a-california-limited-liability-company-et-al
Fraud 2020-2021 – https://trellis.law/case/20pscv00462/ultimate-flex-llc-a-california-limited-liability-company-vs-whittier-enterprise-llc-a-california-limited-liability-company
Elderly Abuse – https://trellis.law/case/lc107019/stella-gimpelevich-vs-whittier-enterprise-llc
Fraud – https://www.plainsite.org/dockets/2vuc97snc/superior-court-of-california-county-of-los-angeles/gold-depot-inc-v-alex-meseonznik-et-al/
Fraud – https://www.plainsite.org/dockets/5bucdc4up/superior-court-of-california-county-of-los-angeles/consolidated-design-west-incorporated-a-california-corporation-v-whittier-enterprise-llc-a-/
2020 Contractual fraud – https://dockets.justia.com/docket/illinois/ilsdce/3:2020cv00811/85496
Fraud 2018 – https://trellis.law/case/lc106621/david-makiri-vs-popkoffs-express-all-natural-eatery-inc
Eviction 2017 – https://trellis.law/case/34-2017-00215515-cu-ud-gds/trestle-regency-ii-llc-vs-popkoffs-express-all-natural-eatery-inc
Commercial eviction 2017 – https://unicourt.com/case/ca-sac-trestle-regency-ii-llc-vs-popkoffs-express-all-natural-eatery-inc-2009314?init_S=c_relc
Commercial property eviction 2018 – https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-vanowen-investors-ltd-vs-red-and-white-distribution-llc-188487?init_S=csup_ltst
2017 Fraud – https://unicourt.com/case/ca-sac-trestle-regency-ii-llc-vs-popkoffs-express-all-natural-eatery-inc-a-delaware-corporation-2035699?init_S=c_relc
Breach of contact – https://trellis.law/doc/170041321/notice-related-case
Jan 2020 eviction – https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la1-essential-management-inc-vs-alexander-meseonznick-1855426
Fraud 2014 – https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la1-verkholaz-german-vs-whittier-enterprises-llc-908607?init_S=c_relc
Breach of contract 2013-2017 – https://trellis.law/case/bc545630/gold-depot-inc-vs-pacific-coast-food-et-al
2013 Fraud – https://trellis.law/case/bc500459/osteroid-enterprises-llc-et-al-vs-red-white-distribution
Fraud 2011 – https://trellis.law/case/lc094479/timothy-alexander-vs-red-white-distribution-llc-et-al

Oh, not paying creditors is bad – https://trellis.law/case/37-2019-00066444-cl-en-nc/hugo-vs-k-y-pacific-food-inc
2018 Breach of contact – https://trellis.law/case/lc107216/david-makiri-vs-mikhail-cheban
2017 FRAUD – https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-david-makiri-vs-popkoffs-express-all-natural-eatery-inc-156725?init_S=csup_ltst
Fraud 2011- 2025 – https://trellis.law/case/bc563508/gold-depot-inc-vs-alex-meseonznik-et-al
Stealing money – https://trellis.law/case/18chlc22098/international-gold-star-inc-vs-red-white-distribution-llc
Creditors 2016 – https://trellis.law/case/bc480892/red-white-distribution-llc-vs-beni-sneider-et-al
Breach of contract – https://trellis.law/case/34-2012-00119830-cl-bc-gds/red-white-distribution-llc-vs-madison-street-produce-more-inc