[paxys]

Forbes "30 under 30" actually has like 600 people a year in 20 categories, and that's just in the USA. Add in international lists and the number rises to well over 1000. Since 2011 there have probably been, what, 10-15 thousand total "honorees"? ~12 instances of fraud in total is probably significantly below the corporate average.

And the "risk index" is idiotic. Basically just companies the creator doesn't like, or is jealous of.

[enoint]

There was a running total of $18.5 B in fraud from inductees. That’s about half of the size of card fraud. Maybe 2% of worldwide fraud.

[ForHackernews]

Some might say a list of "30" that in fact includes thousands of people every year is itself a bit fishy.

[rorylawless]

Is "30 under 30" one of those schemes that require people to put themselves forward and maybe pay a fee? I've seen a bunch of "awards" (particularly for companies) that follow the same model.