Company REVIEW-BOMBED For Having Same Name As US Open Hat Snatcher

Company REVIEW-BOMBED For Having Same Name As US Open Hat Snatcher

The fallout from the US Open hat-snatching scandal just took an unexpected—and brutal—turn. While disgraced millionaire CEO Piotr Szczerek is still facing the wrath of the internet, a completely unrelated company that happens to share his name is being review-bombed into oblivion.

Wrong Place, Wrong Name

The viral clip of Piotr snatching a signed hat from a kid has already made him the most hated man in sports this year. But now, innocent businesses with “Szczerek” in their branding are being targeted by angry fans who think they’re connected to him.

Google, Yelp, and Trustpilot reviews for one small tech company skyrocketed with one-star reviews, filled with comments like:

“Steals from kids—pathetic.”

“If this is how they treat customers, no thanks.”

“The CEO is a thief. Boycott this company.”

The problem? These businesses have absolutely nothing to do with Piotr or the scandal.

Collateral Damage

The owner of one of the companies released a desperate statement:

“We have no connection to Piotr Szczerek or the US Open incident. Please stop targeting our business. We are hardworking people who had nothing to do with this situation.”

But the mob isn’t listening. Once the internet decides you’re guilty by association, there’s no escaping the flood.

The Internet’s Ruthless Power

This is yet another example of how quickly cancel culture can spiral out of control. One viral clip destroyed Piotr’s career, and now innocent businesses are being dragged down with him—all because of a shared name.

As one commentator put it:
“In 2025, your reputation isn’t just yours. If you share a name with a scandal, you might lose everything too.”

Final Word

What started as one man’s selfish grab at a tennis match has snowballed into collateral chaos. Piotr Szczerek lost his company. Now, companies that have nothing to do with him are losing theirs too—thanks to the unforgiving power of the internet.

When the hat snatcher fell, he didn’t just take himself down… he pulled strangers into the fire with him.