Beckon Technologies (ResQButton) is a verifiable hardware/IoT startup operating since 2016, offering panic buttons and asset tracking. While the product exists and has garnered over 10,000 downloads on the Google Play Store, the submission contains severe exaggerations, notably the claim that "most people have used my product," which contradicts the actual user base. Financial records indicate the Indian subsidiary generates very low revenue (~$28k USD in FY2021), suggesting a small-scale operation rather than a high-growth venture. The misuse of terminology (e.g., "marketcap" for revenue) and lack of verifiable widespread adoption place this in the minimal traction category.
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