Marketing materials often highlight "top students" making thousands of dollars, but rarely mention the high percentage of people who lose money on ad spend and inventory.
To understand if the "scam" label fits, one must look at the industries he teaches. Amazon FBA and dropshipping are legitimate business models, but they are not "passive income" schemes. They require:
The public discourse surrounding Shahid Anwar frequently involves allegations of scams, primarily directed at his Amazon e-commerce courses and professional history. Critics and former students have highlighted several key areas of concern: E-Commerce Course Criticisms