Investopedia explains pyramid schemes, how they work, their different forms, and how people can avoid these fraudulent money ...

In the world of multilevel marketing (MLM) the only “sales” that are recorded are the purchases made by each seller, ...

Most Americans have been aware for some time that multi-level marketing schemes are bad — either through recent books or documentaries like LuLaRich. But did you know exactly how bad? Bridget Read, ...

Multilevel marketing (MLM) programs are a legitimate way of selling products – think Amway, Tupperware and Mary Kay. They become illegal pyramid schemes when the emphasis is on recruiting new ...

It can be difficult to tell the difference between a legitimate multilevel marketing plan (MLM) and an illegal pyramid scheme - even for the agencies that investigate them. If you are considering ...

Ponzi and pyramid schemes are both forms of financial fraud that share many characteristics. However, there are distinct differences in how they operate.

You might have seen the famous pink Cadillac driven by successful Mary Kay salespeople. Or, maybe you noticed someone on your Instagram feed showing off their Herbalife swag along side images of their ...

“Wanna swim in cash?” The first season of the podcast “The Dream” starts by asking the listener this question. This is the ploy many people who sell the fantasy of wealth for a multi-level marketing ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Bridget Read shares an investigation into ...

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Wednesday officially declared Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) schemes, referral marketing, Pyramid and Ponzi Schemes illegal in ...