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, ...
If you’ve ever gotten a message from one of those former friends from high school offering you a “once in a lifetime business opportunity,” odds are you’ve been exposed to a multi-level marketing (MLM ...
It was an alluring offer for homeowners facing foreclosure — in exchange for a fee, they would be able to keep their homes and have their mortgage payments reduced or even eliminated altogether. But ...
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A lot of people sell a product out of their home to make some extra money, maybe makeup or a weightloss supplement. It’s called multi-level marketing, and even though it’s ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused an Orlando ...
Three defendants will pay $2.5 million to settle FTC and Nevada allegations over deceptive earnings claims tied to a financial training MLM scheme. The group, operating under names like IM Mastery ...
"Master resell rights" is a trending hashtag and business idea. But what is it? (Grace Tatter/WBUR) There is a relatively new marketing trend appearing on TikTok and other social media platforms ...
A quartet of major multi-level marketing ventures, described by some as “legal pyramid schemes,” have poured roughly $2.5 million into the political process since the 2024 electoral cycle through ...
Most people know that certain religious and political cult groups manipulate and control members. In addition, there are other types groups that recruit millions of people all over the world that use ...