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, ...

Claiming to provide low-effort income and flexible working hours, multi-level marketing (MLM) companies seem like a great opportunity for anyone who wants to work on their own terms. But for far too ...

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In today’s economy, lots of people are looking for a side hustle to make ends meet. A multi-level marketing (MLM) opportunity might sound appealing, offering money for not a lot of work. Glossy ...

While frantically searching for a job a few months ago, I accidentally interviewed at a multi-level marketing company (MLM) AKA a pyramid scheme. My story, I hope, will raise awareness as much as it ...

The FTC released two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) and an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) that would establish a new Earnings Claims Rule and expand the existing Business ...

MLMs as a whole aren't considered to be pyramid schemes, even though they're structured very similarly. This is because they involve selling actual products. However, the FTC has gone after several ...

Some Nigerians are earning a living from multi-level marketing. One of them is Abiodun Mustapha. Daniel Essiet reports. Abiodun Mustapha is a wealth empowerment consultant. It was in his quest for ...