Have you ever been approached for a “business opportunity” that promises you’ll earn a ton of money from your home? This is a subtle warning that someone may be attempting to recruit you as part of a ...

The commission says its current view is that the scheme under investigation may not meet the legal definition of a pyramid scheme, but it is continuing to assess how it operates and whether it could ...

What is a Ponzi scheme? The fraudulent investment program known as a Ponzi scheme entices investors with the promise of extremely high profits. The Ponzi scheme is named after Charles Ponzi, who ...

This video traces the legal legacy of Glenn Turner’s schemes, from the FTC’s 1975 decision that defined illegal pyramid structures to the political and regulatory compromises that let major MLMs ...

Knowing what to look for allows you to avoid joining a pyramid scheme.

a pyramid scheme in the hands of a fraudster. Fans of the old horror movie Poltergeist 2 remember the classic line "They're back" and so it is with the classic Secret Sister scam which returns each ...