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Don’t rush into multilevel marketing. Most consumers make little to no money. | Opinion

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 ...
Seeking Alpha

The Gathering Storm Over The Multilevel Marketing (MLM) Industry

FTC enforcement actions against MLM pyramid schemes can be viewed in eras, with recent years among the most active. The FTC’s first-ever Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding ...
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Pandemic Schemes: How Multilevel Marketing Distributors Are Using the Internet—and the Coronavirus—to Grow Their Businesses

When Christine Baker, a financially strapped stay-at-home mom to two little girls, made up her mind to lose 30 lb., she took a cue from a friend who’d gotten fit with Beachbody. The company’s online ...
The National Law Review

FTC Staff Issue Report on Multi-Level Marketing Income Disclosure Statements

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
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Are Multilevel Marketing Companies a Total Scam? A Look at the Billion-Dollar Industry Targeting Moms

For women who stay home with their children or are just looking for a way to boost their family's income, multilevel marketing (MLM) — also known as referral selling or network marketing — seems like ...