Pyramid schemes want people to believe they're legitimate companies. Only the very few at the top of the pyramid ever make a profit. While there are legitimate multi-level marketing companies, they ...

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, ...

Q: Some friends continue to try to recruit me into network marketing deals that seem like some type of money game or pyramid. Other friends tell me they’re illegal and I’ll get into trouble. How do I ...

Scammers are targeting email inboxes in a sophisticated phishing scheme that impersonates multiple businesses. These emails appear authentic, with logos, graphics, and footers designed to mimic email ...

Drew and Leilani planned a quick trip to Target in Chicago’s Near North Side. They didn’t bargain on losing $4,500 in a scam or on Drew sustaining serious injuries when things got violent. Drew told ...

A Fort Collins man determined to be one of three founding members of a nation-wide pyramid scheme that took more than $23 million from its investors was sentenced recently to prison time and millions ...