The Secret Sister gift exchange may look festive, but it's an illegal pyramid scheme that resurfaces every holiday season. Learn how these scams including the BIMT scheme operate.

Herbalife is back in the news again... On Nov. 7, comedian and HBO's "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver went after its uncanny resemblance to a pyramid scheme. We last wrote about Herbalife Ltd.

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 ...

A gripping new documentary miniseries is bringing attention to multilevel marketing platforms. "LuLaRich," available on Amazon Prime, chronicles the story of LuLaRoe, a clothing empire famous for its ...

Pyramid schemes want people to believe they're legitimate companies. Only the very few at the top of the pyramid ever make a ...

You might have seen the famous pink Cadillac driven by successful Mary Kay salespeople. Or, maybe you noticed someone on your Instagram feed showing off their Herbalife swag along side images of their ...

Scammers want you to believe they're offering you a legitimate money-making opportunity. Seniors are seen as prime targets due to the potential that they have money saved for retirement. If an ...

The Sixth Circuit vacated a $7 million restitution order levied against the founder of a pharmaceutical company who was found guilty of health-care fraud.

After a year of accusations of fraud, misleading business practices, and poor-quality clothing, the direct sales apparel company LuLaRoe is now, for the first time, being called a “pyramid scheme,” in ...

In every state across the country, research tells us that hardworking men and women involved in direct selling (DS) play an important role in supporting their local economies, particularly in ...

You might have seen the famous pink Cadillac driven by successful Mary Kay salespeople. Or, maybe you noticed someone on your Instagram feed showing off their Herbalife swag along side images of their ...