As in the cases of Enron, the cigarette industry, bank and mortgage fraudsters and the Madoff ponzi scheme, the truth takes time to emerge but it inevitably does prevail.
These links refer to sites, which are not owned by or under the control of Pyramid Scheme Alert, and are provided for informational purposes.
Blog or Informational Websites About Multi-Level Marketing
- MLM, The American Dream Made Nightmare by David Brear, an insightful, though-provoking analysis of the MLM phenomenon as a cultic ritual belief system as well as calculated financial scam.
- PyramidScheme.law, the public interest website of attorney Douglas M. Brooks, the most informed, and activist attorney in America regarding multi-level marketing. The site offers history, resources, court cases and analysis.
- Fraud Files — MLM News and Analysis by Highly Respected Fraud Expert, Tracy Coenen
- The Anti-MLM Coalition – a UK based site published by a “team of anti-multi-level marketing (MLM) writers who have formed a coalition… to share the truth and lies of the “MLM” industry.” The site is rich with testimonies of actual experience by consumers as well as news, facts, research.
- Quackwatch — Site that also investigates bogus MLM products
Sites Focused on Specific MLMs
Pink Truth — a consumer awareness and consumer information website. The purpose of this blog is to provide information, opinions, and support to those looking for information about Mary Kay Cosmetics and the business opportunity. Whether you are a current sales director or consultant, former independent sales force member, or potential Mary Kay recruit, we hope to help provide you with real information about Mary Kay Inc.
Facts About Herbalife offers an excellent compilation of the realities, lawsuits, regulatory actions concerning the large MLM, Herbalife, as well as very informative animation video that explains how a “product-based” pyramid scheme operates. The site is published by Pershing Square Capital that holds a large “short” position of Herbalife stock, on which the company will profit if the price of the stock substantially declines.
