Dec 6, 2010 | Legal, MLM, News, PSA in the Media, Pyramid Schemes, Scheme Alerts
In a feature report, a major metropolitan newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, examined the MLM scheme, Stream Energy/Ignite, focusing on the question of whether the company is operating a disguised pyramid scheme. Stream is a reseller of utility services, gas...Nov 11, 2010 | Legal, MLM, News, PSA in the Media, Pyramid Schemes, Scheme Alerts
Amway is the largest, oldest and best known representative of “multi-level marketing” (MLM). It is the most prominent member of the Direct Selling Association. This icon of “direct selling” just announced that it has agreed to pay restitution...Apr 29, 2010 | Legal, MLM, News, Scheme Alerts
Fortune High Tech Marketing Charged with Illegal Operations in Two States April, 2010 Update: The MLM scheme, Fortune High Tech Marketing, was ordered in ’09 to stop doing business in the state of North Dakota by state regulators. FHTM is one of fastest growing...Apr 20, 2010 | Legal, MLM, News, Scheme Alerts
Canadian Consumers File Class Action Lawsuit Against Amway, Charging Deception and Pyramid Scheme November, 2009 A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Amway in Canada. Though unconnected to the recently released book by Eric Scheibeler, the new lawsuit...