A pyramid scheme hooks consumers with promises of big money, but often leaves them holding the bag in the end. Pyramid schemes are an especially notorious form of “get rich” scams perpetrated by a ...

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 ...

Beware of New Pyramid Schemes on Popular Social Media Sites “It’s a lot simpler nowadays than in the past where I had to send out physical letters to people to get involved." By NBC10 Staff • ...

When Darrin Moret was asked to participate in a business venture that promised him easy money, it seemed like a good deal. But he didn't know was it was a pyramid scheme until it was too late. Host ...

Better Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offers tips and advice for consumers to avoid fraudulent practices. A "Secret Santa" around the office, or with friends and ...

WASHINGTON — Eliza Briscoe was told that all she had to do was put up $500 and bring in two additional people who would each contribute the same amount of money. In a little more than four weeks, she ...

The Government of New Zealand has previously funded Branislav Hock's research on pyramid schemes but not directly related to this article. The Government of New Zealand has previously funded research ...

A pyramid scheme is a process that involves promising new participants large profits in return for selling a product or promoting a new venture, meanwhile the actual goal – for the recruiter and the ...

Please enable JavaScript to read this content. Kenyans protest after being conned by pyramid schemes. After waiting for years, the High Court on Thursday dashed the ...