What can consumers do to protect themselves from MLM scams?
Avoid any scheme where recruitment occurs in an endless chain of participants, regardless of product or income claims – whether the scheme is called MLM (multi-level marketing), network marketing, consumer direct marketing, 2-up, etc. Buy from reputable and established retail or legitimate (non-MLM) direct selling channels. And be suspicious of any opportunity that comes knocking (by a recruiter). Normally, you must search out the good opportunities for yourself. If uncertain about an MLM that you are considering, run its compensation plan through my 5-step Do-it-yourself Evaluation program. (See also Consumer Guides and “1,357 Ways to Earn a LOT More Mony than in MLM/Network Marketing.
Avoid any scheme where recruitment occurs in an endless chain of participants, regardless of product or income claims – whether the scheme is called MLM (multi-level marketing), network marketing, consumer direct marketing, 2-up, etc. Buy from reputable and established retail or legitimate (non-MLM) direct selling channels. And be suspicious of any opportunity that comes knocking (by a recruiter). Normally, you must search out the good opportunities for yourself. If uncertain about an MLM that you are considering, run its compensation plan through my 5-step Do-it-yourself MLM Evaluation program.
