How do I avoid a Pyramid Scam?

"A pyramid scheme is a non-sustainable business model that involves the exchange of money primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme, without any product or service being delivered. Pyramid schemes are a form of fraud.<sup>[1]" - Wikipedia




"All I need now is $1000 and then you too can collect $1000 from other naive people just like you!" 

 It's a shame that this actually happens. Pyramid Scams are very real and are rather common. But they should not be confused with a Multi-Level Marketing Company. BUT WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? 


Pyramid Scams</sup>

• ^{Have no real product or service}
• ^{Have no real compensation plan}
• ^{Are very hush hush, "This is a big secret!"}
• ^{Promise huge payouts very quickly}
• ^{Have no Business History}   

^{Muti-Level Marketing Company}

• ^{Offer a product or service you can sell}
• ^{Have a Real (simple) Compensation plan}
• ^{Have a business history (openly traded)}
• ^{Offer training and realistic payouts}

^{How do I avoid the scams}

• 1) Find — and study — the company’s track record
• 2) Learn about the product
• 3) Ask questions
• 4) Understand any restrictions
• 5) Talk to other distributors (beware shills)
• 6) Consider using a friend or adviser as a neutral sounding board or for a gut check
• 7) Take your time
• 8) Think about whether this plan suits your talents and goals

^{AND ABOVE ALL!!! You've got to like what your selling. IF you don't, than why are you selling it?}
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What is the Meaning of Life

To be HAPPY!!! With who you are. With where you are. With what you have.

BUT!!!

In a system that is failing it's people how can anyone be happy. With whole businesses bankrupt. Families losing their homes. People living on the street or in their cars just hoping the next interview will be the ONE. "Have you ever taken a bath in a public restroom?"

BUT!!!

Look around you... the malls are still thriving. Fast food restaurants are still doing fine. In fact I think the family down the street just bought 2 new cars. How come all these people get to have what I can only dream of? The days I don't HAVE to eat Top Ramen are great days. We live in a system that makes us play a game as citizens. 

THE MONEY GAME

And once you've earned your share, you can retire and the system will take care of you. In a nutshell... YOU HAVE TO PLAY THE GAME! It sucks but it's so true. How can I be happy living in a system like this? 

There are many ways and you can find your own but what if a family member or really close friend told you about a way out. A way that works. Now you'll probably do what everyone does and roll your eyes at the whole idea. It's impossible... Just like the Beanie Baby Craze... or the Pokemon Craze that happened after that... and what about $400 personal music players that only work with one program unless you know how to hack into it and make it more personal... At the begining when no one knows about it, is the hardest time to sell something BIG. But when word gets around...

But!!!

I'm not trying to sell you some new gadget, some new fad that will be over in a year. This is about the Meaning of Life. To find that happiness we all know and want. To have security and be independent. "I want to OWN my own house. I want TWo... NO THREE luxury vehicles. I want my children to be able to go to any college they want. If a movie is EVER made that I want to watch, I can go to the theater and watch a movie. I'll even get popcorn and a slurpee!"

I'm not a family member or a CLOSE friend, but as a new friend I can show you how to get where I am.