Pyramids and
Multilevel Marketing Plans
Part 2

Be sure to represent the opportunity honestly and avoid making unrealistic promises. If those promises fall through, remember that you could be held liable.

Use common sense when evaluating a multilevel marketing opportunity and consider the following tips as you make your decision:

Avoid ...

Any plan that includes commissions for recruiting additional distributors. It may be an illegal pyramid!

Beware ...

Of plans that ask new distributors to purchase expensive products and marketing materials. These plans may be pyramids in disguise!

Be Cautious ...

Of plans that claim you will make money through continued growth of your downline, that is, the number of distributors you recruit.

Beware ...

Of plans that claim to sell miracle products or promise enormous earnings. Ask the promoter to substantiate his claims.

Beware ...

Of shills - "decoy" references paid by a plan's promoter to lie about their earnings through the plan.

Don't Pay or Sign ...

Any contracts in an "opportunity meeting" or any other pressure-filled situation. Insist on taking your time to think over your decision. Talk it over with a family member, friend, accountant or lawyer.

Do Your Homework and Check it Out ...

Especially when the claims about the product or your potential earnings seem too good to be true!

Remember that no matter how good a product and how solid a multilevel marketing plan may be ...

You will need to invest "sweat equity" as well as good money for your investment to pay off!

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