Brief Notes on MLM Scams

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Some people are truly scared even with the names of MLM business. They think that there are practically no MLM businesses out there that can bring success. And once they trapped in them, they will end up by doing nothing but losing money and time. But this is not true. In fact, there are many MLM companies out there which are legitimate and allow you to earn handsome money with their program.

MLM itself is a legitimate system; however, there are few dishonest people out there who exploit the system in an illegitimate way. If you are fortunate enough to join in a legitimate online business, then you can make REAL money for your living, but with hard work of course. With this outstanding system of MLM business, while one can earn money in a legitimate pattern, there are few people who are creating MLM scams and daubing them in the name of MLM business.

So, how do you spot MLM scams? What are the determinants to mark MLM scams? The most popular among all is pyramid scheme. In the pyramid scheme, you will gain high profit once you make any investment in the company or in the program. So do you need to sell out any products? The simplest answer to this question is 'NO'. This program is illegitimate and illegal. In this type of MLM scams, you are actually paying money even when you are not actually seeing for what products you are paying for.

Another common MLM scam is Ponzi scheme, in which people who join in the scheme receive a promise of huge returns if they make their investment with them. However, the investment is taken to pay off the down-line to make the program longer.

Although the schemes of these companies sound legitimate, they are not in real. In most of the cases, they take money from people and run away. So you must seek answers to few questions before you participate in any MLM company.

First of all, inquire if the company is more interested in bringing new members than selling products. It is not always a good idea if they are more interested in bringing new members to the system only, because bringing new members implies higher level of competition, especially if there are less numbers of products.

Secondly, a more common MLM scam is found with nutritional supplements. Be really careful about the quality of the products before you become the member of the company. In most of the cases, their advertisements are extremely exaggerated.

Take a thorough review about the MLM business you are planning to join in. Research and do more research before you make up your mind.

1 comments:

Melanie Kissell said...

Very useful, sound advice here!

If you are considering joining an MLM company, these are the most important elements you must have in place to guarantee your success:

1. Company management experience with integrity

2. A compensation plan that pays the Part Time person

3. Remarkable products that are Value-Priced

4. Timing in the company and timing in the industry

5. A Proven, Duplicatable System for success

If the MLM you are considering is missing just (1) of these pillars ... you're Toast! Run as fast as you can.

~Melanie Kissell
http://melanie.bigmlmtruths.com

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