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Pyramid Schemes
Pyramid Schemes
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In a pyramid scheme, the money mainly comes from new members, not from selling something people actually want. You pay to join, for example for a starter kit or a licence, and are promised big profits if you recruit more people. A few at the top make money. Most further down lose what they've paid.
Warning signs
You have to pay to join.
There's more talk about recruiting new people than about the product itself.
You're promised quick and large earnings.
The offer comes from an old friend or someone on social media who suddenly gets in touch.
How do you avoid this?
- Ask where the money comes from. If it comes from new members, it's a pyramid scheme.
- Never pay to start working or selling.
Has this happened to you?
- Stop paying in money and don't recruit anyone else.
- Contact your bank if you've paid recently. Sometimes a payment can be stopped.
- Report it to the police at polisen.se or call 114 14.
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