Episode 16: Robert L. FitzPatrick - Anatomy of a Pyramid Scheme - Part 2

In part 2, Robert and I finish up our analysis into the differences between MLMs and Pyramid Schemes, answer some questions from our listeners, discuss what the future of the Anti-MLM movement looks like and how to achieve the cohesive message that we both believe will change the future of how people view and understand Multi Level Marketing on a fundamental level.

Show Notes:

Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3tWutRS

False Profits: Seeking Financial and Spiritual Deliverance in Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Schemes - https://amzn.to/3wr4Yu7

How Does Multi Level Marketing (MLM) Work? - https://loanstreet.com.my/learning-centre/multi-level-marketing-explained

It Works! "Powdered Celery" - https://static.myitworks.com/productsheets/34800/34800-productinfo-en.pdf

Bernie Madoff - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Madoff

Spanish Prisoner Scam - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Prisoner

"Advance-Fee Scam" (Nigerian Prince) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance-fee_scam

Direct Sellers Association - https://www.dsa.org/

Jon Taylor's The Case (for and) against Multi-level Marketing - https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00017%C2%A0/00017-57317.pdf

Steven Hassan's Freedom of Mind Resource - https://freedomofmind.com/

The Dream - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream/id1435743296

Multilevel Marketing: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MwGeOm8iI

How can you help?

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Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide

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