DANNY : DE HEKThey call it “The Membership That Pays.” But if you’ve been around long enough in the MLM space, you’ll know that’s usually code for: “Recruit your friends, pay a fee, and hope you break even.”

This time, the scheme goes by the name Fun Saver Network — and leading the charge is a man named Ron Pruett, who goes by “Rk Pruett” online. Let’s just say he’s no stranger to comp plan hype, staged opportunity calls, and exaggerated income promises.

Hi, I’m Danny de Hek, aka The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger. I expose shady schemes for a living. And Fun Saver Network? It’s not a shopping club. It’s a recruitment engine in disguise — a bait-and-switch trap that dangles discounts like a carrot while quietly building a pyramid under your feet.

Let me show you how deep this rabbit hole goes.

Who is Ron Pruett?

Ron Pruett, aka “RK,” is the loudest cheerleader for Fun Saver Network. He’s the face of the official YouTube channel, the voice on nearly every Zoom webinar, and the creator of the FSN compensation plan — a plan he claims will make people rich while saving money.

But don’t let the folksy charm fool you. This is the same tired MLM model repackaged with cheap drop-shipped goods and an unhealthy dose of cult-like financial promises.

He’s supported by Bob Bearden and Skip McCoy, two more voices behind the scenes pitching this scheme with smiley language and coded bonuses. Together, they’ve created a system where the real money isn’t made from products — it’s made from signing up more people.

The Real Product is You

Fun Saver Network claims you can join for free. But after a 7-day trial, if you don’t upgrade to a $25 monthly membership, your access to the shopping portal is revoked.

Ron says it’s a “discount club”, but I’ve found the same products — identical brands, SKUs, even packaging — listed on AliExpress and Temu, often cheaper. So what are you really paying for?

You’re paying for the dream of income, not savings. And to earn that income? You better start recruiting.

The Comp Plan: Designed to Trap You

Ron brags that he wrote the compensation plan himself. He even says it was reviewed by attorneys and modeled to avoid SEC violations. But guess what? Legalese doesn’t hide a scam — it just slows the hammer coming down.

Fast Start Bonus:

  • $12.50 for every $25 recruit
  • $20 for each item they buy in the “Value Vault”
  • Designed to push bulk buying, not retail use

Matrix Commissions:

  • 3×10 forced matrix
  • Promises $1 per person, per month
  • Claims of $88,000+ per month if the matrix fills — a mathematical impossibility for 99.9% of members

Coded Bonuses:

  • Pass up 2 of your first 5 recruits to your upline
  • Then earn $5/month per coded member indefinitely
  • Promises compound growth through forced pass-ups — pure MLM manipulation

Ron literally says:

“You’re not going to get into something and sit back and think it’s going to rain money… but let me show you how we make money on free people.”

Yes, you read that right — he brags that free members can make money from other free members. How? Micro-commissions on cheap products nobody wants unless they’re flipping them on Facebook Marketplace.

The Weight Loss Bait

To distract from the pyramid underneath, Ron introduces an “exclusive” weight loss product created by a mysterious heart surgeon from a defunct MLM. The surgeon’s name is never revealed. The formula? Secret. The testing? Unverified.

But the pitch? Predictable:

  • “This worked in the 2000s!”
  • “We’re bringing it back exclusively!”
  • “You’ll meet the doctor soon!”

It’s smoke and mirrors — just another emotional hook to get people excited and recruiting before anything actually ships.

The YouTube Propaganda Machine

Ron’s YouTube channel — @funsavernetwork — is a recruitment echo chamber with over 87 videos pushing opportunity calls, comp plan walkthroughs, TikTok trainings, mindset webinars, and “Meet the CEO” fanfare.

Not one legitimate customer review.
Not one product unboxing.
Not one real-world case study about savings.

It’s all hype, hustle, and hook-line-sinker tactics to get people excited about building their downline.

The Real Endgame

When Ron talks about the future of Fun Saver Network, he’s not talking about improving the shopping experience. He’s talking about referral commissions, comp plan expansions, matrix spillover, and matching bonuses on team sales.

He uses phrases like:

  • “We don’t overprice products — we price the membership.”
  • “You don’t have to buy anything… but you’ll want to.”
  • “We want to get to a million members.”

And there it is: the goal isn’t retail. The goal is volume-based recruitment.

Ron even brags about his past in MLM companies like ViSalus, where he built massive teams and watched companies collapse when greed kicked in. He acts like FSN is different — but it’s the same formula with a new mask.

Why I’m Writing This

Because someone has to say it: this is a scam.

Fun Saver Network is not about fun. It’s not about saving. It’s not even about shopping. It’s about recruiting memberships into a rewards system that only pays if you bring in more people.

The shopping? That’s just cover.

The weight loss product? That’s just bait.

And Ron Pruett? He’s just another name on the long list of MLM masterminds who claim to be helping people while draining their wallets and selling them a dream.

If you’re in Fun Saver Network, I hope you wake up before you drag others into it.

If you’ve lost money, I’m here for you.

And if you’re thinking about joining? Run. Don’t walk.

I’m Danny de Hek, and I’m not here to sugarcoat it. I’m here to name and shame every Ponzi pusher, every MLM manipulator, and every fake guru that tricks everyday people into these bogus schemes.

Ron — you built this pyramid, and I’m knocking on your front door.

Seen something shady? Been pressured to join FSN? Reach out. Let’s bring this to light — and bring it down.

About the Author Danny de Hek, also known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger, is a New Zealand-based investigative journalist specializing in exposing crypto fraud, Ponzi schemes, and MLM scams. His work has been featured by Bloomberg, The New York Times, The Guardian Australia, ABC News Australia, and other international outlets.

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