NXIVM and the Dark Potential of MLM Structures
From NXIVM’s rise and fall to the dark mechanics of coercive MLMs, ‘self‑improvement’ empires can strip away money, autonomy, and identity.
Blueprint to Wealth: Refunds and Bad Health
FTC returns $666K to victims of “Blueprint to Wealth,” a rebranded online scam that promised big passive income but delivered nothing.
Cults and the Language of Control
Cults and MLMs use language to shape thought and control. Spot the tactics to protect your mind and your soul.
Climbing the Pyramid: Keeping the 1% on Top
Amway’s DeVos empire turned an MLM model into political power, protecting a pyramid where most lose and the top prospers.
What’s On The Menu: The Meat MLM Serving Up Red Flags
What’s On The Menu? An MLM with major red flags run by a man who was barred by the SEC from running a business.
Zinzino’s “Success Unity” Story: The Hype, Reality and Harm
The Business for Home piece on Ivan Martinec makes Zinzino look unstoppable. We expose the truth about Zinzino and the MLM industry.
Patrick Bet-David: The Motivator, Marketer and MLM Machine
Patrick Bet‑David’s empire now shares the stage with Goliath Ventures, the company Danny de Hek has been warning about.
BuildGiver: Another World in “Private Activity” Clothing
BuildGiver, led by Roem Emverda of OnPassive fame, is a gifting scheme with no products, hidden buy‑ins, and guaranteed losses for most.
My Journey Through Faith, Fraud, and Finding My Voice
Unpacking faith, control, and identity—alone in my living room, I found the courage to speak out. I found my voice thanks to you.
Pure Romance’s Transformation: From MLM Powerhouse to Direct-to-Consumer Brand
Pure Romance just ditched MLM for good — going all‑in on sleek, direct sales to reinvent itself and leave the stigma behind. Can they?
Ascendra International Exposed: A Deep Dive into the Philippines’ Latest MLM Controversy
Ascendra repackages old MLM tactics with flashy branding. Behind the hype, recruits face high costs, low returns, and hidden structural risks.
Modere’s Parent Company Bankruptcy: Comprehensive Context and Implications for the MLM Industry
Modere’s collapse isn’t just a headline, it’s a warning. Consumers deserve transparency, not exploitation masked as opportunity.