GGC: A Crypto MLM Using Credibility Laundering To Sell a Dream
An investigation into GGMC, GGC, Tony Drexel Smith and the credibility‑laundering tactics behind their commercial‑cult style fundraising.
When Luxury, Lawsuits, and MLM Culture Collide: Luis Urdaneta
Investigating Monat co‑founder Luis Urdaneta’s arrest and the deeper issues within the company’s culture and MLM model.
VYB, iGenius, Peptide Coffee and a Manipulative Rank-Up
Inside VYB’s merge with iGenius: leadership moves, product pivots, pricing, and the full timeline behind the transition.
ItWorks? Only Thanks to Zinzino Now…
A deep dive into Zinzino’s recent acquisition of ItWorks and what it means for distributors and customers.
LIVEGOOD: The Wellness Brand Facing a Proposition 65 Violation
Investigating LiveGood reveals a Proposition 65 lead violation, questionable supplement quality, and a MLM model that puts consumers at risk.
Exposing Des Alpes: The Anatomy of a Modern MLM Crypto Scam
Deep dive into the Des Alpes scam, exposing Arla Mendenhal, Daniel Desalpes, Onpassive ties, and regulator warnings.
Behind the Gloss: RIMAN and the K‑Beauty MLM Machine
Investigating RIMAN, South Korea’s K‑Beauty MLM giant. With FTC sanctions, we uncover the hidden costs behind the glossy marketing.
Summit Scandal: The Winters Admit Amway Compliance Breach
Larry and Pam Winters’ 2025 Amway Summit apology exposes compliance violations, forced contrition, and the psychology of MLM damage control.
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.
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.
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.
Why People Jump from One MLM to Another — And What That Reveals About MLMs
People jump from MLM to MLM due to psychological traps and the myth that only early joiners—like Marty DeGarmo with OnPassive—make real money.