Episode 16: Robert L. FitzPatrick - Anatomy of a Pyramid Scheme - Part 2
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode description
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?
Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org
You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide
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