Investopedia explains pyramid schemes, how they work, their different forms, and how people can avoid these fraudulent money ...

Ponzi and pyramid schemes are both forms of financial fraud that share many characteristics. However, there are distinct differences in how they operate.

A federal jury convicted a Frisco couple of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering in a $25 million pyramid scheme tied ...

More than 10,000 people were defrauded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A married couple from Texas has been convicted of masterminding a multimillion-dollar pyramid scheme that promised massive ...

A Texas couple who used reality TV fame and religious language to pitch a "blessing" circle during the height of the COVID-19 ...

A federal jury in Texas has convicted LaShonda and Marlon Moore, the couple behind “Blessings in No Time,” for running a ...

A gripping new documentary miniseries is bringing attention to multilevel marketing platforms. "LuLaRich," available on Amazon Prime, chronicles the story of LuLaRoe, a clothing empire famous for its ...

Scammers want you to believe they're offering you a legitimate money-making opportunity. Seniors are seen as prime targets due to the potential that they have money saved for retirement. If an ...

Kenyans protest after being conned by pyramid schemes. After waiting for years, the High Court on Thursday dashed the hopes of victims of multi-billion shilling pyramid schemes to recover their money.