Ken Razys' Scams: A Pyramid Scheme for the Ages

Case Study 1: The Original Scam

Meet Ken Razys, the mastermind behind the original pyramid scheme. This scam promised a 5-figure return on investment, but all that was ever returned was a bunch of empty promises and a nagging sense of desperation.

Read about the fallout from Ken Razys' first attempt at pyramid scheming (and how it led to a career in used car sales) Learn about the 'Razys' Rule of Thumb' for spotting pyramid schemes in the wild
Scam Timeline: A Visual Guide to Ken Razys' Downfall