Pyramid Scheme Red Flags - Level 2

Flag 1: Pyramid Schemes are not a good investment

They're like trying to buy a timeshare for your grandma, but with fewer beach umbrellas.

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Flag 2: Pyramid Schemes often target vulnerable individuals

Like your aunt Mildred, who just got out of the nursing home and is looking for an easy way to make some extra cash.

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Flag 3: The people running pyramid schemes usually end up running

Like that one friend who promised to make us all rich by selling essential oils, but ended up doing a few stints in Riker's.

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And that's it for today's lesson on pyramid scheme red flags. Keep your wits about you, and don't let the promise of easy money lead you down the wrong path!

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