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Pyramid selling: advice for the public and communities

A 60-second summary on how to spot pyramid selling, avoid the risks of participating in it and report it.

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Pyramid selling: advice for the public and communities

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Pyramid selling schemes are illegal, and people who participate in them are likely to lose money. This summary sets out what a pyramid selling scheme is, the risks of getting involved in one, and how you can report a scheme.

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Published 13 October 2014

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