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Multi-level marketing (MLM) is a direct sales strategy some companies use to encourage existing distributors to recruit new ones, offering them a percentage of their recruits' sales. It's a legitimate pyramid scheme. What separates it from the illegal ones is that distributors can make money not only through getting people to enroll into the program but by selling products as well.

However, regardless of legal status, a lot of people have lost money after they got into MLM—even for those companies who are considered legit, the bulk of the profits come from recruiting new members. This was covered well in this segment of HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Many huns (people who shill products/services for an MLM; the sellers have a tendency to frequently use the word 'hun' when initiating a sales pitch) are often trying to take their operations online, bombarding their contacts with obnoxious "get rich fast" proposals. So in an attempt to counter them and "stop MLM schemes from draining our friends dry", the subreddit r/antiMLM is trying to highlight just how ridiculous they can be. Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular posts from the sub.

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I Took Great Pleasure In This! (Haven't Seen This Person Since High School, And Even Then I Don't Think We Ever Talked To Each Other)

I Took Great Pleasure In This! (Haven't Seen This Person Since High School, And Even Then I Don't Think We Ever Talked To Each Other)

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A “Hey Girl” Vortex

A “Hey Girl” Vortex

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve seen this before. It’s kind of hilarious to watch it play out.

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I Need To Lose Weight It Seems

I Need To Lose Weight It Seems

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Alethia Nyx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so wrong, and dangerous telling someone who looks so fit they are overweight. Glad she is so body confident.

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#12

It Really Feels Like She’s Trying Connect With Me On A Personal Level

It Really Feels Like She’s Trying Connect With Me On A Personal Level

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#14

One Of My Facebook Friends Has Been A Professional Sound Engineer For Probably 20 Years...

One Of My Facebook Friends Has Been A Professional Sound Engineer For Probably 20 Years...

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#16

Found This In One Of My Facebook Groups. How Do These Huns Lack Empathy To This Degree?

Found This In One Of My Facebook Groups. How Do These Huns Lack Empathy To This Degree?

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cybermerlin2000
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait... Someone from what sounds like a hospital is using patient records to push her MLM on them? Isn't that a violation of some kind? Couldn't the woman who posted this actually take legal action?

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#18

No Power, No Water, House Inside Is 35*f, Poor Cell Signal Here In Houston, Texas, But At Least I’m Not In A Pyramid Scheme/Mlm

No Power, No Water, House Inside Is 35*f, Poor Cell Signal Here In Houston, Texas, But At Least I’m Not In A Pyramid Scheme/Mlm

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Night Owl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrote a little before the pandemic. I hope she kept that spirit

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#19

Women Using Her 6 Year Old Student That Passed As Plug For Doterra

Women Using Her 6 Year Old Student That Passed As Plug For Doterra

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#22

Was My Response Too Much Hehe

Was My Response Too Much Hehe

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#23

Hun I Went To High School With Pedals Some Bulls**t Toothpaste. She Deleted My Comment Immediately

Hun I Went To High School With Pedals Some Bulls**t Toothpaste. She Deleted My Comment Immediately

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#27

You Just Have To Hope You Don’t Ever Run Into Them In Person

You Just Have To Hope You Don’t Ever Run Into Them In Person

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#30

You May Have Seen This, I First Heard It As Selling Candles On Her Facebook, But... Tomato, Tomato

You May Have Seen This, I First Heard It As Selling Candles On Her Facebook, But... Tomato, Tomato

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#33

My Sister Texted Me This Morning

My Sister Texted Me This Morning

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I have seen some horror movies starting that way..I hope her friend is safe

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#34

This Is The Best I've Seen So Far, Clearly The Oils Don't Make You Happier

This Is The Best I've Seen So Far, Clearly The Oils Don't Make You Happier

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Pusfarm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Blaming others for your own stupidity!! Always a great way to win friends and influence people.

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#37

Husband Has Had The Last Mlm Straw With His Hunbot Spouse

Husband Has Had The Last Mlm Straw With His Hunbot Spouse

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Samantha Lomb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Divorce sounds like the best option. Severing finances and possibly declaring bankruptcy.

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#38

I Don't Know Her

I Don't Know Her

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#42

Mlm Hun Tries To Give Career Advice To My Friend Who Is In Medical School

Mlm Hun Tries To Give Career Advice To My Friend Who Is In Medical School

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#43

I Love When They Get Called Out. Checked Her Page And She Posts This Constantly

I Love When They Get Called Out. Checked Her Page And She Posts This Constantly

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#44

This Should Be Illegal. These Vultures Are Messing With Peoples' Lives! Just Put Some Hope On Your Ears If You're Suicidal. That'll Work!

This Should Be Illegal. These Vultures Are Messing With Peoples' Lives! Just Put Some Hope On Your Ears If You're Suicidal. That'll Work!

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#45

Based On A True Story/Invitation I Just Received

Based On A True Story/Invitation I Just Received

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#46

Jameela Jamil Is The Hero We All Need

Jameela Jamil Is The Hero We All Need

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Bacony Cakes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

dimples are cute everywhere except in a train's boiler as that will cause an explosion

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#48

*cackle*

*cackle*

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#49

I Am Appalled. I Lost My Son To Depression And My Stepdaughter Posts This. Very Disrespectful And Hurtful

I Am Appalled. I Lost My Son To Depression And My Stepdaughter Posts This. Very Disrespectful And Hurtful

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn’t read like a genuine MLM post. This sounds like a vindictive, spiteful post to specifically taunt a grieving stepmother. Horrid.

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#50

How To Spot An “Entrepreneur”

How To Spot An “Entrepreneur”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guys, if your girl: -Wears green. -Looks good in a bow. -Comes from the UK. -Has an electric personality. That's not yo girl, that's NER ES1. ES1-606aca...5a47e3.jpg ES1-606acac5a47e3.jpg

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#51

I Second This

I Second This

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you do, Dr. Fauci will personally come to your house and pour agar on you.

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#52

True

True

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#53

Thought Of You Guys

Thought Of You Guys

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Steve Barnett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

School reunions; instigated by successful people who want to gloat and attended by those of a similar ilk. Others, who have not been so successful, do also attend. But then realised it was a mistake.

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#54

Not Wrong

Not Wrong

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh... Essential oils smell nice - I use them during sprig cleaning to have a different scent in the house. However, that's clearly all they are good for. I don't know what CBD oil smells like, but if it smells like peppermint, yeah, you could pretty much get rid of all others. Edit: I do not sell, have never sold, will never sell essential oils. I got mine from a regular retailer.

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#55

I Created This Meme Specifically For This Subreddit

I Created This Meme Specifically For This Subreddit

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#56

“Is It A Pyramid Scheme?” “Pyramid Schemes Are Illegal, So No...”

“Is It A Pyramid Scheme?” “Pyramid Schemes Are Illegal, So No...”

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#57

Inviting People On Dates To Pitch A Pyramid Scheme. Plenty Of "Me Toos" In The Comments

Inviting People On Dates To Pitch A Pyramid Scheme. Plenty Of "Me Toos" In The Comments

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the reasons I have so little trust in people. It's either MLM or religion. Now that I think about it, they're kind of related.

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#58

Me Seeing That A Girl That Bullied Me In Middle School Is Now “Employed” By A Pyramid Scheme Company

Me Seeing That A Girl That Bullied Me In Middle School Is Now “Employed” By A Pyramid Scheme Company

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CatWoman312
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol the thing is a lot of my bullies do it too. It’s usually scentsy or sex toys 😂

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#59

The #purplecard Hashtag On IG Has Much Cringe

The #purplecard Hashtag On IG Has Much Cringe

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#60

Found On Fb. If You Say So Karen

Found On Fb. If You Say So Karen

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Hayley Rodgers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! Teaching your kids to be addicted to substances for even the smallest things. That's insanity.

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#61

I Thought This Fit Exceptionally Well

I Thought This Fit Exceptionally Well

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#62

I Think Believing In Santa Is Better Than Believing In An Mlm

I Think Believing In Santa Is Better Than Believing In An Mlm

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#63

Bossbabe

Bossbabe

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John C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would just be icing on the cake if the "check engine" light was on.

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#65

My Sister Is Done

My Sister Is Done

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#66

Roasted

Roasted

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Bacony Cakes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unlike Monat, CYBERCORP will never scam you! (although we might use you as a test subject for our military robots)

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#68

Do You Wanna Be A Boss Babe?

Do You Wanna Be A Boss Babe?

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#69

Found In A Facebook Group For Bullet Journaling

Found In A Facebook Group For Bullet Journaling

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#70

I Run An Instagram For My Male Dog

I Run An Instagram For My Male Dog

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CatWoman312
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t know if this was MLM as much as someone just trying to get clients for their business

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#71

Saw This On Twitter Today

Saw This On Twitter Today

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#73

So Accurate

So Accurate

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#74

This Woman Use To Sell Lularoe A Few Years Back. Today She Posted Pictures Of A Yard Sale At Her House And This Was One Photo. Yikes

This Woman Use To Sell Lularoe A Few Years Back. Today She Posted Pictures Of A Yard Sale At Her House And This Was One Photo. Yikes

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chi-wei shen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's actually sad when you think about all the money she had to invest and never will get back.

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#75

Killing It

Killing It

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#76

Oh No She Didn’t

Oh No She Didn’t

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Zedrapazia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The second picture kinda looks like she was a beaver attempting to nibble on a stick.

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