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title: "Is MLM real or scam?"  
description: "A concise explanation about whether MLM are genuine or not"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-11-30  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3408/is-mlm-real-or-scam  
category: "business, business planning,"  
tags: ["MLM", "scam", "business", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Is MLM real or scam?

![Is MLM real or scam](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/27c51f53-8f1f-4267-80cb-1217a63a79e7/images/b1b4bd5a-3cdd-454a-b57a-3d75d7a9419c.jpeg) ![Is MLM real or scam](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/27c51f53-8f1f-4267-80cb-1217a63a79e7/images/b1b4bd5a-3cdd-454a-b57a-3d75d7a9419c.jpeg) Whether MLM are genuine or not is a complicated topic because they can conceal both legitimate and unlawful pyramid schemes. ![Is MLM real or scam](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/27c51f53-8f1f-4267-80cb-1217a63a79e7/images/ece2b158-52d2-4ab0-96fe-1c4aee7c9c10.jpeg) Genuine MLMs are businesses that offer their products or services through independent distributors, rather than recruiting new distributors. ![Is MLM real or scam](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/27c51f53-8f1f-4267-80cb-1217a63a79e7/images/0359f681-74a2-42ba-88e1-b8270cdacb53.jpeg) Whereas, illegal pyramid schemes are businesses that largely rely on recruitment for revenue, with top earners receiving the majority of profits. ![Is MLM real or scam](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/27c51f53-8f1f-4267-80cb-1217a63a79e7/images/46f8d720-a488-49e7-bc8f-55bf06aff2d3.jpeg) MLM scams often involve unrealistic income claims, high startup fees, promising and giving high hope to fulfil the dreams. ![Is MLM real or scam](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/27c51f53-8f1f-4267-80cb-1217a63a79e7/images/8f562868-5b89-4936-88a7-258486affc7e.jpeg) Don’t trust it if it sounds too good to be true, research and be aware of potential risks when considering joining an MLM.

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