The Secret Sister gift exchange may look festive, but it's an illegal pyramid scheme that resurfaces every holiday season.

Not every side hustle is what it appears to be. You might come across some that look like simple ways to make extra money, ...

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a pyramid scheme that promises easy money via a “Blessing Loom.” According to the BBB, victims of the scam receive direct messages through social media – most ...

Scammers want you to believe they're offering you a legitimate money-making opportunity. Seniors are seen as prime targets due to the potential that they have money saved for retirement. If an ...

Online purchase scams remain one of the riskiest threats for shoppers this season Holiday “gift exchange” posts on social ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A lot of people sell a product out of their home to make some extra money, maybe makeup or a weightloss supplement. It’s called multi-level marketing, and even though it’s ...

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — 8News is investigating claims of fraud after two women say they lost $12,000 combined after investing in an overseas scooter company. Just a simple click of a button on ...

Knowing what to look for allows you to avoid joining a pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes are nothing new. For example, in the 1920s, Charles Ponzi promised investors high returns on postal reply coupons ...