1, violent pyramid schemes

The most primitive pyramid scheme is to achieve the purpose of pyramid scheme by restricting personal freedom or even kidnapping. Some people don't even know what the product is or nothing.

2. Traditional MLM

Let people voluntarily join the MLM organization through classes. If you have a product but can't afford it at all, the MLM organization will restrict some of your freedom, such as making phone calls. This is what we often see in the MLM of thousands of people.

3. New MLM

Some products can also be consumed, but the price is higher and they are completely free. Do whatever you want, or leave if you don't want to. Of course, it's hard to say if you pay the membership fee.

4.MLM network

A pyramid scheme that uses virtual products such as point cards and video advertisements to defraud membership fees.

5. Profit-free pyramid selling

Organizations that develop offline, but not for profit, such as religious organizations.

Extended data:

MLM refers to the illegal behavior that organizers and developers calculate and pay remuneration to the developed personnel on the basis of the number or performance of directly or indirectly developed personnel, or require the developed personnel to obtain the qualification to join on the condition of paying a certain fee. The essence of MLM is "Ponzi scheme", that is, the money of latecomers is distributed to the income of pioneers.

New pyramid scheme: no restrictions on personal freedom, no ID cards and mobile phones, no group classes. But under the banner of capital operation, attracting people to cheat money, using luxury cars, wearing gold and silver, etc. Use money to attract your relatives and friends, and finally let you lose everything.

References:

MLM Baidu encyclopedia