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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.

#1

Pharmacist Student Speaks Out

Pharmacist Student Speaks Out

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#2

Fresh From Messenger

Fresh From Messenger

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#3

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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#4

A “Hey Girl” Vortex

A “Hey Girl” Vortex

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#5

Till The Day I Die

Till The Day I Die

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#6

Literacy Is Your Weapon Against BS

Literacy Is Your Weapon Against BS

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#7

Thank God Lmao

Thank God Lmao

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#8

I Need To Lose Weight It Seems

I Need To Lose Weight It Seems

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#9

Sorry Hun!

Sorry Hun!

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#10

Grow Up

Grow Up

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#11

This Got The Big Laugh

This Got The Big Laugh

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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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#13

Very True

Very True

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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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#15

Mom Of The Year Over Here

Mom Of The Year Over Here

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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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#17

Bette Midler Is Not A Hun

Bette Midler Is Not A Hun

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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

barcachic , twitter.com Report

#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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#20

It Be Like That

It Be Like That

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#21

Mormons & Mlms Go Hand In Hand

Mormons & Mlms Go Hand In Hand

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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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#24

The Beginning Of Mlms

The Beginning Of Mlms

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#25

It Took Her 7 Minutes To Realize Her Mistake

It Took Her 7 Minutes To Realize Her Mistake

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#26

I Got Blocked Immediately, Darn

I Got Blocked Immediately, Darn

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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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#28

Damnit Linda

Damnit Linda

Toxicavenger72 , twitter.com Report

#29

More Mlm

More Mlm

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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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#31

Yeah, Lauren

Yeah, Lauren

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#32

Glad It Wasnt A Hairy Situation

Glad It Wasnt A Hairy Situation

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#33

My Sister Texted Me This Morning

My Sister Texted Me This Morning

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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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#35

You Love To See It

You Love To See It

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#36

Carreer Day

Carreer Day

ApplesAndOnix , twitter.com Report

#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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#38

I Don't Know Her

I Don't Know Her

LivingDeadGuuurl , twitter.com Report

#39

Found At A Coffee Shop In India

Found At A Coffee Shop In India

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#40

Even Drag Queens Aren’t Immune

Even Drag Queens Aren’t Immune

legsonthemenu , twitter.com Report

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#41

How Awful Can They Get?

How Awful Can They Get?

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

This HAS to be a joke. I cannot believe, truly can't, that someone, a living human being with a viable brain could ever come up with this except as a joke.

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

'Suicidal: Apply 2 drops of Hope on the rim of your ears' - Of course, this is so obvious! Why did I not think of this before? Oh, I know why, I'm an intelligent human being who uses reason and logic to exist in this forever-crazy world.

Alexandra Davis
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm disgusted the NHS have had me in therapy for years instead of simply dotting some oil on my ears, what a massive waste of time and money!

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NeonDisco
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So if ur sexually abused a few dabs of 'Forgivness' on the affected area will make life great again. To think people have the audacity to bother Police when the answer is 'Forgivness'🙄🙄

Bow, I’m a Slytherin
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m very much suicidal, and have had 12 attempts. I’m ashamed to admit I tried oils to make myself happier and sleep better... I couldn’t sleep because of how bad they smelt and I definitely wasn’t any happier.

Leo Domitrix
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, no shame in trying it. I actually find essential oils useful in PTSD treatment for myself, b/c smell is a powerful trigger ------ so keeping lemon or peppermint oil with me means that if I begin to panic, I sniff the scent of "happy things". Pure psychology.

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Nic Dudley
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who has worked with children with trauma....this company can go f**k itself. royally. in the ass. without lube!

MandaPanda
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hell??? This looks like instructions for magic potion usage (something fictional)

von Funnyname
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh. I'm glad that they finally put out a suicide blend. It's what I've been missing in my life since the last time ideations got out of hand. Thanks YL! -_-

KombatBunni
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about I force feed them the oils and see if that helps? For real..

ALonelyPanda
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3 years ago

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Seabeast
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Spousal abuse: add a few drops to his coffee! None of the ingredients are the more common plant toxins, so the medical examiner will probably not even notice the real cause of death!!!

KieLeaHar
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, put some rubbish ‘common sense’ oil on the ears of a suicidal person.. JFC 😳

Lisa Chambers
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg wretched people! look at the second suggestion for Parental, sexual, ritual abuse.

Wonderful
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well at least the poor person who kills themself will smell good. This is so messed up. How does someone read this and not cringe? How can someone read this and think that it works? Disgusting

GC Rovario-Cole
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. This is just disgusting. But hey, don't forget to set your DNA blueprint!

Anke Dieken
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are ... kind of recipes? It's very sad someone put so much effort in such crap.

I I
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah , 30 years of depression and all i needed was "hope" on my earlobe , think i'll be suing my doctor

LesAnimaux
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst thing about this is that some people actually believe this and that's terrifying.

Jessica Shookhoff
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am literally nauseous after reading this. Also, as a biochemist, wtf are they even TALKING about with the 'DNA blueprint' bull$#!&!!!

somnomania
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i've never experienced it and the notion of forgiveness for any type of abuse has me seething, these people should be locked up

Jaymi Leigh
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have young living oils because I like the smell of them and after reading this I will never buy another young living product in my life.

Margaret Martin
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The psycho snake oil salesperson that spawned this mess needs a few years in prison on fraud charges.

Elizabeth Molloy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After a complete mental breakdown and almost a year of therapy, I was ready to go back to work, with reduced time and duties. Why oh WHY didn't anyone tell me about the smelly oils?!

Kaori Panda
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If common sense could be bought in a bottle, the world would be much different just saying

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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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#47

Literally The Definition Of Pyramid Scheme

Literally The Definition Of Pyramid Scheme

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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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#50

How To Spot An “Entrepreneur”

How To Spot An “Entrepreneur”

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#51

I Second This

I Second This

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#52

True

True

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#53

Thought Of You Guys

Thought Of You Guys

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#54

Not Wrong

Not Wrong

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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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#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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#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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#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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#64

In Every Group I’ve Ever Been In

In Every Group I’ve Ever Been In

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#65

My Sister Is Done

My Sister Is Done

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#66

Roasted

Roasted

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#67

“You Don’t Need To Call 911”

“You Don’t Need To Call 911”

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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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#71

Saw This On Twitter Today

Saw This On Twitter Today

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#72

Even At Her Wedding?!

Even At Her Wedding?!

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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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#75

Killing It

Killing It

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#76

Oh No She Didn’t

Oh No She Didn’t

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