Is chain operation in Chengdu, Sichuan a pyramid scheme? Is it legal?

Not necessarily, it is necessary to distinguish between specific situations. MLM refers to the organizer who develops personnel and calculates and pays remuneration according to the number or performance of personnel directly or indirectly developed by them.

Or an illegal act that requires the developed personnel to obtain the qualification to join on the condition that they pay a certain fee to obtain wealth. The essence of pyramid selling is "Ponzi scheme", that is, the money of the latecomers is distributed to the income of the pioneers.

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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.

The industry is a good industry, and the multiplication model can really make money, but this industry is not suitable for everyone. If you are in your twenties, you have just entered the society and have not accumulated funds and contacts, the success rate is extremely low.

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