This is a question that we often get asked.  And the answer of course is "Definitely Not!"  Though MLM and pyramid schemes may seem to share some similarities, there's a BIG difference which makes MLM legal and pyramiding ILLEGAL.

In pyramid schemes, income is generated solely on the process of recruiting others into the pyramid. Sometimes a product or service of questionable value is involved, but you are most often buying into the right to recruit others and collect money.

This is illegal!  Also, in pyramid schemes, those who get in first and are at the top win, while everyone else loses.

In a legitimate MLM company, representatives are paid only on the movement of products or selling of services, not merely recruiting.

Sometimes, there's also compensation based on the training and managing of your marketing team.

Also, in an MLM company, no matter where you are positioned or when you joined, you can advance to the very highest income levels, and pass those who sponsor you.

Multi Level Marketing is nothing more that a business model that uses independent distributors with a multi level commission payout plan to move products from production to the consumer.

But you ask, "Isn't the shape of an MLM organization similar to a pyramid?"  And the answer to that question is yes, but that is true of all hierarchical organizations.  For example, the shape of all normal businesses is in the shape of a pyramid.  There is something like a President or CEO, several Vice Presidents, more Division Directors, Group Directors, and finally the workers that make up the bulk of the workforce.  Each level down has more people at that level.

The same holds true for governmental departments, and the military.  At the top of a governmental department, there is the Secretary, then Deputy Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, heads of lesser groupings and then the mass of workers.

All these organizations are shaped like a pyramid, so it is not the shape of the organization that makes a difference.  It has to do with the actual selling or not selling of products of value.  If real products are being sold and consumed, and the movement of these products from production to the end consumer is the primary purpose of the business, then generally the company is a legal entity.

If the primary purpose of the company is to simply recruit more and more members and there is no real product of value being sold, then you have a illegal operation.  Chain letters are an example of this kind of activity. 

What makes a MLM company different from a traditional retail company is the manner in which the sales force is paid. In traditional retail and direct sales companies, the salesperson is a company employee and earns a commission on only the products he or she sells directly.  In MLM companies the salesperson is not an employee of the company, but rather an independent distributor.

The magic of MLM is that independent distributors earn commissions not only for their own efforts, but also on the efforts of other distributors that they recruit into the business.  Earning 1% of a hundred peoples efforts is always better than earning 100% on your own efforts, as John Paul Getty noted.

The term "multi level" comes from the process where by one distributor recruits other people to become distributors and the new distributors are placed under them in what is known as a downline.  Each distributor is paid a retail commission on the products they sell themselves, and a wholesale commission on the products their downline sells (down to some designated level).

The larger downline a distributor can recruit, the larger will be his or her commissions as they will earn a wholesale override commission on all the products moved by their downline organization down to the designated level.  These commissions can add up quickly for distributors with large downlines.

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This is a question that only you can answer, but how badly do you need to know who owns that number?

If you have been getting nuisance calls then you can just report them to the police and then it is in their hands. If you trust them to pursue it then that should be the matter finished. Of course if you really want to make sure that someone is going to take action then you need to get in touch with their service provider. The service provider should be able to do much more and it could lead to the person making the calls being disconnected.

You will really struggle to phone their service provider though without the use of a reverse cell phone service as without them then I don't know of any other way of identifying who they are with (unless you phone their voicemail and they haven't changed their message then sometimes you can tell from that). Even though there is a small charge involved then you can't argue that the easiest option is to use one and dig up the service provider and the details of their name and address.

Then go to the police and report them and give the name and number, of course you should still go to the phone company too.

That combo gives you the best chance of getting the person into trouble (just make sure it wasn't a wrong number first!). Even that doesn't guarantee that they will stop, it depends on the person and the reasons behind it - but having their name gives you an advantage and if you confront them with the evidence and let them know you will just keep reporting them then most people will be too cowardly to carry on when you obviously know it is them.

Statistics show that virtually all young adults suffer from acne at some point or another and up to 40% of adults experience a few episodes of breakouts as well. There is no known absolute cure for acne but there are countless treatment plans for the skin problem, resulting in a billion dollar market worldwide. One of these treatments, Proactive acne solution, has been very successful in clearing up mild to moderate acne in many people.

Proactive acne solution is not recommended for severe nodular or cystic acne but for the majority of the population who have the mild to moderate cases it has been a godsend for many. It is a simple three part process that must be completed twice a day for maximum efficiacy. Many people show great progress in one to two weeks with Proactive acne solution.

The Three PartProcess

Proactive acne solution consists of three different products which work to stop the acne causing bacteria in its tracks. The first part in the treatment is the renewing cleanser which contains the main ingredient benzoyl peroxide. The cleanser in the Proactive acne solution contains tiny particles of grain which act as a gentle exfoliator to remove dead skin cells, unclog skin pores and work deeply to start a bacteria attack.

The second step in the Proactive acne solution is made up of a refreshing toner which is alcohol-free. The toner serves to remove dead skin cells and maintain a balance in your skin tone all the while preparing the skin for the next phase – the repairing lotion.

The third part of the Proactive acne solution uses a lotion with tiny pulverized benzoyl peroxide that works its way into the pores to stage a defense against the bacteria. This repairing lotion will help heal acne you already have as well as prevent new ones from popping up.

Other Important Information

The Proactive acne solution treatment was developed by two dermatologists who spent years studying ingredients to come up with an effective option for clearing up acne. This three-step treatment plan uses prescription quality benzoyl peroxide to kill the bacteria as well as other natural ingredients like chamomile and aloe to prevent your skin from drying.

A refining mask is also available to add to the Proactive acne solution and it works to enhance the positive effects of the treatment plan. The mask is soothing and incorporates sulphur, a common ingredient used for years in the treatment of acne. The sulphur in the Proactive acne solution refining mask conditions the pores of your skin and gives the healing power of the whole treatment a boost.

In order for Proactive acne solution to work its magic and give you clearer skin, you should use the products twice a day – once in the morning and once at night before bed time. Being consistent with this treatment solution is the key to clear, healthy skin.

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