Their names are well known in the community.
Police say that credibility led others to believe a pyramid scheme to make money was legal.
It was touted as a legal way to make money, but Savannah police say it's nothing but a pyramid scheme that involved hundreds and maybe even thousands of people. This wasn't done in some back alley, but in people's homes and businesses. Retired Savannah police Sgt. None of the people charged Wednesday could be reached for comment. The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education suspended McGraw from his duties as principal, said Marsha Fogarty, schools spokeswoman.