In Australia it is illegal to promote or participate in a pyramid selling scheme. Remember, if it sounds 'too good to be true' it probably is. Avoid plans that offer commissions based solely on recruiting new members. Be cautious of plans that claim you'll make money through continued growth or commissions on sales made by your recruited distributors, instead of sales you make yourself. Look out for decoy references.
Some promoters pay people to describe fictional success in earning money through the plan.
Ask for solid evidence rather than a glowing testimonial. Don't hand over any money or sign a contract to participate in any multi-level marketing plan until you've investigated it. This pyramid scheme, called the Concorde or Plane Game , may fly into your town. It usually involves a pyramid of 15 people and a 'plane' with pilot, two co-pilots, crew of four and eight passengers. The 'pilot' recruits passengers to participate in the scheme.