Direct-selling schemes are considered fringe businesses, but their values have bled into the national economy.

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Johannesburg - Johannesburg police on Thursday said the local commercial crime unit was investigating allegations that a pyramid scheme - the African Investment Club (AIC) - was operating in the city ...

Johannesburg - Investors who were foolish enough to invest in pyramid schemes in the first place shouldn't expect any support or relief from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in this regard.

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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the overwhelming majority of high school graduates lack the skills to properly execute a pyramid scheme. In a videoconference with educators ...

Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to further debate What lessons can be drawn from the unprecedented growth and spectacular ...