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title: What makes it a pyramid scheme?
description: Is it multi-level marketing? Is it a pyramid scheme? Or is it an investment club? The difference between the three can be very minor and offers to join these groups are everywhere. In this video from TED-Ed, Stacie Bosley explains the difference and provides ways for you to protect your hard-earned wealth.
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# [What makes it a pyramid scheme?](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/what-makes-it-a-pyramid-scheme)

 Written by [Barry Investment Advisors](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/author/barry-investment-advisors) | Sep 24, 2019 5:28:24 PM

Is it multi-level marketing? Is it a pyramid scheme? Or is it an investment club? The differences among the three can be very minor and offers to join these groups are everywhere. In this video from TED-Ed, Stacie Bosley explains the difference and provides ways for you to protect your hard-earned wealth.

                                                             

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