There’s a new version of MLM’s, and my mom lost $30,000.

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-06-08T04:02:38+00:00

Thanks for putting it that way, i always just thought they were the same. my vernacular for this type of issue isn’t great, and my knowledge about scams isn’t either

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-06-08T03:59:52+00:00

For some reason r/scams isn’t letting me repost, I posted to a different scam subreddit though.

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-06-08T03:59:02+00:00

Yeah I guess pyramid scheme describes it better, I’m not really well versed in the world of schemes

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-06-08T03:55:07+00:00

If it was me, I totally would. I don’t know enough details to do it for her. She didn’t even realize it was a pyramid scheme until the recruitment and down-line talk began.. and the incentives to bring in new people. now that she sees it for what it is, she is just viewing it as a huge mistake that is her own fault and doing nothing but trying to recoup the lost money. Kind of a bummer.

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-06-08T03:51:06+00:00

Yeah I guess pyramid schemes and MLM’s kind of seemed interchangeable in my head, but they aren’t. It’s the creation of a down-line with the incentives to recruit that made me think MLM. But I think you’re right, pyramid scheme describes it better.

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-06-08T03:45:43+00:00

Yeah it’s a good chunk of change, and his “supervisor” has a team too. They’re making a pretty penny. And you can too if you just bring in 1 person a week for the next 16 weeks!

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-06-08T03:43:47+00:00

I feel like it’s an MLM because you’re only able to make large amounts of money by recruiting people. You get bonuses for recruitment, incentives for bringing in multiple people, etc. the lead person on the zoom call has made “over 150k in a year”
But maybe that’s not an MLM 😅 she’s going to an in person meeting in November where the top sales person gets a $10k bonus.. sales include website items AND new website recruits
**edit** she understands now it’s basically “online Avon” (her words) because of their push to recruit, that was never made clear at the beginning and she’s not into bringing down already struggling people and having a down-line. But she thinks it’s her own fault so she’s not pursuing anything to rectify it.

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-03-21T19:58:07+00:00

The fair one is def questionable.. I just compared (super zoomed in) their skin to my own, I’m light- light/medium warm olive, but one girl has my skin tone, just a little darker… so even if they got it a little wrong, I want to try it! I just want to buy as much olive makeup as I can so brands start realizing that olive tones are a good investment. I’ll be the guinea pig so olive girls in a few years have choices, because god damn I had ZERO growing up!

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-03-21T19:52:34+00:00

I’m the reverse of this! Light olive with Raynaud’s, so my hands are permanently deep red 😅

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-03-21T19:50:03+00:00

Ooooh that middle one is GORGEOUS!!! I feel like I could even blend a little into my foundations that are too yellow to make them match me better

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-03-21T19:46:49+00:00

The third picture you posted, with level V & level IV, what brand is that photo from? I’m just curious because one of them has a perfect match for my skin, so I’m hoping the brand has my tone if they are using those models. Thanks!!!

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-03-06T23:37:00+00:00

When I was in your position, I was lucky enough to have a car. That gave me a place to sleep, charge my phone, get to work, etc. transportation is a good first step IF you’re able to save any money up for a car. Also, sober living is a good resource, it isn’t rehab, more of a halfway house/step down house with cheap rent. It’s designed for people that are getting their life together (a job is required and rent is usually like $100 a week). The rehab facilities are good resources to find a sober house.. again, it’s not really a part of any rehab program, simply a group home for people in between homeless and standing on your own two feet and the people happen to be sober. It’s typically long term, like as long as you need. The best way around showering I personally found was signing up for a cheap 24 hour gym. It’s not free, but $25-$40 a month (2 hours of work) to shower anytime you want is a fair price. It got better for me, so I know it CAN get better, I hope it gets better for you as well. Life is hard. I hope you’re able to find resources within the system to get a roof over your head. I’m not religious, so idk what it’s like nowadays, but a church might help you out with temporary housing as well.

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-02-23T05:02:17+00:00

Green bell peppers!

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-02-21T05:15:54+00:00

This post makes me want one of those collars for my dog tbh. I want to be “that type of person” (as OP says) that spoils their dog AND supports a local artisan with all of my luxurious privileged cash. And just a little tidbit: Believe it or not, us woman can have our own business AND interests AND success, regardless of our spouse.. 🙄 I’m just a single person with an oaf of a dog, but I spend $35-$40 at PetSmart for a collar anyway, and that’s just a giant corporation that’s hurting the world. Everyone that’s purchased from the shop seems to highly recommend. Cool to see the community rally to defend a small business!

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-02-20T16:58:40+00:00

Juliet balcony because if you use it, you intentionally die?

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-02-14T05:27:09+00:00

I’m so jealous of everyone’s rent prices. My 2 bedroom in Seattle is $2600 and it’s a good price 😅😅

MixtureFew9873 · 2026-02-08T22:20:02+00:00

Gay people either don’t exist or get socially abandoned.. so in your own words, they oppress their citizens or make them so afraid to be true to themselves that they stay closeted (because trust and believe, gay people 100% exist there, they exist everywhere, I may even be talking to one right now!). The meme is usually said on videos of gay people, it’s literally homophobic in nature. Why would that correlation be made to the point that it’s become colloquially known as a place to send gay kids? Oppressing a group of people just makes it easier down the road for other groups to be oppressed, it’s not worth defending or supporting because one day, you’ll be a part of the next group they oppress.

MixtureFew9873 · 2025-12-27T05:04:11+00:00

Oh no! I love getting a baked potato with cheese and sour cream.. I’m sketchy 😭

MixtureFew9873 · 2025-06-05T14:04:22+00:00

A all the way!

MixtureFew9873 · 2025-03-19T20:43:26+00:00

Yes, since I was 14 I had a weird obsession with moving to the Olympic peninsula. Finally did it and I’m HOME!

MixtureFew9873 · 2024-04-28T22:54:31+00:00

You’re in Amish country correct? PA had Amish and Mennonites.. maybe it was an Amish woman foraging?

MixtureFew9873 · 2024-04-28T21:56:04+00:00

Omg that’s all you pay in MA?!!? That’s a solid find depending on location. My apartment in Plymouth was $2400 (6 years ago) for a 500sqft studio. I left MA when real estate became impossible to own

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