You'll Never Guess What Happened When I...

I never thought I would be the type of person to get caught up in a pyramid scheme. I'm not naive, and I'm not desperate for money. But when a friend of mine told me about a great opportunity she had found, I was intrigued.
She told me that it was a way to make extra money by selling a nutritional supplement. She said that she was making a lot of money, and that she thought I could too. I was skeptical, but I decided to give it a try.
I went to a meeting, and I was impressed by the presentation. The speaker was very persuasive, and he made it sound like it was a no-brainer. I signed up that night.
At first, everything went well. I sold a few products, and I made a little bit of money. But then things started to change. I was pressured to buy more products, and I was told that I needed to recruit more people in order to make real money.
I started to feel uncomfortable. I didn't like the pressure, and I didn't like the way I was being treated. I decided to quit.
But quitting wasn't easy. I was harassed by my upline, and I was even threatened. I was told that I would be sued if I didn't pay back the money I had made.
I was scared, but I stood my ground. I refused to pay them any more money, and I eventually got them to leave me alone.
I'm so glad that I got out of that pyramid scheme when I did. It was a very negative experience, and I learned a valuable lesson.
If you're ever approached by someone who is trying to recruit you into a pyramid scheme, just say no. It's not worth it. You'll only end up losing money and time.
Here are some tips to help you avoid pyramid schemes:

Be skeptical of any opportunity that promises you easy money.
Do your research before you invest in anything.
Be wary of any company that requires you to recruit new members in order to make money.
Listen to your gut. If something feels wrong, it probably is.

If you're ever in doubt, just say no. It's better to be safe than sorry.