“I Will Help 1000 Families Make 5-7 Figures.” That’s what Stormy Wellington promised. The Federal Trade Commission says it was all lies — and now she’s been permanently banned from making those claims. On April 13, 2026, the FTC filed a complaint against Stormy Wellington, a self-described “Coach” who spent over two decades recruiting vulnerable…
Introduction Forever Living Products (FLP) has been a staple in the multi-level marketing (MLM) industry for decades, known for its aloe vera-based health and beauty products. However, behind the glossy brochures and success stories, there are tales of pressure, financial strain, and ethical dilemmas faced by many of its representatives. This article delves into the…
This week, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a polished tweet promoting Herbalife24, touting the importance of simplicity, protein, and rest—along with a bottle in hand and an #Ad disclaimer. On the surface, it looks like just another sports sponsorship. But beneath the glossy marketing lies a troubling truth about Herbalife and its multi-level marketing (MLM) business model…
Unpacking the Allure and Pitfalls of Multi-Level Marketing: A Video Deep Dive A recent video discussion tackles a persistent question in the world of alternative income streams: Are Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies still the “shady, barely legal pyramid schemes” of popular perception? Prompted by a viewer named Ryan, who expressed concern for friends engrossed in…
Forever Living has quietly introduced a €3 “FBO Support Fee” and increased shipping costs by €0.50 in European markets. https://botwatch.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Forever_IDS-FINAL-v1.pdf At first glance, these changes might seem trivial. But from an anti-MLM perspective—and in light of Forever Living’s own income disclosure—these are not small matters. They’re red flags. The €3 “Support Fee”: A Subtle Pay…
Multi Level Marketing generally differs from traditional business models. MLM has ‘independent contractors’ that buy the products and sell it to make a profit for the company. They often spend a lot of their own money on products to meet targets necessary to earn commissions. They pay fees to be members of the company and…
Here at Botwatch we respect science. We understand how important it is to look for evidence, evaluate it properly, and change your ideas according to what the research shows. To be fully immersed in a Multi Level Marketing (MLM) scheme people need to be able to have a healthy disregard for science. They need to…
Network Marketing/ social selling/ Multi Level Marketing (MLM), whatever you want to call it will never work. What I mean by ‘will never work’, is that MLMs will always cause people who join up to lose money, cause social isolation and will lose people their relationships. They will never be acceptable business models where people can earn…
If you see an advert for an MLM at a jobs fair or a school fete, please complain to the organiser. Let them know that more and more people like yourself disapprove of these things and want them stopped. If you send a letter and get a request for more information or you would like…
This is a question that is asked again and again. Once you can see it is a fraud, it can be difficult to understand how people can fall for it. Here, I will attempt to explain why people fall for it. Is it a lack of intelligence or education? No qualifications are needed and, quite…