A pyramid business, also known as a pyramid scheme, is a fraudulent business model that recruits members by promising payments or services for enrolling others into the scheme, rather than supplying any real investment or sale of products or services to the public. Pyramid businesses often involve multiple levels of participants, with those at the top earning money from the recruitment of new members, and those at the bottom losing money.
Pyramid businesses are illegal in many countries, and are often shut down by law enforcement agencies. However, they continue to operate in some countries, and can be very tempting to people who are looking for a quick way to make money. It is important to be aware of the risks involved in pyramid businesses, and to avoid participating in them.