Multi-level Marketing scheme "disguised as an advocacy organization" draws criticism

Here's another multi-level-marketing scheme to be aware of. It's called 'Trades of Hope' and Hannah Alonzo describes it as an MLM scheme 'disguised as an advocacy organization.' Here's how the Trades of Hope website pitches the business to potential 'partners' and 'advocates' (that's what they call folks who join the MLM to sell merchandise and recruiting additional sellers for their downline):

'Create job opportunities for women leading their families out of poverty and human trafficking by shopping ethically made home decor!'

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