About Multi-Level Marketing Schemes in New York

New York White Collar Crime Attorney

If you own or operate a company which utilizes multi-level marketing as part of your overall marketing strategy, you may be at risk of facing criminal charges - even if you have done nothing wrong. Companies using multi-level marketing may receive particular scrutiny due to other organizations which have taken advantage of consumers and salespeople in the past, and as such certain multi-level marketing companies in particular states may have to comply with strict regulations, or face prosecution.

The New York white collar crime lawyers at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. represent individuals and businesses throughout New York who have been accused of fraud or any other criminal offense related to multi-level marketing schemes. We offer a free initial consultation, giving you the chance to talk to an experienced lawyer about your charges and what can be done to properly address them.

About Multi-Level Marketing / Network Marketing

Multi-level marketing, also called MLM or network marketing, is a type of marketing formation wherein sellers and promoters of company products are compensated not just for their sales, but for the sales of individuals they have introduced to the company. For example, Bob may join a company and make sales personally, resulting in a commission of $100. However, if he has also signed up a friend of his (Joe) underneath him, he will receive commissions on Joe's sales as well. These marketing platforms may work for numerous levels. Using the above example, if Joe then signed up Sally to join the company, both Joe and Bob would get commissions based off Sally's sales. Much of multi-level marketing is done through word of mouth and the salespersons' personal contacts.

If you are facing criminal charges in relation to an alleged multi-level marketing scheme, contact a New York white collar attorney at our firm today.