Initial Recruitment & Deception
🤝 Victims are often approached by trusted friends or colleagues, starting with casual conversations that pivot to business without direct disclosure.
⏳ Initial meetings, previously physical, would cover business introduction, personal motivations, and even pre-approved loan checks for immediate sign-up.
🙅‍♀️ Recruiters avoid disclosing the company name or the nature of the business upfront, relying on the prospect's trust in the referrer.

Financial Investment & Loan Pressure
💸 Minimum investment typically starts at ₹1,10,000, often pushed up to ₹4,50,000 or more for larger packages.
💳 Recruiters aggressively encourage immediate loan acquisition, even suggesting checking pre-approved loans via the prospect's net banking on their (the recruiter's) laptop.
🏦 If existing loans are insufficient, recruiters facilitate additional loans from other banks to meet the high investment requirement.

Product Value & Refund Process
🍎 While some products like green coffee are considered acceptable, others like travel packages require additional payments despite high initial investment (e.g., ₹1400-₹1500 per night after paying lakhs for a package).
🚫 The primary focus is not on product sales but on recruiting, with prospects often told to "keep the product aside" as their large investment means earning back through recruitment.
⏱️ Victims are kept busy for the first month to prevent them from realizing the refund process exists, with limited refund windows (e.g., 7 days for World Portal, potentially longer for India Portal).

Objection Handling & Brainwashing Tactics
🧠 Recruiters are trained to deflect questions about the business being MLM by asking prospects what they know about network marketing.
💰 When prospects claim "no money," recruiters press them to secure funds, comparing the business's importance to a medical emergency or suggesting gold loans.
🗣️ "Connect" calls or three-way calls are used, where the up-line secretly coaches the referrer on what to say, making the prospect believe the referrer is speaking independently.
🤝 Recruiters brainwash prospects into believing their friends/up-lines are the only trustworthy individuals, fostering an "us vs. them" mentality.

Personal Impact & Realization
💔 The victim, despite 2 years of intensive effort (e.g., 5 daily calls, 3 new contacts, personal presentations), saw no significant income (not even ₹30,000-₹40,000) against promises of crores.
🏠 This led to severe personal repercussions, including family disputes, inability to focus on office work, and loss of trust and relationships with close friends and family.
📉 The realization of the scam often comes after significant financial loss and failed recruitment attempts, highlighting the emotional and social toll.

Key Points & Insights
⚠️ Be highly suspicious if a long-lost acquaintance suddenly contacts you promoting a "life-changing business opportunity" without clear details.
🔍 Always research the company name and business model thoroughly before committing any money, especially if pressure is applied to invest quickly or take out loans.
🛑 Never share personal banking details or log in to your accounts on someone else's device, regardless of how much you trust them.
👥 The emotional and social cost of these schemes can be devastating, leading to strained relationships and isolation, even for those who were initially victims themselves.

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