KnowraPyramid schemeLinked fromLinked fromThe 4 pages that link to Pyramid scheme, each with the reason it gives.All 4Broader topic 1Compared with 3Ponzi schemeCompared with: Recruitment drives both schemes, but pyramid schemes depend explicitly on participant recruitment for earnings.Direct sellingCompared with: The distinction turns on whether rewards depend on genuine retail sales or recruitment.Charles PonziCompared with: Unlike Ponzi’s fund-based operation, pyramid schemes depend on participants recruiting others.