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To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal complaint against Susan Smith [ whose phone number is +1 (662) 415-1287 ] for operating a deceptive business scheme under the guise of a job opportunity. Their misleading practices, which involve recruitment into an MLM-style structure with Melaleuca, bear the hallmarks of fraudulent employment offers and financial exploitation. Incident Summary I discovered a job listing posted by a 20-year-old woman named Precious Simmons in the “Montgomery Alabama Jobs” Facebook group. The post falsely advertised a hiring opportunity for "appointment setters and closers," claiming: A guaranteed career in a six- to seven-figure business Residual income An earning potential of $500 to $20,000 per month No income cap However, the post failed to disclose the company name or job details—only providing a phone number (704-898-3090) to schedule an interview. Upon inquiring, Precious directed me to a Zoom call with herself and Susan Smith, who introduced herself as a recruiter. During this call, Susan presented the "business opportunity," which immediately raised red flags: The job required an upfront investment before earning any money. It was not an actual employment offer. Instead, it was a recruitment pitch for Melaleuca, a Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) company, where income depends on recruiting others rather than actual wages or salaries. Susan had contacted me in 2023 with an almost identical job scam, also via Zoom. This establishes a pattern of deceptive behavior. Why This is Fraudulent 1. Deceptive Job Advertising The job listing falsely presented a stable employment opportunity while concealing the fact that it was an MLM recruitment funnel. Prospective candidates were misled into believing they were applying for a legitimate paid position, when in reality, the only way to make money was by recruiting others. 2. False Income Claims Both the job post and recruitment process made unrealistic and unverified income claims, falsely promising six-figure earnings with no proof. MLM statistics show that the vast majority of recruits earn little to no income, making these claims intentionally misleading and fraudulent. 3. Pay-to-Work Model & Financial Exploitation Legitimate employers do not require employees to invest money before earning income. Yet, Susan pressured me to "invest" first before I could see any financial returns. This is a well-known predatory tactic used in pyramid schemes. 4. Repeated & Ongoing Fraudulent Behavior This is not an isolated incident. Susan Smith previously contacted me in 2023 with a separate fake job offer that followed the same MLM recruitment scam. It is evident that Susan is recycling this fraudulent scheme to exploit job seekers. Request for Investigation & Action I formally request that the Better Business Bureau take action against Susan Smith for: False advertising and deceptive job postings Fraudulent recruitment tactics Potential violations of wage and employment laws Furthermore, if Melaleuca knowingly allows its representatives to operate under such deceptive and fraudulent practices, I request that this complaint be escalated and formally filed against the company as well. Supporting Evidence I am prepared to provide: Screenshots of the fraudulent job post Text message conversations confirming the misleading job offer Details of the Zoom call invitation and recruitment pitch This type of predatory behavior preys on vulnerable job seekers and must be addressed immediately. I appreciate your attention to this matter and urge swift action to prevent further exploitation. Sincerely, ****** ** ***** ************************** ** ***** ********