MLM Shield
8/10
Demand Score
Millions losing money to MLMs annually, with 99% of participants losing money. Victims often don't realize until thousands of dollars are lost.
6/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$99-199
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
60 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
Source: Articles on influencer scams highlight how some programs disguise themselves as legitimate financial education but are actually pyramid schemes.
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- ScamAdviser - Generic scam detection, not MLM-focused
- Reddit antiMLM - Community-based but not automated
- FTC resources - Educational but not real-time
- Manual research - Time-consuming and unreliable
Must-Have Features for MVP
Real-time page analysis and risk scoring
Income disclosure statement parser
Community reporting and verification system
Educational resources about red flags
Integration with social media platforms
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Legal challenges from MLM companies
- Accuracy of detection algorithms
- User acquisition without paid ads
- Maintaining updated scheme database
Risk Level: High
🎯 Keys to Success
- High accuracy in scheme detection
- Strong legal disclaimer framework
- Partnership with consumer protection groups
- Freemium model for wide adoption
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