ON THE CURRENT NUMEROUS ONLINE FRAUDULENT MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING( A Believers View) The Bible does not address multi-level marketing (MLM) specifically, but it does give some general principles that are applicable. 1.Take time to thoroughly research the company and pray about the opportunity. Before becoming involved in any multi-level marketing business, investigate the company in detail. Review the start-up costs, ask to see the company’s income disclosure statement, ask questions, and understand the job description, expenses, and responsibilities. Ask someone you trust for wise counsel (Proverbs 12:15). Also, consider how the Bible’s command to “not be yoked together with unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 6:14) might apply. The Bible says you can know a tree by its fruit. While this principle specifically concerns being able to identify false teachers (Matthew 12:33), its application extends beyond that. According to a Federal Trade Commission report, only 1 percent