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Original Dinner Party Gifting Program is Illegal Ponzi Scheme
Just when you think you've seen everything, another crazy scam comes along. This one is targeted at women and is called the Original Dinner Party.
People falsely believe that the Original Dinner Party and similar "gift" clubs are legal enterprises. Participants are told that state gifting "laws" permit their participation. They are also misled by false claims of endorsement from the FBI, the BBB and the Attorney General's Offices.
In fact, the programs are illegal and the money received is taxable income. Participants could be charged with both state and Federal criminal offenses. This is one of those classic "if it's too good to be true, it probably is" scenarios. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Missouri Attorney General succeeded in having a judge rule that a "dinner party" or "gifting network" scheme operating in several parts of Missouri is indeed an illegal pyramid scheme under state law.
There is NO question that this scheme is illegal and violates both Federal and state consumer protection AND tax laws. Getting involved with this scam could end up landing you in jail.
Dinner Party and Other Schemes Targeting Washington & Idaho (Better Business Bureau)
Oregon Police Info on Original Dinner Party Pyramid Scheme
Oregon Attorney General Warns Against Gifting Clubs
Federal Trade Commission Reports on the Gifting Club "Gotcha"