<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is it easy to start a pyramid scheme?
<|assistant|>
Yes, it is very easy to start a pyramid scheme. All you need is a group of people and an enticing offer to join a “get rich quick” scheme. In addition, pyramid schemes are often structured in a way that allows them to be operated easily with little to no oversight from external parties such as government regulators. Pyramid schemes are also relatively difficult to detect, as most rely on continued recruitment rather than the sale of goods or services. Therefore, once the cycle of recruitment begins it can be difficult to halt the scheme without considerable effort and resources.