$10 Million Judgment Secured Against Texas Couple Who Ran ‘Black-Only’ Pyramid Scheme During Pandemic

The Texas OAG secured a final judgment against a North Texas couple who defrauded more than $40 million from unsuspecting consumers through a “Black-only” pyramid scheme.
$10 Million Judgment Secured Against Texas Couple Who Ran ‘Black-Only’ Pyramid Scheme During Pandemic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at CPAC at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, on July 11, 2021. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $10.76 million final judgment against a North Texas couple who ran a pyramid scheme defrauding tens of millions of dollars from unsuspecting consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marlon Moore, known as DJ ASAP, and his wife LaShonda Moore, “deceptively” operated their multi-level marketing company “Blessings in No Time” (BINT) as a “faith-based wealth-building” company for black people only.

Jana J. Pruet
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