This page serves to expose the fraudulent activities being committed by Mark & Jenn Pearson Group  in Ankeny, Iowa. We aim to inform current and prospective Mark & Jenn Pearson Group members about the illegal operations of this organization.

Who Are They?

Mark & Jenn Pearson Group is a business entity connected to Leadership Team Development (LTD), led by individuals named Mark & Jenn Pearson. The group's business practices center around manipulating and deceiving individuals by making false income claims and operating an illegal business model that profits from recruitment rather than actual sales.

The Business Model

Mark & Jenn Pearson Group's model relies heavily on internal consumption, meaning LTD products are only bought by existing LTD members and not by real, external customers. The only way to become a member of LTD is to sign up under someone already involved in the LTD Tools System, fueling a never-ending cycle of recruitment rather than genuine product sales-(exposed explicitly on The Evidence of LTD Operating Illegally As a Pyramid Scheme Tab on this website). This results in no actual end-users of LTD products. It's just a pyramid of LTD members who buy the same LTD tools and services with higher-ups recieving a source of income from these purchases. 

Income Claims Made By Mark & Jenn Pearson Group

-  Platinums: $50K–$75K annually

-  Rubies: $80K–$120K annually

-  Emeralds: $250K annually

-  Diamonds: $500K annually

These income claims are a key part of Mark & Jenn Pearson Group's deceptive strategy. By falsely claiming that certain Amway Levels can generate significant incomes, Mark & Jenn Pearson Group lures potential recruits into The LTD Tools System with the promise of financial success. However, these claims are not backed by any legitimate data, and they are designed to mislead and manipulate individuals into joining and continuing to recruit others, ensuring the perpetuation of The LTD Pyramid structure.

These income figures are entirely false and are used to deceive individuals to not only join Amway but LTD as well-(the illegal LTD Pyramid Scheme business model). In reality, the vast majority of participants will not make anywhere near the figures claimed by Mark & Jenn Pearson. The group's leaders make these claims at weekly Group Evaluation Sessions-(weekly LTD Info Sessions/meetings) in Ankeny, Iowa, with the goal of retaining downline LTD members and bringing in new prospects to increase their LTD profits. 

Why It's Illegal

These exaggerated income claims violate Amway's regulations and FTC guidelines for truth in advertising. By making false claims about income potential, Mark Jenn Pearson Group is committing fraud, which has serious legal implications.

The Connection to The Pyramid Scheme 

If LTD were not a pyramid scheme, making false income claims alone would be problematic because making false income claims is overall illegal in criminal and civil law. However, it would not necessarily be illegal under Wire Fraud or Conspiracy Statutes. But in reality, since LTD operates as a pyramid scheme where profits are generated primarily from LTD recruitment and not from actual sales to end users—the false income claims becomes part of a larger fraudulent scheme. These claims are designed not only to retain existing LTD members but also to recruit new prospects into LTD, with the primary goal of generating illegal LTD Tool Revenue for LTD higher-ups such as Kevin Schwers and others. 

This pramid structure makes the actions WIRE FRAUD and CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FRAUD, as these false claims are part of a coordinated, systematic effort to deceive people into joining and paying into the illegal scheme. The Mark & Jenn Pearson Group higher-ups are using false income claims to perpetuate this scheme, ensuring that they and other higher-ups can continue to earn LTD Tool  Revenue illegally.

Wire Fraud Definition: 

Wire Fraud occurs when a scheme to defraud is carried out using electronic communications, such as phone calls, emails, or the internet. The crime is committed when someone intentionally uses these communications to deceive others out of money or property.

How Mark & Jenn Pearson Group Uses Wire Fraud:

Mark & Jenn Pearson Group's weekly Group Evaluation Sessions-(weekly LTD Info Sessions/meetings held in Ankeny, IA) are coordinated in advance, where false income claims are made using electronic communications. Specifically, these sessions are live-streamed, meaning the false claims are broadcasted over the internet, expanding the scope of their fraudulent activities. By making these deceptive claims through electronic means, Mark & Jenn Pearson Group is guilty of committing Wire Fraud.

Conspiracy to Commit Fraud Definition:

A Conspiracy to Commit Fraud occurs when two or more individuals work together to plan and carry out fraudulent acts, with the intent of deceiving others for financial gain.

How Mark & Jenn Pearson Group Engages in Conspiracy to Commit Fraud:

Mark & Jenn Pearson Group’s leaders, including Mark & Jenn Pearson, and Austin & Emily Banks work together to make these false income claims in order to recruit new members into LTD and retain existing LTD members. Their goal is to maintain the flow of money within the LTD system, all while profiting illegally from the deception.

Amway’s Official Guidelines:

- According to the Amway Guiding Principles document-(specifically listed on this page below 👇), Amway does not permit its representatives to claim that Amway Ranked Platinums can earn $50K to $75K annually. 

- The highest income claim Amway permits is up to $53,400 annually for The Amway Founders Platinum level, but not $75K annually-(explicitly stated in The Amway Guiding Principles Document found below 👇). No where, will Amway claim you can earn $75K annually at The Platinum Level or The Founders Platinum Level. However, at weekly Mark & Jenn Pearson Group Evaluation Sessions-(Weekly LTD Info Sessions/meetings held in Ankeny, Iowa), Mark & Jenn Pearson Group claims individuals can earn $75K annually at The Amway Platinum Level. This is a false income claim that is unsubstantiated and unsupported by the Amway Corporation. In addition, Amway does not allow Amway Reps to make annual income claims beyond The Founders Platinum level-(explicitly stated within the Amway Guiding Principles Document found below 👇). This is because Amway as a corporation makes ZERO annual income claims above the Founders Platinum Level. Along with that, Amway doesn't mention any Ranks above The Founders Platinum Level in The Amway U.S. Annual Income Disclosure-(Link to The Amway U.S. Annual Income Disclosure is above 👆). 

- Amway specifically requires its representatives/distributers to make annual income claims up to The Founders Platinum level ONLY and not above-(this includes The Amway Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ranks because these Ranks are above The Founders Platinum Level). Amway as a corporation makes ZERO annual income claims above The Amway Founders Platinum Level. 

The False Claims and Legal Ramifications

By making income claims that violate Amway's guidelines, Mark & Jenn Pearson Group is engaging in fraudulent activity. These exaggerated figures mislead potential recruits into believing that they can earn significant income by joining Mark & Jenn Pearson Group, when in reality, these earning claims are false. This violation of Amway's official policies is not only unethical but also illegal. Because these income claims are unsubstantiated and unsupported by Amway, they further expose Mark & Jenn Pearson Group to legal consequences.

Amway Guiding Principles Document 👇

Recording of False Income Claims Made Weekly at SLG Group Evaluation Sessions in Ankeny, Iowa 👇👇👇

Recording of False Income Claims Made Weekly at SLG Group Evaluation Sessions in Ankeny, Iowa 👇👇👇

Wire Fraud Penalties:

Federal Wire Fraud charges can carry severe penalties, including years in prison and substantial fines. By using electronic communications to perpetuate a fraudulent scheme, Mark & Jenn Pearson Group should be prosecuted under Wire Fraud statutes. The fact that these fraudulent claims are also being live-streamed adds to the severity of the crime, as it expands the reach and impact of the deception.

Conspiracy to Commit Fraud Penalties:

Conspiracy to Commit Fraud is a serious crime, carrying its own set of penalties. Those found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to defraud others can face lengthy prison sentences, heavy fines, and other legal consequences. The coordinated effort between Mark & Jenn Pearson Group's leadership to perpetuate fraud amplifies the severity of the charges. Each false income claim made during The Weekly Group Evaluation Sessions-(weekly LTD meetings/Info Sessions held in Ankeny, IA) is a Felony Charge-(Felony Count) under both Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Fraud.

Mark & Jenn Pearson Group’s deceptive practices, including Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Fraud, are part of a larger effort to exploit individuals and profit from their financial losses. These actions not only harm the victims but also violate several federal and state laws.

Call to Action:

If you or someone you know has been affected by Mark & Jenn Pearson Group or LTD’s fraudulent practices, it’s important to take action. Report fraudulent activities to The FTC and your local State Attornery General. In addition, seek legal advice, and protect yourself from furthermore exploitation. Lastly, below is a resource you can use as a guide to report Mark & Jenn Pearson Group, LTD, and any other Amway Affiliated Tools System to legal authorities for fraud. 

Resources:

Link to learn how to report Schwers Legacy Group, LTD, & other Amway Affiliated Tools Systems for Financial Fraud & Organized Crime 👇👇👇