The Big Question: What would you do if someone close is involved in a pyramid scheme?

As more Singaporeans come forward with accounts of being approached over the Nanning pyramid scheme in China, Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman examine how trust, social pressure and persuasive recruitment tactics can draw people in. They also unpack the psychology behind the pitch, the warning signs people may overlook, and how families can help someone who is already deeply involved. For more, they speak with Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, and Shashi Nathan, Joint Managing Partner & Head, Criminal Litigation Practice, Withers KhattarWong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.