The Consumer Protection Act states that a person must not directly or indirectly promote, or knowingly join, enter or participate in a Pyramid Scheme. This has become more topical as Pyramid Schemes in general and the TRIPLE M Investment Scheme in particular continue to make news headlines. The future of MMM is hanging in the balance following its collapse in Russia where it is believed to have its roots. Meanwhile the Hawks with support from Crime Intelligence Police Officers have launched an investigation on the Investment Scheme.