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The purported pitch from Lightning Shared Scooter Company, or LSSC, was straightforward: invest in a scooter in Asia and earn easy money. As individuals began to participate, they encouraged friends and family to join. However, according to the Better Business Bureau, this was actually a ‘pyramid scheme,’ resulting in Americans nationwide losing millions. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.

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