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BINT Scam - Blessings In No Time Pyramid Scheme
BINT Scam - Blessings In No Time Pyramid Scheme

"BINT" refers to Blessings In No Time, a massive $25 million illegal pyramid scheme orchestrated by Texas reality-TV couple LaShonda and Marlon Moore. Operating primarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, the scam targeted over 10,000 victims nationwide, specifically exploiting the African American community through faith-based and wealth-building promises. On January 8, 2026, a federal jury officially convicted both founders on multiple counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.

How the BINT Scam Operated

  • The Pitch: Promoted via social media livestreams as a "blessing loom" or "linkfunding" initiative designed to build community wealth during the pandemic economic downturn.
  • The Buy-in: Participants were required to contribute a minimum of $1,400 to $1,425.
  • The False Promise: Recruits were guaranteed an 800% return (over $11,200) and a risk-free money-back guarantee.
  • The Structure: The scam utilized a matrix of "playing boards" featuring Fire, Wind, Earth, and Water positions. New recruits entered at the "Fire" level, paying their buy-in directly to the person at the top ("Water") position.
  • The Reality: The system required constant recruitment to avoid collapse. The Moores stacked the top positions with themselves and their family members, siphoning off millions while the vast majority of participants lost everything.

Regulatory and Criminal Actions

  • Civil Judgments (2023): The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Arkansas secured a settlement banning the couple from multi-level marketing and requiring a $450,000 victim restitution payment. Concurrently, the Texas Attorney General hit BINT Operations LLC with a $10.76 million judgment.
  • Criminal Convictions (2026): Following a formal federal investigation, the Moores were tried and found guilty of wire fraud conspiracy, five counts of wire fraud, and three counts of money laundering. They each face a maximum of 20 years in prison per wire fraud count and 10 years per money laundering count.

Resources for Victims

If you or someone you know was financially impacted by the BINT Operations scheme, the federal government maintains an active case profile. You can submit a Victim Impact Statement or inquire about the case by contacting the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Fraud Section at (888) 549-3945 or via email at Victimassistance.fraud@usdoj.gov. Updates regarding court-ordered restitution distribution are regularly published on the official DOJ BINT Case Page.

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