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YTB International Review 2026

Online travel booking MLM that multiple states called a pyramid scheme
Residual Income Rating
1.0 / 5
Last updated:
March 20, 2026

What is YTB International?

Sold travel agency websites and booking services through MLM structure. Multiple state attorneys general filed pyramid scheme lawsuits before company went defunct in 2013.

Pros
  • None — confirmed pyramid scheme by multiple state AGs
  • Travel product concept was innovative for its time
  • Legal cases helped establish MLM regulatory precedents
  • Illustrates how legitimate products can mask pyramid structures
Cons
  • California AG called it a 'gigantic pyramid scheme'
  • Illinois AG reached settlement over deceptive practices
  • Over 90% of participants lost money according to state findings
  • Company folded in 2013 after regulatory pressure

Rating Breakdown

Residual Income
1.0 / 5
Simplicity
1.5 / 5
Transparency
1.0 / 5
Community & Support
1.5 / 5
Value for Money
1.0 / 5
Overall Rating
1.1 / 5

Frequently Asked Questions About YTB International

Was YTB International a pyramid scheme?
Yes, according to multiple state attorneys general. California's AG explicitly called it a 'gigantic pyramid scheme' and Illinois reached a settlement over deceptive practices. State findings showed over 90% of participants lost money.
What happened to YTB International?
After facing lawsuits from California, Illinois, and other states, YTB International eventually ceased operations in 2013. The company tried rebranding but couldn't overcome the regulatory and legal pressure.

Quick Facts

Overall Rating
1.1 / 5

Year Founded2001

StatusDEFUNCT 2013

Legal IssuesMultiple state AG lawsuits

California AG FindingPyramid scheme

Participant Loss RateOver 90%

Websitehttps://ytb.com (defunct)

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