The spread of pyramid schemes on social media, often masked as legitimate opportunities, leaves many users vulnerable to financial scams. While some may recognize these schemes, there's no simple way to filter them out or report them specifically. This creates an environment where fraudulent content thrives alongside genuine posts, putting financially inexperienced individuals at risk.

A User-Friendly Reporting Solution

One approach to address this could be adding a dedicated "hide pyramid scheme" option to Facebook's post interactions. This would appear alongside other reactions like "Like" or "Share" and would:

• Remove the suspicious post from the user's feed immediately
• Optionally report it to Facebook's moderation team
• Show a brief educational note explaining pyramid scheme warning signs
• Let users opt to see fewer similar posts going forward

The feature could work manually when users spot a scam, or automatically when Facebook's algorithms detect common red flags like promises of quick money or heavy recruitment focus without tangible products.

Why This Could Work

Unlike existing solutions, this would make reporting more targeted than generic "report post" options and more integrated than browser extensions. For social platforms, it could help balance content moderation needs with user protection. Early versions could start as a simple browser plugin before potentially becoming native to social platforms.

While implementing precise detection poses challenges, starting with user-reported cases could build an effective training model over time. The educational component could also help users gradually improve their own scam-spotting abilities, creating a more informed user base.