depends what level you get in at
well theres 2 different questions..
the name itself is synonymous with "scam" but you might still make money as long as your on the top level before its played out
Like the "free ipod" scam.. thats a basic mlm thats product based , im sure some people made money so to them its hardly a scam ... but alot more people ended up with hidden charges and crap.
SO if you tried that now , you prob wouldnt make much money , but if you did it 2 years ago you might have done ok.