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Matias Polku · 11/05/2025

A Finnish business model spreading on TikTok is drawing attention—membership fees from minors?

A Finnish business model spreading on TikTok is drawing attention—especially since it involves minors and membership fees as high as 130 euros. Could this be a pyramid scheme? Someuutiset takes a closer look at the case and investigates what consequences this activity might have.

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Written by: Matias | Social Media News

May 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

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Recently, a Finnish company has gained significant visibility on TikTok by advertising the opportunity to make money online. However, the model raises questions—particularly regarding whether the marketing targets minors and whether membership fees are charged without clear agreements.

Several young people are involved in this activity, and some users report having paid as much as 130 euros to participate. In some cases, content has been widely shared in the form of videos, and their comment sections are filled with curious questions, often containing the word “money.”

Further attention has been drawn to the claim that the revenue generated is deposited into a shared account and distributed among the members. This may indicate a system resembling a so-called pyramid scheme—where earnings come from recruiting new members, not from an actual product or service.

Several users have questioned the legality of the model and are considering filing complaints with the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority or even the police. The involvement of minors in these activities has also been a topic of discussion, as most of them do not have the legal capacity required of adults to engage in such activities.

At this time, the authorities have not commented publicly on the case. Someuutiset is monitoring the situation and will update this story if the matter proceeds to official review or if any related responses are issued.