Anyone Else Noticing These MLM / SCAM Setups in Hyderabad Cafés and coffee shops ?

I like working out of cafés. Been doing it for about six months now in Hyderabad. Laptop, coffee, headphones — great vibe.

But almost every weekend, I end up witnessing the same little drama.

A group of 4–5 guys walks in together and spreads out across multiple tables. They’re not really chatting like friends. Not really working either. Just… stationed. Like they’re waiting.

About 20–30 minutes later, one new person shows up. Usually brought in by an acquaintance.

That’s when it starts.

“Bro, you’re lucky you’re meeting him.”

“He’s my senior.”

“He’s made crores.”

“Ex-corporate.”

“Now he travels the world.”

The word business starts getting repeated every few minutes.

“You just need to invest 2–4 hours a day.”

“Passive income.”

“Global e-commerce.”

“Asset building.”

“We’ll build you a Microsoft/Amazon-certified website.”

But no one actually explains what the business is.

If the new guy asks directly, it turns into vague answers:

“Trust me.”

“It’s about mindset.”

“If it was that easy, everyone would do it.”

“I can’t explain everything without commitment.”

I’ve even overheard nudges about taking personal loans — sometimes even those instant loan apps — just to “get started.”

And the best part?

The “senior” is usually sitting at another table. Or he steps out right before the newcomer arrives. Suspense builds. The acquaintance keeps hyping him up.

Then he walks in. Confident handshake. Watch subtly visible. Voice drops slightly.

Now it’s a TED Talk in Starbucks.

I’ve seen this exact script play out at:

•	Blue Tokai (Jubilee Enclave & Gachibowli)

•	Third Wave branches

•	Roast branches

•	Starbucks (Khajaguda & Banjara Hills)

Every weekend. Same script. Different cast.

At this point, half the café conversations are just “business… passive income… mentorship… business.”

Please tell me I’m not the only one noticing this.

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