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What's a polite way to say "no" to a friend who is trying to recruit you into a multi-level marketing scheme?

I have no interest in Multi Level Marketing companies (MLMs). In fact, I detest them. Normally I would just say "no thanks, can't do it". But someone I like a lot is now trying to get me into one. What's the most polite and friendly way to get this person off my back?

Public Comments

1. Just say you have no money
2. Tell them you aren't interested in those kinds of schemes. Be honest. If this person is a friend, as you say, they'll be okay with it. We don't have to say 'yes' to our friends to be polite...they are the people we can be honest with about our feelings.
3. Let them know you appreciate them thinking about you and considering you for this opportunity, but you're going to have to say no to this one. Or you have obligations that need your finanical priority right now, so you can't really afford to put your money into this. But be firm regardless how much you like this friend. At the end of the day, you're the one that has to deal with your decision, not your friend.
4. Just say ;no;;
5. Say I'm not into that but thanks for asking.
6. just say your not interested
7. Tell them that you are not interested. And ask them to stop bugging you about it. And you might consider telling this person that you do not appreciate the personal relationship as a sales opportunity.
8. I think that - if this is the first time you are giving them an answer - you can be tactful, letting them know you don't have time, and that you don't feel that these types of businesses are what you're cut for. At this time, I would avoid using the word "scheme" or any explanation that might sound judgmental of their decision to undertake this type of business. Just let them know you wish them the best, but you aren't interested in investing your time/money in it. If your friend remains insistent, you can be a little firmer, and let him/her know that they are now making you feel uncomfortable with the pressing request. It's ok to be more direct at this point. If they take offense at your honesty, and show you that recruiting you for the pyramid scheme is more important than your friendship, it might be time to rethink whether they're your friends at all!
9. Tell your friend that the copy of the $52,000 check that his boss gets per month looks questionable and you don't believe it to be real. Tell your friend that you don't want the12,000 square foot house on the water in Miami. Tell your friend that your other friend is on his 9th MLM "opportunity" and hasn'nt made a dime yet. Tell your friend that you're personally not into hot blonds and Italian sports cars.