IM Academy sold a dream of financial freedom. But behind the glitz and glamor, former members say it was a global multilevel-marketing maze that prioritized recruiting over trading. Led by a self-proclaimed trading guru, IM Academy wasn't just promising a path to wealth, but a higher calling. While the IM leaders flaunted their luxury lifestyles, some members said they were left with financial and emotional devastation.

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IM Academy promises a Wall Street education. But instead of riches, many of its members have lost everything.

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