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The 5 Percent Community

Norwegian pyramid scheme based in Oslo, founded in 20001

T5PC (or The 5 Percent Community) was a controversial Norwegian Multi-level marketing company that went bankrupt in November 2004. As per November 2004, it had among 50,000 members (most papers claim 70,000, however) it is claimed that its members lost as much as 1 billion NOK ($160 million), thus making it one of the biggest economic frauds in Norwegian history.2 It was founded by Jim Anderson.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2000Founded1
  • HeadquartersOslo1

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T5PC (or The 5 Percent Community) was a controversial Norwegian Multi-level marketing company that went bankrupt in November 2004. As per November 2004, it had among 50,000 members (most papers claim 70,000, however) it is claimed that its members lost as much as 1 billion NOK ($160 million), thus making it one of the biggest economic frauds in Norwegian history.2

The story

Founded by Jim Anderson in 2000.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Nov 2004Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2000Founded Founded1

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