I tried to research postings on circles, but these things are not posted, for obvious reasons, which you are already informed about.
Women have always been sponsored if they didn't have the money, and in my experience, most didn't have the loose change of $5,000 sitting around to gamble with. But of course, that word is not used, because that would be a clear violation of the circle intention, which is to mislead the unwitting invitees.
These offerings are done person to person, but unlike the old MLM style, this is not something to share openly with others. These invitations are done usually one on one, friend to friend, with a promise to "tell no one". That is, until you're "in", and then you better tell someone (a trusted friend) quick!
Hummingbird, if you are privileged to know several women doing this now, you're in a perfect position to step up, and gain the knowledge that the game has changed. I personally don't want the risk, but you may be the perfect person. At least, you will be able to get some first hand information from the women you know.
I really hope that your perceptions are right. Nothing would make me feel better about this discussion than to know that I was wrong. I really want to be wrong! You can help, even if you don't believe in rescuing. You can change the course of Wacco history!!!
Do you believe enough in the stand you've taken, in words, to step forward on the burning coals of the unknown? Or is it just rhetoric? Only you know what's in your heart.