Bubbles, Scams & CrashesFraud
The Ponzi Shape
Old investors are paid with new investors' money
A scheme pays you double, right on time, and invests nothing. Where does your money come from, and how long can it last?
You'll find out
- Where the "returns" really come from
- When the scheme runs out of people
- The signs regulators look for
Why it matters
Every Ponzi scheme looks like a great investment from the inside. Knowing its shape lets you see it from the outside.
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