ponzi schemes
Ponzi schemes are fraudulent investment operations that promise high returns to initial investors using funds contributed by subsequent investors, rather than generating profits through legitimate business activities. The scheme collapses when new investors stop contributing funds, leading to the inability to provide promised returns and causing significant financial losses to participants.
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