Ponzi and pyramid schemes are both forms of financial fraud that share many characteristics. However, there are distinct differences in how they operate.

Financial fraud and scams are everywhere these days, and no one’s really safe, whether you’re new to investing or have years of experience. The numbers are pretty shocking: In the U.S. in 2024, ...

To curb the activities of unregistered investment operators and protecting investors from fraudulent schemes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce a dedicated Unstructured ...

Technology bubbles have often concealed major frauds. From the railway boom to the Madoff affair, are there warning signs at ...

Investopedia explains pyramid schemes, how they work, their different forms, and how people can avoid these fraudulent money ...

The Senate on Wednesday mandated its relevant committees to investigate rising cases of Ponzi schemes in the country. The resolution of the red chamber followed its consideration and adoption of a ...

\IN A world where investment opportunities flood inboxes and social media feeds, the allure of high returns with seemingly low risk can be intoxicating. However, these enticing offers can often mask ...

Every year, thousands of intelligent and otherwise capable people fall victim to some form of exploitation or fraud. The fallout is devastating, both financially and psychologically. Rates of ...

The SEC reveals how Nigerians were swindled out of ₦316 billion by Ponzi schemes, and names the major players behind the country’s most damaging scams. If you stand in the middle of the every-busy ...