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SEC.gov - Pyramid Schemes - http://www.sec.gov/answers/pyramid.htm
Explanations, warnings and links to related articles published by U.S. government agencies. |
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"Pyramid Schemes" - http://www.ftc.gov/speeches/other/dvimf16.htm
A speech by Debra A. Valentine, General Counsel For The U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Describes these schemes, how they can cause financial ruin for governments and banks, and how governments have cracked down on internet "get rich quick" schemes. |
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Pyramid Scheme Alert - http://www.pyramidschemealert.org/
International organization to expose, study and prevent illegal pyramid schemes. News, alerts, resources, legal information and consumer information. |
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Ponzi Schemes and Bubble Scam Investment Frauds - http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/InPerson/MajorPerson/ponzi.htm
Describes the history and workings of this scam. |
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Skeptic's Dictionary: Pyramid Schemes, Chain Letters and Ponzi Schemes - http://skepdic.com/pyramid.html
Defines these fraudulent systems of making money which require an endless stream of recruits for success. |