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

As an attorney who has helped companies, consumer groups and the public understand consumer law throughout my entire career, I was disappointed to read a July 18 op-ed in The Hill criticizing an ...

The Gazette's Dec. 29 definition of a Ponzi scheme: “A constant infusion of new investors (taxpayers) to furnish the cash (re-election) for the scammer (bill sponsor)” certainly fits our Congress of ...

An investment scenario that rewards early investors and defrauds everyone else. Advertised as low risk with high returns, the early investors are paid huge profits, which are heavily advertised to ...