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Pyramid Scheme

A pyramid scheme is a scam with a hierarchical top-down structure. What Is a Pyramid Scheme?A pyramid scheme, like a Ponzi Scheme, is a “get-rich-quick” swindle that benefits those who sit at the top of the organization. With pyramid scheme,…

Pump and Dump (P&D) Scheme

A form of fraud involving the artificial inflation of the price of a cryptocurrency with false and misleading positive statements.What Is a Pump and Dump (P&D) Scheme?As cryptocurrencies have risen in prominence in recent years, so has the number…

Ponzi Scheme

A fraudulent investment involving the payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors.What Is a Ponzi Scheme?A fraudulent investment involving the payment of purported returns to existing investors…