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Ponzi scheme [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
  • Investment
DEF

A swindle in which a quick return, made up of money from new investors, on an initial investment lures the victim into much bigger risks.

OBS

Type of swindle named after Charles Ponzi.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Investissements et placements
CONT

Dans une combine à la Ponzi, on promet à l'investisseur [...] un bénéfice hors de l'ordinaire et immédiat [...] avant que la combine ne s'effondre [...]

OBS

Dans une fraude à la Ponzi typique, les bénéfices sont versés aux investisseurs précédents à partir des fonds reçus des derniers investisseurs.

Spanish

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