What Is a Ponzi Scheme?

It's a fraudulent investment scheme promising sky-high profits, named after Charles Ponzi

Ponzi schemes thrive on deception, with little transparency about how they really work. They crumble when new investors dry up, leaving a trail of financial ruin. Most jurisdictions outlaw them

Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme is one of the most infamous. For years, he posed as a legit investment firm, fabricating statements and making empty promises, until his massive fraud unraveled in the 2008 financial crisis

The crypto world isn't immune to Ponzi schemes. High rewards in this market attract fraudsters. Remember PlusToken, a billion-dollar hoax, or Bitconnect, a lending platform that crumbled? Caution is key in crypto

Beware of crypto Ponzi schemes: they often lack transparency, promise unrealistically high returns, rely on referrals, rush you into decisions, and dodge regulation

Ponzi schemes feed on greed and ignorance. Educate yourself and stay vigilant to safeguard your hard-earned money in the crypto space

Ponzi schemes can devastate finances and lives. Learn from history, and don't fall for the promise of easy riches