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The act of misleading or tricking someone, often used in the context of financial fraud.
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A type of investment scam that pays returns to earlier investors using the capital from newer investors.
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To allocate money or resources with the expectation of generating profit or income.
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Profits earned from an investment, which can be promised or expected in fraudulent schemes.
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A systematic plan or arrangement, often used to deceive or defraud individuals.
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The company charged with operating a pyramid scheme.
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Vemma generated $200 million of this by 2013.
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Legitimate multi-level marketing companies primarily sell a _______ or service.
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Deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, often involving financial transactions.
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Multi-level ________ companies are sometimes mistaken for pyramid schemes.
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New Vemma members had to purchase a $500-600 one of these to start.
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Pyramid schemes disguise themselves as _______ multi-level marketing businesses.
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An individual who suffers harm or loss due to the actions of a fraudster or scammer.
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A fraudulent scheme designed to con individuals out of their money or valuables.
