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What is a Ponzi scheme?

Tim Bennett explains 'Ponzi' fraud schemes: how to spot them, what the three key ingredients are, and how you can avoid becoming a victim.

by: Tim Bennett
16 Mar 2012

Tim Bennett explains 'Ponzi' fraud schemes: how to spot them, what the three key ingredients are, and how you can avoid becominga victim.

See also MoneyWeek's financial glossary.

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