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  2. Ponzi scheme - Wikipedia

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    A common exception is a pump and dump scheme (typically involving buyers and holders of thinly-traded stocks), which much more closely resembles a Ponzi scheme than other types of bubbles. Ponzi schemes typically result in criminal charges when authorities discover them but, other than pump and dump schemes, economic bubbles do not typically ...

  3. ‘Pump Switching’ and Other Gas Station Scams To ... - AOL

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    Gas stations are routine stops for most people, but they also present opportunities for criminals to take advantage of those who are unaware. Before you fill up your tank next time, it's important ...

  4. Pump and dump - Wikipedia

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    Pump and dump (P&D) is a form of securities fraud that involves artificially inflating the price of an owned stock through false and misleading positive statements (pump), in order to sell the cheaply purchased stock at a higher price (dump). Once the operators of the scheme "dump" (sell) their overvalued shares, the price falls and investors ...

  5. Microcap stock fraud - Wikipedia

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    These manipulators first purchase large quantities of stock, then drive up the share price through false and misleading positive statements; they then sell their shares at a large profit. This is referred to as a "pump and dump" scheme. The pump and dump is a form of microcap stock fraud.

  6. Capital One allegedly swindled savings account holders out of ...

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    Review your savings APY. To find your current rate: Log into your Capital One online banking portal. Navigate to your savings account details. Look for the interest rate or APY information.

  7. Violin scam - Wikipedia

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    The violin scam is a fraudulent public performance where someone pretends to play the violin using pre-recorded music. The scammer solicits donations using a sign and sometimes with a co-conspirator who approaches listeners for money. [1] [2] Scammers primarily use electric violins which are plugged into a speaker. The violin itself emits no ...

  8. The Viral Fever - Wikipedia

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    The Viral Fever, abbreviated to TVF, is an Indian video on demand and over-the-top media service and YouTube channel started by TVF Media Labs in 2010, and currently owned and operated by Contagious Online Media Network Private Limited. [1]

  9. Barry Minkow - Wikipedia

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    Barry Jay Minkow (born March 22, 1966) [1] is a former American businessman, pastor, and convicted felon.While still in high school, Minkow founded ZZZZ Best (/ ˈ z iː b ɛ s t / [2]), which appeared to be an immensely successful carpet-cleaning and restoration company.