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ponzi scam
noun
Ponzi scam
(Plural
Ponzi scams
)
A fraudulant scheme where earlier investors are paid with the money taken from new investors, giving the impression that the scheme is a viable investment.
Etymology:
Named after the swindler Carlo (
Charles
) Ponzi.
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