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Investment Schemes

Definition

Investment schemes are financial programs or strategies designed to generate returns for participants by pooling capital for various ventures. While some are legitimate, the term often carries connotations of fraudulent operations that promise high returns with little risk. In the digital asset space, these schemes frequently involve deceptive tactics such as Ponzi schemes, pump-and-dump operations, or fake initial coin offerings (ICOs). They exploit public interest in new technologies to extract funds from unsuspecting individuals.