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A speech by Debra A. Valentine, General Counsel For The U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Describes these schemes, how they can cause financial ruin for governments and banks, and how governments have cracked down on internet "get rich quick" schemes.
http://www.ftc.gov/speeches/other/dvi...   

In Ponzi We Trust Save
Describes how con artists today are using the Internet to reinvent the Ponzi scheme. From Smithsonian Magazine, Vol 29 number 9.
http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/is...   

MatrixWatch Save
Collects and discusses information on matrix sites and other scams.
http://www.matrixwatch.org/   

Motherjones.com - The Net As Ponzi Scheme Save
Article compares the internet stock boom with a Ponzi scheme.
http://www.motherjones.com/news/featu...   

Ponzi Schemes and Bubble Scam Investment Frauds Save
Describes the history and workings of this scam.
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/C...   

Pyramid Scheme Alert Save
International organization to expose, study and prevent illegal pyramid schemes. Site includes news, alerts, resources, legal information and consumer information.
http://www.pyramidschemealert.org/   

Pyramid Schemes, Ponzi Schemes, and Other Frauds Save
Describes the many variations of this scam.
http://members.impulse.net/~thebob/Py...   

SEC.gov - Pyramid Schemes Save
Explanations, warnings and links to related articles published by U.S. government agencies.
http://www.sec.gov/answers/pyramid.htm   

Skeptic's Dictionary: Pyramid Schemes, Chain Letters and Ponzi Schemes Save
Defines these fraudulent systems of making money which require an endless stream of recruits for success.
http://skepdic.com/pyramid.html   

The Ponzi Scheme Save
Charles Ponzi promised to double your money in just 90 days. Many people did get their money. Read this story to find out how.
http://home.nycap.rr.com/useless/ponzi/   

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