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pyramid schemes  

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  • Fraud schemes known as pyramid schemes are also called chain referral, multilevel marketing, and matrix marketing schemes. They may be local, national, or international cross-country scams. [Source: Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime & Justice; Pyramid Schemes]

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