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Unmas king the S ingle-L evel
Pyramid S cheme
Welcome! This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the singlelevel pyramid scheme, explaining how it operates, the risks involved, and
how to avoid falling prey to this financial trap.
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The Mechanics of the Single-Level Pyramid
Scheme
Attracting Investors
Early Returns
Inevitability of Collapse
The scheme relies on a simple,
The initial participants receive
When the inflow of new investments
affordable approach to attract new
payments fueled by the investments of
stops, the pyramid scheme collapses,
investors, often appealing to those
new members, creating the illusion of
leaving most participants without
new to financial investments.
success and sustainability.
their money.

3.

Red Flags of the Single-Level
Pyramid Scheme
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Guaranteed High
Returns
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Focus on Recruitment
Promises of incredibly high
Emphasis on recruiting new
returns with minimal effort
members instead of a
are a major red flag.
genuine business model is a
Legitimate investments
clear sign of a pyramid
rarely offer such lucrative
scheme. The primary focus
returns.
should be on real products
or services.
3
Lack of Transparency
Avoid any investment scheme that lacks transparency and clear
information about how your money is being used or invested.

4.

The Dangers of S ingle-L evel
Pyramid S chemes
Financial L os s
L egal Cons equences
The most immediate risk is the
Pyramid schemes are illegal in
loss of your initial investment,
most countries, and both
as the scheme is built on
organizers and participants
unsustainable financial
can face criminal charges and
practices.
penalties.
Emotional Dis tres s
The realization of being scammed can lead to financial hardship,
emotional distress, and damage to your credit score.

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Safeguarding Yourself from Financial Scams
Educate Yourself
1
Understanding the basics of financial investments and identifying common scams can
help you avoid falling victim to such schemes.
Research Thoroughly
2
Do your research on any investment opportunity before committing your
money, consulting with financial experts if necessary.
Trust Your Instincts
3
If something feels too good to be true, it probably is. If you are
pressured to invest quickly, it's a warning sign to proceed with
caution.

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PONZI PYRAMID
How the Ponzi Pyramid Works
When there is no money left for
payments to new participants, a
SCAM occurs
Ponzi motivates victims to
invest their money by promising
quick returns
Investors receive part of the
money back, believing that it
will be a permanent profit and
begin to attract their friends and
acquaintances to the project