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Threat Library / Financial & Banking Fraud

high🇮🇳 India focus

Ponzi & Chit-Fund Scheme

A scheme paying existing investors from new investors' deposits rather than genuine returns, which necessarily collapses once recruitment slows — often after years of apparent success.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log