Investopedia explains pyramid schemes, how they work, their different forms, and how people can avoid these fraudulent money ...

A new class action lawsuit alleges that Walmart and PepsiCo are in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act, raising prices for ...

Ponzi and pyramid schemes are both forms of financial fraud that share many characteristics. However, there are distinct differences in how they operate.

Christine Wallace said getting a knee replacement helped her get her life back A woman who had her knee replaced privately in Poland two years ago said a new scheme aimed at reducing waiting lists is ...

On March 12, 2014, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an official investigation of the nutritional supplement company Herbalife, based on allegations that the company was ...

Five years ago Sunday, Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for running the biggest fraudulent scheme in U.S. history. Even now, only a few of his victims have since regained all of ...

Last year, the UK government announced ambitious plans for a national digital identity scheme, but will 2026 lead to more ...