Fresh measures needed to counter new scams


IF there is one constant in get-rich-quick schemes, it is that they never fade away. They come in various forms and different schemes. The underlying asset to lure investors to part with their money can range from collectors’ item such as coins to valuables such as gold leaf.

However, the schemes always get people to part with their money and not all will recover their capital. The early birds in such schemes are the lucky ones, while the latecomers will rue their losses.

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