... scams in Vietnam using a combination of different theories from criminology and finance. Nhung Thi Nguyen can be contacted at: nguyenthinhung.1684@gmail.com © Emerald Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Ponzi schemes Investment fraud...

... and governments to safeguard the interest of individual investors. Gaurav Misra can be contacted at: gmisraa@gmail.com © 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Ponzi schemes Investment fraud Financial literacy Policy recommendation High...

... investment fraud. Originality/value Individuals who are more vulnerable to investment fraud might not be entirely comparable with the stereotypical victims that most studies portray. The research gap could cause individual investors who appear to be at lower risk to unconsciously fall prey to investment...

... at the base of the pyramid. Originality/value This study offers new insights on the victims of investment fraud in India those belonging to the economically weak groups and lower income groups comprising together as the BoP) of the society. Sadrita Deb can be contacted at: mailsadrita@gmail.com ©...

...Mark E. Lokanan Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the demographic characteristics of investors who have been victims of investment fraud in Canada from 1984 to 2008. Design/methodology/approach – Data for this study come from the Investment Dealers Association's tribunal...