... scams in Vietnam using a combination of different theories from criminology and finance. Ponzi schemes Investment fraud Investment scams “Ponzi scheme” is a term derived from Charles Ponzi’s “money exchange” scam. By committing to interest payments equivalent to 50% of the invested amount...

... Investment fraud Financial literacy Policy recommendation High yielding investment plans Financial education Financial crime Investors generally desire higher returns on their investments. For centuries, individuals across countries believed in this adage related to their respective utility...

... 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. Though the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI...

...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...