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Investment scams take many forms. Frequently, they entice victims with promises of high returns and low risks. Scammers often claim their ventures are "exclusive" or "secret", creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity. Common tactics include 'pump and dump' schemes. Here, fraudsters inflate a stock's price by spreading false and misleading positive news. Once the price is pumped up, they dump their shares at this peak and the price plummets. Another form is the Ponzi scheme. This involves paying returns to initial investors using funds contributed by new investors. The whole setup collapses when there aren't enough new investors to cover the returns. Scammers often show impressive credentials and professional-looking websites. Their aim, to appear legitimate to potential victims. They may also use high-pressure sales tactics, pushing people to make quick investment decisions. One must remember, if an investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is.