Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Get-rich-quick schemes are more likely to flourish during prosperous economic times, which allows originators to take advantage of the climate of optimism.
2. The Ponzi scheme succeeded because it appealed to people’s desire to make a secure, conservative investment.
3. The Ponzi scheme, which originated early in the 20th century, is now largely extinct thanks to law enforcement efforts and consumer education initiatives.
4. The cosmetics industry is especially well-represented among pyramid schemes.
5. Charitable trusts set up by wealthy individuals may enrich administrators more than the charitable cause.
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
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