Which of the following is NOT an element of a Ponzi scheme?

a. Gaining other's confidence.
b. Promising abnormally high returns.
c. Collected money is invested.
d. Investment principle is partially used to make payments to previous investors.


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FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This is one of the most important elements of the 'con'.
b. Incorrect. This is how fraudsters lure in investors.
c. Correct. This is very unlikely.
d. Incorrect. The original principle is often used to make interest payments.

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