Commodities fraud involves deceptive schemes targeting trades in raw materials like oil, gold, or grain. Scammers use fake investments, phantom inventory, or price manipulation to steal funds. Perpetrators—often unlicensed brokers or firms—profit illicitly, while victims, typically individual investors, suffer financial losses. This illegal activity undermines market integrity and trust.
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