Named after the infamous fraudster, "Madoff" refers to a Ponzi scheme where early investors are paid with funds from newer participants. It is used deceptively to simulate legitimate returns, collapsing when recruitment slows. Victims, including wealthy individuals and charitable funds, suffer devastating losses, while only the operator benefits temporarily until exposure.
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