Disclaimer: Do not actually try this at home. Or in a pyramid scheme. Or in any scheme, really.
Rule 1: Never trust a guy with a comb-over. He's either a used car salesman or a Ponzi schemer. Both are bad news.
Rule 2: Don't get too close to the cheese. It's not just for snacking, it's for securing your spot in line for the exit.
Rule 3: Know your exit strategies. You never know when you'll have to make a hasty departure with a suitcase full of cash.
Rule 4: Don't trade with anyone who's not licensed. It's like trading in a garage, not a legitimate market.
Rule 5: Watch for signs of the Ponzi Scheme Syndrome: an excessive sense of entitlement, a suspiciously large collection of Rolexes, and an inability to stop talking about your 'investments'.
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