How a online ponzi scheme ends.
- A end event occurs (6 -12 week's from end)
a) Enough $$ raised
b) Authorities intervene
c) New investments dry up
d) Model becomes unsustainable - Immediately after 1 or more of these events Ponzi operators
a) Restrict withdrawal size.
b) Increase withdrawal processing times
c) Stop paying a older investors.
d) stop withdrawals all together. - Selling continues (6-10 week's before collapse)
The operator will be still actively promoting the company and its legitimacy for 2-3 weeks. - Operator disappears (4-6 weeks before end)
- Customer support (3-4 week's before end)
Generally they work for a week or 2 then stop when their paycheck doesn't show up. - Website left open 0-4 week's before end to collect any new investors funds who are stupid enough to invest.