The Term "Ponzi Scheme" Comes from an Individual Who Duped

question 78

True/False

The term "Ponzi scheme" comes from an individual who duped thousands of New England residents into investing in a postage stamp speculation scheme back in the 1920s.

Recognize and explain the fallacy of affirming the consequent.

Identify and understand various fallacies in arguments.

Comprehend the essential presuppositions of argument making.

Learn the steps to evaluate the strength and validity of arguments.

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