05/24/2026
What is a ramp-and-dump scam?
Ramp‑and‑dump scams involve coordinated attempts to artificially inflate the price of a low‑priced stock or a small or newly listed company. The people behind the scheme already own a significant amount of the stock and work together to gradually push the price higher. From the outside, it can look like the company is gaining real traction, especially if the price increases steadily and without obvious hype.
At the same time, through private messages, group chats, or ongoing online conversations, individuals reach out directly to unsuspecting victims to introduce the opportunity and convince them to buy in. The investment may be framed as early access, insider knowledge, or a tip that only a few people are aware of.
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