A(n) ____ is an illicit business model where profits are based on the investor's ability to recruit other people.
A) pyramid scheme
B) phishing
C) hoax
D) virus

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This describes a pyramid scheme, where participants are encouraged to recruit others who will also invest, with profits going up the chain to those at the top. It is illegal in many countries. Phishing, hoax, and virus all describe different types of fraudulent or malicious activity online that are not necessarily based on recruitment.

A(n) ____ Is an Illicit Business Model Where Profits Are