Stock Manipulation

Poop and Scoop
An illegal scheme whereby unfavorable information about a stock is circulated, usually on the Internet, to drive down its price so it can be bought cheaply and later converted into a profit.
Pump and Dump
An illegal scheme whereby a large stockholder hires a promoter to help publicize, or 'pump,' the stock to inflate its market price artificially. Following this, the stockholder 'dumps' their shares at the inflated price to make a profit.
White-Collar Crime
White-collar crime encompasses a variety of non-violent offenses committed by businesspersons, confidence men, and public officials, characterized by deceit and misrepresentation. Examples include consumer fraud, bribery, and stock manipulation.

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