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Aurum Foundation Says It's an AI Infrastructure Provider. It's a Ponzi Scheme

Aurum Foundation, which claims to be an AI infrastructure provider, is actually a Ponzi scheme, according to an investigation by Disruption Banking that observed its recruiting calls. The foundation never used the word 'investment' but instead promoted 'referral marketing' to lure participants.

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Article URL: https://www.disruptionbanking.com/2026/06/29/we-sat-in-on-aurum-foundations-recruiting-call-they-never-said-investment-once-they-said-referral-marketing/

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48747627](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48747627)

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