VOA慢速英语:Pyramid vs. Ponzi Scheme. Which One Is Worse?

短语讲解：

1. There are frauds, schemes, scams and cons carried out by fraudsters, schemers, scammers and con artists.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成; 抬出去
例句：No matter what we do, we must carry out our duties.
无论干什么工作,我们都应履行自己的职责。

2. However, pyramid schemers simply use money coming in from new investors to pay off early stage investors.

pay off 付清; （付清工资后） 解雇
例句：You'll have to pay off your old loan before being allowed a new one.
你必须还清旧债，才能重新贷款。

3. One reason Madoff was able to fly under the radar for so long is because he was very well-known and trusted in the financial industry.

be able to 能够; 能
例句：We must be able to stay impartial at all times.
我们必须经常保持公正的态度。

4. But no matter how financially smart you are, a Ponzi scheme can only work if the clients keep their money in the scheme.

no matter 不管; 不论; 不介意
例句："No matter what you do, never lose heart."
不管你做什么千万不可泄气。