pump-and-dump

British  

noun

1. the practice of buying shares, generating favourable publicity about them, especially on the internet, then selling them when the price accordingly rises

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pump-and-dump

The people who stand to benefit most from less timely reporting include pump-and-dump artists and quick-buck penny-stock promoters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

The White House, in response to those remarks, said Madden should “stick to pontificating about pump-and-dump fraud schemes instead of international trade,” as MarketWatch reported last year.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026

The SEC and Finra are investigating China-based offerings and underwriters, while the FBI reported a 300% increase in pump-and-dump fraud complaints.

From Barron's ● Dec. 12, 2025

But there is a view among some people that it’s like the slash-and-burn, pump-and-dump strategy.

From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2023

In fact, a crypto pump-and-dump scheme is exactly what he's been accused of in other countries before making a timely escape, as reported earlier this month by the Verge.

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2023