Trust Circle Money Crisis
You've discovered Sarah Chen, a trusted member of your informal lending circle, has been using the group's monthly contributions to fund a pyramid scheme. With $87,000 of collective savings at risk and other members starting to panic, you must confront her at tonight's emergency meeting before she can disappear with everyone's money. Time is running out as some members are threatening to go to the police.
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Survivors
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Circle Administrator and Lead Trustee
Conversation Partner
Sarah Chen - Investment Circle Coordinator
Setting
Private back room of the Golden Lotus Restaurant, dimly lit by hanging red lanterns, steam from the kitchen creating an oppressive atmosphere
Location
Chinatown, San Francisco
Learning Objectives
Gather concrete evidence of the pyramid scheme from financial documents
Build coalition with other circle members to prevent Sarah from leaving
Secure a confession and commitment to repayment without alerting authorities
About This Scenario
You've discovered Sarah Chen, a trusted member of your informal lending circle, has been using the group's monthly contributions to fund a pyramid scheme. With $87,000 of collective savings at risk and other members starting to panic, you must confront her at tonight's emergency meeting before she can disappear with everyone's money. Time is running out as some members are threatening to go to the police.
How It Starts
“I know why you've called this meeting, and frankly, I'm insulted. Everything I've done has been completely above board. The returns are just delayed because of market volatility. Unless you want to jeopardize everyone's investments, I suggest you back off.”
This is how Sarah Chen - Investment Circle Coordinator's greeting will start.
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