Spore Trade Bait-and-Switch (CCL-S-817102)
Category: Cosmic Crime, Economics, Fungi Laws
| Title of Violation: | Spore Trade Bait-and-Switch |
|---|---|
| Severity Level: | Severity Matrix |
| Fine Amount ($): | 500.00 |
| Cosmic Code Clarification: | Deceptive trading of spore types, where common species are sold as rare or exotic, taking advantage of the unsuspecting buyer. This is a common scam in the black market or in high-stakes trading hubs. |
| Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: | Enhancement: Returning the buyer’s lost investment along with compensation could reduce the fine by 30%. Reduction: Offering a bonus "gift spore pack" can reduce fines by 15%. |
Minor
Note: A few misleading spore trades that didn’t hurt anyone.
Fine Value Amount ($): $500
Moderate
Note: Selling a cheap spores under the guise of an exotic species.
Fine Value Amount ($): $5,000
Severe
Note: Misleading a group of traders in an organized bait-and-switch operation.
Fine Value Amount ($): $150,000
Critical
Note: Large-scale fraud that destabilizes the spore trade economy in multiple sectors.
Fine Value Amount ($): $2,000,000
Catastrophic
Note: The fraud results in a galactic-scale financial collapse, disrupting trade routes and causing mass economic distress.
Fine Value Amount ($): $1,000,000,000
