TIC STANDS FOR

I have been searching for an adequate word to describe all of the get rich quick promoters out there. The word I have settled on is tic. The dictionary describes tic as an involuntary spasmodic twitching of the muscles, especially of the face. Interesting also that a word with the same pronunciation but spelt tick is described as a blood-sucking mite or parasitic insect. I cant help but think that tic is what those who follow religiously what these schemers preach will be experiencing in years to come as they realise their wealth has been sucked dry by a tick.