Charles Ponzi's Scam: The Classic Fraud That Is Still Around Today

About this episode

This episode explores the history and mechanics of Ponzi schemes through the story of Charles Ponzi.

Tell us your story here! Welcome to Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, where we retell tales of true crime fraudsters and scams. This week we're looking at one of the big grandaddies of the Scam world: The Ponzi Scheme. We delve into the world of Ponzi schemes, using the infamous Charles Ponzi as our guide. Discover how these fraudulent schemes operate and the subtle ways you might inadvertently become entangled in one. We explore the fascinating story of Charles Ponzi, who in 1919, turned a seemingly...

People in this episode

Host: Cee

Topics covered

• Ponzi schemes
• fraud
• true crime
• scams
• Charles Ponzi

Keywords

• Ponzi scheme
• fraud
• scams
• Charles Ponzi
• true crime
• financial fraud

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