Case file · 1920 · Heists & Swindles
Ponzi
The Man Who Gave a Swindle His Name
A charming immigrant promises 50% in 45 days, and gives a swindle his name.
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This 8 min episode was written from the public record. These are the sources behind it.
- Smithsonian National Postal Museum: Ponzi Scheme (postal inspectors' case history)
- United States Postal Inspection Service: Organized Crime and Illegal Schemes (official history)
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Investor.gov): Ponzi Scheme (how the scheme works)
- Smithsonian Magazine: In Ponzi We Trust (history feature)
- Wikipedia: Charles Ponzi (overview)
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