The Ponzi scheme puzzle : a history and analysis of con artists and victims /

Charles Ponzi perpetrated his infamous scheme almost a hundred years ago. But his method of using new investments to pay existing investors and finance a highflying lifestyle is alive and well: just as much money is lost in the United States today from Ponzi schemes as from shoplifting. Somehow, con...

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Main Author:	Frankel, Tamar
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
Subjects:	Swindlers and swindling. Investment advisors > Corrupt practices. Corruption > Prevention. Self-consciousness (Awareness) Conseillers en placements > Pratiques déloyales. Conscience de soi. TRUE CRIME > Hoaxes & Deceptions. Corruption > Prevention Swindlers and swindling Electronic books.
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