Charles Ponzi

What is the first word you think of when you here Charles Ponzi? It should be scheme. He is one of the most well known men for  being a scam artist.  He lead a very interesting life that ended on a sour note.  The "Ponzi" scheme is well known all over the world.  Here you will find out how it all began and how it all came to a screeching halt.  Nobody likes to get taken advantage of but, if you lived in the Boston area around 1919 and were interested in making money, then it was almost inevitable.

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of his mansion

Last updated December 2003

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