Charles Ponzi’s Schemes

Charles Ponzi’s Schemes

He’s synonymous with fraud today, but the most famous scheme Charles Ponzi pulled in his lifetime was surprisingly short-lived.

Research:

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  • Baldwin, Herbert L. “Canadian ‘Ponsi’ Served Jail Term – Montreal Police, Jail Warden and Others Declare That Charles Ponzi of Boston and Charles Ponsi of Montreal Who Was Sentenced to Two and a Half years in Jail for Forgery on Italian Bank Are One And Same Man.” Boston Post. 8/11/1920. p. 1, 18.
  • Boston Post. “Arrest in Ponzi Case May Be Made Today.” 8/12/1920. p.1, 22.
  • Boston Post. “Boston Man Is Sued For $1,000,000.” 7/4/1920. p. 3.
  • Boston Post. “Both Barron and Ponzi Give Talk.” 7/31/1920. p. 3.
  • Boston Post. “Doubles Your Money in 90 days – 50 P.C. in 45.” 7/24/1920. p. 1, 4.
  • Boston Post. “Entire Issue of Coupons Last Year Only $60,000.” 8/4/1920. p. 6.
  • Boston Post. “Federal Officials Scout Ponzi Claim.” 7/31/2910. p. 1, 2.
  • Boston Post. “Financial Editors Notes.” 7/26/1920. p. 13.
  • Boston Post. “Great Run on Ponzi Continues Until Office Is Closed For Day.” 8/3/1920. p. 1, 2.
  • Boston Post. “Million Is Paid Back by Ponzi.” 7/28/1920. p. 1, 24.
  • Boston Post. “Officials Balked by Ponzi Puzzle.” 7/30/1920. p. 1, 11.
  • Boston Post. “Ponzi Books In Hands of U.S. Auditor.” 7/31/1920. p. 1, 2.
  • Boston Post. “Ponzi Closes; Not Likely to Resume.” 7/26/1920. p. 1, 7.
  • Boston Post. “Ponzi Relates Story of His Life.” 8/9/1920. p. 16.
  • Boston Post. “Questions the Motive Behind Ponzi Scheme.” 7/26/1920. p. 1, 6.
  • Boston Post. “Seeking Source of Big Profits.” 7/28/1920. p. 20.
  • Boston Post. “Uncle Sam to Get the Facts of Ponzi’s Case.” 7/29/1920. p. 1, 24.
  • Boston Sunday Post. “Ponzi Has a Rival Next Door to Him.” 7/25/1920. p. 1, 15.
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  • Tampa Times. “Gave Up 195 Sq. Inches Cuticle.” 12/28/1912. p.6.
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