Madoff's Ponzi scheming analyzed in 3 new books at Sumter library

Posted 8/29/09

Charles (Carlo) Ponzi, born in Lugo, Italy, was one of the biggest swindlers in American history. From 1918-1920 he operated a pyramid scheme which used money from new backers to pay older investors. New money was the only way Ponzi could pay off …

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