Podcasts about ponzi schemes

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Why do smart people keep falling for investment scams? Because con artists know exactly how to push the buttons of greed and fear. This episode breaks down the classic warning signs of Ponzi schemes, unrealistic return promises, and the psychological tricks scammers use to sell the illusion of easy wealth. Learn why guaranteed high returns should raise immediate red flags—and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

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Today - A warning about how much information you give an AI chatbot. Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have made getting financial advice faster and easier than ever. But as the AI gold rush heats up, a massive privacy risk is emerging. Clark breaks down the critical things you should never tell an AI chatbot.  Also - The anatomy of a Ponzi scheme that RIPPED OFF $140 million from “investors.”  Clark covers two massive fraud cases—Drive Planning and First Liberty—which collectively defrauded thousands of investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. When inflation or economic uncertainty makes us feel insecure about our money, we become susceptible to smooth pitches. Clark reminds us of the ultimate golden rule of investing: any time someone promises you "guaranteed" double-digit returns with zero risk, it is a lie. Learn how these schemes operate so you can spot the red flags, protect your hard-earned savings, and secure your financial future. Plus, Lane (Clark's wife!) shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the June 1, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit questions: Ask Clark AI Privacy Risk: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Ponzi Schemes Steal Millions: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Don't tell your AI chatbot these 5 things to keep your money safe  Where Should You Keep Your Cash Reserve? - Clark Howard 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds - Clark Howard How To Open a Roth IRA Anatomy of a Ponzi scheme How to Teach Young Kids About Money - Clark Howard How I Set My Teens Up for Retirement in 5 Minutes What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids? How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A California broker allegedly ran a $12.7 million Ponzi scheme for more than 25 years by promising impossible returns and using new investor money to pay old investors. This Chris dives into the warning signs people continue to ignore, why greed and fear fuel financial fraud, and the hard truth about personal responsibility when it comes to investing.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWGas prices are climbing again, Americans are getting crushed again, and somehow we're all expected to act like paying seventy dollars to drive to the grocery store is just part of being a functional society now. Meanwhile politicians keep talking about global strategy while regular people are sitting in parking lots trying to figure out whether groceries, rent, or electricity gets sacrificed this week.In this episode I dive into Trump's response to rising gas prices, why so many Americans feel financially exhausted right now, and why the phrase “this is peanuts” probably hits a little differently when your debit card sounds like it's fighting for its life every time you swipe it.I also get into the increasingly bizarre reports surrounding Trump's stock trades and the growing questions about politicians, money, power, and how the hell any of this is supposed to look normal anymore. Because when powerful people seem to make money every time government decisions magically move markets, average Americans start wondering if the stock market's become a private casino for insiders wearing flag pins.I also break down the outrage surrounding reports that the IRS has reportedly agreed not to investigate Trump and his family over past tax issues. And for millions of Americans who are terrified of making one tiny mistake on their own taxes, the optics of that situation look absolutely insane.Plus I look at the latest Republican primary results and what they reveal about Trump's continuing grip on the Republican Party heading into the midterms. Love him, hate him, fear him, or wish he'd vanish into a WiFi-free volcano somewhere, Trump still dominates Republican politics at a level that's hard to overstate.This entire episode is basically one giant look at why so many Americans feel like the country's becoming impossible to recognize anymore. Prices explode, trust collapses, politicians get richer, and the public just keeps getting emotionally beaten into numbness one news cycle at a time.Welcome to modern America… where your grocery bill looks like a hostage negotiation and the government feels like a Ponzi scheme run by cocaine bears.If you've enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around. I'm not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference.https://gofund.me/5d9a419efAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

Retired agent Al Scudieri and former Assistant United States attorney (AUSA) Judy Hoyer review the Allen Wolfson case, initiated as an FBI investigation of a $600,000 Tampa bankruptcy fraud that should have taken only months to resolve. Three years later, the case had led to the discovery of two nationwide Ponzi schemes and the failure of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company of Tampa, with about $322 million in assets. Al served in the FBI for thirty-years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/398-al-scudieri-and-judy-hoyer-bankruptcy-fraud-bank-failure-ponzi-schemes/   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

In this deeply honest conversation, Melissa sits down with entrepreneur, CPA, and author Mel Abraham to talk about the connection between grief, wealth, purpose, resilience, and the moments that actually define a meaningful life. What starts as a conversation about money quickly becomes something much deeper. Mel shares the life-changing moments that completely reshaped his perspective—from becoming a single father while $300,000 in debt… to surviving cancer… to rebuilding after losing millions in a Ponzi scheme. Together, Melissa and Mel unpack the emotional side of wealth, the grief hidden inside identity shifts, and why true richness has far more to do with moments than money. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, rebuilding after adversity, questioning the path they're on, or trying to create a life that feels aligned instead of performative. Topics Discussed: • Why most people don't actually have a “money problem” • The difference between leaving a legacy vs living one • Work-life harmony vs work-life balance • How grief reshapes identity and priorities • Why wealth creation is mostly behavioral • Healing through purpose after loss and adversity • Rebuilding after financial betrayal and hardship • The power of intentional living and choosing what matters HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 – Why making more money alone will never create freedom 01:27 – Mel explains the “money machine” concept 02:16 – Entrepreneurs stuck on the treadmill of earning 03:51 – Becoming a single dad while $300K in debt 05:32 – The drawing from his son that changed everything 06:35 – Why work-life balance doesn't work long term 06:40 – The concept of work-life harmony 09:41 – “You don't want to leave a legacy. You want to live one.” 10:14 – What legacy actually means 11:16 – How intentional scheduling changed his relationship with his son 13:22 – Melissa shares her perspective on grief beyond death 14:38 – Identity loss, reinvention, and entrepreneurship 15:22 – Mel's cancer diagnosis and everything changing overnight 17:20 – The dangerous spiral of asking “Why me?” 17:44 – “What if cancer happened because of what you were meant to do?” 18:50 – How cancer led Mel to write his book and serve others 19:32 – Finding meaning inside devastating experiences 20:20 – Melissa shares the moment that transformed her grief into purpose 21:25 – Living with the fear of cancer recurrence 22:48 – Why moments matter more than certainty 23:00 – Losing his mother and the regret she carried 24:15 – Wealth vs richness in life 26:50 – Losing millions in a Ponzi scheme 28:18 – Ignoring intuition and emotional financial decisions 30:29 – The moment he realized his son was watching how he handled adversity 31:32 – Rebuilding after betrayal and financial devastation 32:47 – Melissa reflects on how children become mirrors and teachers 35:02 – Every hardship becomes a choice point 36:24 – Focusing only on what you can control 39:18 – The biggest mistakes people make financially 40:13 – Why “money problems” are actually behavioral problems 41:33 – Why no amount is too small to start building wealth 42:42 – The power of getting in the game financially 43:16 – Final reflections on empowerment, grief, and choice 44:07 – Where to connect with Mel Abraham If this conversation resonated with you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs this reminder: You are not powerless. Your pain does not disqualify you from building a meaningful, rich, and intentional life.

James Lasdun investigates the years of embezzlement enabled by Murdaugh's status. By siphoning millions from clients and his law firm, he maintained a lifestyle of privilege through a doomed, long-term Ponzi scheme. (14/16)1920 WALHALLA SC

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LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A major Georgia Republican insider is accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme through First Liberty Building and Loan, promising high returns while allegedly diverting investor funds to luxury spending, political donations, and personal expenses. The case highlights “affinity fraud” tactics targeting faith-based and conservative investors, raising new concerns about trust, politics, and financial exploitation.

Newmont is earning $11/share at 10x PE with 132% growth — half the S&P's multiple. Wall Street is asleep at the wheel.This episode is sponsored by Outskill. Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend. Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/PETERSCHIFFAP4This episode is also sponsored by ExpressVPN. Get an extra 4 months free. http://expressvpn.com/GoldNewmont Mining just posted 132% earnings growth with five-to-one margins and a stock trading at 10x earnings — half the S&P multiple — and Wall Street barely noticed. Peter Schiff breaks down why gold miners are the most undervalued sector in the market and why he's been accumulating positions in companies like Newmont, Franco-Nevada, and Wheaton for over 20 years without selling a share.The episode also covers Trump's Iran war pivoting from threatened annihilation to an economic blockade that's keeping oil above $94, the DOJ dropping its criminal investigation into Jerome Powell's Fed building remodel as an olive branch to clear the way for Kevin Warsh, Schiff's own six-year experience with leaked government investigations that were never officially closed, Michael Saylor's Strategy preferred stock as a self-described Ponzi scheme the SEC refuses to touch, and a new cottage industry of mass tort lawyers helping businesses claim tariff refunds — proof that Americans, not foreigners, paid every cent of those tariffs.Chapters:00:00 Cold Open Montage00:57 Show Intro Puerto Rico01:28 War Drags On Markets Shrug04:27 Blockade Strait Oil Spike08:18 Election Pressure Inflation Risks13:22 Commercial AI Mastermind Ad15:54 Post Office Hikes Inflation16:41 Powell Probe Fed Incentives22:31 Schiff Investigation Story30:00 Commercial ExpressVPN Pitch31:37 Gold Friday Market Wrap34:35 Newmont Earnings Surge36:52 Gold Miner Margins Explained38:20 Buybacks and M&A Signals39:27 West Red Lake Pullback40:19 Buying Bad News Strategy42:38 Position Sizing and Risk45:04 Gold Fund and Active Picks46:40 Bitcoin Yield Ponzi Rant53:18 Tariff Refund Fallout56:50 Debt Deficits and War01:02:01 Wrap Up and SubscribeFollow @peterschiffX: https://twitter.com/peterschiffInstagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiffTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficialFacebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiffFree Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.comBook Store: https://schiffradio.com/booksSign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.comSchiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/news#PeterSchiffShow #GoldMiners #NewmontMiningPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are growing signs that the United States may be on the verge of another major financial crisis, one that could start in the $3 trillion private credit market, which is already seeing significant turmoil, before spreading to other sectors. Geopolitical Economy Report editor Ben Norton interviewed economist Michael Hudson to discuss the serious problems on Wall Street. Hudson warned that the US economy is built on a Ponzi scheme that depends on continuing to pour money into a bloated, bubbly financial system based on unsustainable speculation, not industrial production. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blv49u3Q230 Check out our related short video about the private credit crisis on Wall Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1cx9Zk6WZk Topics 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Highlights of Michael Hudson 3:29 Interview starts 4:18 2008 financial crisis 5:04 Zero interest-rate policy (ZIRP) 7:31 Private equity 9:17 Lack of investment 10:34 Wealth inequality 12:08 Debt defaults 14:10 Depression fears 16:12 US govt supports Wall Street 19:07 Ponzi schemes 23:51 US economic problems 27:35 Iran war impact 30:16 Financialization of economy 33:46 Outro

The crew attempt to untangle a "Ponzi scheme" on the Homie Helpline after a dad asks for his baby mama's tax return while hiding a secret history of child support delinquency. Between the family drama, the squad roasts Lamar Odom for admitting his marriage to Khloe Kardashian was a "power trip" and investigates why Gen Z is developing "balloon knots" from scrolling on the toilet for too long. [Edited by @iamdyre

A Long Island financial advisor just pleaded guilty to stealing $160 million from his own clients — many of them elderly New Yorkers — and funneling it into his son's drive-through coffee startup. But this isn't just a crime story. It's a blueprint. The same tactics that let Vincent Camarda operate for nearly a decade undetected are running in crypto right now — complexity as cover, trust as a weapon, and diversification as a lie. In this episode, Chip Mahoney breaks down how financial fraud actually works, why most people never see it coming, and where real value is being captured in digital assets while everyone else is getting played. If you have money in the market, an advisor, or a crypto wallet — this episode is your due diligence. Want to go deeper into the ideas behind this show?Start here:

In this episode, host Judge Gunn is joined by attorneys Jim Lodoen of Spencer Fane LLP and Doug Kelley at Kelley, Wolter & Scott, P.A. to discuss Tom Petters, who operated a $3.65 billion Ponzi Scheme based in Minnesota before the scheme unraveled. Doug Kelley shares the fascinating details of the major criminal investigation into Petters that began when Diana Coleman, a participant in the scheme, informed the FBI that Petters owed at least $3.5 billion to victims of his scheme, and agreed to wear a wire to gather evidence against Petters. Petters cloaked his massive Ponzi scheme in a cloak of legitimacy by acquiring significant ownership interests in legitimate companies, including Polaroid, using ill-gotten gains from the scheme. Petters, a prolific salesman, started the scheme by targeting smaller mom and pop businesses, and eventually moved up to soliciting hedge funds to invest in the scheme. Petters used the fruits of the scheme to fund a lavish luxury lifestyle, including multiple luxury homes, a Bentley, and regular trips to Las Vegas. Doug Kelley was ultimately appointed as the receiver for a number of Petters' entities that were involved in the scheme, which then led them to file several Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Jim Lodoen was then tapped in the corporate bankruptcies to assist in recovering fraudulent transfers made from the corporate debtors to the “net winners” of the Ponzi scheme for ratable distribution to all victims of the scheme, including clawing back charitable donations made by Petters using his ill-gotten gains, including (ironically) the John Petters Ethical School of Business at Miami, Ohio which was created using a $5 million donation from Petters. Lodoen also assisted in negotiating a cooperation agreement with the U.S. Attorneys' office to coordinate recovery efforts across the criminal case and the corporate bankruptcy cases, and ultimately wound up hiring attorneys in at least 32 different countries to assist in recovering funds from “net winners” abroad. Ultimately, the professionals working to recover the funds from “net winners” winded up making a roughly 30% dividend to all victims of the scheme. Petters was ultimately convicted of multiple counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

Thousands of pensioners invested their life savings into London Capital and Finance before it was revealed to be the UK's biggest ever Ponzi scheme. Now, new Times reporting shows how the millions in investments were lavishly spent by LCF's founders. So how was a scheme on this scale allowed to take root in the first place?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Jim Armitage, contributing editor, The Sunday Times.Antonia Summer, investor in LCF.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Harry Stott, Callum Martin.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Inside Britain's biggest Ponzi scheme: where did £237m go?Clips: Rehman Chisti MP / Facebook.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You built equity, planned ahead, and did everything right, so why is the next step on the housing ladder completely out of reach?Canada's housing crisis is usually framed around first-time buyers struggling to get into the market. But a growing number of Canadians already made that leap and are now stuck. Couples who bought small condos with the expectation of eventually upgrading are discovering that the path forward has quietly disappeared.In this episode, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux unpack the rise of the “trapped” second-time homebuyer; households in their late 20s to early 40s who did everything right, built equity, and planned ahead, only to find that larger, family-sized homes are further out of reach than ever. With prices outpacing incomes, policy focused on first-time buyers, and a shortage of suitable homes, the traditional housing ladder no longer works.What happens when an entire generation can't move up, even after getting in? And what does it mean for family formation, economic mobility, and the future of Canada's housing system?Chapters:00:00 The "Broken Ladder": Canada's Second-Time Homebuyer Crisis00:58 Trapped in the Starter Home:The Condo Squeeze03:01 The Over-Focus on Shoebox Condos vs. Family Homes04:13 How the Housing Dream Changed05:44 Is the “Condo-to-Detached” Model a Ponzi Scheme?06:39 The “Goldilocks” Scenario for Sustainable Housing Gains08:16 Polling Data: What Ontarians Actually Care About10:17 The Case for Extending HST Rebates Beyond First-Time Buyers11:11 Policy Dorks vs. The Public: Finding Common Ground14:00 Property Taxes: The "Political Third Rail"15:45 Should Housing Rules Be Handled by the Province?16:35 Why Down Payment Support Might Be Hurting More Than Helping18:43 Renters' Rights & The Future of Canadian HousingResearch Links:New OREA survey finds Ontarians support change and transparency in housing costs and policiesHousing in Ontario: Perceptions, Impacts, And SolutionsUnlocking Homeownership: What Canadians Want from Housing PolicyA Blueprint to Restore Homeownership for Young CanadiansIs Ontario Ready to Spend $895M to Jumpstart Homebuilding?Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinThis podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In this latest episode of Boardroom to Courtroom, forensic accountants J.W. Verret and Chris Ekimoff unpack the story of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme — and how forensic accountants unraveled the mystery behind one of history's most audacious financial frauds.

Send a textRHONJ Season 15 casting just leaked and the new cast members are bringing scandals that could overshadow everything we've seen before — Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Dolores are confirmed back, and the new additions are Gia Casey (DJ Envy's wife), Natalie Ruffalo, and Amber Sabathia (CC Sabathia's wife). Wait until you hear what $50 million lawsuit Gia Casey is currently facing over the Cesar Pina Ponzi scheme and why Teresa specifically wanted her as a distraction from Louie. Then I'm sitting down with Kari Wells from Married to Medicine, and the celebrity stories she's sharing had my jaw on the floor — including a shocking Trump encounter in Aspen that will make you see him differently, what really happened at exclusive Victoria's Secret industry parties where young models were propositioned, and insider Kevin Costner tea about his relationships and why things keep falling apart. Kari is spilling RHOBH gossip from Aspen — which cast member she's spotted in compromising situations, what Mauricio is really up to at the clubs, why Kyle Richards and Kesha were having breakfast together, and what one housewife's drunken behavior revealed about secrets they were hiding. Kari confirms disturbing patterns in the modeling world that connect to Epstein and much bigger investigations. Plus Kari opens up about surviving a violent robbery at gunpoint, a devastating family tragedy, and her book From Attitude to Gratitude. I'm sharing my hormone therapy update and exposing why longevity clinics charge $100K for what your regular doctor can do. Kari Wells Book about her life, modeling and easy things you can do to process trauma.  https://amzn.to/4bkmlU5 Full episode only available at Dishing Drama Dana Patreon, it's only $6.00 a month, join the fun! https://www.patreon.com/cw/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo send Dana information, show requests and sponsorships reach out to our new email: dishingdramadana@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

Minority in Parliament is intensifying pressure on government to halt the ongoing security services recruitment, describing the exercise as a “Ponzi scheme” allegedly designed to swindle more than GH¢100 million from job-seeking youth.

Syed Arbab looked like the next financial prodigy—a frat house day trader who turned beer-soaked bravado into a successful hedge fund. Except that wasn't exactly the whole truth. When the SEC came knocking, Syed doubled down, lied, and kept going. Chameleon is a production of Campside Media and Audiochuck. Follow Chameleon on Instagram @chameleonpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brendan talks about the movies he watched in the last six months that weren't horror movies or Christmas movies. Join us, won't you?Mickey 17 (2025)Mickey 7 discussionParanoiaThe Woman in Cabin 10 (2025)Rear Window (2022)John Candy: I Like Me (2025)Margin Call (2011)Ponzi Scheme (2015)Spotlight (2015)Watergate (2019)The Life of Chuck (2024)Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr (2018)Labyrinth (1986)Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Board Game (2016)Notting Hill (1999), Sleepless in Seattle (1993)Fog of Love (2017)Rental Family (2025)Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall (2020)The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop (2024)An Honest Liar (2014)What films did you watch in the last six months? Share your views over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark break down the alleged multibillion-dollar fraud involving First Brands founder Patrick James and his brother Edward James, dubbed the “Fraud Bros.” Prosecutors claim the executives used fake invoices, double- and triple-pledged collateral, off-balance-sheet financing, and manipulated financial statements to obtain billions from lenders before the company ultimately collapsed into bankruptcy.The hosts unpack how aggressive growth strategies, weak internal controls, and governance failures can turn financial engineering into outright fraud. Along the way, they explore the warning signs lenders and auditors often miss and discuss practical lessons organizations can use to strengthen controls, improve oversight, and reduce the risk of large-scale corporate fraud.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1Trooper And don't forget to subscribe!

The Bank of Canada and Better Dwelling argue Toronto’s condo boom was driven by investor speculation and presale funding, creating Ponzi‑like dynamics where ongoing new-buyer inflows were needed to sustain prices and projects; when demand and returns fell, many projects stalled, inventory surged, and systemic risk materialized. 3 major bullet points: Presale-dependent financing + high investor leverage (small deposits, assignment flipping) made the development model reliant on continuous new buyers rather than end-user demand. Rising interest rates, easing population growth, and oversupply collapsed expected short-term returns, leaving many investors with negative‑cash‑flow units and unsold inventory. Consequences: record unsold/returned units, halted starts and cancellations, developer stress : a market correction that resembles Ponzi finance dynamics but lacks outright fraud. Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management VANCOUVER MULTIPLEX EVENT TICKETS LISTEN AD FREE Realist.caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/

On the Feb 27 Edition: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has issued a half-million-dollar fine for the multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme that touched the top ranks of GOP politics here in Georgia; One Northeast Georgia county has approved a moratorium on new detention centers and data centers; And Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, took the stand in his own defense this morning.

Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Jeffrey Epstein was more than just the wealthy financier with a knack for elite connections—his ascent was shadowed by serious financial fraud. In the late 1980s, he was hired as a consultant at Towers Financial Corporation, a company run by his mentor Steven Hoffenberg. That firm turned out to be one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, defrauding investors of over $450 million. Hoffenberg later claimed Epstein was “intimately involved,” even calling him the “architect” and “mastermind” behind complex schemes and manipulations, despite Epstein escaping legal charges. Those stolen funds allegedly served as seed capital for Epstein's later financial ventures—his own hedge fund, foundations, and private empire. That's not rumor—it's his legacy in plain sight.What's worse, Epstein's role wasn't ancillary. Court documents and Hoffenberg's testimony paint Epstein as a central player who helped design and scale the scheme using his network. He may have walked free, but make no mistake: his wealth, influence, and the veneer of legitimacy he built were built on the bones of investor ruin. It wasn't clean money; it was stolen. And those shadowy beginnings illuminate the true cost of his rise—not just in dollars lost, but in the destruction of trust, victims, and the systems he exploited so ruthlessly.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-ponzi-scheme-money-book-dead-man-tell-no-tales/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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A lawsuit alleges that a man ran a Ponzi scheme involving cattle he did not actually have - and the suit names banks, saying they should have spotted the problem earlier. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

A Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin was legal counsel for a company alleged to have run a Ponzi scheme. Community members are rallying behind a Madison restaurant owner now in ICE detention. And, WPR's Danielle Kaeding tells us about a Wisconsin native on a year-long quest to eat only what he can forage from the land.

Adam Grant is a thinker. The kind of thinking that makes you think twice. Which is precisely what the victims of a certain financial fraud deployment have been told throughout history. But today, Ed and Adam head to the top of this pyramid, to unveil the origin of the ultimate form of foul play: The Ponzi Scheme. Subscribe to the SNAFU YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@SNAFUPodBuy the SNAFU book: www.snafu-book.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions from listeners about the series on the original Ponzi Scheme. The host investigates the history of the expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul", locates early usages of the phrase "getting Ponzied", and muses about whether all expansionist empires are actually just big Ponzi Schemes. Sebastian also throws out a possible replacement for "Watergate" as the go-to synonym for a scandal. Tune-in and find out how cheeky bank ads, skin grafts, and Atilla the Hun all play role in the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Epstein's operation has been explained as a sexual Ponzi scheme because it relied on the same core mechanics as a financial fraud: constant recruitment, layered incentives, and silence bought through perceived advancement. Young women were drawn in with money, housing, travel, or vague promises of mentorship, then pressured to recruit others beneath them to maintain their own position and income. Each new recruit reduced risk for those above them, creating a self-sustaining pipeline that insulated Epstein and his inner circle from direct exposure. Like a Ponzi scheme, it depended on continuous inflow; the moment recruitment slowed, the structure would collapse under scrutiny. Power, not just money, was the currency, with access to elites dangled as proof of legitimacy. The system normalized abuse by reframing it as opportunity, turning victims into reluctant intermediaries. The structure rewarded compliance and punished resistance through isolation or financial cutoff.What made it especially effective was how it mirrored legitimate social and professional networks, blurring exploitation into something that looked transactional rather than criminal. Epstein positioned himself at the top as the untouchable beneficiary, while Ghislaine Maxwell and others functioned as managers who enforced rules, managed expectations, and handled recruitment. Those at the bottom bore the harm, while those in the middle were trapped by sunk costs, fear, and complicity. Just as in a Ponzi scheme, early participants might initially believe they were benefiting, only to realize later that the system required perpetual harm to survive. Accountability was diffused across layers, allowing Epstein to claim distance while enjoying the spoils. The longer it ran, the harder it became for participants to speak without implicating themselves. That is why survivors and investigators describe it not as random predation, but as an organized, scalable abuse enterprise built on deception, dependency, and silence.to contact m e:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Just like that, it's Fraud Friday! Today, Laci visits one of the very first episodes of Scam Goddess, episode 13, with comedy legend Matt Walsh (Ghosts, Upright Citizens Brigade), as they dive into the most famous Ponzi schemer in world history: Bernie Madoff. More like he “made off” with those billions. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 12/23/2019) CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciMatt Walsh:@mrmattwalsh Research by Laci Mosley Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Epstein's operation has been explained as a sexual Ponzi scheme because it relied on the same core mechanics as a financial fraud: constant recruitment, layered incentives, and silence bought through perceived advancement. Young women were drawn in with money, housing, travel, or vague promises of mentorship, then pressured to recruit others beneath them to maintain their own position and income. Each new recruit reduced risk for those above them, creating a self-sustaining pipeline that insulated Epstein and his inner circle from direct exposure. Like a Ponzi scheme, it depended on continuous inflow; the moment recruitment slowed, the structure would collapse under scrutiny. Power, not just money, was the currency, with access to elites dangled as proof of legitimacy. The system normalized abuse by reframing it as opportunity, turning victims into reluctant intermediaries. The structure rewarded compliance and punished resistance through isolation or financial cutoff.What made it especially effective was how it mirrored legitimate social and professional networks, blurring exploitation into something that looked transactional rather than criminal. Epstein positioned himself at the top as the untouchable beneficiary, while Ghislaine Maxwell and others functioned as managers who enforced rules, managed expectations, and handled recruitment. Those at the bottom bore the harm, while those in the middle were trapped by sunk costs, fear, and complicity. Just as in a Ponzi scheme, early participants might initially believe they were benefiting, only to realize later that the system required perpetual harm to survive. Accountability was diffused across layers, allowing Epstein to claim distance while enjoying the spoils. The longer it ran, the harder it became for participants to speak without implicating themselves. That is why survivors and investigators describe it not as random predation, but as an organized, scalable abuse enterprise built on deception, dependency, and silence.to contact m e:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 22 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency ahead of the coming winter weather; a financial advisor pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme; and officials have confirmed a baby has the first case of measles in Georgia in 2026. 

Tone Kapone, KeKe, and Zach Boog talk Ponzi Scheme's, Yung Miami's New Song, Who's Your Emergency Contact, Secret Skills, and More!

ENRON was just the warm-up act. Private Equity has gone full Ponzi Scheme, and when it collapses, working and middle-class Americans will be forced to bail it out with billions in taxpayer dollars. I break down the record-setting private equity bankruptcies already hitting in 2026, expose the ENRON-style accounting tricks being used to delay the collapse, and explain how they plan to walk away rich while you pay the price. We also talk real solutions and practical steps you can take right now to protect your savings, retirement accounts, and your future.SPONSOR:If you are going to shop anyway, use Rakuten and get real cash back so you can steward your resources wisely in a world that keeps trying to take more from you. Sign up for FREE at https://jeffdornik.com/cash.Follow Tiffany Cianci on X - https://x.com/TheVinoMomFollow Jeff Dornik on Pickax - https://pickax.com/jeffdornikTune into The Jeff Dornik Show LIVE daily at 1pm ET on Rumble. Subscribe on Rumble and never miss a show. https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornikBig Tech is silencing truth while farming your data to feed the machine. That's why I built Pickax… a free speech platform that puts power back in your hands and your voice beyond their reach. Sign up today:https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&refSource=copy

It's here. Our essential Game of the Year edition.  The list of games that made us glad that we're part of the hobby.  Not all of these games were released in 2025, but you can guarantee that in some way, shape or form, they made our year a good one.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  08:30 Mushroom sort, Rivet Wars, Deep Rock Galactic, Fate of the Fellowship  18:45  Middle Ages, Star Wars Unlimited, Flesh & Blood TCG,  Altered, Distilled,  Flip 7 , Re:act   25:45 10 Battle of Hoth https://www.daysofwonder.com/game/star-wars-battle-of-hoth-the-board-game/  31:40 10 Ponzi Scheme https://www.brighteyegames.com/ 35:00 9 Bot War  https://tradersgalaxy.com.au/product-category/bot-war/ 9 38:00 Finspan https://europe.stonemaiergames.com/products/finspan 8 45:00  Unmatched TMNT https://restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-adventures-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/ 8 49:00 Kinfire Council https://kinfirechronicles.com/pages/kinfirecouncil#about 7 55:45 Scarface 1920 https://redzengames.com/game/scarface-1920/ 7 01:02:00 Compile  https://www.greaterthangames.com/pages/compile 6 01:15:15 Apiary https://europe.stonemaiergames.com/products/apiary 6 01:06:45 Worms The Board Game https://www.manticgames.com/worms-the-board-game/ 5 01:19:15 Sky Team https://www.scorpionmasque.com/en/sky-team 5 01:24:30 The Gang https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/products/the-gang 4 01:28:00 Mythic Battles Isfet https://monolithedition.com/en/ 4 01:33:30 Leaders https://www.leadersthegame.com/  3 01:38:30  Cyclades Legendary Edition https://www.hachetteboardgames.co.uk/shop/shcyc-cyclades-legendary-edition-1886 3 01:44:30 Emberleaf  https://thecityofkings.com/games/emberleaf/ 2 01:49:30 Comic Hunters https://www.spinmasterspecialty.com/spinmastergames/shopspinmastergames/6070364 2 01:55:00 Cursed court https://atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG1400 1 02:03:00 Bomb Busters https://pegasusna.com/welcome-bomb-busters 1 02:13:00 Ironwood https://mindclashgames.com/introducing-ironwood/ What we're playing in 2026!  02:21:00 Guards of Traitors toll,  SW legion, masters of the universe, company of heroes, Designing Frontier 02:27:00 Flesh and Blood, Ashes Reborn, Halo Flashpoint, Dwellings of Eldervale, Thanks again for your support. Thank you for listening. We appreciate every single one of you.  Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below.  Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice.  Also, please let someone else know about our show, as recommendations are wonderful things. OUR LINKS OF NOTES (⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/werenotwizards⁠⁠)  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠   | ⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Our Blog⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Our BGG Guild⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Board Game Geek Page⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Stay Safe, Roll Sixes, Make Something Awful. Stay Spicy.   

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Retired FBI Special Agent Jerry Williams takes listeners inside her extraordinary 26-year career—filled with unexpected twists, shocking bureaucratic battles, and unforgettable law enforcement victories. With her signature blend of humor, candor, and grit, Jerry reveals what it really takes to survive and thrive inside one of the world's most elite investigative agencies.

Charles Ponzi conducted a financial fraud so audacious he became the biggest brand name in crime. Yet most people don't know what he actually did and those who do are often hard-pressed to explain why it was special.So why, more than 100 years later, do we call so many financial scams a Ponzi scheme?Brian tells the story of a poor boy from Italy whose name is still on the lips of everyone worried they're about to be made a sucker.BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 110.ScamStuff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get 20% off your first Mood order with promo code "VIEWS." https://mood.com On today's podcast, David, Jason and Natalie head to "The Running Man" premiere and why David is extremely pissed off. Also, the story of a $230 Million Hollywood Ponzi scheme, Jason flubs a convo with an A-Lister, Neflix starts buying podcasts, and Natalie gives herself the ick. Amd a little later David talks to his favorite artists Shelby and Sandy about some of the paintings they've made for him and what's like working in the world of art. LIsten to Jason's latest podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ShDWaTr1nxSBi16ecCRoM?si=iXl1O_WBSdiu9THhuax0UA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the BBC World Service: During the financial crisis of 2008, the crimes of Bernie Madoff came to light. The ripple effects of his Ponzi scheme — one of the biggest frauds in Wall Street's history — are still being felt today. Now, banking giant HSBC has put aside over $1 billion for litigation related to Madoff. And later, we'll learn more about India's hard-hit carpet industry and a sports betting scandal in Turkey.

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Love is Blind (Netflix), Hollywood Hustler (Prime Video), Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (Netflix), Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV+), and Allen Iv3rson ( Prime Video). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.