Charles Ponzi
This documentary tells the rise and fall of Charles Ponzi, the swindler whose name became shorthand for a whole class of fraud. It traces how his scheme lured investors with impossible returns before collapsing, decades before Bernie Madoff made the con infamous again. The film unpacks the mechanics and psychology of the original Ponzi scheme. It is a compelling watch for anyone interested in crime, con artists and financial history. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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