The 1920s were characterised by a widespread belief in a new era of endless peace and prosperity, fuelled by rapid technological ...

From the man who gave the scheme its name to the largest fraud in history, this video reveals the top 5 Ponzi schemes that ...

The Charles Ponzi Story’ executive producer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the making of the 'Easy Money' podcast, the ...

Charles Ponzi got rich off the postal system. In 1920, Ponzi discovered the key to the ultimate get-rich-quick scheme: an international postal reply coupon worth $.05.

Soon after Ponzi's arrest in 1920, IRS and prohibition agents showed up at the home and seized 75 gallons of Italian wine, 36 quarts of chianti, as well as “cordials and other fancy drinks.” ...

Charles Ponzi, father of the "Ponzi Scheme," in July 1920. His diamond stickpin alluded to wealth that proved to be less than legitimate. Boston Public Library/Leslie Jones Collection ...

Opinion Column: Charles Ponzi’s fascinating twist on the American Dream — as played by Sebastian Maniscalco Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune Wed, June 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM PDT 5 min read ...

This Friday, March 3, will be the 135th birthday of Charles Ponzi. Although he died in 1949, the fraud that bears his name lives on and is still effectively used to this day by scam artists, the ...

Not many people have their name appropriated for a misdeed.But onetime Jacksonville sign-painter Charles Ponzi did, according to Times-Union archives from decades ago.Recent news reports tell of ...