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From Ponzi to Madoff: the 6 Biggest Financial Market Scams in History

Season 1, Ep. 7

With investing, I suggest looking for clear investment strategies and realistic returns rather than “smart” and exclusive opportunities. It is often too late once you get burned by a market scam.


Check out the 6 biggest Financial Frauds of all time, from Ponzi to Madoff! If history and human behavior teach us anything, It is fair to assume we will have more to come.


I am sure you will enjoy this last episode of Sweat Your Assets.


Alessandro BARONI

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