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The Largest Ponzi Scheme of its Time | Towers Financial Corporation | History in the Dark
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Күн бұрынPonzi schemes are a rather famous type of fraud, and prior to Bernie Madoff, the largest known example was the Towers Financial Corporation. Starting out as a debt collector, the company spiraled into scamming investors for millions of dollars. Also, Jeffrey Epstein was involved. Yes, really.
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@andrewbowen4544 Ай бұрын
There's was another famous ponzi scheme Darkness ran by Jean-Pierre Von Rossem and in Formula One informus for his Moneytron sponsorship of a back marker team. After failing to get a Porsche engine deal for the team he went to Stutgart and set fire to one of his Porsches.
@henryturnerjr3857 Ай бұрын
I've always wondered how this guy went from band teacher to owning an island. The cover story, at least.
@ALCO-C855-fan Ай бұрын
Great video. Can I pls. have a link to the music you use? I'd like it for my videos.
@MrToymaster1 Ай бұрын
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@alexhajnal107 Ай бұрын
04:00 Well that got dark.
@keiranallcott1515 Ай бұрын
I agree , insert the record player stop sound.
@thecatwrangler9448 Ай бұрын
Thank you Train Man
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This B roll is... Horrible.
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