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

His name is synonymous with massive fraud. Now, a new podcast. "Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story," delves into how and why he created the type of scam that is still perpetrated today.

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

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

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.

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 ...

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.” ...

Journalists, though, might be interested in the deeper role that Charles Ponzi’s 1920 fraud plays in the story of the modern American press. It was the object of the first investigation to be ...