Charles Ponzi (/ ˈpɒnzi /; Italian: [ˈpontsi]; born Carlo Pietro Giovanni Guglielmo Tebaldo Ponzi; March 3, 1882 – January 18, 1949) was an Italian charlatan and con artist who operated in the United States …

Jan 21, 2023 · Some of history's biggest financial scams owe their name to Charles Ponzi. Here's the story of the man behind the eponymous scheme.Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or …

Mar 1, 2023 · Charles Ponzi (1882-1949) was a notorious con artist who went on to become one of the first financial criminals of modern times. Ponzi committed what became known as the ‘fraud of the …

Jul 24, 2024 · Charles Ponzi came to America with the dream of becoming rich. He did, for a little while, but his real legacy was the phrase 'Ponzi scheme' -- and financial ruin for a lot of people.

Jan 27, 2025 · Charles Ponzi, born Carlo Pietro Giovanni Guglielmo Tebaldo Ponzi in Lugo, Italy, on March 3, 1882, is best known for the financial con that bears his name: the Ponzi scheme. Although …

These schemes, including the one hatched by Charles Ponzi after whom these schemes are named, tend to involve an element of fraud: The borrower hides the fact that they are using funds from new …

May 25, 2024 · In the history of financial crime, few figures loom as large as Charles Ponzi. A charismatic Italian immigrant who rose from poverty to fleece thousands of investors out of millions of …

Mar 15, 2025 · Introduction In the world of finance, the name Charles Ponzi is synonymous with fraud. His infamous Ponzi scheme, which promised unbelievably high returns, led to financial ruin for …