The Ponzi scheme puzzle : a history and analysis of con artists and victims /

Charles Ponzi perpetrated his infamous scheme almost a hundred years ago. But his method of using new investments to pay existing investors and finance a highflying lifestyle is alive and well: just as much money is lost in the United States today from Ponzi schemes as from shoplifting. Somehow, con...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Frankel, Tamar
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.
Zusammenfassung:
Charles Ponzi perpetrated his infamous scheme almost a hundred years ago. But his method of using new investments to pay existing investors and finance a highflying lifestyle is alive and well: just as much money is lost in the United States today from Ponzi schemes as from shoplifting. Somehow, con artists are able to dazzle wealthy, educated individuals and sophisticated institutions and convince them to hand over huge sums of money. How? This book explores these con artists' fascinating power of persuasion and deception, uncovering the subtle signals that mimic truth and honesty.
Umfang:
1 online resource (250 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Includes index.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-997722-4
0-19-025851-9
1-283-57725-9
9786613889706
0-19-992662-X
Schlagworte:
Swindlers and swindling.
Investment advisors > Corrupt practices.
Corruption > Prevention.
Self-consciousness (Awareness)
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