“Scandal! Financial Crime, Chicanery, and Corruption That Rocked America"

Bernie Madoff was only the latest in a long line of swindlers who tricked investors—and America. Get the dirty details on financial scams throughout the ages, from scallywag William Duer’s role in the Wall Street crash of 1792 to Charles Ponzi himself. You may even pick up some tips on how to protect yourself from getting hoodwinked.