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The Incredible True Story Of The King Of Financial Cons

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In the annals of financial crime, the name Bernie Madoff stands alone. His Ponzi scheme, which bilked investors out of an estimated $65 billion, was one of the largest and most brazen frauds in history. Madoff's crimes destroyed countless lives, and his legacy will continue to haunt the financial industry for years to come.

But Madoff was not the only financial con artist. Throughout history, there have been countless other individuals who have used their cunning and deception to steal millions from unsuspecting victims. These con artists come from all walks of life, and they use a variety of different methods to carry out their crimes.

Ponzi: The Incredible True Story of the King of Financial Cons (Library of Larceny)

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In his new book, Library Of Larceny, author David Maurer tells the stories of some of the most notorious financial con artists in history. From Charles Ponzi to Ferdinand Waldo Demara, Maurer provides a fascinating look at the minds of these criminals and the methods they used to deceive their victims.

Library Of Larceny is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of financial crime. Maurer's book is a well-researched and engaging account of some of the most notorious con artists in history. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the importance of being vigilant against fraud.

Here are some of the stories that Maurer tells in Library Of Larceny:

The story of Charles Ponzi, the Italian immigrant who swindled millions of dollars from investors in the early 1900s.
The story of Ferdinand Waldo Demara, the "Great Impostor" who posed as a doctor, lawyer, and priest during the 1950s and 1960s.
The story of Bernie Madoff, the financial advisor who orchestrated one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.
The story of Anna Delvey, the "Soho Grifter" who scammed New York's elite out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

These are just a few of the stories that Maurer tells in Library Of Larceny. His book is a fascinating and cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the importance of being vigilant against fraud.

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