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

The Charles Ponzi Story,” dives deep into the infamous fraudster behind the scheme that bears his name. Hosted by ...

The Charles Ponzi Story” is produced by Northbrook’s Will Malnati, starring Sebastian Maniscalco as the famous swindler.

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.

Charles Ponzi served prison time for his infamous 1920 Ponzi scheme. Afterward, he launched a Florida land scam, selling worthless swampland as prime property.

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.

But Ponzi was neither the first nor the last, by far, to perpetrate this type of fraud. Ponzi schemes often appear complicated on the surface and Charles Ponzi’s fraud was no different.

Charles Ponzi, the Italian convict who gave his name to financial scams, died 69 years ago today. His name has become synonymous with double-dealing in business, particularly since the 2008 ...

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 ...