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Episode: Madoff Talks: Uncovering the Untold Story Behind the Most Notorious Ponzi Scheme in History with Author Jim Campbell
Description: There’s scams, crimes, and frauds. Then there’s what Bernie Madoff did.
CNBC says that he committed the nation’s biggest investment fraud. The Wall Street Journal called it “the biggest ponzi scheme in history.” At sentencing, Judge Denny Chin called Madoff’s crimes “extraordinarily evil”. In the end, many people lost everything they had.
For those who are unaware, Madoff stole $19.5 billion, which he said had grown to $64.8 billion. Though not a single dollar or penny was ever invested in anything. He stole it, plain and simple.
Jim Campbell joins us in this episode...