February 21, 2022
EP. 126 — The Prolific Ponzi Schemer w/ Bridger Winegar
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Bridger Winegar joins us to discuss Sergei Mavrodi, the man behind one of the world’s largest Ponzi schemes. Plus, a 73-year old Long Island woman helps the NYPD catch a scammer. Stay Schemin!
Research By Kaelyn Brandt.
SOURCES:
https://www.nbc15.com/2022/01/22/watch-grandmother-helps-catch-scammers-fun/
https://www.rbth.com/history/332261-mmm-fraud-mavrodi
https://historyofyesterday.com/sergei-mavrodi-the-man-who-left-30-million-people-broke-2bbd03a9cd82
https://www.forbes.ru/biznes/359219-hozyain-piramid-sergey-mavrodi-kak-simvol-lihih-90-h
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