When It Goes Wrong

Bernie Madoff and the Biggest Ponzi Scheme Ever + One Year Q&A

When It Goes Wrong

Show Notes

Welcome to When It Goes Wrong, the podcast about disasters, accidents and when things fall apart. On this episode I discuss Bernie Madoff and the Ponzi scheme which he got away with running for decades. He scammed thousands of people out of up to $60 billion dollars whilst being well regarded on Wall Street before it all came crashing down. Plus bonus Q&A to celebrate one year of the pod! Please subscribe and review for more! You can follow the podcast on instagram at @whenitgoeswrongp...

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