Fraud
The Rise and Fall of Peggy Ann Fulford: How A Fake Financial Advisor Stole Millions
Peggy Ann Fulford was jailed for ripping off famous sports stars to the tune of millions of dollars.
The Longest Fraud Sentences In US History
Such frauds often lead to long sentences, with many of the protagonists dying in prison.
The Infamous “Crazy Eddie’s” 1970s Cash Scam
One of the biggest scams of the era originated out of an electronics story in Brooklyn in the 1970s.
10 CEOs Who Went to Prison
These CEOs found that their high-flying careers, corporate power and massive salaries could not protect them from the law
The Biggest Business Frauds Of The 1990s
The 1990s saw some major crimes committed, millions stolen and jail terms for some of the executives involved.
US Presidents’ Spiritual Advisor Was Jailed For $3.5 Million Fraud
Kirbyjon H Caldwell was a pastor who worked with both Barack Obama and George W. Bush but was jailed last year for his involvement in the scam.
The Dale: How A Cheap Three-Wheel Car Was A Massive Fraud
Entrepreneur Liz Carmichael announced in 1973 that she had developed a three-wheel car, known as the "Dale", could do 70 miles to the gallon.
7 Signs Job Adverts Could Be Scams
There are a number of red flags job seekers need to look for
The Story of Leslie Payne: From Businessman to Crime Collaborator
Leslie Payne served as the Kray twins business manager in London in the 1950s and 1960s.
The WorldCom Scandal That Saw CEO Jailed For 25 Years
The fraud was one of the biggest ever seen in the U.S.
The Original “Con Man” Stole Pocket Watches In New York
Criminal historians believe it was a man called William Thompson, who operated in New York in the 1840s.
The 9 Most Notorious Con Artists In History
Some historians say the individuals involved actually have incredible talents, which, sadly, they've used to deceive people and steal from them.
Fraudster Stole $145m And Was Jailed For 845 Years
Weiss was eventually convicted on more than 80 counts of fraud, money laundering, and other charges.
Allen Stanford’s $7 Billion Scam Saw Him Jailed For 110 Years
Stanford's scam was uncovered in 2009 after he sold fake high-yielding certificates of deposit through his Antigua-based Stanford International Bank.
Scientology Minister’s $600m Scam Ripped Off Famous Actors
Skatlin set up an unlicensed investment club, which ran for 15 years and managed to take cash from around 800 investors.
Zachary Horwitz: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Fraudster
The actor took loans from investors claiming films would be sold to HBO and Netflix. None of the deals ever took place.
Banker Spent Stolen Millions On Holidays And Sex Parties
The heinous actions of Lyndon Scourfield - described as an "utterly corrupt bank manager" - and his criminal gang were carried out when he worked for HBOS in Reading in Berkshire.
1980s Miniscribe Scam Saw Customers Sent Boxes Of Bricks
The company was established in 1980 and rapidly became an important supplier to the big names in tech - but it all went wrong.
Gina Champion-Cain Stole $372m In Huge Ponzi Scheme
Gina Champion-Cain ripped off her investors to fund her own lavish lifestyle.
The Longest Fraud Sentences Ever Handed Out
Such frauds often lead to long sentences, with many of the protagonists dying in prison.
