People in the News

Bernie Madoff is best known for his Ponzi scheme, which fleeced investors across the country of billions of dollars. In 2009, he pleaded guilty to eleven felony counts and was sentenced to 150 years in federal prison. As reported by CBS news, Madoff stole around eighteen billion dollars from investors.​ ​This volume delves into the murky life of Bernie Madoff. Chapters discuss his happy life in Rockaway Beach,​​ his burgeoning career as an investor and advisor, and his audacious scheme to defraud millions of investors.