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Not all investments are created equal, and some are downright criminal. In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erica and Erin take you through the murky world of investment fraud, from Ancient Greece and Rome to modern-day Ponzi schemes, short squeezes, and crypto cons. Get a look at the underbelly of how scams evolve, how smart people still get caught up in them, and what you can do to protect your portfolio.
Listen to Learn:
- Why even sophisticated investors like Steven Spielberg and Nobel Prize winners were scammed by Bernie Madoff
- What made the GameStop short squeeze feel like a win for the little guy—and why many still lost big
- How to spot red flags in too-good-to-be-true investment offers, especially in emerging spaces like crypto
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