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Financier Bernard Madoff's guilty plea may have ended one of the worst frauds in U.S. history, but it only underscores the need to remain wary of get rich quick schemes.

Most people are willing to clean up their own mess after making poor choices with their money, but few want to accept having to clean up someone else's mess.

Learn to differentiate between legitimate business ventures and illegal corporate infrastructures.

Charles Ponzi, an Italian immigrant to the United States with a shady past, bilked thousands of New Englanders out of millions of dollars.

There is no dream more tantalizing than that of "easy money." Easy money is never what it appears to be, however, and many people unwittingly find themselves trapped.

For at least a century, people have been falling prey to the seductive returns of this phantom investment.

Albania is a little-known formerly communist country in the Balkans with a unique culture and an ancient and often tragic history dating back to one thousand BC.

Pennsylvania man charged in pyramid investment scheme that lost tens of millions of dollars for investors according to FBI.

The recent trend of superfoods has changed the way food is marketed. Both common and exotic foods are benefiting in sales and popularity from the superfood label.

How the Ponzi Scheme got its name - a short version of Charles Ponzi's story.

Investment scams have been around a long time. From old stories of hucksters trying to sell the Brooklyn Bridge to more sophisticated Ponzi or pyramid schemes of today.

Work-at-home scams are nothing new, but in this economy they are experiencing a surge in popularity. Learn to spot online fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim.

In the quest for wellness, people turn to natural medicine for financial as well as physical health. Are network marketing promises for real, or are they pyramid scams?

While MLM businesses tend to have a bad reputation, many small business owners are successful with this business type.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this semi-biographical movie about Frank Abagnale, one of the greatest con artists and master check forgers ever.

Heavily influenced by Joy Division and The Arcade Fire, The Freezing Scene release 'When Two is a Crowd', filled with creepy synths, eerie sounds and songs of foreboding.

This Italian immigrant used a long running get rich quick scam to make millions of dollars.

When someone looks at getting into an MLM business, he should pay attention to what's being offered and what he's required to do. Having a plan can help that decision.

Most people who have trouble with MLM businesses struggle because they don't understand how to make multi-level marketing work. Correcting that can offer success.

There are absolutely no telemarketed prize monies, randomly emailed foreign "job offers," or international lotteries that are legitimate. Buyer beware.

Interested in selling Cutco, Pampered Chef, or Body Magic? Here is a brief overview of affiliate marketing, how to spot an MLM scam, and how to succeed in direct sales.

Bernard L. Madoff has been accused by federal officials of running a $50 billion investment fraud known as a Ponzi scheme in the largest investor fraud ever.

Many people fall victim to illegal or risky money making schemes which result in being unprofitable for the investor.

Working from home is a perfect scenario for a stay-at-home parent. But among the legitimate work-at-home jobs available in the Internet Age are some work-at-home scams.

There is only one solution to getting through the holidays with crazy relatives and insufferable in-laws: use your sense of humor.

Ready for a no-hassle, morals-free jaunt through the streets of New Sfinctr? The Philosophical Strangler will win over any fantasy-lover with a sense of humour

Craigslist is a trendy web site where many seek employment, gadgets and even relationships. Users are reminded to take certain precautions when meeting offline.

Frank Abagnale, Jr, Gregor MacGregor, and Frank Trudeau are different men from different times, but their cons all share a common thread.

The health care reform debate has generated plenty of passion. However, there is a growing number of Americans who believe the debate is missing the point.

Making money with no investment sounds like a great idea, but can it really be done? Are 'free' MLM businesses actually legitimate companies, or just scams to be avoided?