Securities Exchange Company

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This was a company set up by Charles Ponzi to take advantage of arbitrage in Postal Reply Coupon and Postal stamp markets.  It later became a facilatator of what would later be known as a Ponzi Scheme, for which Charles Ponzi would be found guilty of Fraud. more

Date founded:

  • 1919

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Business

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Charles Ponzi

Charles Ponzi (March 3, 1882 – January 18, 1949) was one of the greatest swindlers in American history. His aliases include Charles Ponei, Charles P. Bianchi, Carl and Carlo. The term "Ponzi scheme" is a widely known description of any scam that pays early investors returns from the investments of...

Ceased Operations:

  • Aug 10, 1920

Employees and other personnel:

Person Title From To
  • Jul 1920
  • Aug 2, 1920
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