Empire of deception
Subtitle: the incredible story of a master swindler who seduced a city and captivated the nation
By: Dean Jobb
Edition: First Canadian edition.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781443441087
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Fugitifs recherchés par la justice; Escrocs; Conditions sociales; Conditions économiques; Plans Ponzi; Chicago (Ill.); Capitalistes et financiers; Economic conditions; Fugitives from justice; History; Avocats; Lawyers; Ponzi schemes; Histoire; Capitalists and financiers; Biographies; Commercial crimes; Infractions économiques; Swindlers and swindling; Social conditions; Biography; Economic history
Description: Empire of deception is a detailed account of a man and an era; it is a fascinating look at the methods of swindlers throughout history. Leo Koretz was the Bernie Madoff of his day, and Dean Jobb shows us that the dream of easy wealth is a timeless commodity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.