Articles tagged with #financial-scams

Financial Scams

The Infamous Pyramid Scheme of the Late 19th Century

Explore the history of pyramid schemes with a focus on a notable late 19th-century fraud.

Financial Scams

The South Sea Bubble: One of History's Worst Financial Frauds

Uncover the story of the South Sea Bubble, one of history's most infamous financial scams. Learn how speculation and false promises led to widespread economic disaster in 18th-century England.