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Charles Ponzi’s Schemes
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'Ponsey'
Carlo's family became increasingly frustrated with him. They were having to loan him money to pay his debts or cover various fines on his behalf. His uncle suggested he might emigrate to the united states and try to make a life for himself there. So some relatives pooled their money and they bought him a ticket aboard the s s vancouver. Unfortunately, though, he gambled and drank away most of that 200 dollars during the voyage. By 19 o seven, ponsey was fluent in english, french and italian. He went to montreal, using the name charles bianke, got a job at banco zarasi,. which was a bank catering to the city
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