A Mysterious Bank
Criminal
The Importance of Investing Early
The trial of Sarah Howe, who defrauded a bank out of money in 1881, was widely covered. She claimed that she only earned $100 a month and never handled a dollar of the customer's deposits. Some commentators blamed the women for being 'ignorant' or 'deluded' The case is considered one of the first high-profile frauds committed by a woman.
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