More Incredible True Stories of Fortunes, Schemes, Parties, and Prison

The rich and famous have always fascinated us. We want to know how they live, what they spend their money on, and what they get up to behind closed doors. But what happens when the party's over and the money runs out? What happens when the schemes they've been running finally catch up to them? And what happens when they end up behind bars?

Catching the Wolf of Wall Street: More Incredible True Stories of Fortunes, Schemes, Parties, and Prison

by Jordan Belfort

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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This book is a collection of true stories about the rich and famous, their lavish lifestyles, their scandalous schemes, and their time behind bars. From Bernie Madoff to Anna Delvey, these stories are a fascinating glimpse into the world of the ultra-wealthy.

The first story in the book is about Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history. Madoff swindled billions of dollars from his investors, many of whom were his friends and family. He lived a lavish lifestyle, spending his ill-gotten gains on a luxury apartment in Manhattan, a private jet, and a yacht. But his luck ran out in 2008, when the financial crisis exposed his Ponzi scheme. Madoff was arrested and sentenced to 150 years in prison.

The second story in the book is about Anna Delvey, a young woman who conned her way into New York City's high society. Delvey pretended to be a wealthy German heiress and used her fake persona to gain access to exclusive parties, luxury hotels, and private jets. She even convinced several banks to give her millions of dollars in loans. But her scheme eventually unraveled, and she was arrested and charged with grand larceny and theft of services. Delvey was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison.

These are just two of the many incredible true stories in this book. Other stories include:

• The story of Martin Shkreli, the former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, who raised the price of a life-saving drug by 5,000%.
• The story of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, a blood testing company that was valued at $9 billion before it was revealed to be a fraud.
• The story of Jordan Belfort, the stockbroker who was convicted of securities fraud and money laundering in the 1990s.
• The story of Charles Ponzi, the Italian immigrant who created the first Ponzi scheme in the early 1900s.

These stories are a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth at all costs. They show us that even the richest and most famous people are not immune to the temptations of crime and corruption. And they remind us that sometimes, the biggest fortunes are built on the backs of others.

If you're fascinated by the world of the rich and famous, then you'll love this book. It's a collection of incredible true stories that will shock, entertain, and inspire you.

Catching the Wolf of Wall Street: More Incredible True Stories of Fortunes, Schemes, Parties, and Prison

by Jordan Belfort

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2275 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	482 pages

FREE