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6: Rick Siskey: From Chess Master to Ponzi Puppeteer
Episode 6

6: Rick Siskey: From Chess Master to Ponzi Puppeteer

The Ponzi Playbook

July 19, 202329m 13s

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Show Notes

Rick Siskey, known as "Big Rick" for his larger-than-life persona, led a lavish and opulent lifestyle while orchestrating one of Charlotte, North Carolina's largest Ponzi schemes. With a strategic mind reminiscent of a chess master, Siskey's ability to stay ahead and his uncanny foresight attracted high-net-worth individuals to entrust him with their investments. However, what seemed like a haven for their money was a house of cards. The IRS and FBI investigations uncovered that Siskey had diverted millions of dollars into personal accounts, indulging in luxuries like high-end wine, diamonds, and even casinos. The scheme unraveled, leaving behind a trail of devastated investors. Tragically, faced with the imminent collapse of his empire, Rick Siskey risks it all.


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