💰Charles Ponzi Net worth: $500 million
About
Italian born con artist who started what would later be known as the Ponzi scheme.
Before Fame
He worked for the postal service and attended the University of Rome La Sapienza.
Trivia
Investors in his original Ponzi scheme lost $20 million.
Family Life
He married Rose Gnecco in 1918 despite her knowledge of his criminal past.
Associated With
Just like Jesse James , he was known for stealing money. Although Ponzi didn't use a gun.