This true crime expos details the exploits of a Florida lawyer and master con artist who stole more than a billion dollars before getting caught.
In what became one of the most ruthless Ponzi schemes in United States history, Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein stole $1.4 billion to finance his opulent lifestyle. It�s a story of corruption, murder, sex, and suicide in which no one is innocent. From Rothstein�s humble beginnings in the Bronx through his sudden rise to become one of the most powerful men in Florida, the full story is revealed in The Ultimate Ponzi.
An employment lawyer of flamboyant charm and seemingly endless wealth, Rothstein infiltrated South Florida society by posing as a philanthropist. All the while, he was using criminal kingpin methods to corrupt one prominent businessman after another. But in late 2009, South Florida learned that Rothstein was far from generous�he was a destructive con artist who plundered investor accounts to build his own fortune.
With photographs and input from community members and psychologists, The Ultimate Ponzi reveals the man behind the scam that deceived hundreds. Despite Rothstein�s lavish lifestyle, he was unable to escape judgment both from the law and from the society he used to manipulate.
Chuck Malkus is a business strategist who has received national acclaim as an expert on public relations, marketing and reputation management. Malkus' book, Keep Your Prmise, shares a true-life lesson about patience and consequences. A keynote speaker, Malkus translates his rich industry perspective into inspirational keynotes that provide value to employees at every level, from young professionals to CEOs. Known as a charismatic storyteller, Chuck shares personal experiences which include the importance of strong business ethics and how individuals and businesses can grow and enhance their brands.