Ponzi

UMA THURMAN'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCEE IS A PONZI LOSER

Speaking of Ethan Hawke’s exwife Uma Thurman, here she is leaving her townhouse with her wealthy fiancee, French financier Arpad Busson. They don’t look particularly happy – we wonder if the fact that he lost 220 million dollars in Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, has affected their relationship. Do you suppose the old saying: “You can’t cheat an honest man” applies here?

By Janet / March 21, 2009

Bernard Madoff Crimes and Misdemeaners Joe Queenan Ponzi

SOMEBODY PLEASE STUFF A SOCK IN BERNIE MADOFF'S MOUTH

Joe Queenan brilliantly summed up the absurdity of Ponzi scammer Bernard Madoff’s courtroom “apology” in the LA Times. Madoff admitted he had “deeply hurt many, many, people” and said “I cannot adequately express how sorry I am for what I have done.” The writer pointed out that Madoff couldn’t be THAT sorry because genuine contrition requires RESTITUTION. Madoff made NO effort to help the government locate any of the 60 billion dollars he allegedly stole, and REFUSES to identify his confederates. His vapid apology translates to: “I regret the distress I’ve caused, but I’m keeping the money. And leave my wife out of this.”
Let’s face it, most public apologies like his are just another insult to his victims.

By Janet / March 17, 2009

Bernie Madoff Money Ponzi Prince Frederick Von Anhalt Zsa Zsa Gabor

SORRY ZSA ZSA, YOUR MONEY'S GONE!

Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, has announced that HE also was a victim of ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff. The prince, 65, claims that he lost 4.5 million dollars of Gabor’s fortune and they might be forced to sell her home. von Anhalt confessed all this to the National Enquirer. We can’t help but ponder the fact that the Madoff scandal might be used as an excuse to cover up careless spending. (The prince HAS “adopted” several adult sons.) 91 year old Zsa Zsa might fall for this explanation hook line and sinker, but we’re betting her daughter Francesca Hilton will be investigating these claims.

By hoodlum / January 23, 2009