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Great frauds in history... John Factor’s penny-stock scams

John Factor sold worthless penny stocks through a boiler room operation, ramping the price via his financial newsletters. But he was never held to account.

by: Dr Matthew Partridge
14 Oct 2020
Fraudster John Factor © Francis Miller/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images

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