Mother Teresa is the last person you'd expect to be caught up in a Ponzi scheme. Well, not the iconic humanitarian we all know, but a certain Johanna M. Garcia from North Lauderdale who went by that moniker in her community.
In 2021, The SEC filed a complaint against Garcia and her colleagues at MJ Taxes and More.
Initially known for helping businesses secure the funds they needed through Merchant Cash Advances, Garcia positioned herself as a savior for hardworking individuals seeking financial assistance. She boasted annualized returns of 120% to 180% for investors willing to participate as "Purchasers" in her scheme.
However, as the investigation unraveled, it became evident that Johanna Garcia, or the self-proclaimed Mother Teresa, was orchestrating an elaborate fraud scheme.
Listen to the story of Johanna Garcia, a Ponzi schemer who tried to hide behind the name of an angelic figure. 

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4. Johanna Garcia: Mother Teresa Ran a Ponzi Scheme?

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This episode offers an unprecedented look into the life of the 'Timepiece Gentleman' Ponzi schemer, Anthony Farrar, whose love for luxury watches spiraled into a deceitful web of lies, culminating in a rare and candid confession.
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18: Confessions of a Ponzi Schemer: The Timepiece Gentleman (Anthony Farrar)

The Swindle of the Century: How Ferdinand Ward Duped President Grant

This episode unveils the cunning plot that led to the financial ruin of 
Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War hero and former President of the United 
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17: Defrauding a U.S. President? Ferdinand Ward's Ponzi Scheme

Matthew Beasley, once a respected attorney in Las Vegas, found himself at the heart of a $500 million Ponzi scheme, entangling investors with the promise of lucrative returns from slip-and-fall lawsuits. But his empire crumbled on March 3, 2022, with a shootout after the FBI showed up at his doorstep.

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16: Matthew Beasley: You May Get Shot If You Run a $500M Ponzi

In this episode of the Ponzi Playbook Podcast, we delve into the shocking case of Matthew Motil, the host of "The Cash Flow King" podcast, who was charged by the SEC for running an $11 million Ponzi scheme. Motil, from North Olmsted, Ohio, is accused of deceiving over 50 investors with promissory notes, falsely backed by real estate, while using their money for lavish personal expenses. We'll explore how he used his podcast and social media to lure investors, promising low-risk, high-return investments, and the impact on those who lost nearly their retirement savings. Join us as we dissect this cautionary tale of investment fraud and the ongoing efforts by authorities to bring justice to the victims.
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15: The Cash Flow King: The Ponzi Podcaster Matthew Motil

This week's "Ponzi Playbook" episode features a special crossover with Javier's acclaimed podcast, "PRETEND." Listeners are introduced to "The Red Collar Killer," the first of a two-part series. This engaging segment delves into the world of 'red collar' criminals, a concept coined by Frank Perri, an attorney, CPA, and certified fraud examiner. These criminals, originally involved in white-collar crime, resort to violence to hide their fraudulent activities.
PRETEND's "The Red Collar Killer" offers an intriguing look into this unique criminal behavior. For those captivated by this episode, part 2 will be available on "PRETEND," on your podcast platforms of choice.

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4. Johanna Garcia: Mother Teresa Ran a Ponzi Scheme?

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