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The investment fraud behind The Wizard of Lies
Bernard Madoff’s investment operation concealed a Ponzi scheme that collapsed in 2008, causing devastating losses to investors and charities. The Wizard of Lies follows the fraud and its consequences; its HBO adaptation and a Netflix documentary series offer different screen treatments.
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