Biggest Fraud Schemes List

One of the largest and most infamous Ponzi schemes in history, where Bernie Madoff defrauded investors of approximately $65 billion over decades.

Enron executives used accounting loopholes and special purpose entities to hide debt and inflate profits, leading to company collapse.

WorldCom executives overstated assets by billions through fraudulent accounting entries, causing the telecommunications giant's collapse.

Volkswagen installed software in diesel vehicles to cheat emissions tests, misleading regulators and consumers about pollution levels.

Theranos claimed revolutionary blood testing technology that was later proven false, deceiving investors, regulators, and patients.