Ponzimonium pack a powerful punch against Ponzi schemes. First, it demonstrates that law enforcement authorities and the criminal justice system are very good at shutting down fraud schemes, finding perpetrators, meting out justice, and recovering as much as possible for victims. Second, it marks a rare and laudable effort to prevent Ponzi schemes from taking root — not through additional regulation, but by the only means that can possibly succeed: educating investors about how to spot the signs of a fraud scheme before they put even on hard’earned dollar at risk. If you want to protect yourself, just follow the clear and practical advice oferred in these pages.” Mark Litt‎–Lead Prosecutor, United Stars v. Bernard L. Madoff