The American stockbroker Bernhard Madoff defrauded thousands of investors worldwide out of an estimated $65 billion with extraordinarily high return promises and a sophisticated Ponzi scheme, for which he was sentenced to a maximum of 150 years in prison. More than a thousand victims remain, including many celebrities, as well as numerous private individuals who lost their life savings and retirement funds. Ultimately, the massive scandal led to a family tragedy. This book provides an overview of Bernhard Madoff, his schemes, and his victims.