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Since the beginning of civilization — or maybe as far back as caveman days — humans have swindled their fellow man out of goods and money. Unfortunately for thousands of scam victims, human nature hasn't changed much over the years.

In an effort to make a buck, savvy schemers are still willing to lie, cheat and steal, and the rise of modern technology has made that deception easier than ever. From the original Ponzi scheme to lawsuits over leggings, here are some of the worst money scandals of the last 100 years.