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Born to Steal When the Mafia Hit Wall Street by Gary Weiss

Author: Gary Weiss

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Gary Weiss exposes the chilling alliance between the Mafia and Wall Street brokers. He details how organized crime infiltrated the stock market, using violence and manipulation to orchestrate massive financial fraud.

Additional information

Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Release Date

May 1, 2003

Number of pages

405

ISBN

9780759528000

Download options

Epub, Pdf, Word

Language

English

Format

Digital Book, Paper Book

SKU: 9780759528000 Categories: , , , , Product ID: 21722

Description

This ebook offers a vivid look at how organized crime infiltrated the world of high finance. Specifically, it explores Born to Steal When the Mafia Hit Wall Street by Gary Weiss and the life of Louis Pasciuto. The author shares how a young man from Staten Island became a star in crooked brokerage firms. Furthermore, he describes the skill needed to scam investors out of millions of dollars. Thus, it is an invaluable guide for fans of true crime history.

Corruption in Born to Steal: When the Mafia Hit Wall Street by Gary Weiss and the life of Louis Pasciuto

Gary Weiss explains how “chop houses” used high-pressure sales to push worthless penny stocks. Consequently, the book tracks the growth of a gas station worker into a wealthy criminal. He looked for ways to live a fast life filled with drugs and luxury. In addition, the text shows his focus on the social value of appearing like a legit business person. Therefore, the reader learns the secrets of his amazing and bold creative career.

Impact in Born to Steal: When the Mafia Hit Wall Street by Gary Weiss and the life of Louis Pasciuto

The book focuses on why his vision was so vital for the growth of modern fraud cases. Primarily, the author describes how the Mob used violence to keep its brokers in line. Similarly, the pages tell the story of how the law finally caught up with the gang. He argues that a well-built scam will always end in a long prison term. Thus, the path of his influential life becomes very clear.

Key Themes and Wall Street Crimes

The author highlights many details of this creative and gifted leader’s work. Specifically, readers can find these ideas within the book:

  • Chop Houses: How illegal firms used cold calls to steal from small investors.

  • Mob Ties: The story of how gangsters took a cut of the stock market profits.

  • Louis Pasciuto: A look at the man who moved stocks without a real license.

  • Turning Witness: Why he chose to help the FBI to save his own life.

Value of Born to Steal: When the Mafia Hit Wall Street by Gary Weiss and the life of Louis Pasciuto

This volume serves as a vital tool for those who love studying real success and failure. Indeed, it provides a profound view of how crime can hide in plain sight. Moreover, the simple language makes his rise easy to grasp. Finally, it proves that a strong drive can lead to a legacy that lasts. It is a perfect choice for your digital shelf.

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