The Perfect Scam
The Perfect Scam
AARP
Whiskey Investment Scheme Goes Barrel-Up
54 minutes Posted Jan 17, 2025 at 5:01 am.
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Ray is retired but always looking for interesting opportunities. So, when he gets a cold call from a whiskey brokerage firm asking if he wants to invest in some of the world's rarest whiskeys, he's intrigued. He meets with a wealth manager, Casey Alexander, who is well-mannered and professional. Ray feels confident investing over $300,000 in whiskey, although around this time, the investment scheme catches the attention of a U.S. attorney and the FBI.