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Pearlman's Ponzi scheme was exposed due in part to?

  • An IRS audit

  • A tell-all book

  • A whistleblower

  • A public lawsuit

Answer

Due to an IRS audit, Pearlman's Ponzi scheme was exposed. Pearlman enticed investors with exceptionally high returns, but his business was a sham, lacking the assets to support such promises. The audit uncovered discrepancies and irregularities, triggering investigations that ultimately revealed the fraudulent nature of his scheme, leading to its collapse.
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