In 2009, a massive Ponzi scheme was uncovered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that would ultimately lead to the downfall of a prominent attorney and businessman named Scott Rothstein. The scheme, which involved the sale of fake settlements to investors, had been operating for several years and had bilked investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. The investigation into the scheme was led by the FBI and the SEC, and ultimately led to the arrest and conviction of Rothstein. The case was significant not only because of the size of the scheme, but also because of the prominence of the individuals involved. Rothstein was a well-respected attorney and businessman in the Fort Lauderdale community, and his downfall sent shockwaves through the business and legal communities. This article examines the details of the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme and the subsequent investigation.