Private company

Towers Financial Corporation

Fraudulent American debt collection agency

Towers Financial Corporation was a debt collection agency based in Manhattan in New York City. Between 1988 and 1993, Towers Financial ran a Ponzi scheme that was the largest financial fraud in American history prior to Bernie Madoff's being uncovered.2 It was founded by Steven Hoffenberg.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1970Founded1
  • Industrydebt collection1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

Towers Financial Corporation was a debt collection agency based in Manhattan in New York City. Between 1988 and 1993, Towers Financial ran a Ponzi scheme that was the largest financial fraud in American history prior to Bernie Madoff's being uncovered.2

The story

Founded by Steven Hoffenberg in 1970.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • bond
  • promissory note

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Mar 1993Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1993Dissolved Dissolved1
  3. 1970Founded Founded1

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