Notorious Failed Company Enron Was the Poster Child for Corporate Corruption. Now It Claims to Be ‘Back’ With a New Website and Merch—But Is It Real?

There are some companies whose reputations speak for themselves—Enron, Lehman Brothers, Madoff, Theranos—where the scandals were so dishonorable you’d think there would be zero chance of a comeback.

Well, you’d think.

On Monday, a “new” Enron released a press release revealing its “relaunch” to “solve the global energy crisis” just in time for the 23rd anniversary of the company’s collapse.

Related: How Bernie Madoff’s Niece Turned a Family Scandal Into a Mission to Fight Against Pay Inequities

There’s a new Enron.com website that looks spookily legit, with “Who We Are,” “Careers,” and “Company Store” options. The store is selling merch (T-shirts, hoodies, vests, sweatshirts), and there’s even an “employee” portal. They also

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