There aren't many cheats for the original TTD Game, apart from one 'bug like' one. In TTO one, there is the infamous Tunnel Cheat
TTD Cheat
note: This particular cheat has been known to cause a crash in TTD, and it is noted that you should save your game before going on to step 4
Step 1 : When a company gives you a message, asking you to buy their company, press no.
Step 2 : Open that company's company screen.
Step 3 : Buy 75% of that corresponding company's shares.
Step 4 : Keep that company's screen open, put it in a corner if you want, and wait for the newpaper to come up announcing the bankruptcy of the company
Step 5 : Sell off your shares. You should be rich! Filhy sitnking rich!