LEGENDARY CON ARTISTS
Tales of Deceit, Scams, and Fraud
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LEGENDARY CON ARTISTS
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Picture a scenario where Victor Lustig sells the Eiffel Tower not just once, but twice, to naive purchasers. Step into the world of Charles Ponzi, a name now synonymous with deceptive financial schemes. These narratives are far more than historical anecdotes; they are complex tales brimming with boldness and ingenuity.
Journey to the lawless frontiers of the Old West with Soapy Smith, a notorious gangster known for his sly cons. Discover the bold hoax of Charles Dawson with the Piltdown Man, sending shockwaves through the scientific community. Each tale in this book offers a window into the minds of those who masterfully blurred the lines between fact and fiction.
Venture from the notorious financial deceptions of Bernie Madoff on Wall Street to the elaborate cyber frauds orchestrated by Héctor Xavier Monsegur. Observe Ferdinand Waldo Demara, "The Great Imposter," as he takes on various identities, from a religious monk to a prison warden. Explore the imaginative world of Gregor MacGregor, the self-declared Prince of Poyais, who conjured a whole nation from his imagination.
- Frank Abagnale Jr.: His life was depicted in the movie "Catch Me If You Can." Abagnale posed as a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, while forging millions of dollars in checks.
- James Reavis: Known for perpetrating the "Baron of Arizona" land fraud in the late 19th century, where he fabricated documents to claim vast portions of Arizona as his own.
- John Law: A Scottish economist and gambler who orchestrated the Mississippi Company Bubble in the early 18th century, leading to one of history's biggest financial crashes
- Gerald Barnbaum: A con artist who posed as a medical doctor and psychiatrist, even though he had no medical training, and treated patients for years.
- Bernie Madoff: Infamous for orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding investors of billions of dollars over several decades.
- Sergei Mavrodi: Founder of the notorious MMM pyramid scheme that operated in Russia and other countries, defrauding millions of people.
- Jho Low: Central figure in the 1MDB scandal, a multi-billion dollar embezzlement scheme involving Malaysia's state investment fund.
Embark on a revealing quest and immerse yourself in the mastery of deception.
Includes timelines of key events
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