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Scams and Swindlers

Shocking True Stories of the World’s Most Daring Con Artists

Jamie King author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Octopus Publishing Group

Published:13th Jun '24

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Filled with tales of con artists and their mind-bending schemes, from the terrifying to the downright unbelievable, this thrilling compendium of the world's most incredible scams is truly stranger than fiction

Did you hear about the scammer who posed as a wealthy socialite to fund her lavish lifestyle? What about the people who use dating apps to steal not only your heart, but your money? Do you know the story of the man who tried to sell the Eiffel Tower?

Spanning criminal activity from across the world, this collection of real-life crimes will fascinate and shock you in equal measure. From swindlers and imposters to double lives and faked personas, discover the people behind these schemes and the lengths they went to in order to commit them.

Whether you're a true crime junkie or just can't resist a glimpse of the darkness within the human psyche, let these stories of predator and prey ensnare your interest and dare you to believe the unbelievable.

ISBN: 9781837993000

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Weight: unknown

304 pages