From million-dollar schemes to fake identities, the world of deception runs deep! Join us as we explore history’s most audacious con artists who fooled everyone from banks to governments. These master manipulators created elaborate personas, invented countries, and "sold" famous landmarks – all while walking away with fortunes and fame. Our countdown includes Charles Ponzi, whose name became synonymous with investment scams; Anna Sorokin, the fake German heiress; Victor Lustig, who "sold" the Eiffel Tower; and Ferdinand Waldo Demara, the real-life inspiration behind many impostor stories. Which historical fraudster surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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