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The 20 Most Notorious Con Artists of All Time | Audacious Scammers in History
In this fascinating journey through history, we explore the 20 most notorious con artists of all time. From Elizabeth Holmes’ billion-dollar scam to Victor Lustig’s audacious sale of the Eiffel Tower, these swindlers went to unimaginable lengths to deceive their victims. Whether motivated by greed, power, or fame, these master manipulators captivated the world with their bold and elaborate schemes.

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1. #20 - William Chaloner: Counterfeiting king who crossed Sir Isaac Newton.
2. #19 - Gregor MacGregor: The man who sold a fictional country, Poyais.
3. #18 - Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy: How a necklace scam led to the French Revolution.
4. #17 - C.L. Blood: Selling “oxygenized air” and other shocking crimes.
5. #16 - Cassie Chadwick: Posing as Andrew Carnegie’s illegitimate daughter.
6. #15 - William McCloundy: The con artist who “sold” the Brooklyn Bridge.
7. #14 - Canada Bill Jones: A gambler with a heart of gold.
8. #13 - Victor Lustig: The man who sold the Eiffel Tower—twice.
9. #12 - George C. Parker: The con artist who sold NYC landmarks.
10. #11 - Charles Ponzi: Mastermind of the infamous Ponzi scheme.
11. #10 - William Thompson: The origin of the “confidence man.”
12. #9 - Ferdinand Waldo Demara: The Great Imposter who faked his way to fame.
13. #8 - David Hampton: Pretending to be Sidney Poitier’s son.
14. #7 - Jerry Tarbot: Faking war injuries for public sympathy.
15. #6 - Natwarlal: The Indian conman who sold the Taj Mahal.
16. #5 - Reed Slatkin: Ponzi schemer who swindled millions.
17. #4 - Frank Abagnale: The real-life ‘Catch Me If You Can’ con artist.
18. #3 - Ali Dia: Tricking a Premier League team into signing him.
19. #2 - Anna Sorokin (Anna Delvey): The fake German heiress.
20. #1 - Elizabeth Holmes: Founder of Theranos and her billion-dollar fraud.

Explore these jaw-dropping stories of deception and let us know which con artist shocked you the most!

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