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Scams and Swindlers
Shocking True Stories of the World’s Most Daring Con Artists
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Scams and Swindlers is 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...
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See moreFilled with tales of con artists and their mind-bending schemes, this thrilling compendium of the world's most incredible scams is truly stranger than fiction. From swindlers and imposters to double lives and faked personas, discover the people behind these frauds and the lengths they went to in order to commit them.
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Scams and Swindlers is 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837993000
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 June 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 216g
Pages: 304
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