Scams and Swindlers: Shocking True Stories of the Worlds Most Daring Con Artists
By (Author) Jamie King
Octopus Publishing Group
Summersdale Publishers
31st December 2024
13th June 2024
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
True stories: general
Paperback
304
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
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 TowerSpanning 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.Jamie King has been fascinated by famous mysteries ever since discovering the Abbey Road album cover as a child. He works as a freelance writer and editor, and lives in Wimbledon.