The art of the con: history's most infamous scammers

Anna Sorokin fooled everyone posing as a wealthy heiress

Stars Insider

28/11/24 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Crime

After her story was portrayed in the Netflix drama 'Inventing Anna,' Anna Sorokin went from posing as a fake German heiress to becoming a contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars.' Still under house arrest for grand larceny, the former con artist had attempted to win public approval through her participation in the reality competition show, all while wearing her ankle bracelet monitor. However, public opinion of Sorokin remained unchanged, and harsh comments continued to flood the internet.

We're often told things like "fake it 'til you make it" or "walk in there like you own the place." To get what we want in life, whether it's a job, a loan, or a lease, it often comes down to our ability to inspire confidence. Some people are better at this than others, but those who excel often end up as captains of industry or con artists. The skill sets are surprisingly similar!

These scammers channeled their vast intelligence and charisma into perfecting the art of the con. Click through the following gallery to learn about history's most notorious con artists.

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