Top 10 Worst Cheats and Fraudsters to Have Ever Lived
VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio
WRITTEN BY: Ajay Manuel
From fake masterpieces to imaginary countries, these scammers redefined deception! Join us as we count down our picks for history's most notorious fraudsters and con artists. Our list features cunning swindlers who cheated their way into fortunes while leaving devastation in their wake. Our countdown includes Charles Ponzi's infamous investment scheme, Elizabeth Holmes' blood testing fraud, Bernie Madoff's $65 billion swindle, Gregor MacGregor's fictional country, and Han van Meegeren's art forgeries that fooled Nazi leaders! Which of these infamous cheats do you think pulled off the most outrageous scam? Let us know in the comments!
- #9: Han van Meegeren
- #8: Dennis Kozlowski
- #7: Ferdinand Marcos & Imelda Marcos
- #6: George C. Parker
- #5: Robert Ripley
- #4: Robert Mugabe
- #3: Gregor MacGregor
- #2: Bernie Madoff
- #1: Charles Ponzi
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