12 World-Class Con Artists Who Could Sell A Shit Popsicle To A Lady In White Gloves

Ah, the age-old art of deception. From the days of the Trojan Horse to the modern-day con artist, trickery has been used to gain power, money, and fame. From the daring exploits of Aníbal Augusto Milhais to the more nefarious acts of Victor Lustig, these stories of trickery and deception are pretty sure to amaze and astound.

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In this collection, we've gathered some of the most fascinating stories of people who have been tricked into doing absolutely ridiculous, borderline-unbelievable things. From the incredible story of Frederic Bourdin, who managed to fool an entire town into thinking he was a missing 13-year-old boy, to the more recent case of David Deng, who tricked over 100 people into believing they were part of an elite U.S. special forces unit, these stories will leave you both shocked and inspired... well, maybe the former.

So, without further ado, let us take a look at some of the most remarkable stories of trickery and deception, from the deeds of Guy Gabaldon to the outrageous acts of Jean-Pierre Van Rossem. Enjoy.