The Art of the Grift
Discover the fascinating world of cons as Pete shares the story of Victor, a master scammer who once swindled Al Capone. From selling the Eiffel Tower to executing a clever business scheme, the discussion highlights how classic scams evolve over time, linking historical tricks to modern-day frauds like Nigerian email scams. As the conversation unfolds, there's a thought-provoking reflection on potential scams emerging from current global events.In this clip
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837 - Pete Stegemeyer: The Great Heist!
Related Questions
Can you find a reference to the claim that the most lucrative scam to this day is the Nigerian scam, as mentioned in Darknet Diaries or the Hacked podcast? I'm particularly interested in some research or statistics on this.
In Darknet Diaries or the Hacked podcast, they mention that the most lucrative scam up to this day is simply the Nigerian scam. Is that correct?