Discover the historical scams and hoaxes that fooled thousands by exploiting greed, grief, curiosity, and wishful thinking, from Ponzi schemes and fake fossils to forged diaries and supernatural frauds worldwide.
Ulysses Grant was settling into post-presidential life when he came face to face with financial ruin.
During an interview to an American reporter, Charles Ponzi shamelessly justified his crimes.
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