Most famous con-artists scams in history

Business cons have been around as long as there have been bottom feeders willing to operate on the far side of the law. Going back nearly a hundred years, it's easy to get lost in stories of duplicity, deceit and enough schmooze to float an ocean liner teeming with suckers.

But, no matter how unethical, many have a legitimate lesson to offer � be it creativity, sales savvy or simply never knowing when you're licked.

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Chances are if you have any interest in the subject, you're already familiar with these scams, but it's good reading anyway.