Posted By: Paul - Sun Jan 06, 2019 -
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Category: Food, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Books
Posted By: Alex - Thu Dec 06, 2018 -
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Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams, 1960s
Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 01, 2018 -
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Category: Crime, Dictators, Tyrants and Other Harsh Rulers, Frauds, Cons and Scams, 1930s, Europe, Weapons
In 1902, a political and financial scandal rocked the French nation when it was discovered that Madame Thérèse Humbert (née Aurignac), daughter-in-law of the deceased Minister of Justice, had swindled nearly 100 million francs from the French government and its citizens over twenty years. How did this woman, who was not particularly beautiful, educated, or well born, manage to defraud scores of people, ranging from the brightest and sophisticated of French society to the simplest?
Posted By: Paul - Fri Nov 23, 2018 -
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Category: Crime, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Europe, Twentieth Century
His course did not use apparatus or exercise equipment. Claims in Swoboda's courses included the ability to regrow lost limbs and heal a heart damaged by a heart attack.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 03, 2018 -
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Category: Body, Bodybuilding, Diseases, Cult Figures and Artifacts, Exercise and Fitness, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Twentieth Century
Posted By: Paul - Mon May 28, 2018 -
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Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams, Technology, 1950s, Brain
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 25, 2017 -
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Category: Cult Figures and Artifacts, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Religion, Superstition, India
Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 17, 2016 -
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Category: Confusion, Misunderstanding, and Incomprehension, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Imitations, Forgeries, Rip-offs and Faux, Military, 1980s, Russia
Posted By: Paul - Fri Apr 22, 2016 -
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Category: Business, Crime, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Nineteenth Century
Posted By: Paul - Sun Mar 13, 2016 -
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Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams, Lies, Dishonesty and Cheating, Paranormal, Religion, Myths and Fairytales, 1930s
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