Victor Lustig
Victor Lustig, known as the 'Count' Lustig, was a notorious con artist in the early 20th century, famous for his audacious scams, including selling the Eiffel Tower as scrap metal and swindling $5,000 from mobster Al Capone. Born in 1890, he was multilingual and adept at manipulation, earning a reputation that led to him being pursued by multiple law enforcement agencies. Lustig's cunning and charm made him a legendary figure in the world of fraud, and he even authored a list of commandments for aspiring con artists.
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Victor Lustig was a legendary con artist known for swindling Al Capone and selling the Eiffel Tower.
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