#3 The Smoothest Conman That Ever Lived Grifter: True Crime

Today’s episode puts the spotlight on the smoothest conman that ever lived. Victor Lustig gained notoriety for attempting (successfully) to sell the Eiffel Tower, on two separate occasions. He amassed a fortune by scamming his victims using a “money box” that he claimed could duplicate $100 bills and even duped Al Capone, one of the wealthiest and most dangerous mobsters in America at the time.

Sources: 
1) Smithsonian Magazine (Jeff Maysh): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/
2) Smithsonian Magazine (Gilbert King): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-smoothest-con-man-that-ever-lived-29861908/