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Bribing a Politician and Conversation about Fraudulent Activities
1:06
Introduction to Victor Lustig as a Con Man
2:40
Victor Lustig's Early Life and Education
3:43
Victor Lustig's Personal Life and Scandalous Behavior
4:14
Creating a Scar Story
5:15
Prison Riot and Media Involvement
6:16
Con Artist Techniques and Reactions
7:26
Victor's Disillusionment with Work and His Decision to Gamble
7:57
Victor's Con on the Cruise Liners
8:29
The Broadway Musical Scam
10:33
Using Answering Services and Websites to Maintain a Professional Image
11:03
Common Mistakes Made by Con Artists and the Importance of Planning
12:06
The Dangers of Complacency and Lack of Planning in Con Artistry
13:38
Switching to a New Scam in the United States
14:11
Romanian Box Scam
14:43
Con Artist's Sleight of Hand and Bank Robbery
16:49
Victor's Logic and the Box
17:19
The Original Con Man's Tactics
18:22
Becoming a Confidence Man and the Evolution of Scams
19:54
Warning about Scams and Counterfeit Money
20:25
Romanian Box Invention for Counterfeiting
20:57
How the Romanian Box Works
21:27
Selling Counterfeit Bills and Getting Away with It
22:59
Recognizing Scams and Unrealistic Offers
23:30
The Problem with 'Too Good to Be True' Opportunities
24:01
Making Money from Scams and Con Artists
24:31
The Roman Box Scam and Exploiting Vulnerabilities
25:02
Targeting Vulnerabilities and Creating Landmarks
26:04
Deciding on a Plan of Action
26:35
Sending Confidential Letters to Scrap Metal Dealers
27:07
Renting an Office and Meeting with the Deputy Director General
28:07
Presenting a Plan to Sell the Eiffel Tower for Scrap
29:10
Eiffel Tower Demolition and Scrap Value
29:41
Older Metal Being More Valuable
30:12
Bribery and Incentives for Bids
31:44
Personal Experience with Bribery
32:17
Victor's Initial Scam and Escape
32:48
Con Men's Tactics and Strategies
33:18
Second Tier Scam and Complications
33:49
Government Involvement and Conflicting Stories
35:21
Legal Use of Aliases and Crimes
36:22
Con Man and Multiple Identities
37:54
Passports and Identification
38:55
Meeting Al Capone and Requesting Money
39:57
Con Man's Return to Al Capone with a Sob Story
41:01
Al Capone's Trust and the Con Man's Next Move
41:34
Romanian Box Scheme Revisited
42:05
Selling Counterfeiting Device to Sheriff
43:06
Sheriff's Trouble and Plan
43:36
Counterfeiting Ring and Desperation
45:07
Investigation and Arrests
45:39
Co-defendants and Trial Dynamics
46:10
Trial Outcome and Sentencing
46:41
Alcatraz and Al Capone
47:43
Conversation and Escape Plan
48:44
Famous Con Artists and Their Deaths in Custody
49:17
The Story of Lou Pearlman and His Con
49:49
The Cephalon Dawn Teflon Scheme
51:52
Con Man Rules and Research
52:22
Don't Assume or Try to Extract Anything
52:53
Appearing Legitimate and Not Needing Money
53:56
Letting the Mark Reveal Their Politics or Religious Views
54:26
Being Open to Discussing Sex and Following Up
55:29
Don't Discuss Personal Circumstances Unless the Mark Shows Concern
55:59
Avoid Bragging and Let Your Importance Become Obvious
56:30
Take Pride in Your Appearance and Don't Appear Unkempt
57:00
Don't Brag About Material Possessions or Wealth
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