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The ‘Overseas General’ Romance Scam That Conned Elderly Women Out of A Million Dollars
A 51-year-old Nigerian man convinced numerous widows throughout the U.S. that he was an American general who needed their money to help get him out of the Middle East — and into their arms
Million Dollar Fakes: The Lucrative World of Counterfeit Basquiats
A recent FBI investigation has raised questions about the authenticity of 25 paintings alleged to be works of Basquiat. As it turns out, fake Basquiats aren’t uncommon in the fine art market — and they’ve cost trusting customers some serious cash
Wait, These Two Jackasses Are Back?
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli and Fyre Fest scammer Billy McFarland got out of prison on the same day, which does not bode well for America
The Unholy War of Polygamist Cult Leader, Ervil LeBaron, aka ‘The Mormon Manson’
In the 1970s, the leader of a sect of fundamentalist Mormons launched a campaign of murder that terrorized communities in both Mexico and the U.S., all in the name of God, blood Atonement and domination over his rival Mormon polygamists
