Con artists are operating across multiple fronts—from elaborate financial schemes implicating government officials to targeted home repair scams preying on the elderly, while some figures blur the line between deception and ambition in high-stakes industries.
·A serial con artist faces court trial after being labeled as such by the presidency in an ongoing case involving alleged scams
·Elderly residents are being targeted by home repair con artists in coordinated schemes across Kansas
·A con artist shot dead in the Bronx was attempting to rebuild his life, according to family accounts
·An investigative reporter fell victim to a sophisticated fraudster, demonstrating how even seasoned professionals can be duped
·Debate continues over whether controversial figures in sports management are con artists or visionary dealmakers
drawn from Texas Monthly, New York Daily News, Business News Nigeria, Esquire India · updated 9h ago