![]() ![]() Accompanied by graphic-style artwork, each tale offers a great escape for readers drawn to true stories presented in a lively fashion. Eight true tales expose some of the most outrageous scams of all time. As long as there have been people willing to believe the unbelievable, people have been duped. I think that Robbers was much better than Duped because the explanations are clearer and the robberies/mysteries are much more intriguing. This book shows how criminal masterminds can get a taste of their own medicine and how one small slip can land them behind bars. Author: Andreas Schroeder, Illustrator: Rmy Simard. Like Duped, this book has eight entirely true stories. The stories instill a sense of disbelief, amusement and even grudging admiration for these ingenious scam artists who often (but not always) meet a bad end. Duped: True Stories of the World's Best Swindlers. The author's fascination with the boldness and inventiveness of the swindlers, as well as their motives, makes for a compelling read. In the best storytelling tradition, readers can follow the tales of: - How the Nazis planned to destroy the British economy during World War II by flooding the world with millions of fake British banknotes - How an infamous radio broadcast had American citizens convinced that Martians were invading the country - How one of the 20th century's most elaborate scams-conducting tours to the lost Tasaday tribe in the Philippines-fooled the world's media and top scientists for nearly a decade. As long as there have been people willing to believe the unbelievable, people have been duped. ![]()
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