The video discusses
A fascinating tale of a con artist from the early 1900s who executed a complex scam involving Liberty Bonds, a bank, and clever manipulation to walk away with both cash and bonds.
Key Points:
- The scammer acquired ,000 in Liberty Bonds.
- He approached a bank to trade the bonds for cash and farmland.
- The bank offered him ,000 in cash along with some farmland.
- Using sleight of hand, he switched the envelopes, leaving with both the cash and bonds.
- The bank reported the incident to the police, leading to his arrest in Kansas City.
- He persuaded the police not to press charges by threatening reputational damage to the bank.
- In a surprising turn, the bank paid him ,000 to remain quiet about the scam.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_eua8kDnZo
Youtube Channel: Jack Rhysider
Video Published: 2024-10-20T16:00:26+00:00