Frauds, Deceptions and Swindles, by Sifakis, Carl
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Frauds, Deceptions and Swindles, by Sifakis, Carl. Checkmark Books-Facts On File: New York, 2001. Edition: First edition thus, with full number line. ISBN: 0816044228. Softcover, 7.25 by 9.25 inches, 196 pages. Pictorial wraps. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. Includes bibliography and index. Publisher's note: The material in this book, except for the introduction, was previously published as part of The Ecyclopedia of American Crime (Facts On File, 2000) and Hoaxes and Scams (Facts On File, 1993).

Condition: Fine, with very minor rubbing. Clean, crisp, and tight.

Contents: From the publisher:

More than 150 entries in this fascinating book examine America's most underhanded plots-and the dishonest men and women who created and perpetrated them. Detailed and captivating coverage includes schemes and frauds such as accident faking, cash machine rackets, the Gold Brick swindle, Lord Gordon-Gordon, Charles Ponzi, the Spanish Prisoner, and much more. Entries include: Entries inlcude: Albert Adams, Rev. Jim Bakker, The Black Sox Scandal, Ivan Boesky ,Check Passing ,The Great Diamond Hoax, Charles Keating, Medical Quackery, The New York Lottery Swindle, Maria Monk, Pyramid Schemes, Watered Stock.