Scams, Schemes & Scoundrels


2h 1997

Brief Synopsis

Documentary explores some of the most famous and audacious scams of all time including: the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice; the Vermeer forger; the magic box of Dr. Abrams; a frontier con artist; and a modern day media hoaxster who fooled the major news sources. The special combines a storytell

Cast & Crew

James Randi

Host

Film Details

Also Known As
Scams, Schemes & Scoundrels
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Documentary explores some of the most famous and audacious scams of all time including: the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice; the Vermeer forger; the magic box of Dr. Abrams; a frontier con artist; and a modern day media hoaxster who fooled the major news sources. The special combines a storytelling style with archival materials and interviews with experts.

Film Details

Also Known As
Scams, Schemes & Scoundrels
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Quotes

Trivia