Víctor Lustig

Notable con artist and scammer

Víctor Lustig was a Czech con artist and scammer who is best known for selling the Eiffel Tower twice. He was born in 1890 in Prague, Czech Republic, and began his career as a pickpocket and thief. He later turned to con artistry, using his charm and charisma to swindle wealthy marks out of their money. Lustig's scams were often elaborate and sophisticated, and he became known as one of the greatest con artists of al...