13. Victor Lustig and the Eiffel Tower Sale
In the 1920s, the notorious conman Victor Lustig managed to “sell” the Eiffel Tower to unsuspecting scrap metal dealers—not once, but twice. His elaborate deception involved fake documents and official-looking meetings. If Lustig’s scam unfolded in today’s world, clickbait headlines and viral social media threads would make it an instant sensation. Explore the audacious details at History.com.
