In this book, 25 of the most famous scams perpetrated over the centuries are recounted, in a light-hearted manner, not too in-depth to make the reading pleasant and relaxing. Scams, which have deliberately not been reported in chronological order, will force you to keep jumping through time.

Scams and swindlers underlined   commodity spread trading book  the weaknesses and lust for money, and a better social position, that characterised people of all ages and classes. They did not doubt the veracity of what was being offered to them, blinded by the alluring prospect of becoming rich and important.

Many of these scams later became the subject of books and movies, highlighting the interest and motives that arose at the time of their discovery. Often scams and frauds are not acknowledged until the deception is revealed.

Do not think, however, for a moment that these scams are just a thing of the past, because even today, in the age of the Internet, there are people who, just like a hundred years ago, continue to sell the Brooklyn Bridge. And they will never go out of fashion; rest assured you will still read about someone who has swindled an indefinite number of people, using the famous Ponzi scheme.

Never forget that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is not. Wisely, it is best to steer clear of anything that seems too financially tempting.