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The Queen of Cons: How A Victorian Scammer Duped The Elite and Taught Us To Spot Red Flags

The Queen of Cons: How A Victorian Scammer Duped The Elite and Taught Us To Spot Red Flags

British Business Woman, Con Artist, Suspected Brothel Manager, & Felon.

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Jan 17, 2025
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The Queen of Cons: How A Victorian Scammer Duped The Elite and Taught Us To Spot Red Flags
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When it comes to scams, we often think of smooth-talking con artists or cyber criminals lurking in the shadows. But one woman in history elevated deception to an art form, leaving a trail of victims in her wake and earning a place in infamy. Meet Sarah Rachel Russell, better known as Madame Rachel—a 19th-century London beauty entrepreneur who was less a…

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