History's Greatest Conman!
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Published 2024-07-06
Gregor MacGregor was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, and con man who invented a Central American country called “Poyais,” in 1820 which he claimed to rule as the “Cazique.” MacGregor attempted to draw British and French investors and settlers to his fictional country. Hundreds invested in Poyaisian government bonds and land certificates, while about 250 emigrated to MacGregor’s invented country. MacGregor’s Poyais scheme has been called one of the most brazen confidence tricks in history.
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All Comments (21)
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"This wasn't just the Fyre Festival".. the sarcasm is timed brilliantly 😂
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I love the shade thrown toward Established Titles sponsorships.
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That guy was so dishonest even his real name sounds fake
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i still dont know why this isnt a film yet
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It's a funny thing about collectors, they want a genuine copy of a fake bond, rather than just printing their own copy.
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Cheaters never prosper was the biggest lie I've ever heard in my lifetime.
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“In 1821 Gregor MacGregor a 19th century Scot soldier and adventurer..”.. just knew I’d like this video from the off 😂
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My god imagine fighting in the Napoleonic Wars under a 16 year old officer who bought their way in
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Patrick Boyle is why I love YouTube. He's a perfect example where, if you assume that the other person knows more or something that you do not, your life will be enriched. Loved this. Oh, and you can pick up one of the real fake bonds, signed on eBay for a cool $1200 😁
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If we learn anything from history, is that we learn nothing from history. Thanks - George Hegel
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I don't think I could trust a guy named Gregor MacGregor 😂
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Mr. Boyle, you have a nearly unique talent for making accountancy properly entertaining. For perspective, I say this as a truck driver with an 8th grade education. Well done, sir.
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It's almost like watching someone claim to be planning a settlement on Mars.
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What an absolutely astounding story. I would marvel at the ability of people to be utterly taken in, but the state of US politics shows that there is no lack of such people today.
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This video was wild. I had to basically start it over just to explain to my partner why I spent thirty minutes muttering “no fucking way” with increasing incredulity.
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The bonds simply had 'HODL to the moon' printed on them.
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I lost it at “funding secured.” 😂 Well done!
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Patrick looking dapper today!
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The hobbit connotation at 0:27 is so savage!
