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The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower Twice!

Imagine walking into a luxury hotel and convincing the top scrap metal dealers in Paris that the Eiffel Tower is for sale. 🗼 Victor Lustig didn't just imagine it—he did it. Twice. In 1925, Paris was still recovering from WWI, and the iconic Eiffel Tower was falling into disrepair. While the public debated its expensive maintenance, Victor Lustig saw the ultimate opportunity. Posing as a high-ranking government official, Lustig organized a secret meeting at a luxury hotel. He convinced dealers that the city was selling the tower for scrap to avoid public outcry. [00:23] Through a series of elaborate deceptions, Lustig: • Targeted the most insecure dealer, Andre Poisson, and even managed to extract a bribe on top of the sale price! • Fled to Austria with a suitcase full of cash while the victim was too embarrassed to even report the crime. • Returned to Paris just months later to try the exact same scam on a new group of marks. This video dives into the psychology of the con and the incredible life of the man who dared to sell the symbol of France. [04:15] 👇 What is the most unbelievable con you've ever heard of? Let us know in the comments! ✨ Watch More: Visit my Channel Profile for more deep dives into history's most fascinating true stories and masterminds! 🔔 Subscribe to True Life Stories TV for your daily journey into the past's most bizarre events. #VictorLustig #EiffelTower #ConArtist #ParisHistory #History #TrueStory #Scam #HistoricalFacts #TrueLifeStories #Heist