Skagway -
The Gold Rush Cemetery in Skagway, Alaska, contains the remains of many ill-fated gold-seekers who lost their lives in search of wealth. It also holds the remains of a town’s hero and the tomb of one of the most infamous con men of the American West.
Lannemezan -
A criminal, locked up in a prison cell in the south-western French town of Lannemezan, managed to continue his life of crime, despite being behind bars. However, once he was found out, he had literally nowhere to go.
Madrid -
Popularly known as "Capitán Timo", and believed to have been scamming for over half a century, Spain's most famous con artist, José Manuel Quintia, has finally been arrested in Madrid.
Con men who rip off the elderly and vulnerable then pass on their details to other con men? All human lowlife is here, and the BBC is happy to bring them right into your living room.
Toronto -
Using an online dating service an accused con-man targeted single women and senior citizens across Canada. The accused played the role of an international businessman and venture capitalist.
Toronto -
Phony concert tickets padded a Toronto con man's pockets police report when an alleged con man used the internet to sell concert tickets. The alleged con man was busted this week.
Toronto -
A suspect in a number of fraud cases is being sought by Canadian authorities. Since January 2008 the suspect has allegedly scammed Canadian seniors ranging in age from 78 to 95 in Canada.
