Hi, I'm Rebecca Delgado-Smith here from The Alarmist.

It feels like scams and scam stories are really having a moment.

There are so many shows and movies lately about these crazy con artists.

And honestly, I can't get enough of them.

Speaking of, there's a new podcast we want to tell you about, Persona, The French Deception.

This is the true story of Jabair Sheikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pick up the phone, call someone, and end

the phone call?

$50 million richer?

This series investigates how Sheikli successfully dupes some of the world's most powerful people

into simply handing over their fortunes.

It explores how he evaded the law for years and evolved into a Robin Hood-like hero for

many.

More than just a tale of criminal genius, this is a show about the moment we're living

in right now, the golden age of scammers, and the power of seduction.

But what happens when the fantasy we've been lured into finally crumbles away?

Listen to find out.

In fact, we're about to play you a preview of Persona, The French Deception.

While you're listening, follow Persona, The French Deception, wherever you get your podcasts.

Or you can listen early on Amazon Music, or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondry

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