11 Dedicated Fraudsters Who Doubled Down On Their Outlandish Lies

Welcome to this list of twelve times fraudsters doubled down on their lies! From Nicholas Alahverdian’s faked death to Stephen Glass’s fabricated stories, this list is a testament to the lengths people will go to in order to deceive.

It’s a sad fact of life that people are willing to lie and cheat in order to get ahead. But it’s also a testament to the power of the truth that these lies can eventually be uncovered. As you read through this list, you’ll find stories of people who thought they could get away with lying, only to be caught out in the end (well, usually).

So, sit back and enjoy as we take you on a journey through twelve of the most outrageos cases of fraudsters doubling down on their lies. From the fake autobiography of Howard Hughes to the "self-made" billionaire who was worth nothing in a few years, these stories are sure to shock and surprise.

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