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The Outrageous Scam of Gregor McGregor: The Man Who Sold a Fake Country
The story of Gregor McGregor is one of the most daring and extraordinary scams in history, overshadowing even the most modern fraudulent schemes we witness today. This tale from the early 1800s centers around a man who not only sold a nonexistent country but also convinced hundreds of people to uproot their lives for his grand deception.