Swindled

08. The Impostor (Jimmy Sabatino)

Mar 18, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Street's Baseball Scams

  • William Street Jr.'s baseball aspirations led to multiple scams, including posing as a sports writer and extorting a Tigers player.
  • His cons often involved fake identities and elaborate schemes.
ANECDOTE

Beyond Baseball: Street's Diverse Scams

  • Street's cons extended beyond baseball, including impersonating doctors, lawyers, and even a surgeon.
  • He performed hysterectomies with no medical training, highlighting the audacity of his schemes.
INSIGHT

Charisma and Deception

  • Both Street and Sabatino possessed high intelligence and charisma, which they used to deceive others.
  • Their ability to manipulate and gain trust enabled their elaborate schemes.
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