Swindled

79. The Rockefeller (Christian Gerhartsreiter)

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May 8, 2022
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ANECDOTE

The Rockefeller Con in the Hamptons

  • Christopher Rockefeller, a con man, used the Rockefeller name to swindle investors in the Hamptons.
  • He offered luxurious experiences and promised significant returns, ultimately stealing thousands.
ANECDOTE

Rocancourt's Hollywood Hustle

  • Cristo Rocancourt fabricated a lavish Hollywood lifestyle, befriending celebrities and claiming false identities.
  • He posed as a movie producer, using this persona to execute financial schemes and defraud individuals.
ANECDOTE

Rocancourt's Escalating Crimes

  • Cristo Rocancourt's criminal history began in his youth, marked by petty theft and forgery.
  • His cons escalated, involving armed robberies, diamond smuggling, and defrauding numerous individuals.
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