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![Finance_Nerd_ Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1489614788363956227.png) Finance Nerd [@Finance_Nerd_](/creator/twitter/Finance_Nerd_) on x 191.2K followers
Created: 2025-07-25 22:31:20 UTC

In 1822, Gregor MacGregor pulled off the greatest scam in history.

He invented a fake country, sold X million acres of it, and convinced hundreds to move there.

Here’s the unbelievable story of the greatest con artist ever:

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwvH2UBXUAAiUxa.png)

XXXXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1948873729460609375/c:line.svg)

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