Confidence Crooks and Blackmailers by Basil Tozer First Edition T. Werner Laurie Ltd 1929. Completely free of any inscriptions or signs of ownership. Covers are fine. In VG+ Abbey-designed dust jacket. Priced at 7/6.

Confidence Crooks and Blackmailers by Basil Tozer, a riveting exposé, unveils the cunning tactics of swindlers and extortionists. Tozer, a seasoned journalist, draws on real-life cases to detail elaborate scams, from bogus investment schemes to seductive blackmail traps. His sharp prose blends cautionary tales with vivid anecdotes, revealing the psychological ploys that ensnare victims. Structured to enlighten, the book offers practical warnings against rogues, from street hustlers to polished con artists. A compelling read for true crime enthusiasts, it showcases Tozer’s knack for blending investigative rigour with gripping storytelling, illuminating the shadowy world of deceit.

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