The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower Twice | S17E9

The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower Twice | S17E9

He had forty-five aliases. He spoke five languages. And on his death certificate, under profession, someone with a twisted sense of humour wrote: apprentice salesman. They weren't wrong. Victor Lustig had spent decades crossing between Europe and America, swindling anyone who crossed his path. He charmed wealthy businessmen into investing in Broadway shows that didn't exist. He sold a phony currency-duplicating machine to marks who genuinely believed they'd found a device that printed money. He talked his way into boardrooms, parlours, and back rooms, and out of every trap law enforcement tried to set for him.https://themobmuseum.org/blog/the-long-con-of-underworld-grifter-count-victor-lustig/ But nothing, prepared the world for what would do in Paris in 1925. His inspiration came from a newspaper article about the enormous cost of maintaining the Eiffel Tower each year. So he forged government credentials, assembled five of the city's most prominent scrap metal dealers, and offered them the chance to purchase one of the most recognisable landmarks on earth. The winning bidder paid up, and before the man dared go to the police, Lustig was already gone. But the crazy part is that he came back and did it again. This is the life of Victor Lustig. The man who sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord [https://tr.ee/8KnEBoLznS], or send us an email at strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com [strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

3 Idiots and an Ex-Cop Stumble Over a Phantom Bus-Stop | S17E8

In this episode, we bring back the much-loved mystery guessing game format, only this time with our beloved former policeman Vincent as well. So, why was a man found only in his underwear in the forest? Why do buses always skip this normal looking bus stop? And most importantly, can 3 bumbling idiots outwit an ex-cop in a guessing game?   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord [https://tr.ee/8KnEBoLznS], or send us an email at strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com [strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Flies On The Glass Windows | S17E7

The neighbours had been noticing the smell for days. It wasn't the kind of smell you could easily ignore. It was the kind that settled in the back of your throat, hinting that something at the Liu house had gone very wrong.  When someone finally called the police, officers arrived to find the doors locked from the inside with steel bars drawn across them. No obvious way in. No obvious way out. But what was even more disturbing, were the iron grilles placed over every external window, as well as the hundreds of flies hovering just outside them.  When a locksmith finally got the door open, the stench hit them like a wall. And somewhere inside that sealed, silent house, in a bathroom with its windows and door taped shut from the outside, they found the children. All five of them.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord [https://tr.ee/8KnEBoLznS], or send us an email at strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com [strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Between the Mattress and the Wall | S17E6

In this episode, Kady shares 3 stories of lesser known cases from around the world. In the first, a mother leaves her 18 year old daughter at home to take care of her younger 5 year old brother. But when she returns, she finds that the door is locked, and faints immediately upon finally seeing the horrors within their apartment. In the second, a couple wake up one morning to find their 4 year old daughter Paulette missing. But what's disturbing than the disappearance of a little girl was their alleged apathy around the whole case, with the mother even saying on TV that the whoever took her daughter can just leave her at a mall. This case would take an even more bizarre turn however, when Paulette would eventually be discovered inside her own bedroom. In the final story, a lady getting out of a parking lot reverses into a young child and her mother, but doesn't even get out of her car to call for help. But what made this story even more infuriating, was that officers found and questioned her, but still let her go free.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord [https://tr.ee/8KnEBoLznS], or send us an email at strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com [strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From Cannibal to Mukbanger | S17E5

In 2003, a man named Sumanto was arrested in Purbalingga, Central Java, after the remains of a recently buried corpse was found in his home. Things would only get stranger when he admitted to stealing the corpse and even consuming parts of it as he believed that it would grant him supernatural abilities. But fast forward to 2025 however, and the world would see him in an entirely new light, sharing inspirational messages and fitness routines in front of the camera, alongside eating his favorite food, satay.    Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord [https://tr.ee/8KnEBoLznS], or send us an email at strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com [strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.com] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.