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In 2013 an angler won £800….

In 2013 an angler won £800 in a fishing completion with a 13lb Bass, he then sold it to a fishmonger. However he had stolen it from a local aquarium, another competitor recognized it, and tipped off police. He was arrested and admitted theft and fraud. The post In 2013 an angler won £800…. appeared… Read More »

In 1940, an insurance agent sold…

In 1940, an insurance agent sold an $800K policy on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and secretly pocketed the premium, believing the new bridge to be indestructible. The bridge collapsed spectacularly 4 months after opening, and the agent was jailed for fraud. The post In 1940, an insurance agent sold… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source