During the turbulent 1990s, Eastern Europe might have seemed like a place where you could get rich almost overnight. The communist system had collapsed and been replaced by capitalism, which was foreign to many but appealing. This atmosphere was exploited by fraudsters and politically connected con artists, whose incredible promises convinced millions of people.
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During the turbulent 1990s, Eastern Europe might have seemed like a place where you could get rich almost overnight. The communist system had collapsed and been replaced by capitalism, which was foreign to many but appealing. This atmosphere was exploited by fraudsters and politically connected con artists, whose incredible promises convinced millions of people.