The Sting Man, Robert W. Greene
The Sting Man, Robert W. Greene
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The Sting Man
Inside Abscam

Author: Robert W. Greene

Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini

Unabridged: 11 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 12/02/2013

Synopsis

The true story behind the film AMERICAN HUSTLE
 
The Sting Man is the amazing inside story of Mel Weinberg, one of the most fascinating fast-buck operators to ever live, and the incredible scandals he masterminded. Hustling his way from the streets of the Bronx to hawking bogus businesses around the world, Weinberg netted millions and famously dreamed up Abscam—the infamous FBI-run sting operation of the late 1970’s that would bag seven congressmen and one U.S. senator.

About The Author

A veteran reporter of over twenty-seven years, Robert W. Greene was a Senior Staff Investigator for the New York City Anti-Crime Committee and an investigator for the U.S. Senate. As a reporter for Newsday, he headed investigative teams that twice won the Pulitzer Prize gold medal. He was also president of the Investigative Reporters and Editors Group. He died in 2008.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annie

In The Sting Man, Greene provides an all-inclusive account of Abscam. In 1978, Amoroso and other FBI agents created a con to catch white-collar criminals. They enlist the help of Melvin (Mel) Weinberg, a life-long confidence man, to structure their sting. Mel had been coning people since the age of......more

Goodreads review by Raquel

An excellent and very thorough book that tells the story of Mel Weinberg, his life as a con artist and his involvement in the FBI sting called Abscam. The book came out in 1982, soon after the scandal broke (in early 1980). The details. Oh my goodness, there are a lot of details. Stink operations ar......more

Goodreads review by Frankie

This book is the true story behind "American Hustle." I did not finish this book. At first, I really enjoyed the antics of Mel Weinberg. But half way through the book it was too hard to keep track of everyone and became confusing.......more

Goodreads review by Greg

Slow......more

Goodreads review by Brooks

I found this book at Dollar Tree. At times I became lost and flipped back to find out who-was-who. If it weren't for that, I'd give it four stars.......more

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