S6 Ep25: Abscam: The True Story Behind ‘American Hustle’

About this episode

A con man with a gift for talking fast and a knack for never getting caught made himself invaluable to the FBI in the late 1970s — and the FBI made him the centerpiece of the biggest political corruption sting in a generation. It never should have worked, yet it went further than anyone expected. Crimes of the Centuries is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes and more over at www.grabbagcollab.com Order the Crimes of the Centuries book at your favorite bookstore or at www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram and other social media: @centuriespod  Episode Sponsors:  Rula. Affordable, insurance-covered therapy with average $15 copays and licensed in-network providers, at Rula.com/COTC. Wildgrain. Bakery-quality sourdough, pastries, and French butter delivered frozen and ready in 25 minutes, with $30 off your first box at Wildgrain.com/COTC. Timeline (Mitopure Exfoliator). A gentle leave-on exfoliator pairing acids with Mitopure for resurfacing and cellular support, with a 15-day trial for $22 at Timeline.com/COTC. Quince. Elevated bedding, apparel,