How was the term "con man" coined? Ask this NYC street swindler, who was first known as "The Confidence Man".

Ever wondered where the term "con man" came from? You'll find the answer in William Thompson. This seeming gentleman would approach well-to-do New Yorkers and charm the pants off of them by pretending to be an old acquaintance. He'd then manage to get their watches off of them or a money loan. He'd then leave them in the dust none the wiser. William Thompson's story is said to have led to the term "confidence man".

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