What are some common traits of con artists in comics?

Con artists in fiction often have a charming and persuasive personality. They know how to manipulate people's emotions and trust to get what they want.

Well, usually they involve characters who are really good at deceiving others. They might have charming personalities and a way of talking that makes people trust them easily.

Well, a popular comics character usually has a unique and memorable appearance. They might have a cool costume or distinct features that make them stand out.

One great book is 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith. It follows the devious Tom Ripley as he uses his wits to deceive and manipulate those around him. Another is 'Catch Me If You Can' by Frank Abagnale Jr. (which was also made into a movie). It tells the true - like story of a young con artist who manages to pass himself off in various professions. And 'House of Cards' by Michael Dobbs also has elements of con - artistry in the political arena as characters scheme and deceive to gain power.

Well, there was this man who got involved with someone on a dating app. The con artist said she was in a foreign country and needed money for a flight to come see him. He sent the money multiple times for various 'emergencies' like customs fees and lost luggage fees. In the end, he never saw her. And then there was a case where a person was conned into believing their online date was in a serious accident and needed immediate funds for medical treatment. Turns out it was all a lie.

The Elizabeth Holmes case is quite shocking. She claimed that her company, Theranos, had developed a revolutionary blood - testing technology that could perform multiple tests from just a few drops of blood. But it was all a lie. She managed to deceive many high - profile investors and even got partnerships with big companies. In the end, it was revealed that the technology didn't work as promised.

One real story is about Bernie Madoff. He ran a Ponzi scheme. He promised high returns to investors but was actually using new investors' money to pay off the old ones. In the end, it all collapsed, and many people lost their life savings. It was a huge financial fraud that shook the world.

Frank Abagnale Jr. is a well - known con artist. He successfully posed as a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer while still in his teens and twenties. He was able to pass bad checks and live a lavish lifestyle for a time. His story was later made into the movie 'Catch Me If You Can'.

One of the most famous con artists was Charles Ponzi. He ran the Ponzi scheme. He promised high returns to investors but was actually using new investors' money to pay off old ones. Eventually, it all collapsed.

A con artist manga character often has a charming personality to win people over easily. They're also very smart and quick-thinking to come up with schemes on the fly.