She Fooled New York’s Elite: The Unbelievable Con Artistry of Anna Delvey
The High Cost of Friendship
While she was scamming banks and hotels, she adeptly convinced friends and acquaintances to cover significant expenses under various pretexts. A notable instance was during a lavish trip to Morocco. Anna invited a friend, Rachel Williams, a photo editor for Vanity Fair. When the time came to settle the $62k bill for their opulent stay at the luxury Riad, Anna claimed she was having trouble with her bank.
She persuaded Rachel to cover the expenses, promising to pay her back. Her deceit wasn’t limited to travel. Anna invited friends to upscale restaurants and then feigned payment issues. On several occasions, she claimed that there was a temporary banking error, compelling her friends to pay hefty dining bills.
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