The Socialite

Anna Delvey / Kari Ferrell

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A Russian-born con artist posing as a wealthy German heiress scams businesses and acquaintances in an attempt to develop her own art foundation in New York.

Prelude: Kari Ferrell’s Brooklyn exploits earn her the nickname “The Hipster Grifter”.

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