Other People's Money
The Rise and Fall of Britain's Boldest Credit Card Fraudster
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4.6 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'A fascinating and illuminating story' Irvine Welsh
'Exhilarating Brit variation on Catch Me if You Can, which never misses an opportunity to up the sweaty-palmed suspense' Arena
Elliot Castro was a gifted outsider, a working-class kid with ambitions who wanted to live the high life but lacked the money to do so. Until, at the tender age of sixteen, he worked out how to use the credit card system to his advantage. Identifying the banks' security weaknesses, utilising his intelligence and charm, Elliot embarked on a massive spending spree.
From London to New York, Ibiza to Beverly Hills, he lived the fantasy life, staying in famous hotels, flying first class, blowing a fortune on designer clothes. Time and time again Elliot managed to wriggle free of the numerous authorities who were on his tail, while his life spiralled out of control. Meanwhile, from a police station at Heathrow, a detective was patiently tracking him down . . .
With a likeable hero, filled with humour and as fast-paced as a thriller, Other People's Money is crime writing at its best.
Customer Reviews
A must read...
Where do I start? I bought this book in hardback format in 2007 after watching a short story by Elliot in STV news.
The book is very easy reading, I've read it twice and recommended it to 3 or 4 people who have also really enjoyed it.
This book is a good read for Anyone, particularly for anyone who likes 'catch me if you can' but especially good if you are from Scotland as you are able to visualise a lot of places mentioned in the book.
Glad it has now come onto digital format as more people are able to access it