We know that Charles Dawson was the person who "found" Piltdown Man. As a recap: Charles Dawson was a solicitor who lived in southern England, near Sussex. He was also an enthusiastic amateur paleontologist. In 1908 some workmen, knowing his interest in fossils, presented him with curious bone fragments that they had found while working in a gravel pit near the town of Piltdown. Dawson's interest was piqued and he soon began conducting his own excavation in the pit. Eventually he enlisted the aid of Arthur Smith Woodward, keeper of the Department of Geology at the British Museum.
After the fraud was completely exposed, Dawson was found to be a trader in fake antiquities. Although it is not proven that Dawson profited directly from Piltdown Man, it is also clear that Dawson's reputation was enhanced by the "discovery" of Piltdown Man. It is likely, therefore, that Piltdown Man assisted Dawson in the sale of other fake antiquities.
It is worth considering, therefore, that fraudsters may profit indirectly from a fraud as well as directly.
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After the fraud was completely exposed, Dawson was found to be a trader in fake antiquities. Although it is not proven that Dawson profited directly from Piltdown Man, it is also clear that Dawson's reputation was enhanced by the "discovery" of Piltdown Man. It is likely, therefore, that Piltdown Man assisted Dawson in the sale of other fake antiquities.
It is worth considering, therefore, that fraudsters may profit indirectly from a fraud as well as directly.
Have a great and fraud free day.
http://www.tauskvega.com
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