Olive Oil Scam Rings

Uncovering the fraudulent schemes across the globe

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Poured over meals, rich with nutrients and traded across empires, olive oil has been a staple of kitchens, economies and cultures for millennia. But where there is value, there is deception. Throughout history, olive oil has been the target of many elaborate scams, starting in ancient Rome and continuing modern-day schemes.

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“The Olive Trees,” Vincent van Gogh, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons