George C. Parker (March 16, 1860[1] – 1937) was an American con man best known for his repeated successes "selling" the Brooklyn Bridge.

He made his living conducting illegal sales of property he did not own, often New York's public landmarks, to unwary immigrants.

[1][3] Parker used various names as a con man, including James J. O'Brien, Warden Kennedy, Mr. Roberts and Mr.

When he sold Grant's Tomb, he would often pose as the general's grandson, and he set up a fake office to handle his real estate swindles.

He spent the last eight years of his life incarcerated there and was popular among guards and fellow inmates who enjoyed hearing of his exploits.