Bertha Heyman, known as the "Confidence Queen," was a notorious 19th-century con artist who operated primarily in the United States. She swindled wealthy men and women by pretending to be a wealthy, well-connected woman who needed temporary financial assistance to access her fortune. Heyman was arrested multiple times for her scams and was known for her remarkable ability to charm and manipulate her victims. Despite her criminal activities, she became a somewhat legendary figure in the annals of American crime due to her audacity and cleverness in executing her schemes.