Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, is a Russian-born con artist who gained notoriety for posing as a wealthy socialite in New York City. She claimed to be a German heiress with a substantial trust fund, which allowed her to live a lavish lifestyle and deceive friends, hotels, and financial institutions. In 2019, Sorokin was convicted of multiple counts of theft and grand larceny. Her story captured public attention and was later adapted into a Netflix series titled Inventing Anna, highlighting her fraudulent activities and the impact on those she deceived.