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India Fake Embassy

World Jul 23

Scammer posing as ambassador ran fake embassy near New Delhi, Indian police say

By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press

Nation Jul 16

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Experts warn of scammers on Amazon Prime Day

The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to watch out for lookalike websites, too-good-to-be-true social media ads, and unsolicited emails or calls.

By Associated Press

Nation Jul 15

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Biden, Gates, other Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam

Unidentified hackers broke into the Twitter accounts of technology moguls, politicians, celebrities and major companies Wednesday in an apparent Bitcoin scam.

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

World Oct 27

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News Wrap: Thousands homeless after Italian earthquakes

In our news wrap Thursday, two powerful earthquakes destroyed a 15th century church and hundreds of homes in the Italian town of Visso. Also, Libya’s navy reported that at least 90 people -- mostly African migrants -- drowned when their…

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Nation Oct 27

U.S. charges 61 defendants in call center scam based in India

The Justice Department has charged 61 defendants in the United States and abroad in connection with a call center operation that officials say is based in India.

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Dec 11

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Looking back at Bernie Madoff’s fraud scheme five years on

Five years ago, financier Bernie Madoff was arrested for running an elaborate, global Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of billions of dollars and left many of his thousands of victims with nothing. Madoff is currently serving a 150-year sentence in…

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Dec 13

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Two Years Later, Madoff Scheme Fallout Continues

Saturday marked the deadline for victims of Bernard Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme to file a lawsuit with the court's bankruptcy trustee. Ray Suarez discusses the latest developments with New York Times reporter Diana Henriques, who has covered the story from…

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Jul 20

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Is Madoff’s Sentence a Deterrent for Future Swindlers?

By Business Desk

Question: I wonder whether the Madoff sentence is a sufficient deterrent for future potential criminals. If he is rumored to have stolen approximately $60 billion, then $60billion/150 years comes out to about $400 million per year. That figure is…

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Dec 17

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Is the Bernard Madoff Financial Fiasco Tied to the Global Economic Meltdown?

By Business Desk

Question/Comment: How is the Bernard Madoff financial fiasco tied to the global economic meltdown? Is it just a timely coincidence? The thought of a connection somehow seems important. Paul Solman: Let’s see if I can resist the urge to make…

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