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IP: Digital camera scam takes new twist
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 07:12:39 -0400
To: undisclosed-recipients:; From: Monty Solomon <monty () roscom com> Subject: Digital camera scam takes new twist Digital camera scam takes new twist Latest version can trick credit card anti-fraud systems By Bob Sullivan MSNBC Aug. 14 - The "digital camera" scam first reported by MSNBC.com 18 months ago has resurfaced and now involves an even more sophisticated routine. It's a complicated scam, involving stolen credit cards and an uncanny ability to trick online auction winners into "stealing" merchandise. But the updated version indicates the scam artist likely has access to a huge database of credit card numbers and has found a way to outsmart credit card companies' anti-fraud measures. http://www.msnbc.com/news/613759.asp
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