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The Scam Channel describes the wide variety of tricks people use to steal money. Learn how to spot a fake and how to protect yourself from fraud.
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5 Successful Counterfeiters
It doesn't take much skill to steal, but printing and using fake currency requires some finesse. Counterfeiting has become something of a lost art over the years, but here's a list of five of its best practitioners.
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Dollars and Sense: Identity Theft Challenge
Are you at risk of having your identity stolen? Do you know what to do if it happens? Find out how prepared you are to prevent identity theft by taking our quiz.
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How Con Artists Work
Learn about common cons that con artists use, how to avoid being conned and what to do if you're a victim.
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How Cooking the Books Works
Smell that? It's the waft of smoldering company documents: a product of 'cooking the books.' Turns out, this isn't a filling meal, though. Find out why companies inflate their profits and what can happen as a result.
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How Counterfeiting Works
A Philadelphia man managed to put more than $800,000 worth of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills into circulation between 1998 and 2002. How can you spot a fake?
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How Identity Theft Works
The idea that someone can "steal" your identity is very unsettling. Find out how identity theft works and how you can prevent it from happening to you.
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How Long-Distance Scams Work
How many companies have tried to sell you "better" long-distance rates on your home phone? Do the offers sound too good to be true? Find out how to tell the scams from the real deals.
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How Money Laundering Works
Money laundering is a crime that disguises where money came from -- usually because its source was illegal. How can money start out dirty and wind up clean?
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How Pickpockets Work
Practiced pickpockets are nimble and intelligent -- and they look just like everyone else. You'll be amazed at how easily they can rob you without you even noticing.
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How Ponzi Schemes Work
Ponzi schemes may not seem so bad. You invest some money, and when more people join, you get your investment back -- plus returns. The problem? For one, these schemes are illegal. And you only win if you're not in the bottom rung.
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How Pyramid Schemes Work
Here's a great investment opportunity: All you have to do is get five friends to sign up. When they pay to join in, you get paid. Sound too good to be true?
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How White Collar Crime Works
Sure, the guy or gal in the modest business suit seems as honest as Abe. You think you could trust him or her with your life. But could he or she be skimming the books or dabbling in other forms of white-collar crime?
See more »How does a counterfeit detector pen work?
Counterfeit detector pens use special chemicals to spot a fake. How do they do it?
See more »A friend of mine says she can tell counterfeit bills by the way they feel. Is this possible?
Do counterfeit bills really feel different from valid bills? Some people claim they can spot a fake just by handling it.
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