Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2003-10-29
An Ohio woman whose credit card fraud schemes began to unravel when she unwittingly spammed an off-duty FBI computer crime agent pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge Tuesday, and potentially faces years in prison.
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Unlucky phisher pleads guilty
2003-10-31
Anonymous (2 replies)
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Unlucky phisher pleads guilty
2003-11-02
Anonymous
Anonymous
point 1.
This person was finally brought to justice for something they did in Feb 2001 - the wheels of justice grind slowly
point 2.
I've reported at least 50 such scams in the last year alone - and here is their first catch. The problem is growing.
Last point - If you look at point one ...
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This person was finally brought to justice for something they did in Feb 2001 - the wheels of justice grind slowly
point 2.
I've reported at least 50 such scams in the last year alone - and here is their first catch. The problem is growing.
Last point - If you look at point one ...
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Unlucky phisher pleads guilty
2003-11-02
Anonymous (1 replies)
Anonymous (1 replies)
Only a max of 5 years??? She'd be out in 6 months if it's not a slap on the wrist saying, don't do it again.
I think min. 15 years for something like this!...
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I think min. 15 years for something like this!...
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Unlucky phisher pleads guilty
2003-11-03
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Anonymous (1 replies)
The "jail time" she gets should be determined on how many credit card accounts she gained access to. If she stayed in the poke for a solid 5 years, I think that would be a sufficient jail sentence, but nly if she served 100% of it. By the time she got out, she would be considered a "senior citizen."...
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Unlucky phisher pleads guilty
2003-11-04
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The way our (USA) economy is going, and the price of prescription drugs just might force more senior citizens to re evaluate the silicon box on top of their desks. Now THAT would be funny, a crime wave of computer fraud perpetrated by seniors, Blue hair baddies,senior sabatours, OK Ill stop....
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Unlucky phisher pleads guilty
2003-11-04
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The legal system is far too slow and inefficient to stop enough of these scums. The punishment is weak and the idea of parole without Internet access is not enforceable without locking a person in a controlled environment - but then that would not be parole. Still, this is a step in the right direct...
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PayPal still breaking the law even after tons of court battles
2005-10-15
Erin Dent (1 replies)
Erin Dent (1 replies)
The only ones that make any money at all is the eBay/PayPal company. Yes, PayPal is an eBay company, so not only do you pay your fee for listing and a percentage of the final sell amount, but you also pay them again under the rouse of PayPal fees.
On top of all these fees is the threat of them ...
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On top of all these fees is the threat of them ...
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