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Funny Money: Is Bitcoin The Future Of Currency... Or A Total Scam?

Digital currency Bitcoin is regulated by no nation or bank. Critics say it's used by drug dealers, legislators are threatening crackdowns, and some argue the whole idea is an utter scam. Sounds nefarious--but it's just like the history of "real" money.READ»

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Apple Manager Fired, Indicted for Million-Dollar Kickback Scheme

An Apple employee has been both indicted by a federal grand jury and hit with a civil suit from Apple itself for a scheme in which he accepted more than $1 million for passing confidential information to other companies.READ»

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HP Executives Under Investigation for Russian Bribery Charges

HP is currently under investigation in Russia and Germany for alleged bribery of Russian officials. The best part? Those Russian officials are in charge of criminal prosecution...for corruption cases.READ»

Musical Gang Uses Amazon, iTunes to Turn Stolen Credit Cards Into Royalty Cash

The FBI's new e-crime unit busts up a novel scam pulled by thieving British musicians.READ»