Abby Hoffman (1936 – 1989) was a social and political activist most famous for his trickster activities during the heyday of American political protest against the Vietnam War. Continue reading “Steal this headline”
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How banks help scammers steal your money
Crooks need help from real banks to rip you off.
Let’s say a crooked telemarketer somehow tricks you into revealing your credit card information over the phone. Continue reading “How banks help scammers steal your money”
Why you shouldn’t steal from a tech professor
Piotr Pasciak loved the advances
in hi-tech cameras, but now
he’s not so sure.
Mr. Lee is a college professor who teaches about technology. One day in June, someone entered his Manhattan apartment and stole some electronics. Continue reading “Why you shouldn’t steal from a tech professor”
Want to steal millions with a PC virus scam? Exploit a very wealthy (and paranoid) customer
Sometimes, when a super rich guy comes into your shop, you hit the jackpot. Continue reading “Want to steal millions with a PC virus scam? Exploit a very wealthy (and paranoid) customer”
How to steal lottery tickets
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| The lottery ticket scam |
How do crooks steal billions and get away with it for so long?
It’s easy: nobody listens to the whistle-blowers who know what’s going on. Continue reading “How do crooks steal billions and get away with it for so long?”
See a con-woman (times four) steal a rich boy’s money in 1630’s “The Fortune Teller”
What’s going on in this painting? Continue reading “See a con-woman (times four) steal a rich boy’s money in 1630’s “The Fortune Teller””
I’m not dishonest – I just steal books
A "Bristlechin" burglar mask from a 1940s Wheaties cereal box.Is our subject a burglar, or not?
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Steal a delicious diamond – by swallowing it
An x-ray discovered the hiding spot. Continue reading “Steal a delicious diamond – by swallowing it”
How to steal valuables on an airport bus
It helps if you are a contortionist
Continue reading “How to steal valuables on an airport bus”