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COUNTERFEITING  

Having lived in Asia for the majority of my life, it is interesting what you hear from just leaning against a subway train pole, or sitting on the local bus stop bench. Funny and serious counterfeiting stories have been the source of hot gossip in public.

Counterfeiting, although not usually a violent crime, is one of the oldest and most dangerous crimes committed in modern society. Counterfeiting is the practice of falsifying or creating false items for the purpose of passing them off as genuine.

Damon Armogost of Smyrna, TN admitted to using counterfeit money on the night of April 16 to pay for lap dances at Deja Vu, a Nashville strip club. He might as well have tried to pass the money to the Secret Service.

This article details the evolution of counterfeiters in the U.S. from the first British colonial efforts of printing fake American currency during the Revolutionary War to the high tech laser printers and photo scanners of modern day counterfeiters.

Some believe that the descendants of the original goldsmiths, the Rothschilds, still rule the world's finances in the same method they have used since 1785, by controlling private central banks and their ability to circulate money.

$100 bills that look and act like the real thing are turning up in Hawaii. Here's how to spot counterfeit money!

How would we spend information if it were tangible? Here are some common money archetypes that would also apply to "information spending".

Counterfeit money isn't difficult to spot as long as you know what you're looking for. To protect yourself, get in the habit of examining any money you are handed to determine if it is counterfeit.

You work hard for your money. You see it, touch it and spend it every day but do you really know much about it? You might be surprised to know some facts and trivia about the green backs that all of us seem to work so hard for.

Tips to use to determine if currency is fake.

Canada can be confusing for Americans. It's not just another row of states across the top. But what's going on up there? This series presents an inside view of Canada by an American expatriate who had to figure it all out for himself.

Israel has always turned a blind eye to the origin of funds deposited by Jews from South Africa to Russia. In Britain it is perfectly legal to hide the true ownership of a company.

On March 13th, the Federal Reserve Board released the first of millions of new $5 dollar bills designed to make counterfeiting far more difficult.

Nigeria has been plagued by dishonest citizens who are scamming foreigners and counterfeiting US currency, and it's only getting worse.

Counterfeiting continues to be a problem for the United States Government. Find out which bills are most commonly in the counterfeit circulation...

Who says crime doesn't pay? Danny Ferrer bought 2 Cesnas, a Lamborghini, and more off his criminal earnings ... until he was caught by the FBI. Learn more about software piracy, what it means, and how it's being fought.

For nearly 100 years, the American people have allowed their hard-earned money to be unconstitutionally controlled by a handful of private companies, with little to no oversight.

This is an article on how to recognize, evaluate, and sell silver than can easily be purchased at thrift shops, flea markets and yard sales. You can make a lot of money doing this.

Meanwhile, a hundred and eighty countries produce paper money. They, apparently, can afford to vary the size of their paper money. They all make the effort to differentiate one bill from the others.

A guide on how to spot counterfeit U.S. currency by educating yourself about the safety features used in genuine currency.

In an effort to relieve their medication cost burden, many Americans have now chosen the route to Canada or other countries where they find the same medication a lot cheaper than they get in their own country. But is this a 'panacea' for cutting costs of your medications?

Fraudulent activity has all but eliminated the acceptability of paper traveler's checks. The new solution may not be much better than the debit card you may already have.

Batman was the story of a millionaire turned crime fighter who, with the help of a young sidekick, overcame evil in fictional Gotham City.

Alert newspaperboy spotted hollow nickel, and the result was the capture of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel

Here's a review about the devastating situation in North Korea where they have trouble to recover US$25 million that could be channeled to implement denuclearizing program which has been agreed on the six-party deal.

You saw the stories that dominated the headlines in 2006: the war in Iraq, North Korea's nuclear tests, and the U.S. midterm elections. But what about the news that remained under the radar? Here are the top 10 stories you missed in 2006.

A travel planning guide to help students and travelers plan ahead of time before leaving the country so as to maximize their overall enjoyment abroad and minimize their stress levels.

Emma's not happy with the way things are going. She knows her crotchety old husband, Hubert is doing something illegal and she intends to correct that!

Within the world of counterfeit designer merchandise, a growing sentiment of public acceptance supports the notion that these products are aceptable as viable alternatives to their costly counterparts.

The Sims 2 isn't the game of the year but for some strange reason it is still a very addicting game.

You can't have a poker game without poker chips - but where did the idea of using these small items come from and what were they originally made out of?

A crime gone horribly wrong. Can one man change his life and the outcome?

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Today, through much debate, the term is generally applied to any form of various nonviolent offenses that are committed in a business or professional setting for capital gains.

In a world where privacy is a major concern and many US citizens believe that Big Brother really is watching, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging is potentially a private citizen's worst nightmare.

Movie piracy hurts all americans.

This essay debates the merits of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in guarding the intellectual propoerty of those that create it.

My investigation into the CVS Pharmacy policy of not accepting $100 Bills.

An in depth look into the Euro and an outlook into the future of the Euro and its impact elsewhere.

For people trying to leave the United State casually from the Southern California to Mexico border, illegal immigration status just got more tricky.

Buying a used car on ebay can be very confusing?

Charlie Crist, current Governor of Florida, is a front-runner for VP on the Republican ticket. Learn about his stands on the issues and his personal life.

These plot descriptions, award nominations and wins will help educate your guesses.

Now I've heard some pretty wild things said about Dr. Ron Paul. False things said in order to discredit him. So, I thought I would give you the words of Ron Paul himself. What better way to set the record straight!

A paper I wrote for a government class about the Secret Service.

The movie industry in the United States has affected economics since the early 20th century. By the time a movie makes it to the theater or to the shelf of the local video store, people only see the big-name stars and the famous producers and directors.

An op/ed guide to spotting fake cash. What you do with the culprit is a different matter.

This article is based on a tricksters life who was able to earn a living by fooling people. How he managed to create his wealth is defined in the article.

The financial press, and even the network news shows, have begun reporting the price of gold regularly. For twenty years, between 1980 and 2000, the price of gold was rarely mentioned. There was little interest, and the price was either falling or remaining steady.

When you elect a member of the Congress, do you know what you have elected him/her to do? Congress is the "comptroller" of the United States of America.

The mission of the USSS is to provide protective services. Protective services is described "as the providing of total physical protection for a dignitary, emphasizing the preventative aspects of protection" (More, 1966, abstr.).

A short look at the history and workings of the United States monetary system

This is a lecture about the pros and cons of the Gold Standard.

Evolving trends in the application - and misapplication - of state sovereign authority.

For you rich people...and that means you, Bill Gates! You may be rich multimillionaires, but this same technique applies to you as well!

New Design to Be Unveiled Online During "Wi-5" Event

The author writes extensively about coins for several publications in the U.S., Canada, and Australia and holds the copyright to this exclusive article.

Technically, President George W. Bush did not pardon Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Instead, he was given clemency and had his sentence commuted, or reduced. When a person is pardoned, it erases all penalties or "disabilities from the federal or military offense."

Years ago, if you wanted to buy something you paid in coins minted from, or at least backed by, precious metals. United States currency, for example, was backed by gold held by the government - hence the term "gold standard".

An amusing series of thoughts, observations and anecdotal references to odd facts and peculiarities.

An description of identity theft methods and how to prevent yourself from falling victim to them.

Intermittent thunderstorms has played the field all day and into the night heavy rains are pouring down from time to time. Lying awake listening to the sound of the rain is Deloris who shares a room with two of her younger sisters.

This is a short Science Fiction story about a cat...or is she?

Originally designed and intended to be built in Canada, for the 1888 Universal Exposition, the Eiffel Tower was constructed in Paris France to commemorate the Centennial of the French Revolution.

What will the new bill look like? The new five dollar bill has seen some changes. What are the changes and how do they affect the public?

Counterfeit medicines are generally medicines that are not the standard quality.

Experts claim it's not a question of if there will be a mass casualty as a result of counterfeit tobacco products coming from China or counterfeit drugs coming from China or India. Rather, it's just a question of when or how soon and can anything be done to stop it.

The $5 bill has been issued with a new design in order to keep counterfeiting from happening. Will the old $5 bills still be valid and is there any money to be made in collecting them?

Experienced Traders follow the Smart Money. Now, most investors out there are clueless what this means because you're busy going to a 9 to 5 job. Investors just want to make money and as long as they observe their portfolio increasing, that's all they care about.

There are many articles related to the subject of making money online. Some of them offer good advice and tips, but most of them are just written by people who are trying to get others to sign up under their referral links; and some of them are just flat-out scams.

Using the internet to make you money is something that can be done very easily. There are many different methods to making money.

Choosing a good approach is the first step to making more money with celebrity poetry. You do not have to be a published poet on the New York Time's Best Seller's list to create popular celebrity poetry.

Learn how to publish your poems online, create a blog and make money. These steps will guide you through an easy process of setting up your poetry to attract readers and generate cash from your writing.

Money psychics can also do love readings, but usually specialize in money matters.

Quick and easy money can be made by doing simple tasks using your VCR.

There are many out of the ordinary ways to make money on Craigslist. If you are looking for a way to earn extra money, the Gigs section has numerous opportunities.

I am going to showcase three ways to earn money on the internet with your web site.

You can make a good amount of money with art by selling hand crafted bookends. It is important to find retail outlets and artists that sell bookends and become familiar with this particular craft.

The majority of parents feel it is necessary for children to know the alphabet before they enroll in school. Why? To better prepare kids for in school, and to make children's lives easier. An equally important, yet often ignored lesson, is the value of money.

One creative way to raise money for your sports team is by selling videos. These items can be obtained in bulk from independent producers and multimedia companies.

Although student loans are an excellent way to pay for school, there are many things that anyone should be aware of when making the decision to borrow this money.

Guide to using your free hosting, free domain and a little insight to develop your money making website with absolutely $0 in investment.

The benefits of organic food are worth the extra money, but not every house hold has the extra money! Read on for some great ways to save money while feeding yourself and your family organically!

This old movie house cliché hides a deeper truth: Money is life, because earning money requires an investment of time (as your alarm clock reminds you each morning).

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The Internet opens a wide array of money-making opportunities and broadens the horizons of financial success for you, me and everyone else who has access to the Internet.

Everyone owns blogs, and now you can monetize your blog and make money

10 Tips on Getting Your Family Involved in Saving Money

Ads all over the internet claim you can make a lot of money through a blog. What is a blog? How can you make money with one? Read more about making money through blogging!

Learn how to save money over the long term by paying a little more on your mortgage principle each month.