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Phishing Feeds Internet Black Markets

Date: November 22, 2004
Source: Washington Post
By: Brian Krebs

... of another scam. Later, he verified that someone did try to use his information to secure a $4,000 line of credit.

The constant attacks have left Wales feeling paranoid and angry, and all but ready to give up on e-commerce.

"I'm getting close to disconnecting the phone and throwing the damn computer out the window," he said. "Who needs this kind of aggravation?"


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