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Do Nigerian Scam Artists Catch more Flies with Threats of Detainment?

Posted February 12, 2009 - 20:11 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Consumer Affairs

Due to the economy, it’s slow all around. In fact, even those who run some of the most devious and damaging email scams are having to come up with new ways to try to steal your money. The latest? A part promise, part threat email from the “FBI” designed to protect the security of our country. Oh, whatever will I do?

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Free Ways to Keep Big Brother Out of Your Bidness

Posted 2 years ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Life Hacks

Cell Phone Madness

I just love finding out that the government can find new and unique ways to listen in on our lives. News reports and bloggers are all atwitter today about the news that the FBI can listen in on your coversations while your cell phone is off, by tapping into your microphone. It's like wearing a wireless wire!

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FBI Considered "It's A Wonderful Life" Communist Propaganda

Posted 2 years ago by Will Chen

Filed Under: Extra Commentary

George and Mary Bailey looking happy

I love It's a Wonderful Life because it teaches us that family, friendship, and virtue are the true definitions of wealth.

In 1947, however, the FBI considered this anti-consumerist message as subversive Communist propaganda (read original FBI memo).

According to Professor John Noakes of Franklin and Marshall College, the FBI thought Life smeared American values such as wealth and free enterprise while glorifying anti-American values such as the triumph of the common man.

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