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  1. Yithian

    Suspicious Deaths Among South Korean 'Villa Kings'

    The economics/politics behind South Korea's unique property market and the recent decline in the extremely high prices it has generated are extremely complex, but this new twist—the deaths of a number of mass-owning landlords who may not be what they appear—is murkier still. I take a personal...
    • Yithian
    • Thread
    • buildings conspiracy crime & criminals finance & economics fraud & fraudsters south korea suspicious deaths
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Fortean Crime
  2. DrPaulLee

    DNA Trounces A Titanic Fraud

    This was widely reported in Titanic circles in the last fortnight but has received no exposure in the press as far as I am aware. I wrote the following summary based on the known facts. I think it classes as "news" but if the mods want to move it, please do so! DNA Trounces A Titanic Fraud...
  3. rynner2

    Frauds, Scams & Cons (Romance; Lonely Hearts)

    SOURCE: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/6313617.stm
    • rynner2
    • Thread
    • confidence schemes cons fraud & fraudsters fraud (romantic) lonely hearts love & romance scams
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: Fortean Crime
  4. Human_84

    Faking Blindness / Deafness

    I've heard stories about people who have pretended to be deaf all their lives. On one occasion I heard of someone faking blindness their whole lives. But I can find nothing on google search for it. Any leads?
  5. T

    Frauds, Scams & Cons (General; Miscellaneous)

    This is a strange one. A very strange one I should have said.
    • TheQuixote
    • Thread
    • confidence schemes conmen cons crime & criminals deception fraud fraud & fraudsters frauds grifting hustling scams stings tricksters
    • Replies: 1,208
    • Forum: Fortean Crime
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