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Vigilantes Go on the Offensive to Bait Net Crooks

A group of dedicated computer wizards are fighting back against Internet scams that promise millions of dollars. Calling themselves "scambaiters," they have collected enough information on the scammers' tools and techniques that even the FBI has taken notice.

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Jen Banbury
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