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'Seconds' to Set Up Fake Website

Posted September 20, 2010 10:14 AM

From BBC News - Technology:

Setting up a copycat website to sell fake goods only takes a few seconds, according to a computer expert. Some websites are so sophisticated they add counterfeit security certificates to fool shoppers, said David Holman, of First Cyber Security. He issued the warning as the Trading Standards Institute said many items ordered online have failed to arrive.

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Re: 'Seconds' to Set Up Fake Website

09/20/2010 10:30 AM

Fake qualifications, fake smiles, fake boobs, fake watches...now, fake websites. Think we have all seen this one comming thou.

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Re: 'Seconds' to Set Up Fake Website

09/21/2010 8:13 PM

I think only heavy penalties for PROVEN misdemeanors will ever
prevent (or at least seriously discourage) the con. merchants.

i.e. if they knew they would get say 20 years, with min. 10 for
good behaviour it would really discourage these soul destroying cons.

What really annoys me is that someone can pursue a private case for
thousands of pounds (rip off) and by the careful use of solicitors & courts,
they get away with it. No refund, no recompense, an absolute waste of time.

But... if you owe the council (or Crown) say even a nominal amount, for a fine
or similar, they will go to extreme lengths to punish you. Court, prison, seizures.

Currently, I believe it to be a VERY unbalance, and unfair system.

Ann.

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