Elderly Amish Man Caught on Film With Prostitute, Blackmailed
When a 75-year-old Amish widower slept with a prostitute, he -- we feel certain -- felt pretty bad about it the next morning. As if that guilt weren't enough for the old man, the prostitute and her boyfriend demanded $67,000 from him, claiming that they had filmed the scene with wall-mounted cameras and would upload the recording to the Internet. The pair was later arrested and, we can only imagine, the Amish man abhorred technology more than ever.
Bank Robber Gets Away With the Help of Craiglist
In October, a bank robber -- wearing a safety vest, blue shirt, face mask and goggles -- eluded police with the help of Craiglist. Just outside the bank, while the robbery was in progress, stood a group of men who were responding to a Craiglist day labor opportunity. As the advertisement required, they were all wearing safety vests, blue shirts, face masks and goggles.
Nude New Zealander Arrested After Responding to Fake Sexy Text Message
Late in 2007, a Wellington, New Zealand man received a racy text message from two anonymous "ladies," giving him only an address and a request that he show up naked. Well, he indeed showed up naked... at the home of one appalled, unsuspecting New Zealander. Both the nude Romeo and the sadistic texter were arrested, though neither were prosecuted.
Fake Craiglist Ad Costs Man Most of What He Owns
Last Spring, a post appeared on an Oregon Craigslist board stating that the owner of a specific house was leaving all of his worldly possessions (still in said house) to whoever wanted them. When homeowner Robert Salisbury rushed home -- on a tip from a woman suspicious about the offer of a free horse -- he found his house being ransacked by 30 strangers. We suggest he take that horse and collect some vengeance Clint Eastwood-style.
17-Year-Old Jailed for Stealing Virtual 'Furniture'
When a 17-year-old Dutch boy hacked into several accounts on the Second Life-style site 'Habbo' in 2007, the the law got involved. The boy was discovered to have stolen $5,800 worth of virtual furniture and knick-knacks. Apparently, crime -- whether actual or virtual -- does not pay.
Phishers Going After Your Phones in New 'Vishing' Trend
Over the past year, sneaky spammers have begun to forsake the worn-out territory of e-mail in favor of cell phones' fertile frontier. The result? "Vishing." Get it? Voice mail phishing. It might be more ominous if it didn't sound like a James Bond villain saying, "Wishing."
Burglars Break Into Restaurant, Steal HDTV, Leave Money / Food Behind
Around Halloween of last year, a truckload of thieves drove into -- that's right, into -- a Pennsylvania Mexican restaurant, where they -- apparently uninterested in the cash register -- stole a mid-grade 47-inch HDTV and fled the scene. We've all heard about how this generation is lacking in ambition, but this generation's thieves, too?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Gary Vocks said 4:18PM on 9-05-2007
What a waste of tax dollars for the cops to spend their time and resources busting consenting adults for sex--even if it is for pay!
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joe said 4:34AM on 1-22-2009
LMFAO why is porn legal but being a whore isn't ? its the same thing sex for $ ill tell u why... the porn industry is taxed b/c the girls/guys are 10-99 they pay taxes !! whores on the street get the $ tax free that's why being a whore is illegal the f**king government doesn't get their cut plain and simple !
Philip Richards said 5:30AM on 11-21-2007
Prostitution is reportedly the 'oldest business'
in the world. As long as there are live human beings there will always be adults who seek sex for pay. In my opinion, what an individual does in private is nobody else's business. Police should have NO authority to invade a private,
personal meeting ! ! ! ! !
THE JUDGE...
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RICH SANTANA said 2:59PM on 11-21-2007
PROSTITUTION SHOULD BECOME LEGAL-ITS A CONSENT SEX BETWEEN 2 ADULTS , IN LAS VEGAS THEY HAVE TO SUBMIT TO HIV TESTS AND AND SOME PARTS IN EUROPE TOO! In the Netherland the crime rate is very low compare to U.S.A AND PROSTITUTION IS LEGAL-THE PROSTITUTES. COPS SHOULD FOCUS ON MURDERS, KIDNAPPING , CHILD PREDATORS.SEX IS SEX ITS PLEASURE. BUT IF IT BECOMES LEGAL I AM FOR SAFE SEX AND ADVOCATE TO HIV AND OTHER VENERIAL DESEASES AND USE OF CONDOMS BY JOHNS AND ALL UNDER THE LAW AND SIGN IN AGREEMENTS-PARALEGAL STUDENT-RICH SANTAN
AND BY THE WAY I HAVE A SUGAR DADDY 4 MILLION DOLLARS ASETT GENTLEMEN AND TREATS ME VERY VERY ELL- A PROUD MALE PROSTITUTE THAT IS STUDYING PARALEGAL TO WORK FOR A CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER-MY GOAL! PLEASE HAVE SAFE SEX AND USE CONDOMS!!
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Lori Lamb said 4:33PM on 11-21-2007
GOOD! It's about time these whores were taken off the streets and off line. Since when is it okay to offer sex for "250 Roses" and the cops don't take that as selling your ass? Roses my sweet white heiney! These broads need to be locked up and so do the fools who buy their services.
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Jason Browne said 4:41PM on 11-21-2007
I think its disgusting that the states and federal goverment would waste taxe dollars on this! We are fightting two wars right now and this is there main concern? And i would bet these crooekd politicans are the biggest users of craigslist erotic services section. Hypocrisy at its best my fellow americans
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Athena Jones said 4:56PM on 11-21-2007
Yes i am outraged at this response from our LE department on providers using cragslist. First of all ok there are many many many escorts services in phone book all around the world . Why are they not going after them? What is the difference? We as providers need to make there jobs more difficult PROVIDERS . They have already stated there first preference is craigs because the bust is easy for them to do. So providers higher your standards with your clients and make these mo fo's work to get you if they want you. Second I am an upscale provider myself ok. I am upscale clean discreet d/d free. Catering to upscale gentlemen to provide for my family. No body else is providing for my family but these clients that I cater to. So I respect them there privacy and assure there discretion. Providers that means staying away from drama drugs violence and ladies as an independent provider myself stay away from pimps. They will create this chaos and attract uncle leo for sure. Plus two consenting adults together should not be a problem. I consent myself to no sex acts. My donation is for my time and compaionship ONLY. NOTHING ELSE. And why in the hell isnt law enforcement out fighting real crime ok. Shootings drug dealers the molesters that are hurting and voliating our children etc etc . You see busting us is not dangerous and not a lot of work. So make them work for it . Us upscale providers need a system network to pull togther and look out for each other. We as provider need to continue (and always will) provide our upstanding gentlemen clients with our quality service that they deserve . By discretion and anything that will attract leo that has nothing better to do but SIT ON HIS ASSS. Signed PISSED OFFF
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kdanchisen said 5:30PM on 11-21-2007
THIS IS RIDICULOUS! waste of the egregious tax dollars. Land Of The Free??? NOT! online gambling...illegal. sex between consenting adults...outlawed. freedom to spend ones money (after a HUGE tax hit) anyway one pleases...non-existent. freedom of speech...silenced. the USA is no longer the Land of the Free, but rather a Big Brother state. think about how absurd all this is...
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ted blackington said 6:50PM on 11-21-2007
This is a waste of taxpayer money. It joins the disgusting practice of dressing up policewomen as prostitutes to catch the men who solict them! No wonder the American public has no confidence in the justice system any more.I guess it is easier to catch agreeing adults than to catch rapists.
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TheOneWhoHasBeenBurned said 9:59AM on 2-09-2009
Yes, but what if you're the wife of someone who has used these services? I doubt they agree to it..... Then it becomes a different story. Prostitution destroys families. I know you, and you aren't the kind of man to use those services anyway, but what about those who are, who don't honor their marriage vows, but just take the easy route by using prostitutes to handle their physical needs rather than working to fix what's wrong with their marriages in the first place.
Linda G. said 7:50PM on 11-21-2007
The ad in the article reads No F/S that means no sex.(Full Service)
Waste of tax payers money.
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Athena Jones said 1:14PM on 11-24-2007
Yes i am outraged at this response from our LE department on providers using cragslist. First of all ok there are many many many escorts services in phone book all around the world . Why are they not going after them? What is the difference? We as providers need to make there jobs more difficult PROVIDERS . They have already stated there first preference is craigs because the bust is easy for them to do. So providers higher your standards with your clients and make these mo fo's work to get you if they want you. Second I am an upscale provider myself ok. I am upscale clean discreet d/d free. Catering to upscale gentlemen to provide for my family. No body else is providing for my family but these clients that I cater to. So I respect them there privacy and assure there discretion. Providers that means staying away from drama drugs violence and ladies as an independent provider myself stay away from pimps. They will create this chaos and attract uncle leo for sure. Plus two consenting adults together should not be a problem. I consent myself to no sex acts. My donation is for my time and compaionship ONLY. NOTHING ELSE. And why in the hell isnt law enforcement out fighting real crime ok. Shootings drug dealers the molesters that are hurting and voliating our children etc etc . You see busting us is not dangerous and not a lot of work. So make them work for it . Us upscale providers need a system network to pull togther and look out for each other. We as provider need to continue (and always will) provide our upstanding gentlemen clients with our quality service that they deserve . By discretion and anything that will attract leo that has nothing better to do but SIT ON HIS ASSS. Signed PISSED OFFF
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Scott Small said 2:38PM on 4-07-2008
Lori Lamb: Why do you think prostitutes and their customers should be locked up? If you don't like dealing with those people, you surely don't have to. But why should a society punish a person with a service to sell or a person who wants to pay for it in a private transaction? And if your only objection is that a law is being broken, it's not like all laws are fair or just. Bad laws need to be changed ... it used to be legal to hit women or two own slaves.
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matt said 2:58PM on 4-07-2008
Lori Lamb: How is it your business what these mature adults do with their lives? What they do doesn't affect you so you shoul F-CK off you loser
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CelluliteQueen.com said 4:18PM on 4-07-2008
Move to Nevada... prostitution is legal there!!
www.CelluliteQueen.com
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Teach2 said 6:10PM on 4-07-2008
Prostitution should be legal. It cannot be prevented. The government should make laws requiring safe sex and monitoring for STDs and AIDS.At least that will protect the innocent wives who get the illnesses but have none of the fun This industry should also be taxed BIG TIME.
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BAMA said 6:39PM on 4-07-2008
REMEMBER DEOMOCRACY?
KINDA NICE, WASN'T IT?
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Todd said 3:23PM on 4-08-2008
Ok .. so I take a woman out to eat, then to the movies, then for a night cap ....hopefull it would end up back at my place for a little one on one action and of course i paid for the whole night....WHAT the hell is the differance. At least if i give a woman 50 bucks and i get some we are both happy ...rather than paying for all that crap just to end up with my cok in my hand ......
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Ray said 4:50PM on 4-08-2008
I'm glad that the people that frequent these sites and any other establishments that have this kind of entertainment have a place to go. Better that they have an out let then be preying on someones child on the street or someones wife in a mall parking lot.
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Mr. T said 5:47PM on 4-08-2008
They aren't paying for the sex. They are paying for her to go home afterward. Otherwise it's just a date.
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