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?
With all the high-tech toys and gadgets we carry around every day, there's one thing that's always seems to drag us back to the twentieth century: the wallet. Whether it's made of leather or vinyl or even Tyvek, the wallet feels incredibly dated and often quite bloated-- especially when over-stuffed with faded and torn membership cards. It creates an unsightly bulge that's even more pronounced with the smaller and shorter summer clothes most of us are about to start wearing
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My Opinion said 4:14PM on 5-15-2008
I think this is stupid AND I don't see how this would EVER fly with the companies that issued any of the cards. Just ridiculous.
As for photos, we already have that option with any cell phone that has a picture phone...it's not privy to i-phones. Point and click and save.
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hmm... said 4:28PM on 5-15-2008
Umm...Did anyone proof read this article/story/bullsh!t before it was published?
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No Way said 4:29PM on 5-15-2008
SUCH a bad idea
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Maria said 4:35PM on 5-15-2008
So, I guess they want everybody to invest in an IPhone ($300-$400) to get rid of a wallet that might cost you $30-40???? It does not makes sense at all.
Even if it is a futuristic idea, a lot of things have to happen before the switch comes to place.
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Sarah said 4:39PM on 5-15-2008
Ummm... Aren't iPhones just as big as wallets? Plus, most women carry around purses with their wallets in them. It's not that hard to carry around.
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Diane Sperry said 4:40PM on 5-15-2008
I love the idea of some sort of ID or I D community or state card that replaces everything usually in a wallet. I certainly need to learn how to operate an IPod. I just wish I had enough money to buy one in the first place. I am still in debt trying to fill up my take each week to get to work. for as long as I have a job that is. Have a great day
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Sissy said 5:37PM on 5-15-2008
I wouldn't waste my money on an i anything...lol
I bought a no-brand player on ebay for about 80 bucks...and it plays music, movies, has cam (takes still and video w/sound), play video games, and bunch of other stuff that the ipod can't do, for a fraction of the cost. Save your dollars, use your sense...don't pay for the i
billygirl ilovepink said 2:07PM on 6-28-2008
diane sperry, something or other
that's sad, dude.
Stephanie said 5:12PM on 5-15-2008
personally i love this idea for such things as store cards... i work at a supermarket and i see the collection of cards most people have on their key chains (sometimes 10-15). Obviously there is still a need for credit cards and cash in a real wallet, but this could definately reduce bulk.
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Rick said 5:24PM on 5-15-2008
These plastic ID cards are a reality. But, instead of giving you a balance on your U.S. Currency, it will give you your balance of AMERO"s, the new currency to be revealed in 2010 for use by the newly formed economic union of Canada, United States and Mexico, inititated by the passing of NAFTA: the North American Free Trade Agreement ( and flood the U.S.A. with illegal aliens pact). No joke. Google NAFTA or AMERO and see what you get. Good bye soveriegn USA, hello to no borders, hello to a lesser value currency than we have now, hello third world country, hello poverty row.
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Fred said 5:26PM on 5-15-2008
So, Einstein...
What happens when the battery dies on your IPhone?
Are retail stores really going to accept a picture of your credit card, or is it just for the "swimcard" pictured?
I embrace technology and change, but this idea is just stupid!
What's wrong with carrying a wallet?
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Olyveoil said 5:31PM on 5-15-2008
Just think, everything that you hold private will be available to anyone who is in possession of one of those scanners/cloners. All they have to do is point and upload, you'll never see it happening since the cloner doesn't have to be within sight of you.
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zargon said 9:18AM on 5-16-2008
I never had a fat wallet, but it did collect stuff. However, since I have switched to hy-brid money clip, I never had any problems. It is small so I can't jam a bunch of crap in it and I like that fact that is goes in the front pocket instead of the back.
I have my ID, my 2 bank cards (personal and joint) and my favorite CC along with some misc punch cards. Works perfectly, never have had a problem and it stays small.
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