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FBI creates fake cryptocurrency in sting operation to catch pump-and-dump market manipulators (www.techspot.com)

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[-] schizo@forum.uncomfortable.business 3 points 1 month ago

I mean, that's basically what a trap car is, and those have been litigated to the point it's very clear that it's not entrapment and totally allowed.

I mean you have to be kind of stupid to see an expensive car sitting there with the keys in the ignition and go 'BRO! New ride!', but 'stupid' isn't a criminal defense (so far anyways) and nobody MAKES them get in the car, start it, and drive off.

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