The unraveling of an Internet "phishing" scam reveals the complications of busting thieves across international borders. "There's sort of a hole in enforcement," says an investigator for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Investigators have found suspects' inboxes emptied and evidence deleted as embarrassed victims explain how seemingly legitimate e-mails request personal information, such as credit card numbers and mother's maiden name. "Stupid me, I just went ahead and gave up everything," says one man.

Originally by Law.com - Tech Law Practice Center, 8:48 PM

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