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Check Fraud: Paper and Persuasion
Check Fraud: Paper and Persuasion

Check Fraud: Paper and Persuasion

Genres

Documentary

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Presents a check-passer describing the tricks of his trade. Explains how a conscientious check-out clerk can easily trip him up.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

19 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1980

Country

United States of America

Cast

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