Affinity Fraud Sparks and Lech

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Summary: Affinity frauds are perpetrated against people of particular social or ethnic groups - by those who seem to share the same background. This episode of Scammed profiles two criminals, David Spark and Andrew Lech, who prey upon such groups of trusting individuals - those who do not fear or would never suspect being taken advantage of by members of their own community. The victims here tell their stories about how they were easily duped by these criminals because they shared a common background or belief.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (21 min.) : sd., col.
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electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c2011.

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General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:november.13 Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 19, 2013. CatBulkString:november.18.13 Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is Affinity Fraud? (1:03) -- Preying on Church Groups (4:16) -- Class Action Suit (1:38) -- Guilty of Affinity Fraud (2:34) -- Real Estate Investment Ponzi Scheme (3:13) -- Spark's Bad Business Decisions (2:33) -- Victims of Real Estate Fraud (2:11) -- Every Day Citizens Scammed (1:58) -- Credits: Affinity Fraud - Sparks and Lech: Scammed (0:54)
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Target Audience Note:	9 & up. Some content may be objectionable. Viewer discretion is advised.
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