"Bank Accounts for Sale."
It may seem like a strange concept, but such advertisements are commonplace in tabloids and on Web sites.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that many financial scams -- ranging from traditional loan-sharking to the notorious "It's me" fraud running rampant in recent months -- have so-called bank account brokers to thank for their robust business.
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