Check Fraud: Paper and Persuasion
Genres
Overview
Presents a check-passer describing the tricks of his trade. Explains how a conscientious check-out clerk can easily trip him up.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
19 min
Release Date
1980-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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