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FBI creates fake cryptocurrency in sting operation to catch pump-and-dump market manipulators (www.techspot.com)

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[–] Venat0r@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Wouldn't that be entrapment though?

[–] schizo@forum.uncomfortable.business 22 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

To add more detail to the other reply, it's only entrapment if they coerce you into doing something you wouldn't have otherwise done.

A cop comes up to you and goes 'bro, lets go steal that car!' would probably be entrapment.

Cops putting a car on a street waiting for someone to steal it wouldn't be.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 1 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

But this would be like a car that has the keys in the ignition and a sign making you aware of that fact.

[–] GeneralDingus@lemmy.cafe 1 points 2 weeks ago

Thats the point. A stand up citizen wouldnt even care. they may notice a easily stealable item but will just walk by.

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