POLITICS

Beware Of Geeks Bearing Gifts

Prepaid credit cards can be used to make campaign contributions anonymously, a convenience and a risk that a wide range of politicians accept.

by Neil Munro

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008


Politicians are eagerly using the Internet to attract increased donations, but they're also inadvertently increasing their exposure to Internet-enabled scandal and embarrassment.

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