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Tougher Penalties for Charity Scammers

Updated: January 7, 2009
People who steal from charities may face more prison time if a state lawmaker has his way. Representative Bill Mitchell is proposing a bill that could double prison time for scammers. Right now those convicted of the crime face up to seven years in p

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