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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...their money into an allegedly fraudulent stamp investing scheme that has rocked Spain. "Before, our economic health was very good," says Mayor Juan Bautista Martínez. "Now, it's so-so." Dosbarrios residents are closely watching the unfolding investigation into Afinsa Bienes Tangibles and Forum Filatélico, two investment companies that [an error occurred while processing this directive] specialize in valuable stamps. At the start of the investigation, nine executives of the two firms were taken into custody to await trial on accusations of operating a pyramid scheme to fund payouts, and vastly overcharging clients for stamps...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Stamps of Disapproval | 6/11/2006 | See Source »

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