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Old 22 September 2009, 04:33 AM
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Australia Money for nothing in Malvern

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PROMISES that special chemicals could duplicate money have allegedly duped a Malvern business.

Police said three Victorian businesses gave about $160,000 in cash to two men in the belief their money would double when soaked in chemicals.

A supermarket receipt, uncovered during investigations, has since revealed the chemicals’ formula as bleach, baby powder and hair spray.
http://stonnington-leader.whereilive...ng-in-malvern/

Wasn't this the plot to a movie/book or something like that? I'm certain I've heard it before, although it could just be an old scam that was on the telly or somewhere on snopes.
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