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How the FBI's fake cell phone company put criminals into real jail cells

Planet Money

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Innovative Marketing of a Federal Gadget: Balancing Security and Deception

This chapter delves into the unique development and marketing strategies of a federal agency's special phone designed for law enforcement. It addresses the challenges of appealing to a criminal audience while ensuring effective security capabilities, alongside the initial struggles of launching the device in Australia.

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