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Innocent man sent to jail for rape by his own fiancé

On 60 MINUTES Liz Hayes investigates the terrifying case of the innocent man falsely accused by his fiancé of violent sexual crimes. How the woman he loved fooled police into believing she was a victim when in fact she was an evil liar. For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories.

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Fake app ratings net Bell Canada $1.25M fine

The Competition Bureau said certain Bell employees in November 2014 posted positive reviews and ratings of the new version of the free MyBell Mobile app and Virgin My Account app on the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store, without disclosing that they work for Bell.

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Fake video testimonials: Inside the world of fake reviews

Inside the world of fake reviews Fake video testimonials In her videos, she pretends to be a certified financial adviser, a teacher, a dietitian or even a real customer. So we go inside the booming business of fake online testimonials.

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Fake degrees Exposing Canadians with phoney credentials

Fake university degrees are being purchased by hundreds of Canadians. CBC Marketplace's investigation exposes the business of phony degrees CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists to deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses, and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

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Misleading sales tactics for Bell services (Marketplace)

Misleading sales tactics for Bell services (Marketplace)In this hidden camera investigation, CBC's Marketplace gets hired by a company selling Bell services door to door and discovers misleading sales tactics. Nataku Πριν από 2 χρόνια Home security lesson #1: don't answer your door unless you're expecting company or a delivery.

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Oil change scams Hidden camera investigation

CBC Marketplace finds aggressive upselling and services paid for but not performed to read the full story: When you trust someone else to take care of your car, can you trust that they're not taking you for a ride? Our undercover investigation reveals ripoffs at a popular oil change chain. We're going in for the advertised $19.99 oil change, but you won't believe the charges we end up with.

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Locksmith ripoffs: Hidden camera investigation (Marketplace)

Who do you call when you're locked out of your home? A locksmith. But industry experts tell us some of them are duping customers with the promise of a quick and cheap fix, only to end up ripping you off. CBC Marketplace uncovers a network of fake local business locations and fake five-star reviews cluttering Google Maps in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Rental car ripoffs: Hidden camera investigation (Marketplace)

CBC News Three cars, three teams wearing hidden cameras, and one car rental company location with a long history of complaints and overcharging. What happens when we send in our Marketplace team with some savvy consumers to fight back against those extra fees?

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