ADE 651 Bomb Scam

ADE 651 Bomb Scam

James McCormick sold the ADE 651, a counterfeit 'bomb detector,' worldwide (particularly in Iraq) by purchasing novelty golf ball detectors for less than $20 and reselling them for $5000 each. His scam has resulted in the loss of lives, and these 'bomb detectors' are likely still in use today.

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