Magic Wand Bomb Detector Deemed Fraudulent, Inventor Imprisoned
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Now that would be a worthy story to upvote!
More like fraud / bribery / public corruption - the story here is pretty obviously about kickbacks not gullibility.
>We have been dealing with doubters for 10 years. One of the problems we have is that the machine does look a little primitive. We are working on a new model that has flashing lights
This is obviously a case of taking advantage of people in a desperate situation. He's selling a product that he knows won't do any good (because it's a scam) and as a result risking lives.
The linked video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r...) shows plenty of proof that it simply doesn't work (instead relying on the subconscious movements of your wrist). It's power supply is supposedly the static electricity of the wearer.
In fact, the supposed "secret" behind the "machine" are the cards that can "detect" certain materials that are suspicious (Dollar Bills, Elephants, and Bombs) (Note that he really tried running the gamut of possible crimes to sell this "product").
When inspected, the card contains of all things an RFID chip (that can't possibly do anything).
McCormick still hasn't been charged, and is still out on bail.