Scams and Frauds in the Imperium

[MarcusIII]

In the French cases, it's clear that somebody got into the security system and procedures, studied them, disabled what they could and used timing for the rest.

The section where they kept all the jewels other valuable item like Fabergé eggs, jewel encrusted boxes and the like was very near a direct exit door at the lower level onto the Rue De Louvre. At least that's where they were the last time I went there. Not an optimum place for them.

 

[ottarrus]

The section where they kept all the jewels other valuable item like Fabergé eggs, jewel encrusted boxes and the like was very near a direct exit door at the lower level onto the Rue De Louvre. At least that's where they were the last time I went there. Not an optimum place for them.

Well, it's a big help if the good guys make it easy, right?

 

[ottarrus]

And insofar as Traveller scams go, what would be the point in stealing physical objects that you have to fence [at ten cents on the dollar] and transport while every badge on the planet is looking for you? It's WAY easier to steal credit chits, the electronic equivalent to bearer bonds, or industrial intelligence... those crystal chips will fit in the seams of your clothing.
And remember, one million dollars in $100 bills weighs 22 lbs /30 kg. In $1 bills it weighs 2,204 lbs /1 metric ton. That's a little bulky to fit into your carry on bag at the starport...