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E-COMMERCE: Cards Of 'Most Wanted' Iraqis

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National Journal's Technology Daily
June 9, 2003

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A deck of cards featuring the photos of Iraq's "most wanted" alleged war criminals has become one of the fastest-selling fad product in history. The New York Times reports that after the leaders of Iraq were ousted, the Defense Intelligence Agency produced the cards so soldiers in Iraq could recognize any fugitives looking to escape the country.

The Defense Department in turn put the cards' images on its Web site, inspiring Web marketers to reproduce and sell the cards. To date, sites like GreatUSAflags.com have sold more than one million decks. Earlier this year, as reported in National Journal's Technology Daily, U.S. defense officials warned consumers to be wary of anyone selling the cards on the online auction site eBay and through other venues.

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