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daz300
20-11-2007, 23:06
Dutch teenager has been arrested for allegedly stealing virtual furniture from "rooms" in Habbo Hotel, a 3D social networking website.


The 17-year-old is accused of stealing 4,000 euros (£2,840) worth of virtual furniture, bought with real money.
Five 15-year-olds have also been questioned by police, who were contacted by the website's owners.

link : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7094764.stm



daz300

Acathla
20-11-2007, 23:10
Has been mentioned here: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34433264-post34.html