Arrest made in PairGain stock scam
News The hoax was perpetrated by copying Bloomberg's Web page design and creating a false news story that on April 7 caused a dramatic increase in the trading value of PairGain. The bogus report said PairGain would be acquired by an Israeli company, ECI...
[April 16, 1999, 9:32]
Bogus report boosts Internet stock
News At the other end of the hyperlink, readers found a page that duplicated the look and feel of the Bloomberg site, and announced telephone-equipment maker PairGain's acquisition by the Israeli firm ECI Telecom Ltd.
[April 8, 1999, 9:09]
Internet stock fraud suspect pleads not guilty
News Hoke is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $1m (£600,000) fine on securities fraud charges. Hoke, 25, posted $50,000 bail.
[May 11, 1999, 17:04]
