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Cashing in on Paul Walker's death

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    4 December 2013
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Cashing in on Paul Walker's Death

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Millions of people have taken to social media to pay tribute to US actor Paul Walker, who died in a car crash in Los Angeles on Saturday. But some have also used the story of the celebrity's death to advertise goods and services.

#BBCtrending's Anne-Marie Tomchak investigates how Facebook-user Master Wendell and others on social media may be leveraging Mr Walker's death for cash.

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