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Credit Mobilier, a construction company involved in building the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1860s, made money illegally by engaging in fraudulent practices such as inflating construction costs. The company sold shares to politicians and influential figures at discounted prices, effectively bribing them to secure favorable contracts and government support. This manipulation allowed the company to reap excessive profits while diverting public funds meant for railroad construction. The scandal ultimately highlighted widespread corruption in government and business during that era.

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