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FBI States Online Auction Fraud Biggest Source of Complaints

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the well-duh dept.

dipfan writes "The FBI says internet auction fraud was the biggest source of complaints last year, according to the annual report by the Internet Fraud Complaint Centre. The Nigerian bank scam still remains popular, even after all these years. Quote: "During 2001, Internet auction fraud was by far the most reported offense, comprising 42.8% of referred complaints .... Non-deliverable merchandise and payment comprise 20.3% of complaints, and credit and debit card fraud make up 9.4% of complaints." The report is a 27 page PDF file while the Washington Post wrote up an article about it." Just ask CowboyNeal about some of his fun with dealing with dealers in Hong Kong.

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  1. Elbonia by gato_mato · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I wonder if I send out a mass email saying that I am the Prime Minister of Elbonia and that if "Lucky You" should invest in my country you will have 4000% ROI. How much money would I actualy get from Dolts who would beleive me? Gato

  2. Re:One word (hopefully spelled right) by grytpype · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    It's spelled "scrotum."

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    - Have a picture

  3. It's on the Internet, it must be true! by Wingchild · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    In other news, there's a KILLER VIRUS being sent 'round the net via email. If you receive an email with the subject "JOIN THE CREW", delete it!!!!

    :P

    Some people believe anything they read.

  4. Magic Lantern by dragin33 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Has anyone heard anything about the FBI's magic lantern? Are they using it yet? Is there a way to block it?

  5. 89th post!!!! by Ermyf+Jym · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Woo hoo!!!