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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. News Flash! by BiggestPOS · · Score: 1, Troll

    Buying things you haven't seen from people you have never met can be more frustrating than buying things from a local trusted retailer! And I thought saving all that money by buying my Car on eBay was WITHOUT increased risk of problems!

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  2. One word (hopefully spelled right) by FortKnox · · Score: 0, Troll

    Escarow

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    Good quote, too many chars. Seriously, the slashdot 120 char limit sucks!
  3. Re:Escarow by somethingwicked · · Score: 1, Troll
    You put your money in a snail and it delivers it?

    I guess more secure. Do you check every snail you meet for cash???

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