7 Arraigned for eBay Fraud in Atlanta Federal Court
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Charges of wire fraud among those brought against alleged conspirators
Four men were charged Friday with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud stemming from a scheme uncovered to sell non-existing items for sale on eBay. Three other defendants were also arraigned today in federal court in Atlanta on internet fraud charges.
According to U.S. Attorney David E. Nahmias, from July 2003 through October 2006, at least 215 victims paid the defendants approximately $539,000 for non-existent merchandise posted on eBay, such as custom-styled car tires and rims, and, in a few instances, vehicles. The purchasers paid for the merchandise by wire transfer or by Western Union, but the defendants allegedly never sent any merchandise, reported Biz Journals.com today.
Four men were charged Friday with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud stemming from a scheme uncovered to sell non-existing items for sale on eBay. Three other defendants were also arraigned today in federal court in Atlanta on internet fraud charges.
According to U.S. Attorney David E. Nahmias, from July 2003 through October 2006, at least 215 victims paid the defendants approximately $539,000 for non-existent merchandise posted on eBay, such as custom-styled car tires and rims, and, in a few instances, vehicles. The purchasers paid for the merchandise by wire transfer or by Western Union, but the defendants allegedly never sent any merchandise, reported Biz Journals.com today.
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