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04-04-2013, 07:03 PM
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The information this guy is gathering is secret to the bidders and sellers, and if he can get this.. I assume he figure out how to send false invoices, or best offer acceptance emails. The red flags were are there, but I think he'll probably only get better at hiding them. I've connected eBay, have not heard back yet 
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04-04-2013, 07:46 PM
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A question for the lawyers on the board
If this indeed turns out to be someone attempting to commit fraud through email, I believe the laws regarding mail or wire fraud would be applicable.
If I also understand correctly, each use of the email to make this attempt would be a separate violation of said laws. Thus, the criminal sanctions in such a case could be staggering. So, here is my question. Does actual economic damage need to occur, or does the mere attempt to defraud constitute a violation of the law? If the mere attempt is a crime, this joker could be teeing themself up for some very serious legal issues.
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04-04-2013, 07:53 PM
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Regardless of how severe his crime, law enforcement has all sorts of ways to locate people using false email addresses (see David Patreaus scandal). So far at least 5 received this notice from email the same yesterday.
Lets get it done FBI! Last edited by itjclarke; 04-04-2013 at 07:54 PM.
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04-04-2013, 09:57 PM
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Instead of contacting eBay why don't you just call the FBI??
eBay may or may not do anything about it and if they do, it is most likely THEY will contact the FBI. Even if they do do something about it, they very well might take their sweet time in getting around to it. David
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04-04-2013, 10:27 PM
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My bro in law is a former ASUSA and has worked many cases with the FBI/NTSB/etc. I've forwarded him all the info I have and will see what he thinks.. clearly if anything comes of it, I'll stop posting.
Eric- per your question, I talked to my wife. She said he is definitely already breaking laws, and it is a fraud case regardless of whether anyone bites on his offer and loses money... and the fact that it covers several states does up the ante. She does not have much/any experience with all the various internet protection laws that would probably apply here.. and she's at her dad's, helping him pack for a trip, so was not eager to get too deep into discussion about baseball card thievery  I know there are a lot of lawyers on this board though, so if anyone has other opinions please feel free to offer them up.
Last edited by itjclarke; 04-04-2013 at 10:30 PM. Reason: spelling
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