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Former Amazon Security Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 Ina Steiner
Amazon

A security manager at Amazon pleaded guilty to defrauding the company on Thursday. According to the government, he had been responsible for preventing loss, monitoring security risks, and protecting people, products, and information at Amazon […]

2 CommentsMarketplaces, NewsAmazon, Amazon security, DOJ, Fraud

Undeterred by eBay Warnings, Seller Lands in Trouble with the Feds

October 10, 2021October 11, 2021 Ina Steiner
US Department of Justice

An eBay seller was sentenced to 6 months in prison over her listings for a substance the Feds say was extremely dangerous and not fit for human consumption. In a Department of Justice press release, […]

1 CommentNews, Security and Fraud IssuesDOJ, eBay, illegal sales

eBay Scammer Sentenced to 14 Years

July 18, 2021 Ina Steiner
eBay

The government said the head of an eBay sales scam was sentenced to over 14 years in prison after accusing him of pretending to part of an eBay program in order steal money through fake […]

Marketplaces, News, Security and Fraud IssuesDOJ, eBay, eBay fraud, Fraud

Warning: You May Be Selling to the Feds

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 Ina Steiner
US Department of Justice

An online seller learned the hard way that you don’t always know to whom you are selling. And while the government says the seller lied to buyers about the source of his elephant and whale […]

3 CommentsMarketplaces, NewsDOJ, ivory, Unlawful sale of Endangered Species

Online Selling Fraud with a Side of Tax Evasion

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 Ina Steiner

Selling ill-gotten goods online is never a wise decision, and attempting to hide the proceeds from the IRS only compounds matters. The government says a company executive assistant bought unauthorized supplies from Staples and charged […]

4 CommentsNews, Tax and Legal IssuesDOJ, eBay, Fraud, IRS, Taxes

5 Weeks and $2 Million Get eBay Seller 4 Years

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020 Ina Steiner

In a 5-week period, a single online seller defrauded hundreds of customers out of nearly $2 million using eBay and PayPal, according to allegations by the Department of Justice. The government said the seller listed […]

8 CommentsMarketplaces, NewsBullion, DOJ, eBay fraud, PayPal fraud

eBay Seller Arrested over Alleged Virus Claims in Listing

April 9, 2020 Ina Steiner
eBay

An eBay seller was arrested on federal charges for allegedly selling a product – Toamit Virus Shut Out – that claimed it would help protect individuals from viruses. The arrest serves as a warning that […]

5 CommentsMarketplaces, Newscoronavirus, DOJ, eBay, TOAMIT

Embassy Worker Accused of Selling Fakes on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 Ina Steiner

The US Justice Department says it uncovered a counterfeit ring involving an employee at the US embassy in South Korea and relating to sales on eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari. The government arrested the employee and […]

News, Security and Fraud IssuesDOJ, Fakes, Vera Bradley

DOJ Reviews Consolidation of Online Postage Services

August 11, 2015August 4, 2017 Ina Steiner

The government is scrutinizing the Stamps.com deal to acquire Endicia, but Stamps said it expects the deal to go through this year. It also revealed that if the deal does not gain antitrust regulatory approval, […]

News, ShippingAntitrust, DOJ, Endicia, Newell, Shipping, Stamps.com


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