Mike,
Since the USPS was evidently used to send a money order, it becomes mail
fraud, a federal offense. Have you contacted the local postal inspector to
report this?
Bill, KG4LOV
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> To All:
>
> I recently had the misfortune to be robbed on eBay. A seller posted six
> cameras that sold within hours of each other. We all learned too late that
> it was a complete scam--the guy collected six money orders and never had
any
> cameras to sell. It was a simple robbery. eBay "fraud protection" covers
you
> up to $200, but beyond that you're on your own. I'm out $325, and I can
ill
> afford the loss right now.
>
> The same guy did the same thing on MSN and who knows where else. His
victims
> on eBay included a Canadian couple who are newly unemployed after 30 years
> (each!) with a paper company, and a Navy Lieutenant and his wife on duty
in
> Japan.
>
> We're pursuing it with the police, but we're having a hard time
interesting
> them in the case. So far it's been nothing but red tape.
>
> Word to the Wise--BEWARE. Always cover yourself on eBay. The online world
is
> changing for the worse with every passing day.
>
> --Mike
>
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