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eBay urged to get tough on fraud

By Derek Sooman

On February 27, 2006, 4:03 PM

According to consumer magazine ‘Computing Which?’, online auction site eBay needs to get tougher on fraud. Some 130 incidents are reported to the Metropolitan Police each month involving fraud and eBay. ‘Computing Which?’ is calling on eBay to take a more proactive stance on identifying counterfeit items offered for sale. The magazine recommends that the auction site warn customers about the dangers of fraud, and that it should crack down on the unlicensed sale of products.

Jessica Ross, editor of the magazine, said: "Many people see eBay as a bit of fun, like Friends Reunited, and no one's denying that it's quick and easy to use. But there's plenty of opportunity for criminals to cash in too.

"eBay needs to educate people about the dangers of using the site. This 21st century car boot sale attracts more than a few dodgy characters and gangs can 'earn' huge amounts defrauding everyday eBayers."

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  1. February 27, 2006 5:23 PM
    mentaljedi said:
    I agree. But then again, ppl who don't realise how dangerous it is by now deserve a wake up call for being ignorent.
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  2. February 27, 2006 6:22 PM
    DragonMaster said:
    [quote] I agree. But then again, ppl who don't realise how dangerous it is by now deserve a wake up call for being ignorent.[/quote]--From : eBaySubject : Unauthorized access notificationSomeone from IP 127.0.0.1 accessed your account without your authorization. Login Reply
  3. February 27, 2006 8:14 PM
    spike said:
    [quote]Someone from IP 127.0.0.1 accessed your account[/quote]Who? an Ebay employee!?!? lol
    Reply
  4. February 27, 2006 9:22 PM
    DragonMaster said:
    [quote]Who? an Ebay employee!?!? lol[/quote]People don't know what localhost is...
    Reply
  5. February 27, 2006 9:39 PM
    Tedster said:
    been frauded many times on ebay by people claiming to sell an item that works then it turns out to be worthless junk.Feedback is unreliable.
    Reply

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