Winnipegger arrested for alleged eBay scam
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WINNIPEG — RCMP have laid fraud charges against a Winnipeg man accused of ripping off people on the online auction site eBay.
Investigators believe the 41-year-old man offered antique items or replicas of antiques for sale on eBay but didn’t provide the items after he was paid.
The RCMP commercial crimes unit received numerous complains from victims, all from outside Canada. The value of goods is estimated at just over $39,000 (US).
After a 16-month investigation, Carleton Bruce Ross was arrested and charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000 and five counts of fraud under $5,000. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 9th in Winnipeg.
Police remind the public to be diligent when dealing with people and/or companies over the Internet. Inquiries with organizations such as the Better Business Bureau and PhoneBusters may provide valuable information before making purchases online.
Some simple tips to remember when using Internet sites such as eBay include:
– Learn as much as possible about the seller and the products being offered for sale.
– Ask about a Return Policy and use secure methods of payment.
– Do not wire or complete cash transfers.
– Do not provide personal banking information to an individual unless your are confident that the person is reliable and trustworthy to have such information.