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Buyers Scammed for Millions in Record EBay Ripoff

Customers paid big bucks for counterfeit products

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(Newser) – Consumers around the world were bilked out of millions of dollars for counterfeit golf clubs in the biggest-ever eBay scam, reports the Times of London. The clubs, as well as clothing, accessories and passes for an airline lounge, were auctioned online from 2004-2008 by a criminal network involving crooks from Europe, China, Thailand and the US. The suspected ringleaders are currently on trial in London, though authorities believe many involved have escaped detection.

The exterior of eBay offices in San Jose, Calif.
The exterior of eBay offices in San Jose, Calif.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)
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The sale and distribution of counterfeit golf clubs, clothing and accessories is on a scale that has never before
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Antiks
Sep 23, 09 4:04 AM CDT
This doesn't surprise me one bit. I hate ebay and Pay Pal. Reply
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radnip
Sep 26, 09 2:35 PM CDT
Huh? It's the human condition. There's nothing a group of humans is involved in that does not have a liar in the group. Sometimes the liar is not so harmless...so you hate humans?
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paul123
Sep 23, 09 7:05 AM CDT
I've had nothing but positive experiences with ebay, but then again, i look at the feedback before making a purchase. Reply
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jagerhans
Sep 23, 09 7:29 AM CDT
once i got into a scam but i managed to successfully apply for a full refund. Reply
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atomick
Sep 23, 09 7:30 AM CDT
Well this certainly is no way to get positive user feedback! Golly. Reply
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