posted on January 15, 2001 10:04:18 PM new
does anyone know if this is legit? I am trying to help someone out who got burned on an auction. Thought the items that were purchased were new and they were used, worn, stained etc. auction ended months ago. This person left a neg feedback for the seller stating the facts and of course the seller stated that it was all a lie. Now, months later an email arrived from "FraudWatch Auction" <[email protected]> Stating that the seller is a fraud and being investigated This was a Yahoo auction with the seller living in Europe. To summarized the email it says that this person is a fraud who pad's the auctions with someone elses id, pads the shipping costs and has created bogus feedback for herself. It also says that this person is under investigation by our government's internet fraud unit and the seller's country's investigative unit. Bottom line is this question. Is there really such thing as FraudWatch Auction on Lycos and why would they be bothering with Yahoo auctions.
I am trying to help a friend who is very new in dealing with auctions. ANY info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I think since this also involves Yahoo auctions, I will post a similar thread there as I really would need some help on this.
Thanks
