Third Man in eBay Shill-Bidding Scam Pleads Guilty

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California man who went on the run for two years after being accused in an Internet scheme to sell a fake painting purportedly by a famous American abstract artist pleaded guilty to six counts of money laundering, U.S. prosecutors said on Wednesday.

'Do Not E-Mail' Site a Scam, U.S. Officials Say
Fri February 13, 2004 04:57 PM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumers should not submit their e-mail addresses to a Web site that promises to reduce unwanted spam because it is fraudulent, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday.

Police arrest student for theft, fraud
By Abby Gustus
Campus Editor
Over the weekend, Purdue police arrested a student on preliminary charges of alleged use of the Internet to commit fraud and theft.

Some students are worried.

Brianna Ebervein, junior in the School of Education, said Credit card theft makes me concerned, because it seems so easy to get away with. Although, it doesn’t concern me as much as other people probably, because I don’t tend to shop online.

Anonymous writes "Dear Citibank Account Holder,

On January 10th 2004 Citibank had to block some accounts in our system connected with money laundering, credit card fraud, terrorism and check fraud activity. The information in regards to those accounts has been passed to our correspondent banks, local, federal and international authorities. "

Internet Fraud Complaints Rise 60 Percent in 2003

By John P. Mello Jr.
www.TechNewsWorld.com,
Part of the ECT News Network
December 30, 2003

Although fraud complaints are rising, more fraud is being stymied than ever before, according to Susan Henson, a spokesperson for the New York-based Merchant Risk Council, whose members include Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and American Express.

Online crime up in 2003
By Kevin Poulsen,
SecurityFocus Dec 24 2003 12:54PM

It seems 2003 was a productive year for phishers, online auction scammers and Nigerians professing a deep sense of purpose and utmost sincerity, judging from the latest stats from the Internet Fraud Complaint Center.

Finance Sector Bracing for Upswing in Net Fraud
Mon December 15, 2003 10:52 AM ET
By Bernhard Warner,
European Internet Correspondent

LONDON (Reuters) - Banking officials and computer security experts predicted on Monday the wave of cyber scams targeting the financial services sector will soar in 2004 as the industry braces for a new onslaught of fraud schemes.

Anonymous writes "Beware of email claiming that you have won the EMAIL LOTTERY BALLOT INTERNATIONAL/ WORLD GAMING BOARD located in Amsterdam. There is a request for a processing fee to claim your winnings. Absolutely a fraud. "

Man held in Internet drug scam
Man allegedly sold ‘cure’ for spinal injuries

A former Meridian resident who was a fugitive in Mexico for two years is in Ada County Jail, accused of using the Internet to falsely promote a cure for spinal cord injuries and other serious illnesses.
Thomas Vigil´s trial scheduled Jan. 12 likely will be postponed at his request, said U.S. Attorney Tom Moss. Vigil pleaded guilty to charges Nov. 19.

Family narrowly dodges disaster in cashier’s check scam
By KELLEY WALKER PERRY
[email protected]

MORRISTOWN — Delores and Keith Kelly offered their motorcycle for sale on the Internet. A month later, they were apparent victims of virtual fraud.

Although the Kellys had not wanted to sell the 1979 Honda 650, they planned to use the money to pay bills and buy Christmas gifts for their two daughters, ages six and four. With Delores injured and unable to work, and their youngest being an autistic child, they needed the extra cash, she said.