Monday, April 24, 2006

FBI Release Crime Complaint Stats: Internet Auction Fraud Was the Most Reported Fraudulent Offense

FBI Release Crime Complaint Stats: Internet Auction Fraud Was the Most Reported Fraudulent Offense: "According to the report, Internet auction fraud was the most reported fraudulent offense, comprising 63% of referred complaints. Non-delivery of merchandise and non-payment accounted for 16% of complaints, and credit/debit card fraud made up nearly 7% of fraud complaints. The highest median dollar losses were found among Nigerian letter fraud ($5,000), check fraud ($3,800), and confidence fraud ($2,025) complainants. "

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