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Going, Going, Gone: Using Wire Transfers for Internet Auction Purchases Can Be Risky
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Consumer Alert:
How Not to Get Hooked by a ‘Phishing' Scam
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Check Overpayment Scams: Seller Beware
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Internet Auctions: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
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Subastas en Internet: Una Guía Para Compradores Y Vendedores

Consumer Alert:
Online Auctions: Bidders Be Wary
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PRESS ROOM
Internet Auction Scammer Settles FTC Charges
 (April 2003)

Internet Auction Fraud Targeted by Law Enforcers
Thousands of Consumers Fleeced by Auction Scams
(April 2003)

Operation Bidders Beware: Sweeps Cases Chart
(April 2003)
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Netforce Case Chart

Consumer Protection Agencies Combat Cross-Border Fraud
(Sept. 24, 2002)

Midwest Netforce Announced Actions

Internet Auction Sellers Settle FTC Charges
(May 1, 2002)

FTC Finds Online Holiday Shopping Experience Improved For Consumers in 2000
(Jan.30, 2001)

Internet Auctioneer Settles FTC Charges
(Aug. 30, 2001)

Law Enforcers Target “Top 10" Online Scams
(Oct. 31, 2000)

Law Enforcers Target Internet Auction Fraud
(Feb. 14, 2000)

Going, Going, Gone ... Law Enforcement Efforts to Combat Internet Auction Fraud
(February 2000)
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FTC Halts Internet Auction House Scam
(April 13, 1998)
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