Is there some kind of authority that can shut down an internet business, If they do not pratice legitamite business? I bought items online form an online merchant (netdropshipper.com) and they shipped the wrong items and now they refused to let me return it. They are not answering my emails.
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I'd see about filing a complaint with BBB onine.\n\nhttp://www.bbbonline.org/\nhttp://www.bbbonline.org/consumer/complaint.asp
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yeah change the pass word or close account... or... buy more than three items and dont pay for them and you will get suspended until you pay.\n\nif you know his ebay details shut down his account
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I buy and sell on ebay all the time.  Many times since 2000.  In that time I have had only 2 people not send the item and ebay and paypal investigated and resolved the issue.  One time I sold and had someone not pay and said they were in identity theft.  Didn't believe that....but filed a strike against them.  Mostly people are honest.  You have to check their feedback scores from other people and see if they are slow shippers, bad payers, etc.  I never buy anything from anyone with less that a 97% feedback score and do not sell to anyone with a no pay strike within 60 days.  I have bought things from cell phones, to bed linens, clothes, appliances, toys, electronics, shoes, tupperware, and I could go on and on.
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The US probably cannot do anything as this site does not appear to have any connection to the United States. There is no way to shut down a web site in a foreign country.
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Hi\n\npanti-slave2006's anwer is very good.\n\nFraud is a crime.\n\nI don't see what difference it will make whether it is a federal crime or a crime under any other regime.\n\nIf you are thinking of having this person charged, I don't think you will have much luck. Criminal enforcement (the police) would not likely put resources towards things which are essentially civil disputes through eBay. They would have a lot to deal with this way.\n\nYou could theoretically take civil action (ie. sue this person) but of course that takes resources.\n\nI think you are best to get in touch with this person, explain that this tracking number does not exist, and see what the explanation is. If this does not resolve anything provide negative feedback and report this person to eBay.\n\nIf you used PayPal, you may be able to be refunded through PayPal as they protect their buyers. eBay itself also has buyer protection features for plain fraud like this, so look into that.\n\nMost importantly, remember to only buy from people with good eBay ratings, especially when a lot of money is at stake. This way you stand protected by the community of purchasers like yourself.
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Unfortunately I don't hold out much hope for you getting anything from Andy's.  I too discovered (unfortunately too late) they're a very disreputable company with a significant number of unresolved/ignored complaints filed with the local BBB in Milpitas, CA.  Their employees simply lie to you about cancelling orders and providing refunds.  Your only recourse is to dispute the charge with your credit card company as I have done.
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...Hi...You can communicate with people on E-Bay...i am shure you find the answers there...I mean people who are selling or bought things...Otherwise you can take contavt with the people who are controling theit activitis...\nGreetings! ..
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A scam as in, not worth the money, or that they take money for products they never deliver?  There's really no way to know other than to inquire whether they have a business license, are incorporated, or whatever.  Are they registered with the better business bureau.  Has the FTC received complaints about them?\n\nIf you're really concerned about them being scammers, then it would be good to contact them, and see if they respond.  Otherwise, it seems they sell coupon and discount books and memberships. There is nothing new or illegal about this business.
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I would attempt to contact the company once more by mail and/or by email.  Send a letter certified with return receipt if you send it US MAIL.  Keep records of who, when, and how you talked to people.  They should be able to provide you with tracking information with US MAIL, UPS. or one of the other delivery companies.  If there is no response or satisfaction send an Internet fraud complaint to http://www.ic3.gov/.  This is a government agency.  It might take them some time to contact you but if you present all the information to them in an orderly fashion it makes it easier for them to investigate.  I know someone who had to do this with an eBay incident.  He was contacted by an Internet Fraud Detective in the state where the seller was located and once they started investigating the seller the buyer received the product.  The seller will still be brought up on charges though because the buyer I know wasn't the only person found to be defrauded during their investigation.  My point in telling you that is YOU MAKE THE REPORT.  When they start investigating they may find there are others that haven't received their product.
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It sometimes is hard to tell them apart sometimes. Your best bet is that if you did not contact them, then they are more then likely trying to take advantage of you.\n\nMy recomendation would be to ask them for a contact phone number so that you can talk with them directly (and also be sure to ask when a conviniate time to call would be).\n\nAfter getting the number, first check it. My recomendations would to be use http://www.anywho.com to do a reverse directory search on the phone number to see who the number is registered to. In additon it turns out that google.com has a great phone number directory so simply search the same number on google.com also ( i learned even today, google publishes even UNPUBLISHED numbers...) .\n\nThe reason for doing this will to be able to...\nfirst, see if they are a legitamate bussiness and if they even have a phone number you can reach them at,\nand secound you can track Who that phone number is registered to.\n\n-edit DO NOT DO BUSSINESS WITH THEM... the texacoltd.com  website is not only down (and written in geocites) it obviously is not a "real bussiness". There is a chance (be it a slight chance) that they might have a really crappy website designer that does not know what they are doing.\n\nStill my recomendation would be to stay away from them.
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Will you go to prison? Probably not.\n\nWill you be sued? Probably not without an opportunity to mend your ways.\n\nWill you get a "cease and desist" letter from the brand owner's lawyers? Increasingly likely, as there are more and more crawler systems on the market seeking trade mark abuse.\n\nAre you entitled to use an e-mail address brandname@yahoo.com? No. This is a prima facie case of "passing off". You could ultimately be sued for any income you make from a "passing off" activity. That is income, not profit.\n\nCan you use brand names in your site metatags? No, this is also potentially "passing off".\n\nIt is always best to get approval from the brand owners before generating any income on the back of their names or logos.
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Yes I agree with you. So many fake companies out there in the internet even in Ebay or Amazone. Don't trust any bull&*(t in the web that offering you business at home. Absolutely bull&*(t they are. Lately so money scam artists are offering sweeptakes, money loundry, and etc, please be carefull with that. The origin of email is from europe and africa. \n\nMost likely any company that are registered at a trade source should be legitimate because trade source is not cheap and they will investigate the company before selling but the problem is that you can not do business in retail, at least your class is around wholeseller or trading company. \n\nThe best thing to do business is trading - affiliate - agency (middle man). Find most demanded products in your area/country and get cheaper source outside worlwide and offer to some companies that need the products badly. You may learn it at alibaba.com or made in china.com. Enjoy!
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Surely, the existence of merchant accounts overseas is normal, but I'd be cautious about working with someone who is offering services as an offshore entity unless you're confident they are a legitimate entity.  There's lots of room for fraud, going this route.
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Scam spam. Anyone that approaches you through an e-mail asking for fees to help you obtain money/goods/etc. is a scammer.\n\nConsider this: it is much easier and more effective to locate a person through their home address, phone number, place of business, etc. A true lawyer would have access to this otherwise confidential information and not just a shot in the dark through anonymous e-mail.
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It Can be.  Really read the customer feedback, make sure they have a lot of different ids that have bought things (not just three or four that have bought a ton).  If they have negative feedback, I'd shy away.\n\nJust remember the shipping might be quite expensive too.\n\nI'd also pay through paypal too, or a trusted way that you could get your money back.  I wouldn't use credit card or check because they can re-use the credit card or use the account number on your check to do damage.  Money order or paypal.  Paypal will also tell you if they are a verified seller - more proof they are legit.\n\nGood Luck, and don't open any of those stupid emails about your account no matter what they say.  Always delete them and if ebay is contacting you it will be online in your mailbox on ebay too.
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Most credit card companies will allow you to dispute and charge back anything you purchase - ESPECIALLY online purchases. If he/she did not mention the sticking in his/her eBay auction ad than the transaction is invalid and you can return the product and file a charge back. 99% of the time PayPal will side with you the buyer and allow it to go through. Now...I am not saying you rip this person off - mail the camera back to him - but do not let him get away with selling you junk then claiming “he's got kids to feed.”
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Oh that's a toughie. The nicest way to put it, drop shippers REALLY aren't the way to go on eBay. First off, more likely then not, other people have found the same drop shippers, and eBay will be flooded with that merchandise. \n\nSecondly, a lot of the companies are not reliable at all. So if you go with one, be prepared for your customers to be writing/calling you and asking why their item has not been shipped to them.\n\nThirdly, the above mentioned will kill your feedback rating, and if you ever need help in one of the forums, the regular sellers will tell you to scratch.\n\nTake a look for yourself, and see why it's not the best of ideas:\n\neBay> Community> Discussion Boards> Seller Central\n\nJust do a search for past discussions on dropshippers and you will see what I mean.