Fraud Examination 5th Edition by Steve Albrecht,Chad Albrecht,Conan Albrecht, Mark Zimbelman

Exercise 9

eBay has become one of the most popular auction sites in the world. Each day, millions of products and services are bought and sold on the site. Because of its popularity, eBay is also a home for many different types of scams. Your business wants to start buying and selling on eBay, and you have been asked to find one type of scam that is popular on eBay. Search the web for common eBay scams and pick one to write about. Include a description of how the scam occurs, what types of products or services it is often found on, and how it can be prevented or detected by potential buyers.