Auction sites hit with legal suits, fraud claims

 

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Some of the leading online auction sites have gotten themselves into hot water. Yahoo has been hit with a lawsuit alleging the site has been selling illegal video games. Auction giant eBay grapples with accusations that some of its auctions are fake.

Yahoo accused of illegal video game sales Three video game companies sue the Web portal over the alleged sale of illegal goods on its auction and stores site. eBay, authorities probe fraud allegations The auction giant is closing some member accounts and calling in federal officials after receiving more than 150 complaints about fraudulent auctions, CNET News.com has learned. Previous coverage FTC tackles online auction fraud Stuffed toys, computer systems and collectible lunch boxes are among the millions of items available at online auctions, one of the fastest growing areas of the Internet for both consumers and the con artists who prey on them.