Sentence examples for merchandise fraud from inspiring English sources
The sad fact is fake-check scams most often perpetrated online, not on buses have become the third most prevalent form of Internet fraud, after online auction fraud and general merchandise fraud (where goods are never delivered), according to the National Consumers League.
The most common involve credit card fraud, merchandise that was paid for but not delivered, and delivery of damaged or shoddy goods that do not live up to their description.
Scams include everything from blatant stealing to more subtle maneuvers like refund fraud and under-ringing merchandise.
Other types of return fraud include returning stolen merchandise, using fake receipts and tag swapping.
Less sophisticated but almost as costly to retailers is return fraud, the practice of stealing merchandise and returning it to the store for a full refund.
[C16.] Former Wal-Mart Executive Pleads Guilty in Theft Case A former Wal-Mart executive pleaded guilty to fraud and tax charges, admitting he stole money, gift cards and merchandise.
In another case, scheme operators set up an online escrow service that was supposed to prevent fraud by holding auction payments until winning bidders could receive and inspect merchandise they had won, the F.T.C. said.
The mail fraud and wire fraud counts stem from the government's accusation that Mr. Borker was selling counterfeit merchandise, chiefly knock-offs of eyewear brands, like Tom Ford, Valentino and Polo.
