Fraud Policies and Information

WARNING: We take fraud seriously. It is a crime to purchase products with a false name or with the use of an invalid credit card. (An invalid credit card is one that is created for the sole purpose of purchasing items illegally or using a credit card or its information, via theft or unauthorized use.) It is also illegal to misuse the charge back process to take advantage of merchants. If you are a victim of fraud or if you are a perpetrator, be aware that we will actively pursue and prosecute fraud offenders to the fullest extent of the law.

Fraud offenders not only take advantage of online merchants and consumers, but they also abuse a system, which the Internet community depends on.

Although most fraud offenders use free email services, false names, mail drops, or different bill-to addresses, many are not aware that their web browser transmits a unique Internet address to us which can be used by law enforcement officials to identify and locate them. Currently, both the FBI and the U.S. Secret Service are responsible for investigating all Internet fraud cases. We will also work with cardholders, credit card companies, and local authorities to pursue fraud offenders.