Crime & Safety
Solon Man Loses $27,000 in Ebay Fraud Scheme
The information in this report is from the Solon Police Department.
There is a 40-year-old Solon man kicking himself right now.
That's because he fell for an Ebay fraud scheme, losing $27,000 he planned to buy a truck with, according to a Solon police report.
The man was looking to buy a 2011 Ford Explorer on Ebay Motors, a place where you can buy or sell cars.
Find out what's happening in Solonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The man began a transaction with a seller supposedly in Michigan when the seller began to deviate from Ebay's selling policies, providing the Solon man with a number of excuses.
The "seller" told the man to wire transfer $27,000 to a place in Maryland. He did that, and no truck was forthcoming.
Find out what's happening in Solonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The man filed a report with Solon Police on Dec. 2. Solon Police, Ebay, and the Department of Justice are investigating.
It's unclear if the man will have a chance at getting back any of his money.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.