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Re: It would be better to have individual complain

Those who say local police wouldn't be interested are wrong. Our local police just busted an eBay thief over the weekend. Among the crimes charged: using a computer to commit a crime. It is common, when charged are brought, for a judge to impose as a condition of probation or parole that the offender be barred from owning or using a computer.

As an attorney who has assisted people who have been defrauded, I have experience in these matters. Throwing the usual "the cops won't do anything, so I won't bother" silliness only allows these conditions to fester and more innocent victims to be cheated. Why would anyone actively discourage a crime victim from reporting it? Trust me, cops want to know when a thief lives in their borders. Police in smaller communities are even more interested.

At a minimum, I would write to the police chief in the buyer's city or town (this info is usually available on-line or with a short phone call to that police department) with a letter stating "I know your resources may be limited, and the amount of my loss is relatively small. I am aware that fraud often goes unreported because dozens or even hundreds of victims may consider their losses to be minimal. On the other hand, I think you would want to be aware of what is happening in your community. [describe situation in a paragraph or two] I am prepared to file a formal complaint if you request, and you may always reach me at [phone number] if you have any questions." Considering the amount of debate fraud generates, I would think that 41 cents and 5 minutes to draft a letter would not be too much to ask of someone.

Yes, sometimes the police do nothing because big-city forces don't have enough time to handle all the misdemeanors that come their way. Yes, sometimes the police try hard but never get enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. But the blanket admonition that the police never do anything is an insult to many fine men and women, and helps perpetuate a distrust of law enforcement that fraudsters continue to use to their advantage.

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Whose jurisdiction would U go to?
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It would be the Office Of The Inspector General
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It would be better to have individual complaints
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I didnt say local LEO would do nothing
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