International eBay phone scam couple reported

Published September 25th, 2005


A Scotish couple have been reported to the procurator fiscal over allegations they ran an international eBay scam.Justin Noble and his wife Evelyn, both 21, are alleged to have sold non-existent mobile phones for £250 a time in online auctions.Hundreds of alleged victims from across the world, including Argentina, Australia and New Zealand, are believed to have sent them money to addresses in Stirling and Falkirk.Yesterday, Central Scotland Police said a report had been submitted to the procurator fiscal in Stirling over allegations of fraud relating to e BayComplaints A spokesman for the fiscal said: “The report is being studied and a decision will be made over the contents shortly.”He declined to say if the couple had been charged with any offences.Central Scotland Police launched an investigation in July 2004 after complaints from Scots who had not received their phones after sending cheques or cash

But the probe expanded after worldwide complaints.The Nobles have claimed they run a legitimate internet mobile phone company.





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