Actually I explained why I did not think this was a scam in my first post on this thread (#18).
CMBAR's question wasn't why you didn't think it was a scam, the question was what you'd consider evidence.
In order for me to think there was a scam here, I'd have to see some scrap of criminal intent -- something like a pattern of similar behavior, an attempt to conceal the owner's true identity or other relevant information, multiple victims, etc. None of that has happened.
An assumption on your part...and you know what happens when we assume?
I still dont see where CMBARs question has been answered as to what youd consider evidence. Also, as you know, there isnt always evidence or criminal intent when a crime is committed. If a clerk takes $20 from her cash register with the intention to pay it back the next day, she is still a thief, even if there was no criminal intent (just borrowing it until payday). If a woman gets raped and doesnt report it until 30 days later, after all evidence may have been destroyed, it doesnt mean she wasnt raped. There are too many scenarios
CMBAR, in a typical investigation, the following
may occur (depending on the investigating agency, their thresholds, etc)
* Official statement taken from victim
* Copies of Records of transactions taken from the victim (emails, credit card statements, confirmations, etc)
* Official statement from the accused
* Offer of a polygraph to the accused
* subpoenas for records of electronical transactions (EBAY and DVC wont just cough them up) of the accused, and authorizations from the victim for the same
* Interview of DVC personnel regarding rules and procedures for this type of transaction.
All of the above would be reviewed for its evidentiary value and could possibly be considered evidence, and a determination would be made if the accused committed a crime.
Okay, Im sure Ive left something out, or misspelled some words, but my pizza is getting cold. Im sure Ill be critiqued later
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Oh, also, before I go
not everybody is a seasoned scam artist or criminal (Such as the bank robber who wrote his hold-up note on a deposit slip with his name and address on it!) and some people do the wrong thing out of desperation
.but that doesnt make it any less a crime. Just because it may be considered a badly-conceived scam, doesnt mean its not possible. As my DH likes to say If criminals werent stupid, why do they get caught?
Rachel, I really hope things work out in your favor. Also, many larger corporations (such as DVC) have their own fraud departments and may open their own investigation. I would encourage you to call Member Services and ask
and if person answering doesnt know, then ask for their supervisor.
I wish you luck on your upcoming exams, I know its hard to concentrate on studies when something like this is going on.