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That’s all yet another instance of “not my problem.” Can’t prevent fraud on your e-commerce site? Maybe you should not be running one.
by actually_a_dog 4y ago
That’s all yet another instance of “not my problem.” Can’t prevent fraud on your e-commerce site? Maybe you should not be running one.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoCouldn't Amazon just say the same thing? 'Not my problem, we offer full refund and if that isn't good enough you can take your business elsewhere'
- actually_a_dog 4y agoNo. You can’t “not my problem” your way out of being an accessory to fraud.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoWhy not? It seems like getting a full refund is a pretty big mitigation.
- actually_a_dog 4y agoWhat other crimes do you think should allow the “not my problem” defense? A crime is still a crime even if full restitution is made.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoThere's a pretty long list. If someone sells a fraudulent product by mail, I don't hold the mail carrier accountable. If I buy a product I don't like on Craigslist, I don't hold them accountable.
- tfourb 4y agoThe mail carrier does not advertise the fraudulent product and does not handle the financial transaction. There is a pretty obvious difference between a mail carrier and Amazon. Craigslist actually is responsible for stuff that is offered on their website, see also the long-running debates about sex workers advertising on Craigslist.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoCraigslist is responsible for sex stuff only due to a very specific and stupid law.
- account42 4y agoDo you think it's ok if I steal from you as long as I promise to return whatever you notice?
- tfourb 4y agoIt is not only the customer who suffers damage, but also the seller of legitimate merchandise who is not compensated by Amazon for fraudulent sales. Also, Amazon 100% has a spreadsheet somewhere calculating the share of customers who don't bother claiming fraud compensation.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoDo you think Amazon cares? If most customers keep coming back, then Amazon is happy. If they have enough sellers too.