Amazon Delivery Drivers Part Of Theft Ring Selling 'Millions' in Stolen Goods on Amazon

guest · Aug 3, 2019

Amazon Delivery Drivers Part Of Theft Ring Selling 'Millions' in Stolen Goods on Amazon
August 2, 2019
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/fbi-delivery-drivers-involved-amazon-theft-ring-64726008

The two contract delivery drivers working for Amazon had a clear-cut assignment: They were supposed to bring packages from a warehouse south of Seattle to a post office for shipping, or sometimes drive to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to pick up items that were being returned to the company.

Entities associated with the alleged ringleader did at least $10 million in sales on Amazon since 2013, FBI agent Ariana Kroshinsky wrote in her affidavit.
In a statement, Amazon said it does not tolerate fraud.

"When we learned there was an investigation into two contracted drivers, we cooperated with law enforcement by providing them the information they requested. Additionally, we strictly prohibit inauthentic or stolen goods from being offered in our store and take action when sellers do not comply," the statement said.
The sale of stolen or counterfeit goods on Amazon or other digital marketplaces is not uncommon [...]
Amazon has several requirements for third-party sellers on its website: They must provide a business name, address, contact information, a valid credit card, and tax identity information.
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"It's a little bit of an arms race for Amazon to be able to take in product, put it on the web and get it to their customers in a speedy fashion and not unwittingly sell stolen stuff at the same time," Reily said. "Ultimately what Amazon has to do is show good faith if the government comes knocking on the door and says, 'Look, you're selling stolen goods.'"
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guest · Aug 3, 2019

Stolen goods on Amazon? Shoppers won’t care, experts say
August 2, 2019
https://apnews.com/39d5feeaa8094acba50525581cd6a137

News of an alleged Amazon theft ring involving contract delivery drivers is unlikely to make a dent in the online shopping giant’s massive business.

“It’s almost an inevitability that people will use the site to dispose of ill-gotten gains,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail. “Amazon is the largest marketplace; it’s going to have the biggest problem.”
But overall, it’s not likely that shoppers will change their behavior. “Will this affect Amazon? I doubt it. This will be a blip in the news that will quickly be forgotten,” said Forrester analyst Sucharita Kodali. “This is what happens on marketplaces.”

Kodali said Amazon could have more stringent seller and merchandise standards, but that’s unlikely because the company makes money from its successful third-party sellers — other companies that sell products through Amazon’s site.
Still, the company could face legal issues if it knowingly allowed sales of stolen goods on its site, Saunders said.
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mirimir · Aug 4, 2019

As a customer, I worry more about fake stuff than stolen stuff.

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