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Can you go to prison for selling fake stuff on ebay?

hi can you get fined or go to prison for selling fake stuff on ebay eg shoes , clothes etc ?

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It's possible, but not likely for a first offense. The more you've done it, and the more money you've taken from others under false pretenses, the more likely you are to face criminal charges.

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• it is unlikely that they would sell well anyway as everyone who purchased stuff off you would give you negative feedback or ask for a refund. think would discourage others from purchasing stuff off you anyway.
• You can be sued by the buyer and/or ebay for knowingly misrepresenting an item. You could also face criminal charges for fraud.
• yes!!!!!!!!!!!! You should NEVER, EVER do that!!!!!! I looked it up on google..... on the law page. It said.........FOR ANYONE WHOM SHOULD SELL NON PROFIT ITEMS WILL SPEND UP TO SIX MONTHS IN PRISON DEPENDING ON THE ITEMS YOU HAVE SOLD OR THE AMOUNT.
• possibly so if you sell them off as original and it all amounts to over a certain limit. You will be investigated,indicted and if found guilty,can be imprisoned.
• Yes, you can spend up to 6 months in prison for selling fake items on an internet auction website.
• The company that you are ripping off with the fakes can and will come after you. That can lead to fines and jail time.
• you can be sued by the person who buys it from you.
• Fraud is fraud wherever it takes place. So yes you can
• i think you get jail time for false advertising or a fine either or it is still illegal