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	Shill Bidding Policy

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Members who engage in Shill Bidding are subject to a range of consequences. Depending on the details of the offence, these can include:

A warning, accompanied by an opportunity to learn about eBay's Shill Bidding policy in order to avoid future breaches
Cancellation of listings
Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
Limits on account privileges
Loss of PowerSeller status
Account suspension
Referral to Law Enforcement for criminal prosecution

Any combination of these can apply, even for a first offence.

	A member was reported for Shill Bidding. eBay investigated the member's activity and the evidence indicated Shill Bidding had occurred. What could possibly happen to the member as a result?

			a.		The member might receive a warning, accompanied by an opportunity to learn about eBay's Shill Bidding policy.

			b.		All of the member's existing listings might be cancelled, the member might forfeit the fees for those cancelled listings and the member's account (or accounts, if they have more than one) might be suspended.

			c.		Information on the member and their Shill Bidding might be referred to Law Enforcement for criminal prosecution.

			d.		Any of the above.

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