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Attorneys general in 28 states, including Idaho, are cracking down on Internet auction scams. 
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Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden says he's joined with the Federal Trade Commission investigation, called Operation Bidder Beware. 
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Wasden said two Idaho residents allegedly participated in the scams. 
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Authorities say Bradley Bottum of Hayden advertised digital cameras on e-Bay, an online auction site. Bottum allegedly accepted payment for the goods and then did not send the cameras. 
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According to a letter of agreement between Bottum and the Attorney General's Office, Bottum agreed to pay restitution to the Idaho consumers. 
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Authorities say Nampa resident Paul Ward was arrested and charged with 21 felony counts of computer crime. 
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The Attorney General's Office received 19 consumer complaints alleging that Ward had advertised sunglasses, computer equipment and games on e-Bay but failed to send the items once he was paid. 
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Source: <a href="http://www.ktvb.com/"><b>www.ktvb.com</b></a>
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