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Fraud on online auctions

Question
What determines fraud and how can I avoid it with my eBay or other online auctions? 
Answer
The key to committing fraud is to have had prior knowledge. If you honestly and sincerely do not know something is wrong with the item, you may have other problems, but that is not fraud. Fraud involves 'intent' to mislead the buyer. 
Brain Trust contributor: Author of The eBay Seller's Tax and Legal Answer Book
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