The Clever Trick That Cost Online Shops Big

Two brothers from Ypsilanti were caught in a tricky online scam. They bought stuff from many online stores and then tricked the stores into giving them money back. But they didn't send the items back. Instead, they sent empty boxes or fake items. They kept the real stuff and sold it for profit. The brothers used fake names and special tools to hide their identity. They bought things like phones, tablets, and clothes. They even used books to trick the stores into thinking they sent back the right items. The stores lost over $400, 000 because of this scam. The FBI found out about the scam when they searched one brother's house. They found many phones and tablets with fake names on them. One brother was also being investigated for other crimes. Both brothers admitted they did it and are now facing the consequences. This scam shows how easy it is to trick online stores. It's important for stores to be careful and check returns properly. It also shows how some people will do anything for money, even if it hurts others.