Largest ever eBay scam uncovered

Last Updated on Friday, 5 March 2010 01:30 Written by a2e Friday, 5 March 2010 01:30

For golfers who pay hundreds for a single putter, it was a dream come true – top branded clubs being offered on eBay for as little as £35.

Thousands across the world were tempted and parted with an estimated £3million.

But when an Essex pensioner complained about the quality of her purchase she helped unravel the auction site’s biggest ever fraud.

The clubs were fakes, produced in a Chinese factory in a scam masterminded from Essex by Gary Bellchambers, 46.

Christine Manz had complained to Bellchambers about the poor quality of a club she bought. But when she was ignored, she went to her local trading standards office.

The pensioner was not the only customer who was left unhappy with their buy.

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