Teen-Ager Charged in Internet Fraud
<i> Associated Press</i>
SALT LAKE CITY —
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in a bogus Internet merchandising scheme that authorities say brought him at least $10,000.
The teen-ager, who was not identified because of his age, was charged Monday with second-degree computer and credit card fraud and theft.
At least 15 people around the country responded to his Internet ads for low-cost computer-related items, such as memory chips, authorities said.
Buyers received nothing or worthless materials.
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