Prison sentence for eBay fraud

Here's an interesting press release up at the FBI site.

CANONSBURG MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR INTERNET FRAUD SCHEME

What exactly did he do?

According to information presented to the court by Assistant United States Attorney Dennis P. Kissane, Semulka, from on or about August 14, 2001, to on or about January 22, 2002, engaged in a wire fraud scheme using the internet auction services known as eBay Auctions. Semulka offered various high-priced items for sale on those services, including RCA DSS satellite dish receivers, but, after receiving payment from would-be buyers, failed to deliver the merchandise.

Good news for anyone who's been stiffed by an fraudulent seller.