36.  FTC v. Craig Hare, Civil No. 98-8194 CIV HURLEY (M.D. Fla. filed March 30, 1998)

Defendants: Craig Lee Hare aka Danny Hare, dba Experienced Designed Computers and C&H Computer Services

Type:  Internet Auction - Seller Never Delivered Goods

Defendant Hare ran an online auction where the winning bidders paid for, but allegedly never received, their goods from Hare; relief defendant deposited checks endorsed by Hare.

On April 2, 1998, the Court issued a temporary restraining order with asset freeze. On June 16, 1998, the Court approved the parties’ stipulation to an extended, modified TRO.

On October 12, 1998, the Court approved a stipulated final order, permanently banning defendant Hare from engaging in Internet commerce.

The FTC referred the Hare case to the FBI in West Palm Beach Florida and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. On February 12, 1999, after pleading guilty to one count of criminal wire fraud, Hare was ordered to pay $22,000 in restitution and sentenced to six months home detention and three years probation.

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1998/9804/hare.htm (press release - complaint / TRO)