PS2 SCAM BUST
December 11, 2000

As we reported earlier this month, the Better Business Bureaus of the US and Canada issued a warning about scams on the Internet offering Playstation2 systems and software that they did not have and had no intention of delivering.

Scott Byers of Moncton was busted at the airport earlier today by authorities, presumably while he was trying to flee the country. Police and the FBI have charged him with running a scam where he requested credit cards numbers for the supposed purchase of Playstation2's, in some cases at inflated costs over list price.

It's good to see that action has been taken and ps2storeusa.com and ps2storecanada.com have both been shut down. However, it is suspected that this scam is just one of those that consumers need to be aware of when looking for the system.

The Canadian Better Business Bureau has gone as far as to say don't bother looking for a PS2 online in time for Christmas, or possibly even after, because no one has them. If you do, make sure to buy from a reputable retailer so you at least know that if you don't get one now, you will get one when they have them in stock.