Internet Fraud & Litigation

Internet fraud litigation is one of our fastest growing practice areas. Every day, internet retailers, wholesalers, and credit card processors keep money or products that do not belong to them. The lack of human contact and the international aspects of the internet make these actions a relatively easy and safe way to abscond with someone else's property. The internet's pervasiveness and anonymity make it a fertile ground for large scale fraud.

Harris & Moure has been in the forefront of internet litigation. Our extensive experience in international fraud litigation and in ferreting out assets worldwide has naturally equipped us to handle internet cases. We have represented a substantial number of internet retailers against various credit card processors for keeping funds belonging to their internet retailer clients. We have handled or are handling such matters against PaySystems, GlobalClear, Multicards, SCS Offshore, IpaySoft and Commercecoinz, among others.

Though every internet fraud case is different, the components for prevailing in such cases are nearly always the same. We handle such cases by first gathering as much information as possible regarding the fraudulent scheme and its perpetrators and we then use that information either to force a settlement or to prevail in court. These cases are seldom quick and easy, but our record of recovering funds for our clients shows they are often worth pursuing.

Internet Fraud Requires a Quick Response.

If you are the victim of an internet fraud, you must act quickly. Waiting only gives the people with your money or assets time to cover their tracks and better conceal what they have. At the same time, it is important not to alert the perpetrators that you are coming after them. The element of surprise is important and quick filing of a lawsuit oftentimes can stop the secreting of assets.

Internet Contracts

In addition to our internet litigation practice, we also assist our clients with their internet contracts. Our experience with internet litigation has helped school us in the drafting of contracts that will both help minimize the likelihood of future problems and make the resolution of any such problems easier to achieve. If you are buying or selling anything involving the internet, particularly if your purchase or sale involves crossing borders, contact us first. We can help.