Why was a scam company able to raise $76 Million Series B?

Re:Why was a scam company able to raise $76 Million Series B? by tisme on Sunday September 30, 2012 @12:45PM (#4593286)

That is true in theory, but in practice, especially in situations like this that does not happen.

For that there would have to be a much more transparent sign up process and actual delivery. Non-performance is not a good basis to start a law suit, especially if you're on the non-performing side.

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Re:Why was a scam company able to raise $76 Million Series B? by mseebach on Sunday September 30, 2012 @01:23PM (#4593381)

I agree, but the GP made it sound like a get-out-of-jail-free card.

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Re:Why was a scam company able to raise $76 Million Series B? by tisme on Sunday September 30, 2012 @01:29PM (#4593398)

Well, it's sad in a way but there are consumers that use it exactly like that. They order stuff and then charge back the money in the hope that the merchant won't care enough to fight the chargeback, which can cost a multiple of the original transaction.

Most large merchants have risk mitigation strategies that attempt to detect this before a charge gets processed and goods are shipped but that's a less-than-perfect mechanism.

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