According to this New York Times article (and other related stories), eBay has been serving as an outlet for thousands of transactions of counterfeit goods. EBay accepts payment from those selling counterfeit goods. It seems like eBay, by having knowledge that a substantial amount of jewelry sold on eBay is counterfeit, is aiding-and-abetting the counterfeiters. If I have time tomorrow, I'll show why there is likely a prima facie case against eBay under the RICO statute. Your thoughts? UPDATE: Aaron Larson notes that eBay's feedback policy likely aggravates the problem of dishonest sellers.