eBay has agreed to pay $3 million in a settlement after a couple became the target of harassment and stalking by employees of the online marketplace. The company admitted to conducting a cyberstalking campaign against the Massachusetts couple, which included sending threatening messages and deliveries to their home.
The settlement comes after former employees of eBay were charged with conspiracy to commit cyberstalking and witness tampering. The employees targeted the couple after the man wrote a newsletter criticizing the company’s business practices. The employees then used their positions at eBay to launch a campaign of harassment against the couple, including sending a bloody pig mask, live cockroaches, and a funeral wreath to their home.
eBay has since apologized to the couple and has agreed to pay $3 million in restitution and fines. The company has also cooperated with the investigation and has implemented changes to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. eBay’s CEO has expressed regret over the incident and stated that the company is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its users.
The settlement highlights the serious consequences of cyberstalking and the misuse of power by employees of large corporations. It serves as a reminder that online harassment can have real-world implications and that companies must take responsibility for the actions of their employees. The couple involved in the case have expressed relief at the settlement and hope that it will serve as a warning to others who may engage in similar behavior.
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