1.   Wilson said the Justice Department will begin distributing the money to fraud victims after sentencing in August.

2.   Although it may assist consumers who believe that they have been fraud victims, the San Jose company urges them to work with law enforcement agencies.

3.   Another alleged credit card fraud victim testifies today.

4.   Affinity fraud victims may be people swindled by members of the same church, ethnic group or profession.

5.   Opponents claim the bills would limit the ability of fraud victims to recover their losses.

6.   Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., maintained that fraud victims, rather than fraudulent brokers and corporations, would be hurt by the measure.

7.   The typical telemarketing fraud victims are relatively affluent, well-educated people, socially active in their community and just as suspicious of dishonest telemarketers as non-vic tims.

8.   They said the bill as proposed would make it all but impossible for fraud victims to seek redress in court.

9.   Proceeds of the sale will benefit the fraud victims and creditors.