EBay is accusing Amazon of trying to poach merchants for its own marketplace through eBay's seller messaging system, according to The Wall Street Journal.
EBay recently began investigating the matter after a seller reportedly alerted the company of someone using eBay's messaging system to convince the seller to move to Amazon.
EBay alleges Amazon has violated California's Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act. The company issued a cease-and-desist order to Amazon on Oct. 1, demanding it stop the alleged recruiting practice.
An Amazon spokesperson told WSJ the company is investigating the allegations.
Access the full WSJ article here.
More articles on business:
EasyJet founder lawsuit charges Netflix with trademark infringement
Kroger pilots grocery pickup at Walgreens stores
Facebook's latest breach affects 50M users: 6 things to know