Fraud
Triangulation fraud, hijacked accounts, & online scams proliferate across marketplaces - learn how to protect your business!
Poshmark Triangulation Fraud Scheme Uncovered By Montgomery County, MD Police Investigation Paid Members Public
Montgomery County, MD Police investigate Poshmark triangulation fraud scheme, seek additional criminal info & to identify more potential victims.
Bonanza Sellers Receive Fake Suspension Notices In Account Hijacking Attempt Paid Members Public
Bonanza sellers bombarded with fake account suspension messages directing to suspicious links in likely account hijacking attempt.
Mercari Sellers Bombarded With Verification Phishing Spam Paid Members Public
Mercari US sellers report a sudden influx of phishing attempts using the Mercari messaging system for fake verification scam.
US Rep. Spanberger Presses Amazon, Facebook, eBay Over Sale Of Stolen Goods Paid Members Public
US Rep Abigail Spanberger presses Amazon, Facebook & eBay CEOs on efforts to curb resale of stolen goods & protect consumers from organized retail crime.
eBay Return Fraud Exposes Service Metric Penalty Conflicts & Seller Protection Failures Paid Members Public
eBay seller faces potentially business-killing penalty fees as return fraud & abuse expose Service Metrics conflicts & seller protection failures.
Etsy Tests "From A Buyer Account" Tag For Messages In Continuing Fight Against Scams Paid Members Public
Etsy tests "from a buyer account" tag in messages as struggle to fight spam & scams rages on, but users worry the wording may be confusing.
eBay Explores Blockchain Solutions To Fight Fraud & Scams In New Patent Filing Paid Members Public
eBay exploring using blockchain technology to fight fraud with decentralized user authentication & authorization, according to new patent filing.
Unannounced Etsy Messaging Change Blocks Communication Between Buyers & Sellers Paid Members Public
Etsy stealth change to How To Handle Scams & Suspicious messages policy causes confusion as communication is cut off between buyers & sellers.
Fraudster Steals $2 Million Using 500+ Fake eBay & PayPal Accounts In Triangulation Scheme Paid Members Public
Fraudster sentenced in $2 Million international triangulation scheme using stolen IDs, credit cards & over 500 fake PayPal & eBay accounts.
Spot The Scam: Fake Websites, Scraped eBay Listings Raise Red Flags Paid Members Public
Old scam proliferates across web as eBay sellers find listings scraped to prop up fake ecommerce sites stealing credit card & personal info.
Etsy Takes Community Forum Private, Limits API Access To Protect Users From Scams Paid Members Public
Etsy is restricting access to community forums over security concerns, but will it shield the company from public scrutiny too?
Amazon, eBay & More Pledge To Fight Online Fraud In New UK Charter Paid Members Public
UK government secures support from Amazon, eBay & other major tech companies for a "world-first" Online Fraud Charter.
Etsy Sellers Receive Suspicious Offers To Purchase Their Stores As Spam & Scams Clog Message Inboxes Paid Members Public
Etsy sellers report receiving suspicious offers to buy their businesses, highlighting influx of spam & scams through Etsy messaging system.
Mystery Shrouds 2022 eBay Consumer Fraud Incident Revealed In Recent 10-Q Report Paid Members Public
Mysterious 2022 consumer fraud incident tucked deep in eBay's latest 10-Q raises questions about disclosure & transparency.
New USPS Change Of Address Identity Verification Causes Confusion & Concern Paid Members Public
New USPS identity verification requirements for Change of Address requests cause confusion & concern - here's what you need to know!
Etsy Fights Spam & Scams With New "From Etsy" Inbox Paid Members Public
Etsy addresses spam & scams with "From Etsy" section in messaging inbox & reminders about how to spot scams.
Amazon Gift Card Confirmation Emails Raise Hacking Concerns Paid Members Public
Poorly worded Amazon email meant to warn of fake gift card scams backfires, raising hacked account concerns.
eBay Scam Software Listings Insert Malicious Links In Subtitle & Description Paid Members Public
Suspicious eBay software listings with malicious links in subtitle & description direct buyers off site to steal payment info.
