I'm sure that most of the private listings are done for a honest reason, if you can think of any then let me know and eBay. I would ask yourself the following before parting with your hard earned cash. What...
Professional scammers target new members to take advantage of their unfamiliarity with how eBay or PayPal work. Frauds that can be committed by sellers include: Receiving payment and not shipping merchandise...
Are You Offering Identity Thieves Your Personal Information? Spyware steals lists of sites that you have visited. Hackers steal your banking and personal information. Worms steal your usernames and passwords....
This could be a response to your ad or online auction posting, offering to pay with a cheque. At the last minute, the buyer comes up with a reason for writing the cheque for more than the purchase price, and...
Mystery Box and Mystery Envelope auctions are permitted by eBay, in my opinion they are almost all-fraudulent auctions because the seller can manipulate the box contents to make sure it is never a good deal...
What Risks Do You Face From Online Fraud? Anytime that someone has access to your personal information, you are at risk of becoming a victim of online fraud. Know what threats you and your family face, and...
An online dating scam is when a scammer, male or female, creates a false personal profile and makes contact with you via an online dating agency or even a specialised chat room. The scammer says that they are...