Two stories out this week about Craigslist and eBay classifieds sites show how criminals attempt fraud in varied ways online just as they do in real life, and show it pays to stay vigilant. The first story comes from Australia, Read more
The UK media are having a field day over a case of eBay fraud on a grand scale, but it’s the background of the alleged perpetrator that is making headlines. “Former Islamic extremist arrested on suspicion of £1m eBay scam” Read more
Thanks to the rise in Craigslist-related crimes, police departments around the US and Canada are creating safe trading zones for buyers and sellers who wish to meet in person to complete online transactions. Among the first in the nation was Read more
Beware companies that offer coaching services to would-be eBay sellers and promise easy money. An investigative piece in the Salt Lake Tribune by Matt Canham provides insight into the shady world of ecommerce training companies that use high-pressure tactics to bilk thousands Read more
As if defect claims weren’t bad enough, there is a form of fraud that’s on the rise for merchants to beware. Security expert/blogger Brian Krebs says it’s a form of warranty fraud that is made possible by account takeovers. Krebs Read more
Fraudsters have discerning taste, and will be “shopping” online on Cyber Monday with everyone else. A fraud-prevention solution provider analyzed its data and came up with the 20 most targeted items. Not surprisingly, Rolex watches and Louis Vuitton handbags made Read more
When you’re committing eBay fraud, is it really wise to mess with a Special Agent? In the case of one perpetrator at least, the answer is no. The Department of Justice issued a press release this week stating that a Read more
Police nearly raided the house of an eBay seller thanks to the victim of a lost package. And UPS is getting publicly shamed over its handling of the original shipment that led to the misunderstanding. The initial transaction had nothing Read more
Fraudsters found a new way to trick people into signing in to fake PayPal sites, according to security publication Netcraft. When uncertain about the authenticity of a site, a trust certificate can provide reassurance to would-be visitors – but that Read more
A new report from the Telegraph indicates it’s quite easy to get back on eBay even after being suspended by the marketplace “for life.” The UK newspaper said it exposed a man last year for selling fakes on eBay and Read more
