Fraud
Triangulation fraud, hijacked accounts, & online scams proliferate across marketplaces - learn how to protect your business!

eBay Identity Theft & Fraudulent 1099-K Problems Continue Paid Members Public
As eBay send 1099-K tax forms for 2022, reports of fraud & stolen identities used to sell on the platform return.

Love Island Star's Dad Victim In eBay Fake Louis Vuitton Scam Paid Members Public
Actor Danny Dyer embarrassed when fake Louis Vuitton suitcase bought on eBay failed in a very public fashion.

$3.5M, 900 Victim International eBay & Craigslist Fraud Ring Sentenced Paid Members Public
Romanian crime ring sentenced in $3.5 Million, 900+ victim eBay & Craigslist fake car ad & gift card fraud.

Are eBay Black Friday Deals Really Discounted? Paid Members Public
eBay pushes up to 80% Black Friday deals but many use falsely advertised strike through prices to fake discounts.

Nashville Pawn Shop Sells Millions In Stolen Goods On eBay Paid Members Public
Owner of Nashville pawn shop arrested after 10 month investigation found millions in stolen goods sold on eBay.

Does Etsy Have An Account Security Problem? Paid Members Public
Recent reports of Etsy account takeovers raise questions & concerns about fraud on the platform.

eBay Beefing Up Cybersecurity Operations Paid Members Public
eBay hiring cybersecurity & financial intelligence ops roles - are they finally taking fraud & cybercrime seriously?

Phishing Scam Sends Invoice From Compromised PayPal Account Paid Members Public
Watch out for this PayPal phishing scam that uses actual invoices sent from a fake or compromised account.

Watch Out For Counterfeit USPS Forever Stamps On eBay Paid Members Public
eBay sees a flood of counterfeit USPS Forever stamps as scammers take advantage of buyers trying to beat recent price increase.

Hacked eBay Account Costs Seller Thousands In Fees Paid Members Public
Seller pleads for help as eBay attempts to collect thousands of dollars in fraudulent fees incurred after account hijacking.

Will The INFORM Consumers Act Stop Stolen Goods On eBay? Paid Members Public
Home Depot & other retailers push for online marketplaces to be held accountable for stolen goods sold on their platforms - will it work?

Does USPS Change Of Address Put Your Identity At Risk? Paid Members Public
A new OIG report highlights troubling trends in USPS change of address requests used for fraud & identity theft.

eBay Specialty Services Scam Leaves Buyers Unprotected Paid Members Public
An eBay scam targeting Steam Decks, Omega Moonswatches & more is leaving buyers with no protection or help from customer service.

Verification Errors & Banned Accounts - What's Up With eBay Security? Paid Members Public
Users report account verification errors & bannings, new session timeout features - is eBay finally waking up to account takeover fraud on the platform?

Received An eBay 1099-K But Never Sold On The Platform? Paid Members Public
eBay sends 1099-K tax forms to people who never created an account or sold anything- are fraudsters using stolen identities on the platform?

Is It Time For The FTC To Get Tough On eBay Presales? Paid Members Public
eBay often turns a blind eye to sellers who violate presale policies & FTC 30 day mailing rule - is it time for tougher regulatory enforcement?

eBay Authenticity Guarantee & Chargebacks Paid Members Public
A seller faces a "nightmare" scenario after receiving a payment dispute on a watch that was authenticated through eBay's Authenticity Guarantee program.

eBay Ignores Seller Concerns About Hijacked Accounts Paid Members Public
A seller has been trying for a month to get eBay's attention regarding suspicious purchases being made by hijacked accounts, but eBay has ignored their concerns.