Fraud
Triangulation fraud, hijacked accounts, & online scams proliferate across marketplaces - learn how to protect your business!
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.
Amazon Collaborates On Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange Paid Members Public
Amazon's Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange allows stores to share info on bad actors attempting to sell fake goods.
Poshmark Partners With Cequence Security To Prevent Account Takeovers Paid Members Public
Poshmark has partnered with Cequence Security to stop malicious bot attacks from compromising accounts.
Operation Cookie Monster Takes Down Genesis Cyber Crime Market Paid Members Public
International law enforcement action shuts down marketplace for stolen logins for Amazon, eBay, PayPal & more.
Eye4Fraud Breach Exposes Data Of Millions Of Ecommerce Shoppers Paid Members Public
Eye4Fraud reportedly suffers data breach, exposing 16 Million+ customer emails & data from businesses who use the service.
Indie Sellers Guild Calls On Etsy To Address Counterfeits After Citron Report Paid Members Public
Indie Sellers Guild calls on Etsy to address counterfeit concerns, but consider policy impacts on legit sellers too.
Is eBay Cracking Down On Scams, Return Fraud & Virtual Shoplifting? Paid Members Public
eBay hiring for Trust Transformation to protect sellers from bad buyer scams, return violations & virtual shoplifting.
Citron Research Takes Etsy To Task For Counterfeits, Sends Stock Falling Paid Members Public
Citron Research report says Etsy is the largest organized clearing house for counterfeit goods in the world.
ATARI XP 50TH Anniversary Set Already Being Scalped On eBay Paid Members Public
Unscrupulous sellers list ATARI XP 50th Anniversary presale on eBay, buyers have no protection if order never arrives.
Etsy Faces Sec230 Challenge On Counterfeit Cashmere Goods Paid Members Public
Lawsuit alleges Etsy falsely advertised & conspired with 3rd party sellers of counterfeit cashmere goods.