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Convicted eBay Cyberstalkers Serve Time, Will Execs Face Justice? Members Public

eBay security employees convicted of cyberstalking report to prison, but questions about corporate accountability linger.


eBay Cyberstalking

$3.5M, 900 Victim International eBay & Craigslist Fraud Ring Sentenced Members Public

Romanian crime ring sentenced in $3.5 Million, 900+ victim eBay & Craigslist fake car ad & gift card fraud.


Fraud

Pitney Bowes Names Jason Dies Executive VP, Group Executive Members Public

Pitney Bowes Jason Dies promoted to newly created role overseeing SendTech & Presort Services as well as HR, InfoTech, Marketing, & Comms.


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Disney Cracks Down On IP Infringement & Resellers Members Public

Disney sues FL business, alleging IP infringement for selling mouse ears on Etsy, eBay, Amazon, Facebook & Instagram


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eBay & Zilch Buy Now Pay Later Spread UK Holiday Cheer Members Public

eBayUK & buy now, pay later provider Zilch teamed up to spread holiday cheer to a few lucky winners.


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US Military Equipment With Biometric Data Sold On eBay Members Public

Researchers concerned US military equipment bought on eBay contained biometric data of over 2600 people.


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Will INFORM Consumers Act Kill Online Arbitrage Dropshipping? Members Public

INFORM act requires sellers to disclose if items ship from another seller - is it the end of online arbitrage dropshipping?


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What Ecommerce Sellers Need To Know About INFORM Consumers Act Members Public

The INFORM Consumers act requires marketplaces to verify & in some cases disclose seller info - here's what you need to know!


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IRS Delays $600 1099-K Implementation For 1 Year Members Public

IRS bows to pressure, will delay Implementation of $600 1099-K threshold until 2024.


Taxes

Tylenol Shortage Leaves Parents At Mercy Of eBay Scalpers Members Public

Tylenol shortage leaves parents at mercy of price gouging on eBay.


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Legislators Try To Tackle 1099-K Issues In Omnibus Bill Amendments Members Public

As the Senate moves forward with FY23 Omnibus, amendments seek to address 1099-K tax reporting threshold.


Taxes

eBay Seller Protection For Winter Storm Elliott Members Public

eBay has announced they will put seller protections in place for those affected by Winter Storm Elliott.


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Why Do eBay, Etsy & Other Marketplaces Require ID Verification? Members Public

Pending INFORM act sends marketplaces scrambling to verify sellers' IDs, phone numbers, & address info.


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Etsy Store Used For Front In Alleged Russian Smuggling Members Public

New Hampshire man charged with smuggling sensitive equipment to Russia allegedly used Etsy store as front.


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Buy Now Pay Later Faces Increasing Australian Regulation Members Public

Buy Now, Pay Later services face increasing scrutiny & regulation in Australia - are other countries next?


Fees & Payments

eBay Scalpers - The Grinch That Stole A Philly Special Christmas? Members Public

Philadelphia Eagles fans disappointed Christmas album sold out in minutes, snatched up by scalpers & resold on eBay.


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Funko Brings Back Founder CEO Brian Mariotti As Sales Falter Members Public

Is eBay's penchant for misexecution & boomerang rehires rubbing off as Funko brings back ex-CEO Brian Mariotti?


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eBay & Collectable Team Up On Events, Could Acquisition Be In The Future? Members Public

Fractional alt investment platform Collectable & eBay team up on some big events - could acquisition be on horizon?


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