Almost all online selling platforms are prone to scams that's why people should not let their guard down at times. eBay, for instance, is a notorious place where scams happen. For the part of the ...

This scam can be deeply frustrating, and it’s deceptively simple: You order an item, open the box and there’s nothing there. Scammers can trick you into buying an empty box by burying phrases like ...

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CHICO — Continuing from last week’s column regarding Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, this week let’s turn our attention to scammers on eBay. The California Attorney General’s Office issued a ...

Find me a scammer with scruples and I'll show you where to buy ocean front property in Arizona. Neither exists and I was reminded of this after selling a graphics card on eBay. Selling anything online ...

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new scam involving fake vehicle listings, many of them on popular sites like eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.The scammers claim to be selling cars ...

Tuesday, I listed my old iPhone 3G for sale. The auction was ended via a "buy it now", 3 minutes after I listed it. Wednesday, all day I didn't receive any payment or communication from the buyer.

An eBay seller is trying to sell a PS5 for $9,500 as the in-demand console continues to sell out almost immediately after being restocked. Gamers have had a hard time getting their hands on the ...

Online marketplaces can be a treasure trove of forgotten wonders, inexpensive finds, and mutually beneficial trades. However, not everyone on these sites is necessarily planning to enjoy the wonders ...