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 ...

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 ...

No online marketplace is entirely safe, and scammers on platforms such as eBay motors can put your wallet in danger, or even your life.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — It’s a consumer’s nightmare. A Henrietta woman discovered tech-savvy swindlers had stolen hundreds from her bank account. How? They made fake purchases on her eBay account.

Ripped off on eBay? Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case: Scams, fraud, and the like occur time and again on the online auction site. The best defense against criminal activities is to be aware ...

Looking at your spare furniture and seeing dollar signs? Wondering how much that ornate/ugly set of gift dishes from Aunt Martha could be worth? Welcome to the economic meltdown, where folks who have ...

Q: My email has gotten so loaded up with junk that I am skeptical when I get any messages from my bank, utilities, and even you. What do I do? A: Spam takes many forms, and many of us face a tidal ...

Readers should beware of an eBay scam that sends thanks and confirmation for a supposed order of an "Axel Panel Platform Bed." This sort of email is not an official message from eBay. We reviewed one ...

EBay.com users are being peppered by e-mails saying there has been a security problem at the Web site, and requesting new account and password information. The problem: Some of the e-mails are ...

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — It was a scam so elaborate that it took me weeks to unwind the thieves’ ingenious plan. Thursday, I brought you the story of Amanda Thompson, a Henrietta resident. Thompson is ...