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 ...

I'm grateful when you share your own experiences such as what Randy F. had to say below: "I would suggest that people not use PayPal. I have had two incidents using fraudulent sites. One was on eBay ...

CHICO — This week I got word of an online marketplace scam that began in Southern California and has been making its way north. It’s something of a reverse Uno card of a scam in that instead of ...

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.

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SEATTLE — When your new year goals include decluttering your home or apartment - you may start thinking about how to make some money off your used items. There are several online marketplaces such as ...

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 ...

Selling stuff online can be tempting. You don't have to go out and hunt for buyers. Instead, you can just post an ad on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace and wait for people to reach out to ...