A new scam is targeting users of eBay that lost their initial bid turning them into victims and now concerns are being brought up about whether or not the online auction site has been hacked. Suspicions about the website being hacked have been brought up because of the large amount of information that the scammers […]
Tag: Online scams
Long running fraudster’s luck finally runs out
Online scams are as ubiquitous as mosquitoes in a swamp; they pop up everywhere in various guises – some so obvious that only the most gullible could fall for them, some so devious and expertly constructed that even experienced scam-detectors can be convinced. The majority fall somewhere in between, directed at a specific segment of […]
Ebay scammer named and shamed
A serial fraudster by the name of Elengo Papacostas has earned a reputation due to the several online frauds he has committed. This buyer had received multiple complaints from sellers who put up event tickets for sale on eBay, and have the money swiped back on Paypal’s system classified as a disputed transaction. eBay uses […]
Cheshire police warn the public of email scams regarding bank accounts
The police in Cheshire, who also performs online investigations, have advised citizens to stay safe and avoid giving out any sort of information about themselves and their online accounts. A number of organisations have used email for scams and fraud under the guise of banks and government organisations. The police issued this statement further advising […]
Consumer still falling for online scams
Though many people have seen numerous scams on the web, they still fall for it one way or another. The surprising thing here is that there are a lot of them that are still deceived. That being said, below are some of the most famous scams that everyone can find on the web. The Famous […]