Google Combats Ads for Counterfeit Goods
As long as there are desirable goods in the marketplace there will be people willing to imitate them and try to market and sell them as the real thing. Counterfeit goods have been a problem […]
Category: Security and Fraud Issues
eBay Addresses Security Breach at Target
eBay’s PayPal unit reassured customers about the security of its own payment service following a data breach at retail chain store Target. The retailer had discovered malware on its point-of-sale systems and warned customers who […]
Three Tips on Making Your Site a Holiday Shopping Destination
With luck many online sellers are enjoying the benefit of Cyber Monday week, where consumers returning to the workplace after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend turn to their internet connections to do some deal hunting. Naturally […]
Amazon Taking Hardline with 3P Sellers over Counterfeit Goods
Counterfeit goods have long been a concern for manufacturers and distributors of valuable products and services. They have been a downside to the growth of ecommerce, as unscrupulous types try to earn an ill-gotten living […]
Beware: Someone May Be Bragging About Attacking Your Website
The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that have plagued ecommerce sites of all sizes in the past may not emerge seemingly out of nowhere. Instead it has been suggested that the person interested in […]
One Retailer Fights Back over Return Fraud
Returns are a major hassle for retailers and can be costly, and it’s also an area of concern due to fraud. Last year, according to NRF’s Return Fraud survey, retailers estimated they would lose $2.9 […]