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Tag: Scams

Etsy Urges Vigilance as Scammers Target Its Sellers

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Sometimes it feels like we’re all just one click away from being defrauded, and as we reported on June 27th, campaigns are targeting Etsy sellers with some very convincing messages. Knowing how scams work can help protect online sellers from Read more

Marketplaces, NewsBradgoodell, Etsy, Etsy scams, Scams

IRS Says Tax-Refund Scams Are Being Delivered to Homes

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Ina Steiner
Scam

Beware Snail Mail Purporting to Be from the IRS. It’s common to be targeted by scammers via email, phone, and texts, but the IRS warned of a new tax scam that’s sent right to your front door. Scammers are enticing Read more

News, Tax and Legal IssuesCourier fraud, Fraud, IRS, Scams

Beware Google Authentication Scam Targeting Online Sellers

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ina Steiner
Scam

The FBI described a devious Google authentication scam targeting online sellers. The FBI Oregon’s Tech Tuesday segment explained how the scheme works, which we’ve summarized below. (Hat tip to Pymnts.com.) You post your real phone number on an online platform Read more

News, Security and Fraud IssuesFBI, Fraud, Google authentication scam, Scams4 Comments

FTC Halts Scammers Preying on Ecommerce Hopefuls

March 3, 2014September 20, 2017 David A Utter

In a case reminiscent of one that came to light in Idaho last December, the Federal Trade Commission has stepped in to stop several companies from running a scheme that promised ecommerce financial success. Consumers ensnared by the accused reportedly lost Read more

News, Security and Fraud IssuesFTC, Scams


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