Cautions for eBay shoppers

Scammers more prevalent than ever

JULY 28, 2010 10:17 a.m. (0)

A little common sense will carry you a long way when shopping or selling online at sites like eBay, said Patti Massullo, a long-time eBay business woman and certified trainer for the massive online shopping site.

“There are scammers out there and they will, not if, eventually try something (if you shop on eBay or any other online site),” said Massullo. “Reputation is everything for eBay and for the people who regularly trade there, so they do all that they can to maintain a safe and secure site.”  Continue reading...

 

Watch out for holiday scams

Better Business Bureau warns of increased scammer activity around holidays

DECEMBER 13, 2010 8:10 a.m. (0)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and everywhere we go crooks are lurking to play Scrooge by trotting out tried and true scams.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) said holiday shoppers and donors should be on the lookout for five common scams this season.

“While the rest of us are pulling the decorations out of the attic, scammers are blowing the dust off of their tried and true holiday scams,” said Kathy Barrett, BBB President. “We can all help make these holiday scams a ghost of Christmas’ past by not falling for them anymore.”  Continue reading...

 

Top 10 scams

Better Business Bureau releases list of what to watch out for

JANUARY 6, 2011 12:30 p.m. (0)

Scam artists are making the most of tough economic times, targeting victims struggling to make ends meet in a down economy, the Better Business Bureau reports.

In a listing of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010, the bureau reported that job seekers and cash strapped families have become popular targets.

“With the economy still on the mend, scammers had a field day targeting struggling families who were looking for work and trying to make ends meet,” said Kathy Barrett, president Better Business Bureau. “While some of the most popular scams are perennial problems that have always plagued consumers, some new additions to the list are signs of our tough economic times.”  Continue reading...