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 ...

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 ...

Packages filled with holiday presents are landing on front porches and in mailboxes in New Jersey and across the country. But so are packages that contain nothing but a square of cardboard, coming ...

If you're like many online shoppers, you've had the experience of spotting the exact item you've been wanting — at a much lower price than anywhere else — while scrolling through your favorite ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The sad fact is that whilst ...

When shopping online, there’s more to consider than what to buy and how much to spend. If you plan to shop marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy and Walmart that host third-party sellers, you’ll also want ...

Find me a scammer with scruples and I'll show you where to buy ocean front property in Arizona. Neither exists and I was reminded of this after selling a graphics card on eBay. Selling anything online ...

Amazon's continued growth as a retailer of virtually everything has been impressive, but some major brands -- including Apple -- have long complained about sales of knockoffs and otherwise ...

The boom in online shopping means daily deliveries – especially during the holiday season – have become commonplace. That’s something scammers have taken note of as well with the latest bogus effort ...