Marketplace Scams

There are a variety of scams that can occur on online marketplaces such AliExpress, Amazon and eBay. Marketplace scams include non-delivery, fake shipping details, payment scams, extra fees, wrong shipping method, wrong items being sent on purpose, fake reviews and more.

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With many online shops, and scammers out there to dupe unsuspecting buyers, there is a need for due diligence. When a site appears under the ‘most...
Facebook has become a hotbed of trading as millions of people around the world use it to buy products. Through the Facebook Marketplace platform,...
This article is from Trend Micro Over the last few weeks, lots of people online have been wondering whether the website itwasu[.]com is legit or not....
Kyribelle is an online store that focuses on Fashion products. But with many online stores scamming people, many ScamAdviser users have wanted to...
This article is from Trend Micro. Scammers have recently been impersonating the two biggest pharmacy store chains in the US — CVS and Walgreens — and...
With millions losing money to scams all over the world, you can understand why people are taking extra precautions to stay safe online. Online...
Oroskin.co claims to be World's #1 IPL Hair Removal Company. As the site was among the top searched sites on ScamAdviser, we decided to take a look...
This article is fromTrend Micro. Given that Amazon is a “prime” target for scammers, any great offer or campaign correspondence in their name is...
This article is reproduced from a Twitter thread by @ColeSouth. Cole South has earned millions of dollars on Amazon through his brands BirdRock Baby...
Sport is an integral part of human life. It is a form of entertainment that helps us to stay fit and healthy. It also helps to create a sense of...
With a spike in online shopping, many new businesses have popped up offering great deals on popular items. However, with the increase in online...
This article is from Trend Micro. Banking payment scams are a scammer’s best friend and your worst enemy. This week we’ve identified two similar but...

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As the influence of the internet rises, so does the prevalence of online scams. There are fraudsters making all kinds of claims to trap victims online - from fake investment opportunities to online stores - and the internet allows them to operate from any part of the world with anonymity. The ability to spot online scams is an important skill to have as the virtual world is increasingly becoming a part of every facet of our lives. The below tips will help you identify the signs which can indicate that a website could be a scam. Common Sense: Too Good To Be True When looking for goods online, a great deal can be very enticing. A Gucci bag or a new iPhone for half the price? Who wouldn’t want to grab such a deal? Scammers know this too and try to take advantage of the fact. If an online deal looks too good to be true, think twice and double-check things. The easiest way to do this is to simply check out the same product at competing websites (that you trust). If the difference in prices is huge, it might be better to double-check the rest of the website. Check Out the Social Media Links Social media is a core part of ecommerce businesses these days and consumers often expect online shops to have a social media presence. Scammers know this and often insert logos of social media sites on their websites. Scratching beneath the surface often reveals this fu

So the worst has come to pass - you realise you parted with your money too fast, and the site you used was a scam - what now? Well first of all, don’t despair!! If you think you have been scammed, the first port of call when having an issue is to simply ask for a refund. This is the first and easiest step to determine whether you are dealing with a genuine company or scammers. Sadly, getting your money back from a scammer is not as simple as just asking.  If you are indeed dealing with scammers, the procedure (and chance) of getting your money back varies depending on the payment method you used. PayPal Debit card/Credit card Bank transfer Wire transfer Google Pay Bitcoin PayPal If you used PayPal, you have a strong chance of getting your money back if you were scammed. On their website, you can file a dispute within 180 calendar days of your purchase. Conditions to file a dispute: The simplest situation is that you ordered from an online store and it has not arrived. In this case this is what PayPal states: "If your order never shows up and the seller can't provide proof of shipment or delivery, you'll get a full refund. It's that simple." The scammer has sent you a completely different item. For example, you ordered a PlayStation 4, but instead received only a Playstation controller.  The condition of the item was misrepresented on the product page. This could be the