With more and more people searching for great deals, many consumers have turned to online classifieds sites, such as Oodle or Craigslist. This rise of popularity has not gone unnoticed by con artists, otherwise known as scammers.
As the freshly-minted product manager for trust and safety initiatives at Oodle, my job is to make sure our [...]

With purse strings tightened, more and more people are turning to online classifieds for great deals — or to make a few extra dollars selling items no longer being used. Unfortunately, it’s a trend that has not gone unnoticed by scammers, who have become more widespread and creative in how they use online listings as [...]

We know it’s the holiday season and you’re feeling warm and fuzzy, but this is prime scammer season, so please shop intelligently.
Be careful of deals that sound too good to be true, and remember never to send money without seeing what you’re buying first. Be especially careful about Bulldog and Yorkie listings.
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