W A S H I N G T O N, March 7 -- Phony auction Web sites that disappear aftertaking people's money and online shopping centers that neverdeliver the goods are the two most-reported instances of ...

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — During the holiday season, online shoppers are increasingly targeted by scammers, resulting in significant financial losses each year. Holiday scams, including non-delivery, ...

Mike Davis has turned a complex fight over wireless spectrum into a test of how seriously Washington takes corporate fraud.

The Federal Trade Commission and state Attorney Generals across the country have launched a crackdown on Internet auction fraud that, according to the federal agency, has "bilked thousands of ...

* Be knowledgable about how such auctions work. * Check out the seller's rating on the Web site's feedback list before bidding on an item. * Before making a purchase, ask for contact information, such ...

Fraud, at its core, involves deliberate deception for financial or material gain. When orchestrated by organised criminal groups (OCGs), fraud operations can become vast, well-coordinated, and ...

The FBI has issued a scam warning to online shoppers amid Black Friday deals. "When shopping online during the holiday season—or any time of year—always be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.

``Trust no one'' was the tagline for the hit TV show ``The X-Files,'' and it's an admonition that users of the online auction site eBay ought to heed. Almost $60 million worth of business transpires ...