On this site, you can report fraudulent auctions and you can search our fraud database for reports on fraudulent buyers or sellers. When you submit a report, the final page will give you instructions on what you should do next to try and recover your money or goods.

Our report feature will also analyze what happened and suggest what you should do next.

How to protect yourself.

You can protect yourself from many scams and from account hijacking. You can also avoid common frauds if you know what to watch out for. See how HERE.

What to do if you have been scammed

Fill out the Report Fraud form and it will give you instructions on what you should do next. This form will give specific recommendations based on your situation.

How to avoid scams in the future

The Seven Keys to Avoiding Scams On eBay can help you greatly improve your chances of avoiding fraudulent auctions. View THIS ARTICLE

Free Auction and Internet Security Software

There are Free software tools that will protect you. You must install a security toolbar like the MyLittleMole toolbar which will alert you if you are tricked into going to a spoof eBay or spoof PayPal website. This will help you avoid account hijacking. You can also use auction analysis software, like the Auction Inquisitor Analysis program, which will analyze auctions and alert you if it finds signs of fraud in an auction. All of these are Free and they are available on the Software page.

Recommended Books, Videos, and Audio programs on eBay .

You can always learn something new about eBay that will help you become a smarter seller, buyer, or buy more safely. You can find useful full training programs on our Partner page.

Over 44% of all Internet fraud complaints are about auctions according to IC3, the FBI's joint Internet crime center. Fraudulent auctions can be easily avoided if you know how to identify them before bidding.

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