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Some people are listing worthless losing lottery tickets on eBay, sometimes for explicitly promoting tax deductions. Accounting professor Jeffrey Hoopes stated that such an effort is a clear example of potential tax fraud. While IRS regulations allow losses to be deducted only by filers who itemize and keep records, the sale of these tickets raises questions about proper use.

eBay raised its outlook after beating estimates, despite the acquisition of Depop costing more than anticipated. The company's deal to acquire Depop from Etsy closed at $1.4 billion, representing an amount $200 million above the originally announced price.

Colton Rockwell transitioned his online reselling side hustle into a full-time career after paying off over $10,000 in credit card debt. He now sells on platforms like eBay, Depop, Poshmark, and Facebook Marketplace, aiming to gross $100,000 to $120,000 annually.

A harassment campaign targeting a woman on eBay resulted in a $56 million payout. The campaign, described as 'Crush this lady,' led to significant legal consequences for the platform.

eBay employees conducted a harassment campaign involving cyberstalking and macabre deliveries against a Boston couple, resulting in jail time and a $56 million financial settlement.

Caleb Ashton founded QuickFlips, a video game resale platform that generated $4 million in revenue in 2026. The business, which started as a 2019 side hustle flipping various items, expanded to include a Kentucky storefront and has paid customers over $5 million since its inception.

A user questions the legitimacy of an eBay listing for an iPhone 14 Pro Max with a replaced display and shattered back glass. The seller has a 99% positive feedback rating but lists a mix of electronics and non-electronics items, raising suspicions of a hijacked account. The listing includes detailed fraud disclosure claims and a unique return policy.

A user ordered books from eBay but received a backpack instead. Upon inspection, they found a 5-inch rock wrapped in a Walmart bag inside the package, raising concerns about a potential shipping scam.

A person's small business was inadvertently used as the name on scam checks distributed through eBay. The scam involved checks with inconsistent return addresses, names, signatures, and letters, leading recipients to contact the business owner. The owner advised recipients to discard the checks and reported any received checks to the postal inspector.

A seller on eBay is being asked by a potential buyer to provide a Macfax report for a MacBook. The seller is suspicious after conflicting Google results indicate Macfax may be a scam, with one response warning it's a variation of a vehicle history report scam adapted for tech items.

eBay settled for $55.7 million with Massachusetts couple Ina and David Steiner after they were targeted in a harassment campaign by former employees, which included disturbing deliveries and cyberstalking. The settlement includes $48.7 million for the couple, $6 million for charities, and $2 million from former CEO Devin Wenig.

A person purchased an item on eBay through Facebook, but the tracking number provided by the seller was fraudulent, leading to a scam. Despite evidence from USPS confirming the scam, eBay and Klarna denied refund claims. The victim now has the scammer's Texas address and seeks legal recourse.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $56 million to David and Ina Steiner after they filed a lawsuit alleging they were victims of a systematic campaign to emotionally and psychologically torture them to prevent them from reporting on eBay.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a couple who were sent cockroaches and a bloody pig mask by ex-employees. The parties reached a tentative settlement in February, but it was not finalized before the case was set to go to trial.

eBay and its former executives have settled a cyberstalking case brought by journalist couple Ina and David Steiner. The couple will receive compensation following a 2019 campaign aimed at silencing their critiques of the company.

eBay Inc. agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who claimed former employees targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries, including cockroaches and a bloody pig mask.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who claimed former employees targeted them with threats and sent unsettling items like cockroaches and a bloody pig mask. The couple alleged the bizarre deliveries were part of a harassment campaign by eBay staff.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who claimed former employees targeted them with threats and sent bizarre anonymous deliveries, including cockroaches and a bloody pig mask.

eBay Inc. agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who claimed former employees targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries, including cockroaches and a bloody pig mask.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to David and Ina Steiner, founders of EcommerceBytes, after former employees allegedly harassed them with threats, cyberstalking, and deliveries of live insects, a funeral wreath, and a bloody pig Halloween mask. The settlement includes $7 million in charitable donations and resolves over six years of legal proceedings.

eBay Inc. agreed to a nearly $50 million settlement with David and Ina Steiner after former employees sent them disturbing items like a bloody pig mask, cockroaches, and death threats. The settlement includes $7 million in charitable donations and a public statement from eBay addressing the conduct of former executives.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to David and Ina Steiner, who received live cockroaches and a bloody pig mask in a harassment campaign by former employees. The settlement includes $7 million in charitable donations and a public statement from eBay addressing the misconduct.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to David and Ina Steiner, a Massachusetts couple, for a harassment campaign involving live insects, a funeral wreath, and a bloody pig mask. The settlement includes $7 million in charitable donations and a public statement from eBay addressing the conduct of former executives.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner as part of a settlement resolving a lawsuit over a cyberstalking campaign by former company employees. The campaign involved sending cockroaches and a bloody pig mask to the couple.

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to David and Ina Steiner, founders of EcommerceBytes, after former employees allegedly targeted them with harassment, threats, and bizarre deliveries like live insects and a bloody pig mask. The settlement resolves years of legal action and includes $7 million in charitable donations. eBay apologized for the misconduct and acknowledged unprofessional behavior by former executives.

eBay and former executives agreed to pay $56 million to settle a 2021 civil lawsuit filed by newsletter publishers David and Ina Steiner. The lawsuit alleged a 2019 campaign aimed at silencing their reporting.

eBay will pay $55.7 million to settle a harassment case involving a couple who received threatening deliveries, including a funeral wreath and live cockroaches, after criticizing the retailer in a blog.

OpenAI launched the Codex Micro keyboard for $230, designed for coders using its Codex tool. The device sold out quickly and is now reselling on eBay for up to $1,850, though prices have dropped to around $450. Work Louder, a boutique keyboard firm, produced the device, and a non-OpenAI-branded version is available from them.

A new eBay seller was scammed by a buyer who sent a fake payment confirmation with a QR code leading to a phishing site, resulting in an unauthorized debit card charge. The buyer's account was suspended, and the item was never sold. The seller is seeking advice on recovery options through eBay or the bank.

A user is selling a Ktuner on Facebook Marketplace with local pickup only, but a buyer is requesting out-of-state shipping and suggesting using eBay for transaction protection. The buyer offers to cover extra fees, but the seller is concerned it might be a scam.

A user purchased a Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 with an i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and no charger for £156.70 on eBay. The seller has 61 positive reviews and previously sold a similar model with an i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and a charger for £361. The user is seeking advice to determine if the purchase is a scam.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues starting in April 2027, funded by increased tax compliance from online marketplaces. The government plans to extend VAT liability to marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, requiring them to ensure third-party sellers pay taxes to fund the business rates cut.

A user received a suspicious text and email claiming to be from DHL regarding customs duties for eBay packages shipped to Canada. The scam included accurate personal details, tracking numbers, and bilingual formatting but used an iCloud email address and omitted one item from the package. The user suspects the seller may be compromised but is unsure how their information was obtained.

A user on eBay notices identical used phone listings from three different sellers in the same town, with prices differing by exactly one dollar. All sellers have high positive feedback ratings and thousands of transactions, raising suspicions of a potential scam or hacked accounts.

Video game retailer GameStop doubles its stake in eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen continues pursuing a deal despite Wall Street's skepticism.

A user's PayPal account was hacked 18 years ago due to a reused password from a data breach, leading to unauthorized eBay orders and spam email subscriptions. Despite creating a new email address, the original email still receives spam, and the user suspects a well-off student exploited stolen credentials for personal gain.

Bots are purchasing air conditioners online in Britain, causing units to vanish and reappear on eBay at six times the original price. Customers are frustrated by the overheating problem and scarcity of cooling units.

Fleek, an online marketplace connecting vintage clothing wholesalers and retailers, raised $25 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $45 million. The platform addresses supply chain inefficiencies in the second-hand clothing industry by linking verified suppliers in India, Pakistan, and Dubai with retailers in the U.S. and Europe.

GameStop shareholders approved a change allowing the company to issue more stock, which could facilitate a new attempt to acquire eBay.

Coca-Cola, Tesla, and eBay urged the US Trade Representative to exempt Brazilian imports from a proposed 25% Section 301 tariff. A public hearing at the US International Trade Commission received 365 written submissions, with a July 15 deadline for the USTR to act.