Online trading sites like Gumtree have enabled millions of South Africans to make and save money but Claire Cobbledick, Head of Core Business for Gumtree SA, warns that consumers always need to stay alert for scammers. “The overwhelming majority of online transactions pass off safely, but as platforms sharpen their security and new players enter…
Avoid the holiday rental scam trap
Most of us have started planning our December breaks already, and the online world has made it so much easier to compare prices and hunt for bargain holidays. However, there have been reports of unlucky vacationers who have been duped by fraudsters. There are definite safety tips that one has to follow before putting down…
Watch out for these common payment scams
Payment scams are once again doing the rounds and sellers are warned to be careful when trading online. Hundreds of thousands of South Africans safely buy and sell second hand goods online every day, especially cars and electronics, to supplement their income or to recoup the money spent on unwanted items. However, there have been reports…