Rahm Emanuel: ‘Trump is going to turn the Oval Office into eBay’
Rahm Emanuel, a former aide to former President Barack Obama and current U.S. ambassador to Japan, claimed that President-elect Trump will “turn the Oval Office into eBay.” emmanuel Joined Ezra Klein of the New York TimesThere, he was asked about his biggest concerns about Trump's second term as president. “Donald Trump is going to turn […]
Trump-themed shooting targets removed from eBay
Just days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a Trump-themed shooting target for sale on eBay has apparently been removed after complaints. The items were sold in sets of 12 and featured cartoon-style images of controversial politicians. Trump is wearing a blue suit and red tie and holding a gun. The product […]
eBay expands Washington footprint with Harris alum
E-commerce company eBay has added three new members to its government relations team, including a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden leaves office last Sunday. eBay already has a strong government presence in Washington. $1.9 million There were more than 100 […]
EBay will no longer take American Express cards, citing 'unacceptably high fees', in the latest shot in the credit-card fee wars – Fortune
EBay is dropping American Express cards as a payment method due to “unacceptably high fees,” according to a statement from the online marketplace. EBay notified customers about the changes on Wednesday, which are set to take effect on Aug. 17. “After careful consideration, eBay has decided that as of August 17th, we will no longer […]
EBay to drop American Express, blasts ‘unacceptably high fees’
Online marketplace giant eBay has announced that it plans to no longer accept American Express payments, citing “unacceptably high” fees and saying customers have other payment options when shopping online. This is a big blow to American Express, whose customers are often the most attractive to retailers and also spend the most on their cards […]
eBay ditching American Express as a payment option
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Starting in mid-August, eBay customers will no longer be able to use American Express credit cards to pay for purchases on the online marketplace. In a statement to FOX Business, the e-commerce company announced that it would stop accepting American Express as of August 17th due to “unacceptably high fees […]
I’m an art expert — I use AI to expose sellers of fake paintings on sites like eBay
She has an AI for fakes. Dr. Karina Popovic, an expert in art authenticity, has revealed that she uses artificial intelligence to spot fraudulent paintings being sold on sites such as eBay. Her process involved using AI technology to analyze photos advertised on retailers’ sites, often finding that they were “highly likely” to be “not […]
eBay and Facebook Marketplace fuel NYC’s shoplifting economy
The shoplifting epidemic, which costs New York state retailers $4.4 billion a year, is creating a shadow resale economy from eBay to dealerships, The Post has learned. In New York City alone, shoplifting cases increased by 64% from June 2019 to June 2023. According to the Criminal Justice Council. In 2022, the total shop loss […]
EBay to pay $59M to settle charges over illegal pill presses
EBay agreed to pay $59 million and strengthen its compliance program to resolve Justice Department allegations that it did not do enough to stop criminals from buying counterfeit drug manufacturing equipment. Wednesday payment is the first case the Justice Department has brought against an e-commerce company for violating the federal Controlled Substances Act, which regulates […]
EBay paying $59M to settle allegations over online pill press sales
E-commerce company eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to resolve allegations that pill presses and encapsulation machines sold on its website violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Pill compression machines and encapsulation machines are equipment that may be used in the production of illegal drugs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said they are capable […]