Lately I have really taken a hit by transactions on the web, specifically on eBay owned sites. Recently I sold an old GMAT test book on eBay and a buyer purchased using the buy it now option; however, she never paid or contacted me with a reason for non-payment. In this instance the seller is getting the short end of the stick, I feel that there should be tighter repercussions for delinquent buyers. I also feel that sellers should be held to even higher standards.

Now to my second complaint about eBay. Recently, on half.com I made a purchase for a book we need for new ventures and it has been over a month and still no book. I have contacted the seller and still no response. What an insult... I already paid, now I have to file a claim and hope the eBay cronies give me my money back. I took my business to Abebooks.

- Here is an article I found in my search to vent about ebay that is a list of tips for buying and selling on ebay: 99 tips for buying and selling on ebay

Lastly, I recently had gotten my credit card number stolen with my personal information. I assume that it could have easily been taken while at a restaurant or any number of online sites that I buy from. I generally stick to sites I use and are reputable, but who knows where they got my information from. Even the large companies like CardSystems solutions get hacked (hmm... 40 Million Credit Card Records).

If you get your credit card or personal information gets stolen or if you feel that fraud has occured in your name contact the following credit reporting agencies. I believe it was experian that reports it to the other two for you.

Equifax
PO Box 105873
Atlanta, GA 30348
800-685-1111

Experian
PO Box 2002
Allen, TX 75013
Consumer Credit Questions
888-EXPERIAN (888-397-3742)

TransUnion
Post Office Box 2000
Chester, PA 19022
(800) 888-4213

Federal Trade Commission: ID Theft Site