Mercari’s mobile app interface promotes secondhand deals at up to 70% off retail. I recently opened the Mercari marketplace app to buy and sell some items and to evaluate whether it lives up to its reputation or turns...

I recently came across MovieReviewer, a website claiming to pay users to watch and review Netflix movies. As a movie fan myself, I was curious whether this was a legitimate opportunity or just another scam.  I decided to investigate...

FromYouFlowers is an online florist and gift delivery service that claims to offer same-day flower delivery for occasions like birthdays and sympathy events. According to the company’s own profile, it offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee and advertises “florist-arranged...

At first glance, Rafamko.com looked like a typical online retailer with “Fall deals” and lifestyle photos of plants and home goods. However, every hint of legitimacy falls apart on closer inspection. Multiple security blogs and consumer forums warn...

Avas Flowers (also written as “Ava’s Flowers”) markets itself as a trusted nationwide florist, but customer feedback paints a very different picture. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Avas Flowers holds a dismal 1.37 out of 5...

ThriftBooks is a popular online retailer of used and new books that promises “Read more. Spend less.” Founded in 2003 by a small team with a pickup truck of used books, it has grown into the world’s largest...