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Social media becomes top platform for retail scams in Australia

Social media becomes top platform for retail scams in Australia

Social media and online forums have now surpassed email as the top platforms for retail scams in Australia, with losses exceeding AUD $2.5 million in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

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Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability

Digital Transformation

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to boost user-centred observability

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to enhance its observability platform with advanced web performance monitoring, uniting mobile and web user experience insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

eBay king of online shopping ahead of Gumtree, Amazon, Kogan

Marketing Technologies

eBay king of online shopping ahead of Gumtree, Amazon, Kogan

eBay is the favourite online shopping with over 9.4m Aussies visiting in an average four weeks, ahead of local second-hand site Gumtree with 5.6m.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

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Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust

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Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust

Gumtree introduces verified badges and stricter checks for business sellers in the UK, aiming to boost user trust and deter fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Gumtree partners ShipStation to power UK reCommerce shift

Digital Transformation

Gumtree partners ShipStation to power UK reCommerce shift

Gumtree taps ShipStation for first integrated delivery push as it shifts from local classifieds to a fully transactional UK marketplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026