eBay launches microlending websiteInquirer.net, Philippines –4 minutes agoSAN FRANCISCO–Online auction giant eBay has launched a microlending website that lets people invest in entrepreneurs in poor communities around the world … More: continued here

The country is the top source of organized scams on the auction site. The company has sent over equipment and a team to help the authorities there. This small industrial center in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains is not Albena Spasova’s favorite destination. Driving the twisting highway makes her …

Vodafone allows users to pay bills at post office in AndhraTelecom Paper (subscription), Netherlands –Dec 24, 2007The tie-up is currently applicable to 496 designated post offices within the state and would be extended to more branches in the coming months. reports the … More: continued here

MSP in Commonwealth stamps callMidloothian Today, UK –2 hours agoThe Glasgow MSP wants the Royal Mail to issue a set similar to those produced when London won the right to host the 2012 Olympics and after England's … More: continued here

EBay goes far to fight fraud — all the way to RomaniaLos Angeles Times, CA –1 hour agoAn EBay fraud ring busted last year in Chicago, for example, has been traced to Pitesti, Romania. EBay, which doesn't even operate a site in Romania, … More: continued here

Post Office delivers gifts on Christmas6:48 PMWCNC (subscription), NC –1 hour agoBy ALEX REED / WCNC CHARLOTTE, NC — Come rain or sleet or snow the mail must go through and yes that even holds true on Christmas. … More: continued here

As the global credit squeeze leads banks to tighten their lending, a niche industry is emerging as the eBay of consumer loans: peer-to-peer lenders. More: continued here

When gifts arrive at the last minute, post office deliversAustin American-Statesman, TX –1 minute agoFocusing on kids who may not "understand that Santa couldn't make it to the post office" with their gifts, he said, helps him maintain his Christmas spirit. … More: continued here

US President George W. Bush Up For Sale on EbayScoop.co.nz, New Zealand –5 hours agoSure there are signed photographs of George W. Bush up for sale on Ebay as there are many other souvenirs of the 43rd President, but this time, … More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Most mail delivered in time for ChristmasMalaysia Sun, Malaysia –Dec 24, 2007Royal Mail says most of the Christmas post has arrived on time while online retailer Amazon says its delivery was up to a standard above 99%. …Complaints soar over late online giftsTelegraph.co.ukOnline shopping complaints riseBBC NewsShoppers wait for Christmas deliveriesWatford …