Australians looking to make some extra cash selling unwanted or used items online are being urged to watch out for a new scam. 7NEWS
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Red flags to watch out for when avoiding phone and social media scams.The scammers respond to online ads, posing as prospective buyers.
New research shows 53 per cent of Aussies are holding on to around $1,500 worth of unwanted goods, the NAB spokesperson said, but more than 25 per cent of people are deterred from selling items because of social media hassles. “No one wants to try to sell their old couch, fridge, phone or pram and it inadvertently ends up costing them,” Sheehan said. “Unfortunately, that’s what’s happening more and more when people try to sell items online.”
“It is also important to remember PayID will never send you an email, text or message directly. If you receive one of these, it is a scam.
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