CYBER scammers are targeting folks on the lookout for a second-hand bargain online. The cost of living crisis has pushed many to turn to the likes of Facebook Marketplace and Ebay for cheaper ̵…
A buyer offering more than you asked for is also a cause for concern.And sometimes a deal is too good to be true."You'll be wasting your money if you think you're getting the real thing," they said.
High-value and designer items will usually have proof of authenticity, be it a card or tag inside an item of clothing, which an honest seller should gladly share an image of. The cyber specialists also cautioned against somebody trying to take the conversation out of the website. The marketplace will be able to track and record all in-app discussions - which may be needed as evidence if a user is scammed.
Lastly, sellers must always post their item to the buyer's in-app registered address and reject requests to send the item to another address.
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