With over a billion people buying and selling things on Facebook Marketplace, there are bound to be a lot of scams. whatthetech onlinescams facebookmarketplace AlabamaNewsNetwork
Scams targeting sellers are more severe and can involve robberies, assaults, and even murders. One study found at least 13 people have been killed since 2020 when buyers and sellers connected on Marketplace.Marketplace sprinkles in sponsored ads with search results and many offer free shipping. If you’re buying something to be shipped you cannot inspect the item ahead of time to determineThe other scam risk for buyers is with the transaction itself.
Be wary if a seller wants to move the conversation to another platform such as text or another messaging app. If you decide to purchase the item ask that they meet you at the police department parking lot. If they refuse it may be because they don’t want to be anywhere near police officers.
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