What to do if you are scammed on Facebook Marketplace Facebook is aware of growing scams in Marketplace. The social giant created a Purchase Protection policy to help you get a refund. It covers the following scenarios: You didn't receive the item. The product is damaged or significantl...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “buyer beware.” That’s especially true in these kinds of online marketplaces. Facebook Marketplace scams love to target hopeful buyers. Since you’re already ready to spend money, scammers hope to trick you into sending it to them. These are some of t...
Phishing, Payment, and Product-related scams are some of the popular fraudulent schemes on Facebook Marketplace. Many people in the world turn toward Facebook Marketplace when they have things they want to sell. As it turns out, Marketplace is also a hot destination where people scam others ...
Facebook Marketplace scams are on the rise. Here are three red flags that should tell you something's not right. (Image: DALL-E 3) As Facebook Marketplace gets more use, it also gets more scams. It's a popular place to buy and sell, which makes it more profitable to scam there a...
Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa shares critical safety tips when buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace and how to tell if you’re being scammed. Last year, Facebook Marketplace passed one billion global users. With this, it has become a giant ...
Helpful tips on getting more out of Facebook, protecting your privacy and avoiding common scams and hoaxes.
Ringing In The New Year With Tech Resolutions Tom ClaytonDecember 17, 2024 As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us pledge to exercise more or eat healthier. But in our increasingly digital world, perhaps it’s time to consider some tech-focused resolutions that can significantly impr...
Use your saved payment information to send themselves money or to make purchases in complex frauds involving aFacebook marketplace scamand other connected social media scams. Post spam, scams, or dangerous or illegal content. Buy ads to target other people with different scams. ...
If you buy from facebook marketplace make sure you can go along see the item and pay for iythere. Just got scammed. I bought an item and paid via paypal straight away with given email address. After a few days seller asked if I still wanted it. I said yes its paid for. Seller ca...
Top Facebook Marketplace Scams to Avoid (2024) This is how you can private your Facebook profile and its contents and limit your sharing with other users. From its initial days, Facebook has increased user privacy, which was necessary as many people didn’t like that others could see what...