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...
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 improve our daily lives, productivity, and digital well-being. ...
its share of common Facebook Marketplace scams for both buyers and sellers. If you’re new to using Marketplace, you might not realize a scam when encountering one. Be wary of buyers and sellers with new profiles, as these could indicate someone setting up an account just for scam ...
Here are some tips to help you avoid scams on Facebook Marketplace: Check the seller’s profile: Look for a profile picture, friends, and other activity on their profile. If the seller has no profile picture, few friends, and no activity on their profile, it should be a red flag. ...
But as these transactions are irreversible, they’re ideal for a variety of scams. If you’re selling something on the Facebook Marketplace, beware of possible scammers posing as interested buyers. To avoid becoming a victim of the same malicious practices, you need to educate yourself about ...
In my research, I came across a Facebook help page with a section entitled "Recover your Facebook account from a friend's or family member’s account." The steps don't work. They ultimately send you back to the same page that asks for the phone number or email address associated with...
Many of these so-called hack tools are cleverly disguised scams aimed at users who are looking for a quick way to access someone else’s account. They promise easy access to private information, exploiting the curiosity or motives of their target audience. However, in reality, these tools serv...
New Creator Marketplace gets invite-only launch Meta has been talking about their Creator Marketplace for a little while now, and we’re finally getting our first real look at the dashboard as it moves into testing for a small group of invite-only brands in the US. The Creator Marketplace...
One key to stopping the trend, Glenn insists, is better policing of sellers from the online marketplaces. "At the end of the day, we're not asking them to do anything more than what we already do as brick-and-mortar retailers," he said....
Thanks.” These posts often list tickets at unusually low prices, such as $250 each—a red flag considering the high demand and standard pricing for Swift’s tickets, which can reach up to $3,500 on reseller sites. Getty Images These scams can lead to more than just financial loss. ...