These payment scams are hands down the most common scams on Facebook Marketplace and are generally the easiest to evade. The recurring theme in payment scams is anonymous payment links, paying the seller with gift cards, and mostly overpayment scams if you’re selling something. No matter what...
Facebook Marketplace scams often involve avoiding accountability. Red flags include being asked to move conversations off Facebook, insistence on using cryptocurrency or gift cards, and reluctance to accept secure, traceable payment methods like credit cards. Be skeptical: if it seems too good to be...
You have an item for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and a buyer says they’re interested. But they know there are a lot of Facebook Marketplace scams around, so they want to verify you’re real before they buy anything. You know there are scams out there too, so that’s reasonable. ...
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 ...
Facebook Marketplace scams may look convincing. But when you become aware of the red flags, it's easy to connect the dots and spot fraudsters on the platform. Here's how to save time and money by spotting Facebook Marketplace scams. ...
Some scammers claim the code is a way to “tell you’re legitimate” on Facebook Marketplace (or other platforms) as a ruse to get you to send them your code. Don’t get scammed. Do this instead: Never give a stranger an authentication code that has been texted or emailed to you....
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With these tips, you should be a lot better equipped to spot and defend against scams on Facebook Marketplace. Security Technology Explained Scams Follow Like Share Readers like you help support MakeUseOf. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....
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