Conversely, Facebook scams can also lead sellers to believe they've found a legitimate buyer. For example, there are fake shoppers who might try to get you to send them something you sell and promise to pay you when they receive it, but will never actually send you money (see Facebook Marketplace Shipping Scam above ). Some people actively pursue posts from sellers they don't like and try to sabotage sales.
    
So it's better to be fair and honest on the side of the good guys. If you're selling something, be wary of those who can only use one payment method, those who want to pay more than you ask for, or those with incomplete information. Unfortunately, scammers work hard on what they do and we have to work hard to keep up with them.
    
After reading important security tips on the Facebook Marketplace, such as how to block someone on Messenger, check out other common eBay, Amazon, and phone scams. Facebook recommends to always use Facebook Messenger to communicate with buyers and sellers. Facebook's security service will help you if you've tried to contact the seller and you're stumped.
    
Of course, scammers will never send you items you pay for, and they will never pay you for items you send. In the Facebook Marketplace shipping scam, the buyer or seller (depending on which side you are selling on) will try to get you to agree to pay for the goods they promise to deliver to you, or try to get you to ship the item. The item you are selling. You promise to pay when you receive it. Or, when a merchant asks to pay for shipping, Facebook marketplace shipping scams happen, so they never ship.
    
Sellers are not immune to these scams, as they risk giving away the item and never getting paid for it (or getting returned checks). A popular scam involves the seller asking the buyer to pay by bank transfer before the item arrives. There is another type of scam where a local company says that a person won the draw, launches a service, and then invoices the winner after the fact. One of the most popular scams on the Facebook Marketplace is selling a product that doesn't work, according to Kelso.
    
So, your money is gone, but the product doesn't show up - you must have been scammed. To report a seller on Facebook Marketplace, click the Marketplace icon in the left corner of the screen, click the list of sellers you want to report, and then click the seller's name. If you find a seller or buyer on Facebook, check their profile to make sure they're not using fake accounts to trick people like you. Anyone who sees almost nothing on their Facebook profile is probably a scammer.
    
Or, in other cases, if you lost your pet and posted it online, the scammers will falsely claim that they have found your pet and want to return it to you. They can then use it to call other people, impersonating Lewis, or simply masquerading as another number. The scammer wanted to make sure it was coming from Google Voice, which they could use to request Lewis's phone number.
    
Tell them you want to chat through the messaging app if they ask for your mobile number. You can use this service if you live in the United States, even if the fraudster is located elsewhere or you do not know where the fraudster lives. Experts believe that if you think you have been deceived, immediately report it to Facebook and block the fraudster.
    
Fortunately, Facebook scam signs are easy to spot if you know what to look for. Keep in mind, however, that social engineering is an important part of what makes market fraud successful. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect yourself, such as checking seller profiles and reviews; using the Facebook Purchase Protection feature; avoid payments with gift cards; and, finally, common sense.
    
Unfortunately, there are people who are ready to deceive and rob you. There are also people who like to put on dramas and try to spoil your salesperson's reputation. If they only have a couple of photos, no photos, no friends, or if the profile was created last week, then run to the mountains.
    
The fraudster was able to open a bank account in his own name and use the address for a fake profile on the Facebook marketplace. Another Facebook scam occurred when two people tried to buy the same freestanding garage. So, they both contacted the same shipping company to move the garage. The current owner of the garage did not put it up for sale and was surprised to learn that it was sold to two people.
    
The seller offered to send with tracking and the buyer sent the money. He created the service as a special hub where people can list used items - cars, clothes, boats, toys - for sale and contact customers who usually live in the same area to complete a transaction. At the time, Bowen Peng, Product Manager for Marketplace, said Facebook would block products or sellers who violate its rules. In another case, Facebook temporarily blocked the account of an amateur investigator who, according to an automated message, filed too many complaints about Marketplace scam lists.
    
But Marketplace employees say these tracking services often fail to stop fraud and blatant ads that violate Facebook's business policies. Potential fraud is a problem that discourages people from using the services offered by such sites. Enjoyment of the services carries risks, but many of these scams are easy to avoid.
    
Facebook scammers can use a variety of methods to steal your funds or credentials. Many Facebook scams are carried out using fake accounts to protect the anonymity of criminals. Fake accounts are very common on Facebook and Facebook Marketplace. Some Facebook scammers hijack other Facebook accounts and use stolen profiles to sell fake products.
    
By avoiding communication in the messenger, the fraudster reduces the likelihood that the victim will find out about it. Facebook's verification service is designed to prevent fraudulent transactions. If the seller avoids it altogether, that's a good sign that they are a scammer.
    
For example, to set a time to collect packages, make sure (ironically) you are not a scammer, or verify your identity as the owner of the items for sale. Scammers have used this special technique in the past to target people who list items for sale on sites such as Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Scammers are believed to use a variety of methods to get people to spend money, including fake emails and fake social media posts linking to websites that steal credit card information.
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