Every third party selling site has scammers lying in wait and Facebook Marketplace is no different. Over a billion people shop the site every month, so being educated on avoiding scams is key. Here are some tips from experts “Reader’s Digest” asked to chime in:
- Research the seller before buying. Look for these red flags:
- No profile photo
- Very few photos
- Posts with spelling or grammatical errors
- No reviews
- Many negative reviews
- Avoid deals that seem too good to be true
- Guard personal details
- Keep communication on Facebook only
- Use secure and reliable payment platforms
- Just say no to overpayments…they can cost you big money
- Protect your privacy
- Avoid rental scams
- Be safe when meeting for an exchange
Source: Reader’s Digest