Beware of online marketplace scams
6 tips to keep you safe online
6 tips to keep you safe online
Be alert when using online marketplaces like Facebook.
Scammers use tricks like advertising faulty or counterfeit goods or requesting upfront payments for items or deals like cars, rental properties or puppies that don’t exist. Fake giveaways could lead to people compromising their personal and financial information.
Marketplace scams can also turn into physical threats or unsafe in-person encounters when people agree to meet with a scammer in an unknown location.
Follow these tips to stay safe when buying on online marketplaces: