The Trouble With Facebook Marketplace
Users of Facebook Marketplace say the once-straightforward process of buying and selling there has become anything but. The Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker database is filled with hundreds of reports from Facebook Marketplace users who allege they fell prey to fraud on the platform. “Facebook Marketplace has become the biggest swap meet in the world," said Kevin Lee, vice president of trust and safety at the fraud-management firm Sift. ‘A lot of real people on Facebook’ Despite the mounting challenges, users continue to successfully buy and sell items on Facebook Marketplace, because of its vast size and variety of items. How to avoid Facebook Marketplace scams If you shop on the platform, these guidelines can lower the risk of becoming a victim, fraud-prevention specialists say: • Use secure payment methods.
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