Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
What is this ‘scam’?
Always steered clear of Facefart (facebook) and other new media platforms as my impression was it is inhabited by the brain dead ….. and now proved correct!
However, hearing that it’s a good place to sell stuff, I succumbed and posted a FS ad for my leather sofa.
Within a minute of posting I had interest from many potential buyers.
So started dialogue with the first one.
Ended up he wanted it, but couldn’t collect himself, so would be sending his son along to collect.
But he wouldn’t have the cash on him, so would I accept PayPal.
I said yes, as long as he covered off the commission element of the transaction.
I passed my PP detail and address for collection.
Got the reply “ok, one minute” …… then nothing!
A couple of hours later I then offered this out to the many others who had enquired and then had back at least another five responses of a similar nature …… needless to say I told them where to go!
So what do they hope to get out of this, as the sofa won’t be leaving my possession until I have the £notes in my hand or bank (hand only now)
Are they just trying to p!ss people off as they’ve nothing better to do with their defunct brain cells?
Or is there something much cleverer and more sinister at play, that I am indeed the numbskull?...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
10th Oct 2023 8:33 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26772
Yes FB marketplace is a minefield of scammers chancers and wideboyz!! Avoid like the plague.
10th Oct 2023 8:44 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14383
We've had similar including supposed screenshots to show its been paid but with no money in my account. This is then followed by abuse and threats saying they paid and either want the goods or and their money back.
I just don't see how this works unless there are enough gullible people out there. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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10th Oct 2023 8:46 am
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1729
and sadly there are plenty of gullible people still out there despite all the publicity over all the various scams on all platforms.
The PayPal one seems to be quite common as I believe they can make the transaction so you see the money in your account but then reclaim the payment straight away once they have the goods.
Although there is quite a robust process to get your money back with Paypal AFAIK.2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
10th Oct 2023 8:53 am
robsmith
Member Since: 02 Sep 2007
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 2401
Facepalnt market place is inhabited by the dross from Fleebay.
It's a breeding ground for scammers and other low-life.Rob Smith
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10th Oct 2023 9:26 am
Darryl
Member Since: 19 Dec 2009
Location: oldbury West Midlands
Posts: 1224
I personally don’t do Facebook but her indoors does, I look on eBay a lot regarding motors and parts etc and the Amount of scams with cars on there’ daily is unbelievable, so had a look on the Mrs Facebook Marketplace and was surprised to see how bad that is too , This is what’s the Scum do while we are all trying to earn a decent honest living, So many dodgy transactions going on reminds me Cash is King
10th Oct 2023 9:42 am
riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
Posts: 2226
Hi,
is there something about PP that if its "buying Goods" they can claim the money back later saying the goods where defective (something along those lines!) PP refund them back off you, even though they still have the item
if its Family Friends they can not, Martin has some details in the For Sale section about this.
Another vote for Cash and in low denominations as swmbo never lets me see the £50
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14383
My mate always insists on a photo of the people that turn up to buy anything and also a pic of their car and plate. He tells them beforehand and if they don't agree, then he won't sell to them. It helps him weed out the scammers and those not serious enough.
Bit extreme but it works.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
10th Oct 2023 12:15 pm
LRD4GAB
Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 499
I avoid marketplace loads of scammers but people get caught out ...still
10th Oct 2023 3:58 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13541
I just buy from real businesses that are well known. If one goes looking for "bargains" one risks being fleeced and/or promotes criminal behaviour against others (thefts, etc.).
Sure, there will be some good people using these services to sell things but they are a tiny signal in the overwhelming noise of criminality that exists therein.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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10th Oct 2023 5:39 pm
icestationzebra
Member Since: 05 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 596
Quote:
Sure, there will be some good people using these services to sell things but they are a tiny signal in the overwhelming noise of criminality that exists therein.
So if you only buy from "real businesses" whatever that means then how would know?
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