Description

Every day, millions of people buy and sell on Facebook Marketplace and every day, scammers are right there with them, hiding in plain sight behind friendly profile pictures and “too good to be true” listings.

This guide strips away the guesswork. In a few focused chapters, you’ll learn the 8 most common Marketplace scams currently doing the rounds, exactly how to verify a buyer or seller before you commit to anything, which payment methods actually protect you (and which ones scammers always ask for), and what to do in the critical first hour if you think you’ve already been caught out.

No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just clear, practical steps you can use on your very next Marketplace conversation plus a quick-reference cheat sheet for whenever you need a 30-second gut-check mid-chat.

Whether you’re clearing out the garage or hunting for a bargain, this is the guide that lets you keep using Marketplace with confidence instead of anxiety.

Who This Ebook Is For

This guide is written for:

• Casual Marketplace users buying or selling second-hand items locally who want a fast, practical way to spot red flags.
• Older or less tech-confident users who may be less familiar with common online scam tactics and want clear, jargon-free guidance.
• Frequent sellers looking to protect themselves from buyer-side scams such as fake over-payments or charge-back fraud.
• Anyone who has been scammed before and wants a clear recovery process to follow.
• UK-based readers specifically, as the reporting and recovery guidance references UK organisations and procedures.