Facebook Marketplace robbery alert
No one expects to fall victim to a Facebook Marketplace robbery when they choose the popular online platform to sell items.
Raising the alarm: Report scams on Facebook
Although online marketplaces are increasingly aware of the risks of fraud and scams, the level of protection varies from platform to platform. But you should always report scams on Facebook or any other online marketplace.
Late arrival: What happens when your goods aren’t delivered on time
How much attention do you pay to the delivery date on something you’ve bought online? Is it a deciding factor in your purchase?
Facebook Marketplace: Beware of online scams
As the number of Australians searching for a great deal online has risen, so has the number of Facebook Marketplace scams.
Wherever there are bargain hunters, there are scammers. There have even been alarming instances of criminals using marketplaces to break into your home.
Expert tips to avoid the latest scams
Wondering why you’re receiving those misspelled SMS? It’s actually deliberate.
Scammers are bypassing the system that automatically blocks scams with a smattering of bad grammar and spelling. They are getting in front of you and hoping you click too quickly to realise your mistake.
This is just one of the more sophisticated tactics - yes, even bad spelling is sophisticated - scammers are employing to capture even the most cautious among us. Scammers are so successful that, according to the latest reports, Aussies have lost a total of $222,810,200 to scams in 2021. That’s already 26.8 percent higher than 2020, and the year is not yet over.
Online sales are surging, and so are delivery scams
Scammers are constantly finding ways to exploit the current trend. People are out in force buying online, and as those packages go out for delivery, people expect to receive messages from shopping websites like Amazon and delivery companies including Australia Post. This makes it the perfect time for scammers to prey on consumers who are not paying close attention.