facebook marketplace scam????

kernow999

hi, just posted ad on marketplace, buyer offers full price plus a little extra for post, will send money by bank transfer upfront then i post, sounds too good??? but if the money is bacs and its in my account then i send how can i go wrong??? feels a bit weird, he hasn't even seen item or really asked about it, all advice appreciated

Grumpelstiltskin

Two words Barge and Pole.

kernow999

Grumpelstiltskin said:

Two words Barge and Pole.

yes, but why, if the money is cleared in my bank, thanks

Grumpelstiltskin

It's a scam, someone will be along to explain how the scam works but just don't do it.

Grumpelstiltskin

Recent thread here.

Safest way to receive money when selling on Facebook marketplace and Gumtree — MoneySavingExpert Forum

sonearandyetsofa

Bank transfer is the safest way to be paid, as long as you make sure that you check your account has the money in it before you send the goods. The scam version is usually just the "buyer" sending you a screenshot that appears to show them transferring the money, or the money leaving their account.

kernow999

sonearandyetsofa said:

Bank transfer is the safest way to be paid, as long as you make sure that you check your account has the money in it before you send the goods. The scam version is usually just the "buyer" sending you a screenshot that appears to show them transferring the money, or the money leaving their account.

i agree,however i wont be doing it, but just cannot see if its bacs and checked and cleared personally, i cant see how i would be scammed??

pinkshoes

kernow999 said:

sonearandyetsofa said:

Bank transfer is the safest way to be paid, as long as you make sure that you check your account has the money in it before you send the goods. The scam version is usually just the "buyer" sending you a screenshot that appears to show them transferring the money, or the money leaving their account.

i agree,however i wont be doing it, but just cannot see if its bacs and checked and cleared personally, i cant see how i would be scammed??

They will send you a fake copy of the bank transfer then ask you to send the item as they have paid. They're hoping that some people are stupid enough to do this rather than actually check their bank account to see if the money actually arrived.