More details: See hereCHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Charleston Police Department is warning the public of a large number of recent Facebook Marketplace scams.
In these scams, criminals are posing as sellers of things like houses, vehicles and other items. The scammers use deceptive tactics to lure buyers into sending money for goods and services that don't actually exist.
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Sellers asking for payment via untraceable methods like gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency. They might also ask you to send money to a third party because they have an issue with receiving payments themselves at the moment
Pressure to act quickly, oftentimes claiming that the item will sell fast or that the deal is only available for a short amount of time
Verify the seller: If a deal sounds too good to be true, it more than likely is. Research the seller, check their profile for legitimacy and ask for more pictures and details about the item
Don't send money upfront: Never send money to someone you haven't met in person or verified through other means. Legitimate sellers will offer secure and common methods of payment
Meet in person: When possible, meet the seller in person in a public location. Inspect the item before any exchange of money
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