Thursday, 12 December 2024

We listed fake 'bargains' on online marketplaces

Shoppers are at risk from fake listings on online marketplaces that don't have any buyer protection scheme.

To test out just how easy it is for scammers to operate on these sites, we mimicked their tactics and published suspicious listings on Facebook, Gumtree and Nextdoor. Our listings from fake accounts remained live for several days.

Stay safe on marketplaces

Source: Which? (12 Dec 2024)

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