While there were plenty of “legit people doing a good job” selling items via Facebook Marketplace, police say reports of fraud are on the rise. Senior Constable Kyle Abbott said fraud via Facebook Marketplace was on the rise. (File photograph)In some instances, fraudsters were taking screenshots of items such as chainsaws that they did not own, and advertising them for sale using fake Facebook profiles. We try and do what we can.”New Zealand Police Some people were taking screenshots of items such as chainsaws and advertising them for sale using fake Facebook profiles. “If you are going to buy on Facebook, make sure you pick it up,” Abbott said.

Source: Stuff May 03, 2022 03:59 UTC