Feb 23, 2024 · Some ticket companies let you sell tickets on their resale marketplace. In those cases, the ticket is actually transferred into the buyer's name (and can't be more than 110% of the original purchase price, so no $150 Swiftie tickets for $700) so if the scammer rocks up and tries to get in, they're denied if they're late, or can be thrown out if ...

Sep 27, 2022 · Each of the robberies reported to the VPD since the weekend occurred in a public place, and involved someone trying to sell used merchandise on Facebook Marketplace. Incidents of note: A 21-year-old man was trying to sell a used phone when an unknown buyer named Matthew asked to meet up around 7 p.m. in Champlain Heights on Saturday, September 24.

And just as a reminder to anyone selling anything on Facebook marketplace or sites like it… public place or in front of a police station. During the day. OP I hope you are okay and don’t underestimate how much time you may need to recover. You might be running on adrenaline still . I’m sorry this happened to you.

Oct 2, 2022 · Dude, I got scammed out of 800 dollars two days ago on Facebook marketplace, DONT TRUST ANYONE, CHECK EVERYTHING, MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS CORRECT, meet them not in the police parking lot, but at the police station. or meet them at safe trading spots, with surveillance and everything, those exist in …

May 7, 2023 · Red Flag Galore (Possible Robbery) So I’ve been on the market to buy a water dispenser and saw one that usually retails for over $450 at $300 with room to possibly negotiate. Great deal, huh?

Check their profile. Whether Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or whatever. See if they have any reviews, previous listings, or any pictures identifying them. Be wary of people who give you bad vibes just by looking at their profile/pictures. Don't meet up in a secluded place, their home, and try to minimize as many transactions past nighttime.

Oct 3, 2022 · Welcome to r/scams. This is an educational subreddit focused on scams. It is our hope to be a wealth of knowledge for people wanting to educate themselves, find support, and discover ways to help a friend or loved one who may be a victim of a scam.

Well, actually I tried everything, but it didn’t work even after I had tried clearing cache, logging out and back in. I tried logging in on a incognito mode, and that still didn’t work. So waiting it out seems to be the only solution? :( I assume it is something to do with how terrible Facebook marketplace is programmed. Best of luck to you!

AutoModerator has been summoned to explain the fake check scam. The fake check scam arises from many different situations (fake job scams, fake payment scams, etc), but the bottom line is always the same, you receive a check (online or in real life), you deposit a check and see the money in your account, and then you use the funds to give money to the scammer (usually through gift cards ...

Aug 12, 2023 · Both offenders were charged with armed robbery as a level 3 felony. The sentencing range for level 3s is 3-16 years in prison. The male perpetrator got 2 years of home detention, the female got only one year. The victim’s mother made a post about it on Facebook and asked for folks to share it. You can see the screenshots HERE