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A Knoxville man thought he had found a deal on Facebook Marketplace. Unfortunately, he didn't know he was corresponding with a scammer.
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@deathbygamingog8468 11 месяцев назад

Heres a tip. Dont pay for something sight unseen!

@kerry1979 8 месяцев назад

I buy off Ebay & I Always got it & Lot came as described.

@BeccaHetrick 7 месяцев назад

SERIOUSLY!! Like I said, he's an idiot...

@angiev1840 8 месяцев назад

Another red flag is being asked to send payments with gift cards. That is always a scam. I feel bad for the guy.

@lilolme69 7 месяцев назад

I do too, but he is still a sucker. I honestly can't believe he fell for it!

@Crimson_Hawk_01 Год назад

Stay off of Facebook and never send cash cards.

@dougfredricks2017 Год назад

Toxic social media

@ARedMotorcycle 8 месяцев назад

@dougfredricks2017 "bUt yOuRe oN yOuTuBe RiGhT nOw." 😜

@tsquare9168 8 месяцев назад

This has been the oldest scam on Facebook marketplace. All you have to do is say where can we meet. I will pay cash, and you will see quickly it is a scam. As they will make all kinds of excuses. Always remember, if the price is too good to be true, it is a scam.

@swaggod226 8 месяцев назад

Facts

@ZenZone_Soundscapes 8 месяцев назад

NEVER buy something online if the "seller" can't meet in person!

@kensmith2839 8 месяцев назад

eBay does not offer 5 day inspection periods. If an item being advertised on Facebook claims that eBay is handling the shipping, it is a scammer coming for your money.

@candim3175 11 месяцев назад

You're not a sucker Sir, you're just a good, trusting individual, and scammers take advantage of people like that.

@mokush4me412 11 месяцев назад

Naww..He’s a sucker!!!

@ZiggyTheAdventurer 8 месяцев назад

pretty sure he is a sucker

@enzozavala9767 8 месяцев назад

he's not adapted to the online word and he paid the price to learn, lady is just trying to pick him up xD

@traybern 8 месяцев назад

That’s the very DEFINITION of a SUCKER!!!!!

@ARedMotorcycle 8 месяцев назад

@ZiggyTheAdventurer Yo mammy's a sucker. I know how she got that title. 😆

@Southwest-Michigan-Sales-LLC 11 месяцев назад

Very unfortunate. These scammers ruin people wanting to buy online.

@kellychuang8373 6 месяцев назад

Yes they sure are and also can be glad not to be around this part since I quit this scene of social media since the type that are still on really need to deal with the best all the time which really can't be good for you.

@STP-bc5cy 8 месяцев назад

When picking up your purchased item, ALWAYS inspect before paying, ALWAYS. Unfortunately you cannot trust ANYONE anymore.

@purplemicrodot58 8 месяцев назад

I've bought and sold many times on Facebook Marketplace - always and ONLY with in-person, direct transfer of cash for goods or vice versa. It's great for local transactions. But there's simply no protections for online/remote sales. Only a sucker would think so. At the very least he should have paid with PayPal to have some record/protection. NOTE: I did bail on Facebook this year. The trash I kept being subjected to became too much. Facebook is a cesspool.

@Tobashadow 8 месяцев назад

I can't believe someone actually fell for that scam...

@1_star_reviews 8 месяцев назад

The older we get, the more likely we are to fall for scams and emotional stories. Scams usually work if the scammee thinks they’re also benefiting from it (too good to be true). You have to be greedy or naive to be scammed in most cases

@Childfree334 8 месяцев назад

@@1_star_reviewsDon't insult older people like that. Some of us are not this gullible.

@larsonanthony7214 7 месяцев назад

Oldest trick on Craigslist.

@1_star_reviews 7 месяцев назад

@@Childfree334 No, but one a lot of y’all are greedy

@breezeh1127 27 дней назад

My dad did too. Lost 1600

@StarTrooper47 10 месяцев назад

If you can't see it then it's too good to be true classic 😂

@ptnsmuls9393 10 месяцев назад

If you see something that's usually expensive being shown as a cheap price on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, then that should be considered a trap, because once you pay that low price they'll keep asking you to pay more and more money, then at the end of the day you get nothing and realized you've been scammed. Don't trust low prices on stuff that would usually be expensive, because it could be a trap to get you to pay that low price just to get you to pay more and more money, and then you end up with nothing at the end.

@jjk2one 8 месяцев назад

My husband had just died and my 2006 van with 90000 miles stalled I and paid total of $330.00 in towing fees and $900.00 mechanic costs. The van still would stall even with a new fuel pump and it's dangerous. I would have taken $800.00 cash for it in a minute. Junked it for $420.00.

@johnnyvu8929 8 месяцев назад

even on Ebay they protect the Seler not the Buyer, I found this seller post 2 dance shoe I buy the one dance shoe for $60 I tracking and they show delivery , I received nothing, I wait for 2 days still don't received anything, I contact the Seller she willing give me other shoe which I don't like the style she offer sending replace for me shoe that I don't like , I ask to return my money, I check with USPS since I know the mail man I ask him do I have any packages he said whole week you don't have packages just letter, so I contact the Ebay, they told me the seller did send to me already that mean they lost in the mail, they award the seller I lost my money from that moment I never buy in Ebay any more. I recomen people don't buy on Ebay, nor FB,

@sneksteppy 8 месяцев назад

@@jjk2one🙄🤦 Karen, you are obviously not the brightest bulb, so I'll explain in one sentence: an inoperable car will be worth less than one that is in working condition. How do you ruin a 2016 car? My 2016 was running flawlessly up until it was totaled in an accident last year. I got $9,000 out of it. It's obvious your husband handled everything, which is fine, but stop pretending you understand

@kerry1979 8 месяцев назад

I use Ebay more. Leat they will refund your money. Did couple times. Facebook Not a chance.

@skrudrvr 8 месяцев назад

That specific con is very common. Someone tried to pull it on me once. The whole delivery method was going to be ridiculously complicated so I turned it down. Then started hearing about the same scam over and over.

@mariaemilianegron 8 месяцев назад

Send no money until you see each other in person

@FJW72 8 месяцев назад

This should just be called "Idiots on Facebook"

@mattcero1 9 месяцев назад

"Life is tough. It's a lot tougher if you're stupid." John Wayne

@guineapigzed 8 месяцев назад

Marion?

@ARedMotorcycle 8 месяцев назад

Your life must be really tough.

@mattcero1 8 месяцев назад

DAMN! That's cold man. @@ARedMotorcycle

@p.j.d.8199 8 месяцев назад

No real contractor would ever share a picture of there CAC card, but he may not have known that. Our gov and social media sites needs to crack down on telemarketers and scammers

@themosh54 8 месяцев назад

That and a real CAC doesn't have any job or MOS info on it. It would never say Special Forces

@andrewkolb6309 7 месяцев назад

I totally agree

@Obamaistoast2012 8 месяцев назад

Almost all these scams are easily spotted if you think about it, never give money to anyone that's not standing in front of you.

@TaDarling1 8 месяцев назад

Idk...having the buyer or seller standing in front of you is not always a safe bet. Just watched a video on a Facebook marketplace scam that occurred somewhere in Chicago a few days ago. The buyer and seller agreed to meet so money could be transferred face-to-face but when the buyer arrived, 3 guys jumped out of another vehicle and robbed the buyer of ALL of his money and property.

@1_star_reviews 8 месяцев назад

it was the request for gift cards that the biggest red flag. You can dispute a fraudulent charge with your bank but not with a gift card company.

@logicalblueberry 8 месяцев назад

I'm so sorry for this poor man. I hope he finds a good vehicle for a price he can afford and that someone helps him out.

@indawoods123 8 месяцев назад

Facebook knowingly has scam advertising and refuses to remove it for Facebook its all about the advertising money they get from the adds and they could care less if their users get scammed

@Ad-Free Год назад

If private sellers had to upload a photo of a government issued photo ID held next to their face that should help to reduce the number of scammers on Facebook Marketplace.

@bccvmarlo7971 8 месяцев назад

In this case, the "Army ID" was bogus. Anyone actually in the military would probably have caught it, but those who are not familiar with ID cards likely would not have. The "grade" was missing an "E" (should have been E-5, SGT, not "5, SGT") and normally the service is listed, the branch isn't. It would have said "Army" and that would have been it. The "Special Forces" part is not on an ID card.

@johnnyvu8929 8 месяцев назад

that what she did she have her military ID (stolen ID) post on her picture

@edbradbury6591 7 месяцев назад

True, but that may cause an increase in identity theft.

@RaZoRBeLtRaN Год назад

My dad got scammed on that exact same truck and deal. Saying that they were getting a divorce and she needed to get rid of it asap. Watch out of these to good to be true prices.

@user-lr4mr3dh9b 11 месяцев назад

it the same truck for real they have the same turck post in different part of the usa

@SgtJoeSmith 8 месяцев назад

yes 50 people are advertising the same truck that was sold 5 years ago

@robertyoung2819 8 месяцев назад

@@SgtJoeSmithFor $800...

@ANGELSURS 8 месяцев назад

Lol

@lesteralexander789 8 месяцев назад

I agree. Facebook and meta need to hold these people accounted. I don't shop on their site because of it. They just let it be a lawless platform. Sickening

@FreddieBurberry 5 дней назад

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@maggiesdad100 8 месяцев назад

This same Toyota has been on FB marketplace for several years now. Anyone should know something that looks so good couldn't possibly be real.

@Mmikeyyyy 8 месяцев назад

There’s a 1969 Mach one that shows up from time to time with a price too good to be true also!

@clifforddriver9434 8 месяцев назад

If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. At somepoint comes personal responsibility, or Christmas.

@supportmytroups7 10 месяцев назад

And Facebook has no algorithm to somebody posting the same ad 50 times in 50 cities with the same exact description and photos

@bensatterwhite5694 8 месяцев назад

It’s best to do business with people advertising that are local to you. Then you may meet the seller in person and see what you are buying. And request to see the ID of the person you are dealing with.

@heroknaderi 7 месяцев назад

I hate it when this happens to people. I hope the one responsible gets caught.

@andrerodriguez7603 7 месяцев назад

I’m sure he’s also heard the old saying, “their’s a sucker born every minute”. I got burn out of a weeks pay when I had my first job. I never forget how I felt. That wised me up at the young age of 17. I am 68 now, and tech savvy. I won’t let that ever happen to me again. Hopefully! 😢

@victormihai3929 8 месяцев назад

Lesson learned - DO NOT SEND GIFT CARDS or cash. Ebay has it's faults but it does it protect buyers. Unfortunately he didnt go through ebay. Feel bad for the guy, sounds like just a guy down on luck but maybe something good was gonna happen.

@ajk8015 8 месяцев назад

This one will be going on for years. I see that scam everywhere on all craigslist websites.

@deettaphelps5066 8 месяцев назад

7 months later and that same truck and pictures is still on there and no way to report it. Why don't facebook take it off?

@robertyoung2819 7 месяцев назад

Can't you flag it... I would think that if everyone that sees it flags it... It would be removed...

@reginabillotti 27 дней назад

@@robertyoung2819 Flagging on Facebook is useless most of the time

@elizabethchristine6413 8 месяцев назад

I sold my car on Facebook. The buyer was so kind they even offered me more than advertised.

@desiredkid 8 месяцев назад

Facebook does nothing, so sad.

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@rabbit73au 8 месяцев назад

Never send money always see the item in person if you can’t physically see or touch do not buy or try to buy

@sayno2globalism 8 месяцев назад

Don’t blame the victims. Facebook & META need to be held accountable as they should go after scammers, but they don’t!

@pamelapope859 8 месяцев назад

It's also the buyers fault too. Never buy anything sight unseen. You don't know who these people are.

@sayno2globalism 8 месяцев назад

@@pamelapope859 people buy all the time sight unseen. Most of us buy from photos and descriptions everyday. Other platforms have recourse for the buyer.

@lutherwhitley 8 месяцев назад

Iit isn't the fault of Facebook or Meta period. If you get scammed , its your fault period. Don't be stupid and get taken..

@sayno2globalism 8 месяцев назад

@@lutherwhitley y’all are a some heartless people. Facebook, Amazon, EBay make BILLIONS off of all of us and FB doesn’t care about running a trust worry site for its consumers. Maybe y’all are the dumbasses to be ok with scammers just scamming, and FB not providing consumer protection. Or maybe some of y’all are the scammers? Scamming is a crime, it’s theft!

@lutherwhitley 8 месяцев назад

@jamesthomas478 People don't want to take responsibility for their actions these days. Some else is always at fault.. If you get scammed, its no ones fault but your own period!!!

@insertnamehere9154 8 месяцев назад

I was selling hubby's tires and rims from the old-school Pontiac. The buyer asked for my Zelle info... I jus didn't feel comfortable giving any info that's connected to my bank account. My problem is thinking that everyone is a scammer. I stated cash only. They declined. Im sure that was an episode of 2 people thinking the other is scamming when in reality we're both prolly jus a buyer and selling being overly cautious.

@dessiet667 8 месяцев назад

There is a zelle scam going around too! Look into it so you can warn others. You dodged a bullet.

@josephinewhite6224 8 месяцев назад

If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. It is sad that the world is full of criminals. Let the buyer beware.

@flyingcat2054 7 месяцев назад

I think I saw that same Tacoma on FB marketplace😅 and even inquired about it. The car scams are pretty obvious! I told them I would come out and pick it up myself, and I think it had another selling platform involved too. FYI, used cars are pricy now, I learned after searching for used cars locally, test driving, calling local sellers, etc. no real deals, unless friend or relative selling😀

@usaearthling 8 месяцев назад

The $800 Toyota Tacoma must be a normal scam on FB Marketplace, and no telling how many cities. I had seen it many times here in Texas, although I wasn't looking for a vehicle. I did think the same thing this victim did, that if it was too good to be true, it must be. This Toyota was very nice and clean and well taken care of. Several days later I happened upon a warning about the ad from someone that got scammed. So, this is apparently working for some scammers. You have been warned.

@galaxyzoogaming5415 7 месяцев назад

Never send someone money you don’t know

@JuanMendoza-yk8nv 8 месяцев назад

If it is too good to be true, it is too good to be true.

@aromad5557 8 месяцев назад

Who sends gift cards as payments? That’s a giant red flag, that can’t be ignored.

@user-hy1ht5tc4y 5 дней назад

. **Crypto Scam Sufferer?** As a retired combat Marine, I’d like to express that your actions are as crucial as any warrior's duty. You are combating these digital criminals and terrorists. You are protecting society’s most vulnerable from these predators. Keep doing great work, *UniversalDispute!!*

@schwags1969 8 месяцев назад

$800.00 for a 2001 Tacoma, dude walked right into that one. And he used cash cards, come on dude the red flags were there all along. This is the oldest scam on the internet.

@timmy2310 7 месяцев назад

So many red flags its embarrassing. It's 2023 and anyone with a internet connection should know better by now.

@JeffreyCouslof 5 дней назад

. **Crypto Scam Victim?** As a retired combat Marine, I want to highlight that what you are doing is just as important as any soldier's role on the battlefield. You are engaging in warfare against these digital criminals and terrorists. You are defending the most vulnerable members of our society from these predators. Keep up the remarkable work, *UniversalDispute!!*

@HingleMacCringleberry 7 месяцев назад

It is more expensive to be poor than it is to be rich.

@djmenace3646 7 месяцев назад

Ive been in the army over 20 years and its first time seeing a CAC that has "special forces" printed on it.

@Jerry-ko9pi 8 месяцев назад

NEVER send payment with prepaid cards! That's the first sign scam! If I can't see it, then I don't buy. I saw a couple of ads for RV trailers for cheap price. Basically said same thing. Getting deployed, spouse died, divorced or something, transportation already paid by someone who backed out, blah blah. Almost word for word on these scam.

@jeremycrisp4488 8 месяцев назад

As the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it is!

@hpjunke 8 месяцев назад

“There is a sucker born every minute” $800 for a $8000 truck 👌🏼

@punks3702 7 месяцев назад

Lmaooooo seen that same truck selling for $1400 in CA marketplace. Same story too 😂😂😂

@GodisLovetoo 8 месяцев назад

Lesson learned… You have got to do your homework people!

@teeeeceeee 8 месяцев назад

If it's too good to be true, it probably is. Just stay away. Not worth the headaches and loss of money. Even eBay and Amazon has many listings selling items at crazy prices way below normal asking price even with their money back guarantee policy. If the seller EVER asks for payment by gift cards or wire transfer, BIG red flags.

@user-td7us9ge1c 7 месяцев назад

I've been an active seller on Marketplace for the past 6 months. Scammers exist on both sides of the fence. My current block list has over 200 names on it and growing every day...

@edmilam2486 7 месяцев назад

Don't buy anything unseen don't pay any money to anybody you haven't met and make sure they've been a Facebook user for a long period of time

@Offthbadan 7 месяцев назад

A Toyota(pickup at that)for $800? NEVERRRRRR!!!! They don’t exist. You’ll soon see a unicorn tap dancing.

@RosebudBB 7 месяцев назад

Make a copy of the ad you responded to and plaster it all over the Facebook Sell pages as well as on Market Place with SCAMMER WARNING! Then post any proof and details you have ! I had a scammer get me here in Kentucky. I plastered that man's names he used, phone # and his Facebook Pages all over southeastern Kentucky. Had lots of thanks from the FB sell pages. Lucky for me my bank got my $$ back! Don't be a quiet victim! Get even!

@bettyb1313 Год назад

If it's to good to be true it is...

@dcwatashi 7 месяцев назад

I can’t believe that guy was so naïve. And I am being polite.

@kellychuang8373 6 месяцев назад

Really even more sad times and also with this video this would be glad about people quitting and deleting accounts there along with other social media accounts.

@JOHN_F_KENNEDY_DADDY 7 месяцев назад

Only a senior citizen will fall for a scam online

@1dot1dash 5 месяцев назад

You sound dumb.

@ofcourseimfullofit 8 месяцев назад

This scam isn’t done by people in this country. The price is always $800 or $1200!

@jamesz.williams8746 8 месяцев назад

Got scammed yesterday out of 280 dollars. The guy seemingly had an active Facebook page and uploaded a SC license that matches the photo on his page. The address was 20 miles from my house, I paid for delivery, waited and then he went ghost. Come to find out the scammers are located in Florida but posting in SC.

@user-ts9nq5zw2j 8 месяцев назад

Let it go Al, I know the feeling I was scammed out of $13.600 dollars the same way, I also sent more money to the guy for shipping, after 4 years the guy keeps on e-mail me. No money No product.

@RealJeep 8 месяцев назад

"Life's hard. It's even harder if you're dumb."

@williambass5933 8 месяцев назад

Meet in person in a public setting and if dealing with cash have an unseen security team at the ready. Pretty simple...

@1OFGODSOWN 7 месяцев назад

That same scammer has been doing this for several years yet Facebook refuses to stop the person from doing it and more than likely it’s not even a woman.

@traybern 8 месяцев назад

WHY does it take THREE PEOPLE to read THREE sentences????

@user-cs5xp7ch5m 5 дней назад

. **Crypto Fraud Target?** From the standpoint of a retired combat Marine, I want to commend you for your work, which is as important as that of any battlefield warrior. You are fighting digital criminals and terrorists. You are defending the most vulnerable in society from these predators. Keep up the good fight, *UniversalDispute!!*

@spyder61man 8 месяцев назад

Not ever buying anything on social media. Whenever you see something way below what it should cost, you are going to get got!

@jimmygmc6917 6 месяцев назад

heres a tip if you cant call the seller up go to their house look at the item 4 sale pay cash for it and drive back home with it DO NOT BUY IT.................

@charlescurran1289 8 месяцев назад

Marketplace is the new home of scammers.

@genevepolyte8486 11 месяцев назад

That’s not a bargain certainly not.. That’s a Catch you scam..

@erynd2524 8 месяцев назад

This actually happened to me when I tried to buy a scooter and was scammed by a company out of China. Instead of getting my scooter, I got a pair of rayban sunglasses. Then they said I could get only a small amount of money back.

@rislee984 8 месяцев назад

See thats why I don't even fool with it cause you don't know if their legit or not. The thought of meeting strange folks for items have me uneasy cause they could rob you or follow you its scary.

@GeistView 8 месяцев назад

That CAC card wasn't stolen. It's fake.

@RaulGonzalez-uf6vk 7 месяцев назад

I feel bad for this guy, however if you do research and know your cars there's no way in hell you can buy a 2001 Toyota Tacoma for $800

@edbradbury6591 8 месяцев назад

This almost happened to me on ebay. Guy says I'll write y o u a check. I said cash only, never heard from him again

@robertyoung2819 7 месяцев назад

PayPal...

@bu6957 8 месяцев назад

Payment on delivery, will work. You get the merchandize, they get the money!

@PatHaskell 8 месяцев назад

They needed 4 people to present this?!?

@LaChacalosa502 7 месяцев назад

They should do 100% verifies for selling 🤦‍♀️

@maalumzawadi245 8 месяцев назад

If it's TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE...then it isn't legit! 🤔 Scam the scammers right back...follow their sites and WARN others!🧐🙏 Also Facebook (like EBAY) need to be held accountable and SHUT these guyz down! They shouldn't be aloud to keep going back on these sites and scam other victims...they're not on their J.O.B!

@ossimotro 5 месяцев назад

they split the 20 sec opening line with 4 reporters

@dreamsbytrish7906 7 месяцев назад

I've seen these types of sellers and I always click off… it's sad how they take advantage of people.

@Kawasaki496 7 месяцев назад

A Toyota Tacoma for $800😂😂😂😂😂

@mariakristinahawl1640 7 месяцев назад

$800 for a TOYOTA truck. Any year. That alone screams it's a scam. Prepaid cards to pay? That's the biggest red flag.

@FreddieBurberry 5 дней назад

. **Crypto Fraud Sufferer?** As a retired combat Marine, I want to assure you that your work is just as vital as that of any warrior on the battlefield. You are fighting against these digital criminals and terrorists. You are protecting society's most vulnerable from these predators. Keep up the fantastic work, *UniversalDispute!!*

@stephanieharries7746 Год назад

😢 I'm so sorry had to be go through that because I remember the military cautioned us when I was in the military don't ever ever send a mate let anyone make a copy of your ID for some people you know we'll just say can I see your ID and then we'll say I'm going to make a copy of it but you know that's just the military I said don't ever let anybody make a copy of your ID that way people can pose as your as you or you know take a copy and try to make it into a military ID anyway thank you for sharing this