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Work + Money | Personal Finance and Career Advice

Here are 10 common Facebook Marketplace scams to watch out for

Work + Money | Personal Finance and Career Advice
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Facebook Marketplace is Facebook's selling platform.

Users can find everything from local rental listings to furniture and electronics.

While most sellers are legitimate, there are always bad apples out there looking to prey upon unsuspecting shoppers.

Don't get caught unawares! Look out for these 10 common Facebook Marketplace scams.

Scammers post links to fake giveaways, often cryptocurrency sweepstakes, on public Facebook pages or in Marketplace listings.

Once a user gets curious and clicks on them, harmful malware is downloaded onto their hard drives.

If the seller tries to pressure you into making a deal fast, walk away.

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