Guides covering Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Vinted, and eBay scams targeting UK buyers and sellers. Spot fake payment fraud, advance fees, and collection scams.
Festival season brings a surge of fake camping equipment listings on Vinted, where scammers use stolen photos and pressure tactics to trick buyers into paying outside the app. This guide explains how the scam works and exactly what to check before buying.
The eBay listing fee scam targets UK sellers with fake payment requests for listing fees, often sent via email or text. Scammers create urgency by claiming your account will be suspended unless you pay immediately.
Shpock is a legitimate UK secondhand marketplace app, but scammers actively impersonate genuine sellers or create fake listings to defraud users. This guide shows you exactly how the scam works and what to check before you buy or sell anything.
Etsy attracts both genuine craftspeople and scammers posing as legitimate sellers. This guide explains common Etsy seller scams, red flags to spot before payment, and exactly what to do if you've been targeted.
AutoTrader scams typically involve fake car listings created by criminals impersonating genuine sellers or using stolen seller accounts. Victims are persuaded to pay deposits or full purchase prices for vehicles that don't exist or aren't for sale.
Rightmove rental scams target renters searching for properties by impersonating legitimate landlords or agents. Scammers create fake listings or clone existing ones, then request deposits before you've viewed the property or signed a contract.
Fraudsters create fake Airbnb listings or hijack real accounts to steal deposits, collect advance payments for properties that don't exist, or harvest personal information. This guide shows you exactly what to watch for and how to verify genuine UK Airbnb properties before you book.
Preloved is a popular UK marketplace for second-hand goods, but scammers exploit it to trick buyers into paying for items that don't exist or transferring money outside the platform. This guide shows you exactly how these scams work and what steps to take to protect yourself.
eBay buyer scams trick you into sending money to criminals posing as legitimate sellers, or steal your payment details during checkout. This guide shows you exactly how these scams operate and what to do if you've been targeted.
Facebook Marketplace fake buyer scams target UK sellers by impersonating legitimate buyers, then either disappearing after payment or using fake payment confirmations to claim items without paying. This guide shows you exactly how these scams work and how to protect yourself.
Vinted buyer scams target UK sellers by impersonating legitimate buyers or creating fake payment schemes. Scammers either disappear after claiming payment or trick sellers into sending money for 'verification' before the sale completes.
Depop is a popular UK fashion resale app, but scammers exploit it heavily. This guide covers the main scam patterns affecting UK users: fake seller accounts, off-platform payment demands, counterfeit item sales, and account takeovers.
Vinted is a legitimate peer-to-peer marketplace, but scammers use fake seller and buyer accounts to steal money, personal details, or goods. This guide explains the most common Vinted fraud patterns and how to stay safe.
Facebook Marketplace scams cost UK buyers thousands every year through fake listings, fake payment systems, and non-delivery of goods. This guide shows you exactly how to verify sellers, spot red flags before you pay, and what to do if you've already sent money.