Tell HN: It's quite simple to deceive someone on Facebook Marketplace
2 points by metatranca 1 year ago | 7 commentsI recently purchased a Herman Miller chair on Facebook Marketplace and, like anyone, was closely monitoring the UPS site to track my package. Everything seemed fine until I noticed that, while in transit, the seller instructed UPS to return the package to them. Now, I'm facing an issue where Facebook doesn't allow me to file a claim. Every attempt results in the same response: "The seller has already shipped your package." I was surprised at how easily one can be scammed on Facebook Marketplace with such an obvious trick.
- latchkey 1 year agoHow did you pay for it?
- metatranca 1 year agoVia Card, stored on Facebook Marketplace. Using the "buy" button.
- latchkey 1 year agoCall your card and file a fraud claim immediately.
- metatranca 1 year agoThank you. Yes, I did that. Also, while filling out the letter for my credit card company, I noticed a review from a buyer a few days ago claiming to have been scammed from the same seller. And what is Facebook doing about it? Absolutely nothing. The system is deeply flawed; it doesn't allow you to file claims simply because the item is marked as shipped.
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