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I buy from Facebook seller that are near my location but mine is that I visit the stores to buy from them offline. Well, I don't want to accuse only my country for this because it is everywhere, people are just fond of scamming people of their hard earned money sometimes they send products that one never requested for, some send in inferior products and others outrightly go away with all the money paid without sending anything in returns. There are so many fraudsters online parading themselves as legit sellers, so I will rather save myself the headache of pursuing one for either my money, refunds or getting exact products i requested for so i just stick to the knowing about them online but assessing and actually paying for it offline.
I can tell you that it's important to exercise caution when making transactions through online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace.
While online marketplaces can be a convenient way to buy and sell goods, it's important to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to protect yourself. For example, be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true, and never send payment or personal information to someone you don't trust.
It's also a good idea to meet in a public place for in-person exchanges and to bring someone with you if possible. If you're not comfortable with a face-to-face exchange, you can use a third-party payment service like PayPal to make the transaction.
Additionally, be sure to read the reviews and feedback of the seller or buyer before making a transaction. This can provide valuable insight into their reputation and help you make an informed decision.
By being cautious and taking these steps, you can reduce the risk of fraud or other scams when using Facebook Marketplace or other online marketplaces.
While online marketplaces can be a convenient way to buy and sell goods, it's important to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to protect yourself. For example, be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true, and never send payment or personal information to someone you don't trust.
It's also a good idea to meet in a public place for in-person exchanges and to bring someone with you if possible. If you're not comfortable with a face-to-face exchange, you can use a third-party payment service like PayPal to make the transaction.
Additionally, be sure to read the reviews and feedback of the seller or buyer before making a transaction. This can provide valuable insight into their reputation and help you make an informed decision.
By being cautious and taking these steps, you can reduce the risk of fraud or other scams when using Facebook Marketplace or other online marketplaces.
It is no doubt that Facebook if not with the highest then it among the first social medial with high participants. It is also one of the most insecured social media ever, though I understand the huddles to deal with such a large number of people in data base. This makes it more easier for hackers to tamper with many accounts and market their fraudulent businesses.
So, this makes or is the basis why buying and selling things through the Facebook is never reliable every where in the world and not only in my country. Recently, a young man's account was hacked and was used to dupe a rich man of money ranging to billion. Also of recent we heard over the news that a young man sold a non-existing stadium to someone through the social media. I don't really subscribe to selling or buying through social media entirely not only facebook.
So, this makes or is the basis why buying and selling things through the Facebook is never reliable every where in the world and not only in my country. Recently, a young man's account was hacked and was used to dupe a rich man of money ranging to billion. Also of recent we heard over the news that a young man sold a non-existing stadium to someone through the social media. I don't really subscribe to selling or buying through social media entirely not only facebook.
This is a two way things especially as having to buy is concerned. There is need for many of us to always look at the experiences that we have had while buying from offline, which is the market place, and that which we experience when we pay for goods online.
The difference has always been that you will have a greater bargaining power when we are making purchases offline since we are present and can easily talk to the seller to give us a level of discount because we are buying in a particular quantity.
This is quite different from what we always experience when we do business online as we get to just to pay the stated amount with no room for bargain. Also, you get to see the product that you are buying offline and check if it fits your description while the reverse is the case when you purchase offline. So, I always prefer offline purchases most of the times.
The difference has always been that you will have a greater bargaining power when we are making purchases offline since we are present and can easily talk to the seller to give us a level of discount because we are buying in a particular quantity.
This is quite different from what we always experience when we do business online as we get to just to pay the stated amount with no room for bargain. Also, you get to see the product that you are buying offline and check if it fits your description while the reverse is the case when you purchase offline. So, I always prefer offline purchases most of the times.
To avoid this happening to you, BBB reminds to always purchase DIRECTLY from the seller, make sure you see the item in person, and report anything suspicious to Facebook Help Center. So overall, Facebook Marketplace is as safe and secure as any other peer to peer resale site when exercising precaution.