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Facebook Marketplace Scams: The Complete 2026 Buyer & Seller Guide
Marketplace fraud has overtaken classifieds as the top P2P scam channel. The good news: each variant has a one-line counter.
Fake 'Google verification code'
Buyer asks for the code Google just texted you 'to verify you're real'. It's a Google Voice number hijack.
Courier / shipping scam
Buyer insists on their own courier and asks you to pay the fee upfront.
Overpayment refund
'I sent too much, please refund the difference.' The original payment will reverse.
Out-of-area pickup
'My driver will collect.' You never meet the buyer, the payment 'pending' email is fake.
The bottom line
Forward any Marketplace chat to ScamGuard before you ship or accept payment.