OfferUp Scams

OfferUp scams are very prevalent this time of the year, as the platform has merged with LetGo and became a tough contender for Craigslist’s market. The variety of OfferUp fraud is wide, but we have a list below that contains everything.

The most common schemes are represented by the OfferUp shipping scams, which have been perpetrated by criminals successfully on the website. But that’s not all.

 

Full List of OfferUp Scams Below

Before you browse through the articles below, we need to mention that another category that seems popular amongst crooks is the OfferUp car scams. Please read the materials below and protect yourself. Pay attention to third-party requests on behalf of the platform.

The OfferUp buyer scams have been increasing since the pandemic started, so stay safe purchasing your stuff online. Please analyze the full list of OfferUp scams below.

 

How You Can Lose Your Smartphone And Your Money At The Same Time

Smartphone Purchase Scam: How It Works There is a new epidemic going around these days in regards to smartphones that are being sold by regular people on online platforms such as Craigslist, OfferUp, LetGo, or eBay. Imagine this: let’s say you need a new phone. Since brand new ones are costly, you go online and … How You Can Lose Your Smartphone And Your Money At The Same Time Read More »

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Craigslist and OfferUp Paypal Scam

Craigslist, LetGo, and OfferUp Scams Are Using a New Twist While Craigslist, OfferUp, LetGo, Oodle, or Facebook Marketplace contains many legitimate ads, they also bring out many scammers. These crooks use the sites to make a quick buck by taking advantage of their victims’ trusting nature. One such scam is currently circulating on the site: … Craigslist and OfferUp Paypal Scam Read More »

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Alarm System for Sale

Alarm System Scam: How It Works Cheap home security systems and fake products are flooding the market, both online and in shops. One of the biggest scams around this month is the Home Security System or Alarm System scam. There are a couple of variations. Let’s dive in – let’s see how to be aware … Alarm System for Sale Read More »

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