Top 5 OfferUp Buyer Scams
Watch out for several OfferUp buyer scams that have been happening on the platform. Here is the Top 5 and how they work:
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.
Puppies For Sale on OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist
Scammers sell non-existent puppies on websites like Craigslist, OfferUp, Kijiji, LetGo or Facebook Marketplace. Here is how they do it:
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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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Laptops For Sale: Parking Lot Traps
You might want to buy a laptop on OfferUp, Craigslist or LetGo. The seller invites you to a parking lot to do the deal. Then this happens:
Fake Jewelry For Sale
This scam could happen to you on random encounters or by using platforms like Craigslist, OfferUp, or LetGo.
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 »
Cell Phones Sale Scam on Craigslist, OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace
Cell Phones Sale Scam alert. Fake ads go on Craigslist, OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace and LetGo. Beware of Craigslist cell phone scams!
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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 »
