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Matt Jackson

Second-hand shoppers issued scam warning

More and more Brits are buying "pre-loved" items online. Whether it's through popular re-selling apps or social media marketplaces, there has been a second-hand and vintage boom in recent years.

In fact, data shows 20% more Brits are buying pre-loved clothing than they were two years ago. And the most recent series of Love Island saw the show teaming up with eBay to encourage buying pre-worn garments.

But using resale sites does put buyers at risk of being scammed. One individual recently reported losing £1,100 when buying an iPhone from an illegitimate seller on Facebook marketplace.

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