I listed boots for sale online and was scammed out of $1,000. It could happen to you I thought I was tech-savvy enough not to click on links I shouldn’t. But in the end I was too trusting The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023
Amazon and Facebook owner Meta agree to protect consumers, CMA says Sites agree to stop practices that give them an unfair advantage over businesses and shoppers The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023
The FTC’s case against Amazon could set a dangerous precedent–and benefit other retailers 'The latest lawsuit against Amazon fulfills the agenda Chair Lina Khan brought to the FTC,' writes Ted Bolema. Fortune · Sep 26, 2023
Hyundai Gives Free Level 2 Charger For New Ioniq, Kona EVs People who buy or lease an Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona Electric can get a complimentary ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger and a $600 installation credit. InsideEVs · Sep 21, 2023
Facebook users warned of Marketplace banking scam as victims lose out on hundreds of pounds The ongoing scams are being investigated by police after one victim was reportedly conned out of £800 and another lost out on £450 when selling items on the platform Chronicle Live · Jul 9, 2023
Brits warned of risks of Facebook banking scam that's losing people hundreds of pounds People using Facebook Marketplace are being warned to take extra care after a number of people have revealed they have been the victims of a new scam Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
‘Mental anguish’: how a crypto scam advertised on Facebook cost victim her life savings Guardian investigation reveals the human stories behind the scams on Meta’s social media platforms The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
Amazon sues its own Marketplace sellers for selling fake Canon batteries It seems counterfeit Canon batteries and chargers have been sold through Amazon. Someone find my 'shocked' face Digital Camera World · May 12, 2023
Edinburgh dad's desperate bid to get stolen bike back after spotting it for sale An Edinburgh dad has been robbed of 'the last thing' his late grandmother bought him after thieves cut through railings and stole his mountain bike worth £1,200. Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2023
Marvel's Avengers gets its final update, unlocking all the cosmetics for everyone It's a bittersweet moment for fans. PC Gamer · Mar 31, 2023
Four arrests over $1.7m cybercrime laundering operation The accused face charges relating to laundering proceeds from more than 15 sophisticated cybercrime attacks targeting businesses and Facebook Marketplace users. The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023
How can I avoid a rip-off on Facebook Marketplace? It’s happened twice when I was asked to pay by PayPal ‘friends and family’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023
Mum trawled Home Bargains, The Range and Facebook Marketplace and saved £47,000 on home makeover Donna saved money on her house transformation Liverpool Echo · Feb 26, 2023
Mum redecorates daughter's bedroom using £22 wallpaper hack Savvy mum tells how she saved money on her daughter's new bedroom Liverpool Echo · Feb 5, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2023 'I got scammed hunting for Prime before finding the KSI Logan Paul drink on a Greater Manchester estate' It's the craze that shows no sign of slowing down
RideApart · Jan 24, 2023 Harley Invites Private Parties To Sell Used Bikes On H-D1 Marketplace Harley-Davidson expanded its U.S.-focused used bike platform, H-D1 Marketplace, so that private sellers can now list their bikes for sale, along with dealers.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023 Edinburgh online sellers advertising viral Prime drink for eye-watering prices We’ve heard a lot about Prime recently, the viral drink founded by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul, but now Edinburgh resellers are using Facebook Marketplace to sell the hydration sensation at eye-watering prices.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 19, 2022 EU Accuses Meta of Antitrust Breaches with Classified Ads The European Union on Monday accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business, the bloc’s latest maneuver to curb the power of Big Tech companies. In its complaint following an investigation launched last year, the EU’s executive commission took issue with…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022 As food shortages hit locked-down Shanghai, the gift of two carrots and a potato was pure luxury Severe Covid measures in China meant millions of us had to rely on handouts and bartering, says Jennifer Pak, China correspondent for the Marketplace radio programme
Liverpool Echo · Dec 11, 2022 Woman shares how she transformed her 'rotting' bathroom on tiny budget Kirsty saved money by shopping on Facebook Marketplace
Wales Online · Dec 3, 2022 Five scams to watch out for on Facebook Marketplace More than half of social media purchase fraud is linked to Facebook, according to TSB, from fake ads to phishing links
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Experts detail five scams to watch out for on Facebook Marketplace as fraud cases soar Scams on Facebook Marketplace are now the most common type of purchase fraud dealt with by at bank call centres, according to insiders, with experts giving their tips on how to avoid being a victim
Chronicle Live · Dec 1, 2022 From fake ads to phishing links - five scams to watch out for on Facebook Marketplace More than half of social media purchase fraud is linked to Facebook, according to TSB. We warn you what to look out for
RideApart · Nov 28, 2022 Helmets With Bogus Safety Certification Sold Online, Says New Investigation A November, 2022 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation investigation found motorcycle helmets with counterfeit DOT certifications in multiple places online.
The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2022 US turkey shortages and rising prices add extra stress to Thanksgiving Inflation and a long outbreak of avian flu before the holidays mean higher prices and smaller birds – or none at all