central MI for sale by owner "wood" - craigslist (2024)

FAQs

How do you know if a buyer is scamming you? ›

If we approve a buyer's claim, in some situations, Facebook may offer a partial refund, otherwise the refunded amount will include the full purchase price of the item, tax, and shipping fees. Decisions on claims are made in our sole discretion. In some instances, we may offer a Goodwill Refund in our sole discretion.

"If a seller has multiple listings of the same piece, no profile picture, or they're a new account without ratings, those are immediate red flags." It's important to remember that a person's seller page is linked to their personal Facebook profile, which should theoretically showcase their lives over many years.

If you see any signs of suspicious activity, immediately cancel the transaction, report the listing or person, and call the local authorities if necessary. Use your best judgement when communicating with the other person. Don't share personal information such as your home address.

Verifying buyer information can be done by searching their name, email, phone number, or address on Google or social media platforms. This can help you confirm their identity or spot any red flags.

If you paid by card or PayPal

If you've paid for something you haven't received, you might be able to get your money back. Your card provider can ask the seller's bank to refund the money. This is known as the 'chargeback scheme'. If you paid by debit card, you can use chargeback however much you paid.

Once scammers know your number, they can target you with phishing texts and calls, or trick you into downloading malware and giving up personal information. And once they gain access to your personally identifiable information (PII), it doesn't take much more to access your financial (and other sensitive) accounts.

How can you tell if someone is real on Facebook Marketplace? ›

Suspicious profiles: Thoroughly read the buyer's profile before going through with a deal. You should be able to view their ratings and reviews, other listings, and Marketplace activity. If the user is not local to the area or has an empty profile, that may be a warning sign that they are not who they say they are.

Can you file a police report on a scammer? If you have fallen victim to a scam, your local police department should be able to help along with the resources mentioned above.

Always follow Facebook Marketplace's rules, and ensure you only use the app to communicate. You want to keep your phone number private because then someone could potentially steal your identity or use your phone number to create a Google Voice number. This can also be used to scam other people.

No item for sale: Anything that isn't a physical product for sale shouldn't be listed on Marketplace. For example, "in search of" posts, lost and found posts, jokes and news aren't allowed. Services: Selling services (example: house cleaning) on Marketplace isn't allowed.

To help protect your safety, do not share personal information – like your email or phone number – with people you do not know. Instead, communicate through Messenger about potential Marketplace transactions.

If you're just starting to sell online then these are some of the most commons issues that sellers have with fraudulent buyers: Buyers claiming the item never arrived. Item faulty or not as described when it was sent in perfect condition. Being asked to send to a different address from the one listed on eBay/PayPal.

Receiving a check or overpayment and being asked to wire a portion of the funds back. Being asked to provide your password, PIN, Social Security number, account number or financial information to someone who contacts you out of the blue. Get-rich-quick and other promises that sound too good to be true.

If you suspect you're dealing with a catfish, use an online reverse image search to find out if the person's photos are on anyone else's online profiles. You can also search their messages online. Take any particularly unique or romantic lines they've written to you and search to see if they pop up anywhere else.