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[rupedoggy]

I tried to sell a chainsaw on facebook. Two replies immediately. They both want to send a six digit code for me to respond. I have never had to do that before. What is this? If it is a scam how does a code get them anything? They claim it is to verify I am a real person.

 

[Stonesforbrains]

My work computer has done this 6 digit confirmation number crap. At least that is a in house system, they have my number and I’m in the email system. I don’t know how you could have that kind of authentication on farcebook. That being said I’m not on farcebook. I believe Bobby said it best when he said “Momma says facebook is the debil!”

 

[bwalker]

I won't sell anything on Facebook. Too many scammers and too many tire kickers.

 

[sundance]

I won't sell anything on Facebook. Too many scammers and too many tire kickers.

Where / how do you sell? Evilbay has many issues as well.

 

[rupedoggy]

Our local flea market is OK but nobody has any money. Craigslist is no better

 

[Homer6679]

Definitely a scam, I sell plenty of stuff on FB marketplace and have never had that happen. Also people that ask for your number or ask you to text or call them are typically scams

 

[bwalker]

Where / how do you sell? Evilbay has many issues as well.

The classifieds here.

 

[MHHPartner]

Scam. Recent newspaper article about it here.

 

[MHHPartner]

https://fredericksburg.today/2021/11/27/clever-new-scam-trick-targeting-online-sellers/

 

[lone wolf]

I won't sell anything on Facebook. Too many scammers and too many tire kickers.

Around here they target high dollar items like ATV's ,Dirt Bikes etc, they Google your address and steal from you! Dont use it! I'm talking hundreds of thefts .

 

[cookies]

Its a way for scammers to hack your facebook account and then use it to target your friends or spoof your fb account. when folks contact me I say Im free today and can meet at xxyy time and xxyy place. A real buyer will meet in public very often the same day they contact you and not ask you for codes/email or other weird stuff.

 

[Stihl a grasshopper]

Also people that ask for your number or ask you to text or call them are typically scams

I usually ask for a number so I can text. I don't keep messenger or FB on my phone because its too much of a time suck/distraction for me.

 

[lone wolf]

Its a way for scammers to hack your facebook account and then use it to target your friends or spoof your fb account. when folks contact me I say Im free today and can meet at xxyy time and xxyy place. A real buyer will meet in public very often the same day they contact you and not ask you for codes/email or other weird stuff.

If selling on there don't list your real name or address or anything meet them in a public place on camera. The crime is at an all time high all over the place.

 

[rupedoggy]

Good advice

 

[lone wolf]

Good advice

I already went though an ordeal Learned a lot about many things and the Police don't seem to be able to do much at all. The Liberal Cities wont co operate with other Police over much of anything.

 

[mbrick]

I tried to sell a chainsaw on facebook. Two replies immediately. They both want to send a six digit code for me to respond. I have never had to do that before. What is this? If it is a scam how does a code get them anything? They claim it is to verify I am a real person.

The code is for them to gain access to your email or Facebook. Scam!

 

[schreib69]

I have refused to ever even USE Farcebook. It is an organ of the criminal, the Evil, and the Government(propaganda, tracking, self incrimination). If you use that you may as well open up your bank account and expect loss of liberty & freedom.

Sold and bought LOTS of stuff on Ebay with no real problem. Same for Craig's List.
As long as you insist on Craig's List buyers to SHOW UP physically and work with folks on Ebay who have high ratings and lots of transactions, they work as well or better than old-time Classified Ads.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

No issues here buying or selling.

Never heard of a code and yes you got to watch scammers everywhere. Phones, emails, forums, ebay etc etc etc.

Matter fact I just bought a newer suv off there. But I only deal local or within 100 miles and in person.

 

[Stihl Learning]

I will never meet anyone until I talk to them on the phone first.

 

[lone wolf]

I will never meet anyone until I talk to them on the phone first.

Good practice that is.