5 Red Flags Every Online Shopper Should Know
Most fake listings have at least one of these warning signs. Print this list and keep it handy the next time you shop from a seller you don't know personally.
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Active Scam Alert — March 2026
New This Week "Moving Sale" Scam Surge: Fake Furniture Listings on Facebook Marketplace
We're seeing a sharp increase in fake "moving sale" listings offering furniture, electronics, and appliances at 60–80% below retail price.
The Pattern:
- Seller says they're "moving out of state next week" and need to sell fast
- Prices are shockingly low — a $1,200 couch listed for $180
- Seller insists on payment via Zelle or Venmo before you can pick it up
- After payment, they stop responding. The listing disappears.
What to do: If a deal seems impossibly good, paste the seller's
link into our verification tool before paying anything.
Check this seller free
Red Flags in This Scam:
- Price is 60–80% below retail
- "Must sell this week" urgency
- Payment required before pickup
- Zelle or Venmo only — no cash, no credit card
- Account created in the last 30 days
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