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"Moving Sale" Scams Are Surging on Facebook Marketplace
Fake sellers claim to be moving out of state and offer incredible deals on furniture. They insist on Zelle or Venmo payment. Here's exactly how to spot them.
Read the alert Scam Alert: Fake Facebook Marketplace "moving sale" listings are surging this month.
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Online Scammers Are Getting Better at Looking Real
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Learn How Scams Work$10.3B
Lost to online fraud in the US last year
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2x
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Average loss per fraud incident for adults 60+
AARP Fraud Watch Network
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