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A couple of months ago I listed a TV stand for sale ($10 only) on a couple of local FB groups. Those groups automatically feed into FB Marketplace. No takers, I forgot about and never removed it.
Yesterday I received a message from someone that wanted to buy it. I said yes. They asked "where do you live?" I never gave them my address as I wouldn't allow a stranger into my house. I set up a meeting place and time near an appointment I had today (very busy area). In doing so I referenced a couple of local businesses that don't exist in other towns.
I thought it was a bit odd though since it's been a couple of months since I listed the stand. I searched the person's name on FB and got nothing as I wanted to compare pictures. I did finally click the picture and found the person on FB. I also did a reverse image search of the person. She lives at least 6 hours away. I sent her a new "test" message. There was no response.
Sent another follow-up this morning to the original message--saying I would only take the exact amount in cash. "She" responded about 30 minutes later asking to meet a bit later. I ignored it and took the stupid thing to Goodwill since it was nearby.
So I know this must be some sort of scam. I just can't figure out what it is. Thoughts?
A couple of months ago I listed a TV stand for sale ($10 only) on a couple of local FB groups. Those groups automatically feed into FB Marketplace. No takers, I forgot about and never removed it.
Yesterday I received a message from someone that wanted to buy it. I said yes. They asked "where do you live?" I never gave them my address as I wouldn't allow a stranger into my house. I set up a meeting place and time near an appointment I had today (very busy area). In doing so I referenced a couple of local businesses that don't exist in other towns.
I thought it was a bit odd though since it's been a couple of months since I listed the stand. I searched the person's name on FB and got nothing as I wanted to compare pictures. I did finally click the picture and found the person on FB. I also did a reverse image search of the person. She lives at least 6 hours away. I sent her a new "test" message. There was no response.
Sent another follow-up this morning to the original message--saying I would only take the exact amount in cash. "She" responded about 30 minutes later asking to meet a bit later. I ignored it and took the stupid thing to Goodwill since it was nearby.
So I know this must be some sort of scam. I just can't figure out what it is. Thoughts?
There are some people that get their jollies jerking people around when contacting you to purchase something. Its a game to them and they have no intention of buying. I dont list or sell anything anymore because of this. In this day and time, it could lead to heavens knows what their intentions might be.
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Maybe she was planning to be in the area for some reason?
Maybe she didn't want to give her real name and identity but really DID want the TV stand?
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