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This Facebook Marketplace scam could cost you hundreds of dollars

Overpayment scams on Facebook Marketplace use fake payments and phishing to trick sellers into refunding money, with reports frequently tracked by the Better Business Bureau.

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A fake Zelle email led one seller into a common overpayment scam until he caught it in time.

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This Facebook Marketplace scam could cost you hundreds of dollars

A fake Zelle email led one seller into a common overpayment scam until he caught it in time.

·Albuquerque, United States
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WISN broke the news in Milwaukee, United States on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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