STORYTIME | HOW I GOT SO SCAMMED on FB MARKETPLACE | Don't let this happen to you!

You shouldn’t feel embarrassed because you said it your self you weren’t in the head space to deal with it. That’s crazy.

You know what the story made me think of - Back in the day - if you worked Retail you knew about the Quick Change Artist who would give you money for the sake then want some back & they would give you another amount & then you got all confused & they walked out with too much money for their change back! So this sounds like a digital version.

It still amazes me the lengths that people will go to try and scam someone. Thank you for the story time and glad ya’ll made it back to Texas. Been watching you for a long time. Your my favorite!

We have to be so careful on FB marketplace now, so many scammers out there, even makes me nervous about strangers coming to pick up items.

I've had requests like that on Marketplace. Now I put on my post "Cash Only and anyone asking to pay any other way will be blocked and reported". I am with Chase too and they are very good about spotting scams, thank goodness. Sorry you had to go through this when you were in the middle of packing, working, back and forth to Dallas, etc. People are cruel. Thank you for putting this out there and may save others from being scammed.

Thankfully your bank caught it. When we're mentally exhausted, we aren't thinking straight. I don't know how these people sleep at night. Hugs to you Marie.

So sorry this happened to you Marie. You’re an honest person and that’s why they were able to confuse and threaten you. Thanks for sharing because you probably helped others. Take care 💕💕💕💕

Unfortunately it's not out of desperation, it's their way of life. They tried pulling a scam on my 91 year old mom until I stepped in, they did the same with threats of FBI, local police etc.... Glad everything came out OK for you.

I have been hit with “attempted” scams so many times…I have a hard time trusting anyone anymore! Sorry it happened to you Marie…it sucks!

There is also a Google code scam with marketplace. They ask you to send them your Google code. Never do that! They take it and use your Google account pretending to be you. If anyone ever asks for codes or money they are scamming. Be careful everyone

That happened to me on Craig's List. I put a couch I had on there. These people said they wanted it and asked me to take the add down and they would send me a check for it and would have some friends of his come pick up the sofa. I said ok at first and they sent me the check. I ended up telling them I changed my mind and I never cashed the check. What happens is you cash the check, they take the sofa and then the bank calls and says the check was no good and you end up having to pay the bank back. I almost fell for it. Now I say cash only. Trust your instincts. If it feels off at all, go with your gut. Never ever ever send someone else money, ever!!

I don’t think they are desperate. I think they are too lazy to get a job. Glad you didn’t fall for it and sending them the money anyway.

I work for a Credit Union and we use Zelle. There is a threshold for the amount being sent out daily and monthly. Your bank’s algorithm showed that you’re not a regular Zelle user and that’s why you had to call and confirm the transaction. Take solace that this transaction was flagged. Glad it was caught.

We live in a VERY SICK society now a days with so many really bad people when it comes to the internet these days Marie. You were tired and fell for what a lot of us have fell for at one time or another. Your good and that's what counts. Yea for you ! Maureen

Sorry this happened. You certainly didn't need to be dealing with that while you were trying to pack and get moved. Glad that you're back where you want to be!😊

If this was on facebook I would have blocked them before any of this went that far. The minute they asked for money I would have blocked them. It would have saved the stress and time for this whole thing.

The company I work for requires us to take Security Awareness training constantly to identify potential scams like this, to prevent things like this from happening on an even larger scale. These people spoof emails and come at you with a sense of urgency, push, push, push, threaten you, make you feel guilty, expecting quick action..all to make you feel pressured and not pay attention to the details. There is no question in my mind this was all to get $250 from you, and while they were working you for it, they were probably working 27 other people at the same time. it is a very lucrative scam for these people. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I honestly think the only reason you didn't catch it was a scam at the beginning is because you wanted to get home so bad and were so exhausted from the packing , etc. They just happened to catch you at a vulnerable time. 💛💛💛

people are dumb people who go online and do all sort of things are leaving digital footprints and should be afraid. Thank GOD that he was watching over you and they didn't get anything from you. SORRY A%% PEOPLE. Thank you for sharing.

I understand people saying cash only and they pick up, but I also see how that can be a bit intimidating for Marie. Im a single woman. If 2 guys come to puck up a heavy item, they can hand me $500, hit me over the head, take the item, take the money back and leave me for dead. Its a scary world out there. It makes me angry! 😠 I sell a lot, but mainly on local sites where names would be seen, and I always have another person here when pick up occurs!!!! That and I have a "little friend". 😉 In my opinion Marketplace, Craigslist are too big. Local Facebook sales groups may be better. Of course hindsight is ALWAYS 20/20!!! Stay safe out there!!!

I'm so sorry this happened to you, Marie. This just happened to me a few days ago while I was trying to sell a table and chairs on FB marketplace, too. It took me a few minutes of going back and forth with these people, but then I caught on and blocked them immediately. As that conversation was going on, I had another person wanting to buy it and giving me the same line, I blocked immediately. I think all I've dealt with are scammers these last few days. I changed to cash only on the description, and those inquiries stopped.