Which? warned that fraud is ‘soaring’ on second-hand marketplaces after finding that 32% of buyers had experienced a scam over the last two years.
A third of buyers have experienced a scam on popular second-hand marketplaces in the last two years, a survey suggests.
Typically, buyers who had experienced a scam reported receiving incorrect goods or no goods at all , while 11% had received an empty package and 10% had received counterfeit goods. Second-hand marketplaces need to ensure there are proper checks in place to prevent scammers from advertising in the first place and that any scam profiles are quickly removedConsumers are advised to be cautious when shopping on second-hand platforms, and to check the seller’s reviews and profile.
“When buying and selling second-hand goods online, it’s important that people properly check the seller’s reviews and profile – especially if they are on the hunt for expensive goods.
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