A screenshot of Facebook Marketplace shows items for sale including a car and an iPhone
  • If you are buying or selling items on Facebook Marketplace, beware of scammers.
  • If you are mailing an item, use a tracking number and don't send the product until you receive payment.
  • Here are the most common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid and report them.

In addition to Craigslist and eBay, Facebook Marketplace has become a go-to destination for people to buy and sell personal goods online, in large part because Facebook doesn't charge any sort of fee for listing on the service.