Cheap Thrills

Buyer Beware - Facebook Marketplace's Favourite Car Scam

Rob Hartman Season 1 Episode 5

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Facebook Marketplace is full of bargains, and full of scams.

In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we expose one of the most common car scams online: private sellers asking for deposits on cheap cars, then disappearing

Learn how the scam works, why people fall for it, and the simple rules that will keep your money safe when buying cars online.

Essential listening for anyone buying or selling cars on Facebook Marketplace.