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Selling on Facebook Marketplace

Published August 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Getting Paid SafelyCash is king — everything else needs a careful eye.Cash in personSafest of allCount it beforethey leaveNo fees, nochargebacksPayment appsOK with careConfirm moneytruly arrivedNever refund a'mistake'Off FacebookDanger signGift cards, wires,'agents'Almost always ascamIf a buyer wants to leave Facebook or pay oddly, that's your cue to stop.Illustration — scam methods change; the safe habits don't.
Ways to get paid, ranked from safest to outright scam.
Buyer Red FlagsFive things a scammer does that an honest buyer never would.Wants to move off Facebookto text, email, or another appSends you a 'verification code'it's a trick to hijack your numberOverpays, then asks for a refundthe first payment is fakeWon't meet in a public placeor keeps changing the planPushes you to ship firstbefore any real payment clearsAny one of these is reason enough to politely walk away.Illustration — a quick gut-check list, not every possible trick.
Five warning signs that a 'buyer' is really a scammer.

Facebook Marketplace is a wonderful way to turn the treadmill in the basement or the extra recliner into a little cash, and to find a buyer who lives right here in the county. It is also, I will be honest, crawling with scammers who prey on polite, trusting sellers. The good news is that their tricks are few and they repeat the same ones over and over. Once you know the handful of moves to refuse, you can sell safely and pocket the money. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.

Bill Davis
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Facebook Marketplace is a wonderful way to turn the treadmill in the basement or the extra recliner into a little cash, and to find a buyer who lives right here in the county. It is also, I will be honest, crawling with scammers who prey on polite, trusting sellers. The good news is that their tricks are few and they repeat the same ones over and over. Once you know the handful of moves to refuse, you can sell safely and pocket the money. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.

What's inside this guide

The printable PDF walks through 18 short chapters, in plain language. It also includes an everyday cheat sheet and at-a-glance pictures.

  1. How Marketplace Works
  2. Writing A Listing That Sells
  3. Getting Paid Safely: Cash Is King
  4. Payment Apps: The Careful Way
  5. The Verification Code Scam
  6. Meeting A Buyer Safely
  7. Shipping An Item Without Getting Cheated
  8. Why They Want To Leave Facebook
  9. Red Flags In A Buyer
  10. Fake Links And Phishing Messages
  11. Keeping Your Own Account Safe
  12. Reporting And Blocking
  13. Pricing And Friendly Haggling
  14. Selling Big Furniture And Appliances
  15. After The Sale
  16. If A Scammer Does Get You
  17. A Word On Buying Safely
  18. Selling With Confidence

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Last verified August 2026. Information accurate as of October 18, 2026.

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