Its a proper legit site thats totally safe to use. Is it bad to give my address? How do I meet with people? When you list the item, just put your suburb only in the listing and when youve made a deal for someone to buy your item, then give them your address.
Is posting on Gumtree safe?
Is Gumtree safe? Millions of people use Gumtree every day and the vast majority have a safe and successful experience. The site is committed to educating the communities who use the platform and to keep the site as safe as possible.
Is it safe to give address on Marketplace?
People will NOT be able to see your address or phone number, unless youve chosen to put those things in your profile (dont do that). If someone is interested in your listing, they can message you through Facebook to ask questions or check availability.
Can you get scammed on Facebook Marketplace?
Like most online shops, Facebook Marketplace is a bit like an online flea market. Also like a flea market, youre likely to come across bootlegs, broken items, and fraud. Facebook itself is no stranger to scammers, spammers, and cat-fishers. Theres almost an industry built just on scamming Facebook users.
Should I share my address on Facebook Marketplace?
Dont share personal information like your home address. Create a meeting plan and share it with a trusted friend or family member. You can tap Send Plan in Messenger to send your meeting plan to someone in your Facebook Friends list so they know the location, time and date of when youre planning to meet.
Why does Gumtree delete my ads?
Ads either reported to us or identified by our automated tools as inappropriate, that we then find do break our Posting Policies or Terms of Use will be removed from the site.
Can I get my money back if I get scammed on Facebook Marketplace?
Purchase Protection means that you can request a refund if: The purchase was unauthorized. The seller has been removed from Facebook.
How do I know if Facebook Marketplace buyer is legit?
Look at the buyers profile. If you want to buy an item on the Facebook Marketplace, you must have a Facebook profile. A legitimate buyer will have a robust profile, while a scam artist likely will have a skeletal profile created recently.
How do I find someone on the Marketplace?
After opening the conversation, click on the small carrot (if youre on desktop) or the three dots (if youre using the mobile app) next to the persons first name and the title of the item being sold. This will bring up the Chat Settings.