Buying and Selling Second-Hand Online: Marketplace Scams Explained

Selling unwanted items or picking up a bargain on Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, eBay or Vinted can be useful and fun. But scammers use these sites too. This course explains the common tricks used on buyers and sellers, and the simple rules – recommended by Police Scotland and Take Five – that keep your money safe.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information for older people and their families, written from published official guidance. It is not legal or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed in the course.

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