Trademe is warning customers to watch out for 'scumbags', carrying out online scams
Trademe is warning customers to watch out for 'scumbags', carrying out online scams
24 September 2020
The warning comes after a car listing was copied by a scammer and posted on Facebook marketplace, for a much lower price.
Acting head of trust and safety Logan Mudge says regulation is crucial - as online scams become more sophisticated.
Safety tips include not sending money overseas, not providing contact details until an auction has finished, and not releasing goods until payment has cleared.
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