How the scam works: You're trying to buy something on Facebook Marketplace, but when the seller gets back to you, it's already sold. That's okay, though, because they have a similar item instead.

If one actually gives the scammer their email or phone number, they will send you a message claiming to be from “Zelle support” asking the seller to put in extra money to open a business account.

The latest Facebook scam includes a seller being sent a fraudulent PayID message or email, with many pushing for this electronic payment due to being 'out of town'. Source: Facebook ...

Both car buyers paid the seller in cash. Facebook Marketplace says to use a secure person-to-person payment method like PayPal. Also, run a CarFax report. The BMW was reported stolen a month ago.