Facebook Marketplace phishing message: what should I do if a buyer sends suspicious links?
Scam and phishing issues on Facebook Marketplace should be treated as immediate safety and trust problems. Sellers should avoid moving the conversation off-platform until they verify whether the buyer behavior matches Meta’s documented scam patterns.
Fake payments, phishing links, suspicious message flows, and off-platform requests are common Marketplace scam tactics. Sellers often lose money because they trust screenshots or emails instead of checking Meta’s official guidance and reporting route.
Review the scam warning signs, report the suspicious buyer or message through Meta’s official reporting path, and do not release the item based on unverifiable payment proof. If the scam touches a shipped order or Meta Pay history, preserve the order and transaction evidence before contacting support.
Official URLs to review: