Nothing Comes for Free

It's always good to follow the old adage, "if it's too good to be true, it probably is." ConsumerAffairs has been investigating offers of free phones on Facebook Marketplace and have found over 158,000 results in over 60 groups. While some of these may be legitimate or have some strings attached, others can be more nefarious. 

The posting description will lead the buyer to believe the phones are old stock on Amazon and the company has decided to get rid of them for free or at a very low cost. If you click on the link to apply, you'll be taken to a fake Amazon website filled with fake products and reviews. It'll also include a timer to put pressure on you to act fast. These scammers want your money and personal data. If you fall for their tricks, they could even attempt to hijack your Facebook account.

Experts say don’t fall for deals that sound too good to be true. Regularly check your credit reports and bank statements. Strange charges on your accounts is an indication of identity theft.