This is the time of year that you may be looking to score a deal on a second hand patio set. For sale listings for them have started popping up with more frequency.
Please make sure you don’t get scammed – patio furniture seems to be a hot tickets for scammers.
Some warning signs to look out for:
- Price is low for the product (ex: $150 for a like new set)
- They ask for a deposit
- Pay attention to the picture – does the vegetation or setting not look local?
- The sellers Facebook profile is very new or totally locked down with zero information available
Stay safe out there, Facebook Marketplace is like the wild wild west!
