"Facebook Marketplace Nightmare: Woman Scammed Out of £400, Threatened by Buyer"

Danielle Pickett from Oldham was scammed out of £400 while selling her iPhone on Facebook Marketplace, receiving threats from the buyer that made her fear for her safety.

Danielle Pickett, a resident of Oldham, was lured into a scam on Facebook Marketplace while attempting to sell her iPhone for £400.
The scam unfolded when a man on an e-scooter provided what seemed like proof of payment through a wire transfer, leading to her loss.
After the transaction, Pickett received threatening messages stating, I will make your life a living hell and I know where you live, amplifying her distress.

Why It Matters

This incident underscores the dangers of using social media platforms like Facebook Marketplace for transactions, highlighting the need for better security measures and user awareness to prevent scams.