During his days in Edirne before he conquered Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet went to the marketplace dressed in disguise …

During his days in Edirne before he conquered Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet went to the marketplace dressed in disguise and stopped by a food seller, where he asked for rice. The shopkeeper handed it to him, and then the Sultan asked for a bottle of oil. The shopkeeper refused to give him the oil, and …

One TikToker Is Warning People Against Using Facebook Marketplace, Claims It’s “Overrun” With Scammers

We all need a little bit of extra cash now and again, and we can usually find things to sell. Likewise, we often need something for our kids or our homes and think that buying secondhand is more frugal (and often quicker) than ordering online. Though Facebook Marketplace used to be a great option for …

50 Extremely Funny Marketplace Listings That Make Me Laugh No Matter How Many Times I’ve Seen Them

50 Extremely Funny Marketplace Listings That Make Me Laugh No Matter How Many Times I’ve Seen Them 1. The most dangerous of the stringed instruments: 2. A choice we must all make in life: 3. The hottest dance sensation of 2023: 4. The most holy of car parts: 6. The best way to cook food: …

‘Don’t ask how I learned about this’: Woman claims Facebook Marketplace is ‘overrun with scammers,’ warns against using it to sell items

A TikToker who posts under the handle @northidahomade uploaded a now-viral clip about a common scam they’ve allegedly come across multiple times on Facebook Marketplace. In the video, the creator attributes the influx of scammers to a recent change in the end-user experience with the platform. Throngs of other TikTokers chimed in with stories and …

16 Chaotic Facebook Marketplace Stories From Twitter

@emonormie i had to rehome my fish once. the guy was definitely bizarro. in the end, he took excellent care of my fish- kept the names i gave all of them & periodically texted me video updates of them fat, happy, and THRIVING in a self-sustained ecosystem he built in the tank. 11:43 PM – …

More Evidence That COVID-19 Started in Wuhan Marketplace

July 27, 2022 – Many scientists and public health experts have long said the coronavirus that has caused a global pandemic originated in a marketplace in Wuhan, China. Now, two new studies strengthen that argument. The original spread of the virus was a one-two punch, the studies found. Twice, the virus jumped from animals to …

‘At least eight people have already tried to scam me’: TikToker warns against Zelle scams on Facebook Marketplace

In a viral TikTok video, a woman warns other Facebook Marketplace users of rampant Zelle scams on the platform and shares her own experience. New York-based TikToker Tori (@self.timer.tori) is trying to sell her queen-size bed and canopy bed frame on Facebook Marketplace. However, the majority of responses she’s gotten so far are from scammers …

Etsy’s marketplace is a haven for those looking to purchase ‘substitute swastikas’

Distributed online via a Google doc, the manifesto of the Buffalo shooter was rife with hateful content and images explaining the racist logic behind his actions. Amid various conspiracy theories about the so-called “Great Replacement,” a particular image stood out: A sonnenrad.  An eerie and ancient glyph representing a “black sun,” the image is an …

‘How are you falling for this in 2022’: Facebook Marketplace scammer fooled a TikToker with a fake Zelle email

Private sales applications like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace allow folks to find some pretty great local deals on products they don’t mind purchasing used and in many instances, this can culminate in a win for both the buyer and the seller. Usually when you’re trying to sell something to a major retailer, they’re going to …