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flag 1/3 of second-hand marketplace buyers experienced scams in the last two years, with purchase scams accounting for 66% of authorised push payment fraud losses.

flag A survey by Which? flag reveals that one-third of buyers have experienced scams on popular second-hand marketplaces in the last two years, with fraud "soaring" on these platforms. flag Common scams include incorrect goods, no goods, empty packages, or counterfeit products. flag Purchase scams account for 66% of all cases of authorised push payment fraud reported to banks. flag In the first half of 2023, 76,946 cases resulted in £40.9 million losses. flag Consumers are advised to check seller reviews and profiles, and second-hand marketplaces are urged to have proper checks in place and remove scam profiles promptly.

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