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flag A surge in resale scams in the UK has left 37% of users defrauded, often receiving fake goods or nothing after paying outside platforms.

flag A surge in scams on resale platforms like Vinted, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay has left 37% of Britons reporting fraud, according to Experian, with victims often receiving counterfeit items—such as a dangerous fake Dyson Airwrap that smoked—after paying outside the platform or never receiving goods. flag Scammers use low prices, poor photos, and urgent pressure to trick buyers, especially younger users. flag Experts urge reviewing seller profiles, requesting product videos, and using secure payments. flag If defrauded, users should report to the platform, seek refunds, and pursue chargebacks or Section 75 claims. flag While platforms claim most transactions are safe and offer dispute mediation, some users struggle to get support outside protection windows, though consumer groups have helped recover funds in select cases.

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