Facebook Marketplace scam uses your name and number
Executive Summary
Facebook users report receiving a message that contains a fake Marketplace listing with their own name listed as the seller. The scam uses personal information to make the post appear legitimate, aiming to trick recipients into engaging with the listing and potentially falling victim to phishing or other fraud. The incident highlights the use of social engineering tactics on the platform.
Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Malwarebytes Labs - Published Date: 2026-10-06T12:11:06+00:00 - Category: threat-intel
Original Description: Facebook users are reporting receiving a message with a fake Facebook Marketplace listing that has their name as the seller.
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Source: Malwarebytes Labs